Taco Cat multiplies thrice for 2019-20 school year
Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
September 11, 2019
Since his arrival, Taco Cat has become the poster child for the band department, greeting students with his mesmerizingly-yellow shell every time they enter the music room. In the past, Taco Cat has expanded his influence by multiplying his physical self, which has led to new forms such as him b...
The Law of Attraction
Nia Scaggs, Copy Editor
November 7, 2018
Wouldn’t you like to have anything you’ve ever wanted in life? Well, then the Law of Attraction [LOA] may be the right thing for you. It is super simple, and all you need is your brain and a good attitude. The LOA is a belief that by focusing on positive or negative thoughts, people ...
5 reasons you should watch “Star Trek”
Raymond Leone, Contributing writer
October 20, 2018
The message. The Star Trek saga is a glimpse into humanity’s future. In the show, we don’t end up destroying ourselves and our world, despite the third World War that occurs. Star Trek shows humanity at its best: exploring and helping people for the sake of charity. On Earth, disease, greed, hun...
Fun for one
Gage Rabideaux, Staff Writer
February 14, 2018
By Gage Rabideaux *This piece is entirely satirical and does not intend to offend our audience.* February is the most pitiful month of the year. On top of having a pathetic and cowardly 28 days, February mocks those who have yet to find a significant other. Valentine’s Day is without a doubt one o...
Fall Fever
Gage Rabideaux, Staff Writer
November 6, 2017
Green summer leaves fade into autumn colors as brown, orange, red and yellow leaves swirl about in the cool breeze. ‘Tis the season to get spooky. Time to go to pumpkin patches, wear your favorite jackets, find horror movie classics on TV and enjoy the cool weather. But when hot cocoa, horror movies...
Griffin Grounds glow-up
Gage Rabideaux, Staff Writer
October 2, 2017
Last year, Winnetonka began a new project: a little coffee shop out of the library named Griffin Grounds. Today, the humble shop has grown extremely popular amongst students. Clocking in at over five gallons of milk used a day, and 30 to 40 orders delivered each morning, it’s no surprise that SPED...
Earth had a pretty good run
Gage Rabideaux, Staff Writer
August 29, 2017
By Gage Rabideaux *THIS PIECE IS ENTIRELY SATIRICAL AND DOES NOT INTEND TO OFFEND OUR AUDIENCE. Reports of certain doom have been flooding the media since the eclipse. Students and teachers alike gathered with their loved ones on Aug. 21 on the football field to watch the moon pass over ...
Coming back with a bang
Ana-Le Lund, Writer
May 16, 2017
The newest film in the Guardians of the Galaxy series, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” brings forth a thrill for movie viewers. The action-packed debut, released throughout theaters on May 5, expanded on the ending of the first movie while still including a fresh storyline and new features, mak...
A tale as old as time told new
Jessica Glaszczak, Print Managing Editor
April 6, 2017
The new live-action film of Beauty and the Beast is a truly enchanting experience. While keeping to the roots of the original animated film, the new movie spreads out its branches, reaching far beyond expectations. Although the new movie is similar to the old movie in soundtrack and scenery, addi...
Fantastic Beasts
Clayre Barkema, Writer
January 18, 2017
Five years after the release of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two,” J.K. Rowling creates yet another fantastic movie. Steve Kloves wrote the scripts for the “Harry Potter” movies, but Rowling decided she wanted to tackle the script of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them...
The Last Guardian
Caroline Foster, Writer
January 17, 2017
Six years in the making, “The Last Guardian” is a game that many fans of “Shadow of the Colossus” and “Ico” were desperately waiting for. On Dec. 6 it was released for the PS4. The game had a simple yet new approach to the story and design. Similar to the atmosphere as the other games m...
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is the rebel movie of the Star Wars trilogy
Jessica Glaszczak, Print Managing Editor
January 6, 2017
Episodes four through six of Star Wars set up the well-acclaimed, expanded universe that has lasted through generations of fans. “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is a movie that, time-wise, is between episodes three and four of the Star Wars Trilogy. “Rogue One” follows a group of rebels who ...
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