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Local film Saving Brinton celebrates Iowa and film history

Local film “Saving Brinton” celebrates Iowa and film history

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor October 15, 2017

“Saving Brinton,” a new documentary that recently opened at FilmScene, is a joyous experience for those who are interested in cinematic history or history in general. It’s a local film shot by...

Boot season has arrived, and Schmitz wears glossy boots to jazz up her outfit.

Fashion Friday: Ella Schmitz ’18

Sean Brown, Photographer October 14, 2017

WSS celebrates the 11th year of their wedding tradition

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter October 14, 2017

If you stepped into the newsroom on Oct. 5, you might've noticed the string of fairy lights hung over the SMART Board or the white cloth bulbs hung up amidst all the Halloween decorations. Maybe you also...

How to: survive high school

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter October 10, 2017

Let’s face it: the first year of high school is rough. You can’t fit anything in your shoebox-sized locker. The lunch line is crowded and you can never find a good spot unless you cut (which is illegal)....

This is what makes us girls: a Sour Heart review

This is what makes us girls: a “Sour Heart” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter October 9, 2017

Love her or hate her, Lena Dunham has established herself a place in today's pop culture. Ever since the HBO series "Girls" took off, her signature coarse humor and form of feminism has divided most...

Fashion Friday: Hannah Luce 18

Fashion Friday: Hannah Luce ’18

Olivia Dachtler, Photographer October 6, 2017

Hannah's instagram

Language learning tips

Jessica Doyle and Kristina Rosebrook October 5, 2017

Here are some more language learning tips for those who are really motivated: 22 TIPS FOR LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE If you are learning French and want to travel to France, this article about one...

Tom Petty in concert, photo by musicisentropy, Flickr.com

Legendary rock star Tom Petty dies, aged 66

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor October 4, 2017

American musician Tom Petty was reported dead on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest. He had collapsed the previous evening in his home in Los Angeles. After harboring no brain activity for several...

Friend crush: Keimoney Lang and Jane Ratliff

Caecilia Shoppa, Reporter October 4, 2017

Sometimes, it is hard to get along with your teammates. Whether it is on a school project or on a sports team, friendship among the teammates is very important. Luckily for Keimoney Lang ‘18 and Jane...

Due to the obsession with smart phones, many have suggested that social media has harmful effects. The social media detox has been a recent developing trend and solution to the smart phone craze.

Surviving 7 days without my phone

Kristina Rosebrook, Online and Broadcast Entertainment Editor October 2, 2017

Realizing your phone is not by your side immediately elicits fear and panic, along with a mad-search through your bag and pockets. After asking all of your friends and the people around you if they’ve...

Attempting homemade pie garland

Grace Christopher, Broadcast Managing Editor September 28, 2017

Trump speaks to the people of Cedar Rapids, IA last summer in July.

The era of Trump

Ting Gao, Reporter September 26, 2017

Even before Donald Trump became president, he had been the focus of the nation’s attention. And why not? He’s a showman by trade, an ex-reality TV star and now the President of the United States. However,...

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