Tracking the totem pole
April 27, 2009 • written by Amber Batsch, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Sports
When one thinks of sports the thought of team spirit or some type of initiation for newcomers may come to mind. However, for the track team it is more about being a family. Although track has many sub divisions in it, including throwers, long distance runners, sprinters,... Read more »
Sprint ahead to a great season
April 27, 2009 • written by Tori Desotel, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
Girls Soccer The girl’s soccer team is starting to run, practice and prepare to take on another season. Practices have not started, but they are undergoing a conditioning camp in hopes of starting the season strong. “I think that the camp will help prepare us all for... Read more »
Packers slside into season
April 27, 2009 • written by Sam Rusness, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
Baseball The baseball season started with the boys practicing in the Lodoen Center in hopes of the snow melting soon. “We haven’t been able to go to school with this weather, let alone been able to play baseball,” junior Bryce Jorgenson said. Even... Read more »
What goes up must come down
April 27, 2009 • written by Bre Gregory, Photography Editor
Filed under Sports
Senior Kevin Cernik started pole vaulting his junior year in high school. Cernik is one of few who are brave enough to take that risk during track season. This year, however, the outcome was not what he hoped. Cernik broke his neck while at the Bison Sports Arena participating... Read more »
Seniors dunk last ball
April 27, 2009 • written by Emily Holland, Business Manager
Filed under Sports
For the last time, the five seniors from the girls basketball team walked onto the court with an attitude to give it their all. Seniors Jessie Gust, Jessica Woodbury, Aryelle Jones, Alyssa Hummel and Blake Selisker walked with the team one last time. ... Read more »
Rain starts, sports stop
April 27, 2009 • written by Mary DeJong, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
When the final bell rings, senior Alex Pribula heads home where, instead of grabbing his bat and glove for baseball practice, he picks up his coat and boots to go sandbagging. The 2009 flood has had an impact on spring sports all through the area. Whether practices have... Read more »
Boys swimming snatches first state title
April 27, 2009 • written by Alex Ringdahl, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
This season the boys swim team seized first place in the state tournament. It marks the first state title the team has had in school history and the first time in 10 years the former champion, Minot, did not win the tournament. “The team did phenomenal,” senior Thomas... Read more »
Boys basketball fights ’till the end
April 27, 2009 • written by Taylor Blakeway, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
Walking off the court at the end of the state championship game, the Packers realize that this was the last game of the season. Despite the loss, they feel Packer pride in what they accomplished on their way there. The boys basketball team fought hard during the final games... Read more »
North Dakota finally on map
April 27, 2009 • written by Alex Ringdahl, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
If you are not aware that the North Dakota State Bison men’s basketball team made it to the big dance, the NCAA Tournament, you have been living under a rock. It is the team’s first year of eligibility and all across Fargo, Bison apparel sold like hotcakes. The green... Read more »
Questions and Answers: what’s your teacher watching?
April 23, 2009
Filed under Opinion
1. What’s your favorite movie? 2. What movie do you wish you could live in? 3. Who would you pick to star as yourself in a movie about your life? 4. What is the worst movie you have ever seen? Science teacher Aaron Tank 1. “The Princess Bride” 2. “‘Infinity,’... Read more »
