Posts by Zekiah Juliusson
MN 350 speakers talk about Line 3 Pipeline and racial disparities
The Line 3 Pipeline caused outrage in Minnesota, as it is believed that it will spill thousands of gallons of oil into the boundary waters, Mississippi River and Lake Superior, causing devastating environmental impacts for generations to come. On the 3rd of March, PEP, IC and SSJ club organizations collaborated and hosted 3 speakers from activist…
Read More[10 QUESTIONS] Smetana catches a love for Ultimate Frisbee
Junior Levi Smetana talks about his sport Ultimate frisbee and how he has succeeded so far. Q: How long have you played? A: I have played Ultimate since 6th grade. My dad played ultimate in college, which is how I got into the sport. Q: What is the team culture like? A: The team culture for Ultimate…
Read MoreIt’s true: laughter is the best medicine
It’s true: laughter is the best medicine. Apart from the obvious effects of laughing that allow you to burn up to 40 calories every 10 minutes, it releases endorphins to your body that help you with stress, anxiety, pain and managing your depression. Although laughing is helpful for your body and mind, when used to humiliate someone…
Read MoreBaseball captains excited for the upcoming season and captains practices
Spartan baseball has started captain’s practices in preparation for the spring season. As expected, there have been complications this season due to COVID-19, but even with changes, such as the requirement of masks, captains’ practices have started on the regular calendar. After the cancellation of last year’s season, captains Bobby Verhey, Levi Mellin, and Boden…
Read More[10 QUESTIONS] Cullen falls for Alpine at “frost” sight
Junior Sophie Cullen talks about her love for Alpine Skiing and how it has affected her life. Q: Why is Alpine your favorite sport? A: I like Alpine because it provides an escape from reality which allows me to immerse myself into nature in a unique way, it also provides me with a big community…
Read More[MEME REVIEW] This week’s memes
What motivates you?
Co-Authors: Elizabeth Trevathan, Tana Ososki and Lynn Reynolds.
Read More[TOP PICKS] Scenic spots around the Twin Cities
As the semester is starting again, it is important for students to spend time outdoors and take breaks from their homework and school. One of the best ways to do this is to go and visit some of the beautiful parts of the city; from rivers to overlooks, the Twin Cities has it all. It…
Read More[10 QUESTIONS] Lillygreen steps up to the starting blocks
Junior Sutton Lillygreen has swum since the age of 7 and his love for the sport has only grown since. Q: What is your favorite swimming stroke? A: My favorite swimming stroke is freestyle, because I can go long distances while also going fast. Q: When did you start swimming? A: I started swimming when I was 7 at…
Read MoreA Biden Cabinet and Republican Senate would help stabilize the country
President Elect Joe Biden won the 2020 US Presidential race beating main competitor President Trump who was running for his second term in office. Although President Trump has protested this election on the account of Voter Fraud, nothing has been found confirming that Biden is indeed the next president of the US. Assuming Trump concedes office and accepts the election results,…
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