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Drew Cairns: Writing

"The Power of Music" - Drew Cairns Journey back with me through the past fifteen years. And while there may be pleasant thoughts and memories, there are still terrible instances that come to mind. The 9/11 attacks. The Boston Marathon bombing. The Sandy Hook...

Trust your gut and your parents’ intuition

First and Last : In the fifth installment,  parents of high school students help nurture their children's individual identities "I want you to go with a leap of faith and try it," Angie Askegaard told her son Lars one year ago. "Sometimes you have to trust your gut...

Historical fiction connects the past and present

"Chamberlain closed his eyes and saw it again. It was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. No book or music would have that beauty. He did not understand it: a mile of men flowing slowly, steadily, inevitably up the long green ground, dying all the while, coming...

Sno Daze week begins with an american theme

Today was the beginning of the spirit week preceding the Sno Daze dance this coming Saturday. Last week the theme of the dance was announced as winter wonderland but, in the days leading up to the dance, students will have the chance to wear U.S.A. themed clothing,...
Mental health aid

Mental health aid

Minnesota nonprofit clinic Walk In is working to make counseling a tool accessible to all An estimated 43.7 million...

Twins

Twins

Reflecting on commonly asked questions about twins, studies and students explore similarities and differences between...

Caffeine versus teens

Caffeine versus teens

Stimulants have become prominent in teens with side effects becoming more well known "One time at work, I had about...