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Empathetic Welcome Mat

Empathetic Welcome Mat

Demi Slyt, Opinion Editor April 7, 2020

Is there such a thing as being too nice? Absolutely. People often develop a self-destructive habit of constantly putting others feelings and happiness before their own; usually out of fear of someone not...

Tiger King

Tiger King

Madie McPherson, Opinion Writer April 7, 2020

Netflix’s Tiger King. When I first heard about it, I genuinely found the premise so stupid until I watched the first episode, and from there it was history. I got caught up in watching the rest of the...

Are we ready for love if we dont love ourselves?

Are we ready for love if we don’t love ourselves?

Demi Slyt, Opinion Editor April 7, 2020

Are we ready to love someone if we don’t love ourselves? Most of the time it’s probably not something that comes to mind. However, it is something to consider if you are doubting yourself or your...

Coronavirus Misinformation

Madie McPherson, Opinion Writer March 10, 2020

When it comes to the flu, common cold, stomach bug, etc, we need to do what makes us feel better and (hopefully) receive the vaccines or antibiotics necessary. We go on with our lives, doing our best to...

Real Relationships are Blessings

Real Relationships are Blessings

Cortnie Cottrell, Opinion Writer March 10, 2020

As society continues to become more informed and technology continues to improve rapidly, I think that taking a step back and recognizing that even though technology provides humans with efficient short...

Don’t forget to tip

Don’t forget to tip

Megan Vogt, Opinion Editor March 3, 2020

The service industry is brutal at times. It is our job as your server to make sure that you can enjoy a meal and catch up with an old friend or family. We are in charge of doing that for about 6-8 other...

“We love the Earth: it is our planet”

“We love the Earth: it is our planet”

Cortnie Cottrell, Opinion Writer March 3, 2020

I really think that recycling, and the dangers of not recycling, get overlooked and sometimes are not even cared about. For myself, I did not have any interest in recycling and did as I am sure many if...

The Importance of Pets

The Importance of Pets

Megan Vogt, Opinion Editor March 3, 2020

I have had three dogs in my life. Two Yorkie-poo’s and a mut and my life has been changed for the better because of them. I got my first dog when I was in third grade, my mom got Baxter from Santa, it...

The Grammys

The Grammys

Megan Vogt, Opinion Editor February 25, 2020

The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. There were many winners of these esteemed awards, however, someone who took home the most trophies is Billie Eilish....

Tobacco Advertising

Tobacco Advertising

Cortnie Cottrell, Opinion Writer February 25, 2020

Coming from a household where both of my parents were addicted to smoking having all of their experience before my existence. I grew up hearing the phrase, “don’t smoke, it is an expensive, bad habit.”...

Presidential Candidates

Presidential Candidates

Mason Dunleavy, News Editor February 4, 2020

With the expectation of a swift acquittal of President Trump from the senate, I thought it was appropriate to look into the remaining candidates for the 2020 election. Some of the candidates on the Democratic...

Soft smiles make the world go round

Soft smiles make the world go round

Megan Vogt, Opinion Editor February 3, 2020

Minnesota Nice is very much alive and vibrant. We Minnesotans come from backgrounds of knowing that hard work does indeed pay off. For years growing up, we would often times find ways to work hard to gain...

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