Please “Push” me off of a roof
February 16, 2009 • written by Jack Forsey, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment
“Nick, when a girl comes to you and brings you a flower, you must help her,” his Dad said. “It may sound stupid now, but you need to help her no matter what. Now run!” Running as fast he could out of the room, Nick glanced back to see his father for the last time. ... Read more »
In ink or on screen, Inkheart delivers
February 16, 2009 • written by Eric Halvorson, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment
There are some who find reality beyond the paper and ink in books. There are those among us who read and see a soul so much deeper than what a book is – who can see the heart behind the ink. In the world of “Inkheart,” there are Silvertongues who can use their very voices to... Read more »
A change in music
February 16, 2009 • written by Zach Brokmeier, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment
American music is mediocre in the sense that all of the bands are the same at a given time and it stays that way for a long time. For instance, Aerosmith and Def Leppard have been around since the beginning of time. They are like 80 years old and they still get all the women. Middle-aged... Read more »
Single mother at a young age
February 16, 2009 • written by Mary DeJong, staff writer
Filed under Feature
The phone call from North Dakota State University (NDSU) student Scott Barstch had senior Christina Sorum thinking he was finally going to help out with the baby. “He came over to see Payton,” Sorum said. “But when he got there, he was really drunk. He can’t... Read more »
Crazy for Swayze
February 16, 2009 • written by Maggie Wilken, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment
Most people have heard the famous line, “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” Those words alone scream Patrick Swayze. Swayze is the definition of a man. If you put a picture of him under the word “man” in a dictionary, a definition wouldn’t be necessary. Swayze... Read more »
Top Five Valentine’s Day Restaurants
February 16, 2009 • written by Emily Vrem, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment
Olive Garden: America’s classic Italian restaurant gets the thumbs up for Valentine’s Day. With one of the largest selections of Italian cuisine in town, it is perfect for picky eaters. Each meal comes with the choice of a soup or salad, and of course their famous free garlic buttered bread sticks.... Read more »
To tell or not to tell
February 16, 2009 • written by Eric T. Halvorson, staff writer
Filed under Feature
Sitting in the black leather chair behind his desk, social studies teacher Tom Rakoczy looks up to reveal suavely parted dark hair, with a perfectly tied and dimpled tie to compliment his neatly pressed shirt. Looking around his room, the artifacts of his ideals are visible on the walls... Read more »
Art simply hypnotizing
February 16, 2009 • written by Abby Hammes, Opinion Editor
Filed under Feature
Students lay sprawled over their chairs, eyes closed and mouths open. Art supplies are laid out in front of them, ready for the hypnotist to instruct the students to draw. On Jan. 17, Art Club adviser Eric Syverston brought in a hypnotist to open students up to the possibility of changing their art through... Read more »
The eyes behind the lens
February 16, 2009 • written by Abby Hammes, Opinion Editor
Filed under Feature
Sneakers squeak along the court. The noise rises as the intensity grows. A whistle is blown as a foul is called. In all the action and suspense of the game, not many notice the discrete photographer strategically placed at the end of the court, capturing every precious moment with a focus just as concentrated... Read more »
Faculty Council takes new direction
February 16, 2009 • written by Maggie Wilken, Staff Writer
Filed under News
They are the students who sit in the front of the classroom. They are the ones who do the extra homework, and essentially are the teacher’s pets. They are the average book worms who excel at any task given to them. This stereotype is often given to the Students of the Month. ... Read more »
