Getting out of the dark ages

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May 22, 2009 • written by Molly English  
Filed under Senior Edition

Birthday: March 17, 1991 Sign: Pisces Favorite animal: fox Favor colors: green, blue, purple Biggest accomplishments: Passing Government, running a successful newspaper, winning Journalist of the Year, passing Biology, living in Japan, staying single, improving drawing and photography skills, making... Read more »

It is the hope that inspires

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May 22, 2009 • written by Beatrice Hill  
Filed under Senior Edition

        It is hard for me not to acknowledge recent events surrounding politics and the profound impact it has had on my life.  As a young woman who has taken an active interest in politics, it was natural for me to feel energized about this historic election.  I soon came to realize that... Read more »

Appreciate the mitten on the wall

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May 22, 2009 • written by Emma DeJong  
Filed under Senior Edition

        Every once in a while, when I actually have time to just sit and watch a movie, rarely do I choose one that I have seen recently.  However, there are a few exceptions to this, one of them being “Sky High.”          “Sky High” is a fantastic movie, complete with teenagers,... Read more »

Come what may

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May 22, 2009 • written by Abby Hammes  
Filed under Senior Edition

        As the days grow longer and the temperatures warmer, the countdown until graduation has begun. Previous to now, I’ve shoved the thought of graduation far back in my mind. I never tried on my cap or gown, but stored them out of sight in a spare closet; I have not come to terms with the... Read more »

Why graduate?

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May 22, 2009 • written by Taylor Trauger  
Filed under Senior Edition

        Seated and facing an hp computer screen under blinding florescent lights, I sigh and begin writing this column a week or seven after it was due. Upon procrastinated reflection, I realize how much being a senior has truly affected me. It gave me great insight on the years I’ve spent at... Read more »

Seventh grade to something great

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May 22, 2009 • written by Meagan McDougall  
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            The West Fargo class of 2009 is 33 times bigger than my sixth grade class was at Grace Lutheran School in Fargo, ND. On my first day of seventh grade, I nearly peed my pants with fear that I wouldn’t make any friends and would be lonely and sad until I went to college. I was... Read more »

Halimo-Go-Back-To-The-Ghetto-Abdulkarim

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May 22, 2009 • written by Halimo Abdulkarim  
Filed under Senior Edition

        High school. These two simple words might be the hardest words to sum up. High school for me was an exciting experience. I jumped from one group of friends to another, and like everyone I had those days I just wanted to hide in a hole and not come out. I also remember those great, long... Read more »

Don’t dis the diploma

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May 22, 2009 • written by Sam Forsey  
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       The end of the 2009 school year is fast approaching, and for seniors it has been a long time coming.  After investing four years of our lives into the establishment that is West Fargo High School, it is nice to know that we have been thoroughly prepared for what is to come.        ... Read more »

The Human Condition

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May 22, 2009 • written by Riah Roe  
Filed under Senior Edition

            I have been to 23 schools. For the longest time, I was angry, confused and lonely because of this fact. My high school and even childhood experience was outside what I considered to be the normal realm of human experience. I spent my time closing myself off, building walls and... Read more »