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Desdamona, a hip-hop artist from Minneapolis, visited Katherine Kunz’s English class on Thursday, May 20 to teach kids about poetry. “I think it’s important to educate kids because in high school people are trying to find their voices,” said Desdamona. “Writing allows you to learn about yourself even if that happens after writing it. Writing in itself  is a teacher so it’s almost like self-teaching.” Desdamona began performing through dance as a little girl and…

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“I feel no guilt for surviving,” said Holocaust Survivor Margot Dewilde. “I knew I would survive and get out of there alone, even as I stepped off the train at Auschwitz. I had a vision and the place seemed familiar to me. I felt like I had been there before and I knew I would be okay.” At 91 years old and wheelchair bound, Margot seemed quite harmless and reserved, which contrasted with the middle…

On Wednesday April 21st, 2010 the band, orchestra, and choir of Buffalo High School started its journey to New Orleans, Louisiana. The bus ride down there will take them a full day. They will then spend the following three days down there performing and exploring all of the luxeries that New Orleans has to offer. They will visit the French Quarter, eat at many different music inspired restaurants, ride a steam boat, and also go on…

On Thursday April 22 in the PAC the ELL students will be telling their stories through their artwork. The presentation will include talking suitcases that will contain objects to tell their stories of struggles and accomplishments as a minority student. The students began the Talking Suitcase project towards the end of third quarter. They also began writing papers about their expectations, challenges, opportunities, and achievements. Students’ artwork in the suitcases helped illustrate their experiences. “I…

For over two months, St. Cloud State University student Lauren Rhealt has attended French class as usual: taking notes, asking questions and talking to classmates. But unlike most students, she is not in class to learn a language. She has been observing French teacher Jason Swanson and his classes because she would like to one day teach French, too. Originally from Fargo, North Dakota, Rheault is majoring in French at St. Cloud State University has…

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The Pegasus Literary Arts Magazine is working towards publication. Staff members met yesterday afternoon to review poetry and art submissions. The magazine was created over 25 years ago as an outlet for students to publish their creative work and is advised by English teacher David Robinson. Pegasus has received about 40 submissions total, but would like to receive about 35 more. Students can submit poetry, prose, and artwork for a variety of reasons, but work…

Last night, the Boys’ Basketball team fell to St. Cloud Tech, 52-45 in the Section Final game. St. Cloud tech advances to the State Tournament. Photos by Nick Weeks. To see the entire set, go here.

With only 8 school days left until the end of the quarter, students are anxiously awaiting for spring break.  ” What I’m looking for most about spring break is chilling on the beach in Corpus Christie, Texas and spending time with my family,” said Junior.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Photo By:Rachael Etter Students usually travel more on Spring break then they do on winter break. Winter break is usually spent at home and visit with family members around home. “I’m going to Palm Springs,…