How to: prepare for college

April 22, 2009 • written by Taylor Trauger, Copy Editor  
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        High school seniors should have a hefty to-do list ahead of them as they near their college career. From scholarships to orientation, future college freshmen have plenty of ways to keep them busy. However, some helpful tips go unmentioned, but former graduates share the secrets.     How... Read more »

Students become teachers

January 30, 2009 • written by Kathryn Nekola, Staff Writer  
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        Math teacher Maria Pegg’s College Algebra class recently began an assignment requiring them to teach a sixth grade advanced math class at Cheney Middle School.  Her students were expected to take the place of the teacher.         Pegg’s students created a lesson plan and taught... Read more »

Practice stops at nothing

January 30, 2009 • written by Mary DeJong, staff writer  
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        The snow is falling, the wind is blowing and the snowplows are out working.  Students sit at home excited to hear that school is cancelled for the day.  Most of the students are anyway.         School was cancelled Dec. 15 due to a winter storm.  However, hockey and basketball... Read more »

Christmas traditions bring family together

December 22, 2008 • written by Sam Rusness, Staff Writer  
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          The holidays are near which brings the time for family traditions.         Most families meet at a relative’s house and have a family get together or go enjoy the Christmas lights around town.         “My holiday tradition is getting together with family at my grandpa... Read more »