Okigbo leaves U.S. behind
May 22, 2009 • written by Halimo Abdulkarim, 08-09 Feature Editor
Filed under Feature
Moving to a new city or even state is hard to adapt to. A couple months ago, junior Kene Okigbo found out that not only is he moving to a new city, but a whole new continent. Okigo thinks everything is very surreal. “It doesn’t really seem like I’m moving,” Okigbo said. “Last year my parents... Read more »
Twitter, the simplistic social networking site
May 22, 2009 • written by Signe Swanson, 09-10 Photography Editor
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From celebrities to ordinary people, many are deciding to join the social networking site known as Twitter. Though it may not be as popular as other social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter’s popularity is rising rapidly. Twitter’s concept is to answer the question,... Read more »
Religion has become “don’t ask, don’t tell”
May 22, 2009 • written by Maggie Wilken, Staff Writer
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Walking down the halls, simply looking left and right, students of different genders, nationalities and religious beliefs are noticeable. Due to the taboo against talking about religion in the classroom, sometimes students remain unknowingly ignorant. Often times it is... Read more »
To Prom or not to Prom
May 22, 2009 • written by Molly English, 08-09 Assistant Editor
Filed under Feature, Top stories
Her moment has finally come. Senior Christan Gorden, finished with hair and makeup, slips on her princess gown as the last step before taking pictures. But her heart skips as she realizes that her Prom dress is not fitting her like it should. Gorden’s eyes fill with tears while she dials... Read more »
Your guide to summer fitness
May 22, 2009 • written by Taylor Blakeway, Staff Writer
Filed under Feature
What is your fitness history? A. I’m very new to the working out thing; I’m looking for a place that welcomes me as a person into their facility. B. I’m already a very active person, but I don’t know that much about lifting. C. I’m very active in sports and lifting. D. ... Read more »
What’s that you say?
May 22, 2009 • written by Meagan McDougall, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Feature
Summer has finally arrived, and most students will spend the first week of June sleeping in, hanging out with friends 24:7 and soaking up as much sun as the body can handle before it burns to a crisp (some will fail and actually burn). However, after the sparkle of the first week... Read more »
Students scorn idea of school during flood
May 1, 2009 • written by Molly English, Assistant Editor
Filed under Feature
Choked by the chaos of the flood, the week of March 23-27 left in its wake upset students, confused parents and scattered information. West Fargo Public Schools remained open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday while closing Wednesday and Friday. Superintendent Dana Diesel-Wallace’s debated... Read more »
Krinke draws attention to ‘Invisible Children’
May 1, 2009 • written by Halimo Abdulkarim, Feature Editor
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Imagine being forced to leave one’s home and fight a war that has no cause at the age of nine. A nine-year- old boy wanting to die because staying alive would be horrific and knowing that every day is a day to strive for survival. Nine-year-old Jacob had to face this horrible... Read more »
Speaking out by staying silent
May 1, 2009 • written by Signe Swanson, Staff Writer
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Surrounded by a sea of noisy students were those who didn’t allow one word to slip from their lips. Their unusual silence seemed out of place amongst the banter of other students, and yet they said more than the rest. By remaining silent, these students managed to speak out. The... Read more »
Talent show fights malaria
May 1, 2009 • written by Zach Brokmeier, Staff Writer
Filed under Feature
Most students who attended the talent show April 16 might not have realized what they were doing when they purchased their ticket. They were contributing to Netlife, a non-profit organization which has already saved thousands of lives from malaria. Another amazing fact... Read more »
