Spanish students receive unique pen pal experience Wednesday, December 02, 2009 By Katie Bultema full story  During her high school years, Spanish teacher Jennifer Ashby was a foreign exchange student and became enriched in the culture of Spain.       During her time there, she became close with her host s

Behind scene's personnel important to fall play production Wednesday, December 02, 2009 By Franny Kromminga full story  The fall play The Curious Savage hit the stage yesterday, but only a few of the contributors got the curtain call.       What the audience sees onstage is doubled in activity behind-the-scenes,

[ArticleImageHyperLink] Amnesty International makes difference in Congo Wednesday, December 02, 2009 By Emily Fisher full story  Today, 1,452 people will die in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country located halfway across the world in central Africa;       To put that number in perspective, the student population a

[ArticleImageHyperLink] Singing Christmas Tree turns 25 this year Wednesday, December 02, 2009 By Shelby Hurst full story  For the Kartes family, the annual Singing Christmas Tree at Shores is not only a family affair, but also a tradition.     Fifteen years of performing and volunteering from the family, and they just

All-American boy leads by example Wednesday, December 02, 2009 By Paige Sandgren full story  Homecoming King may be a name given to a standout individual every year; however, this year’s winner, senior Jordan Tejchma, possesses determination, a positive attitude, and motivation that his peers

Senior enjoys performing on stage Wednesday, December 02, 2009 By Kaitlyn Rabach full story  The rush of the spotlight and thrill of the crowd is no stranger to senior Lauren Abdelkader.       Her passion for the arts has progressed over the years, but music has always been a prominent comp