By Jacob Knutson For many it is easy to condense the definition of a patriot as one who defends, supports and loves his/her country. While this phrase may include the baseline meaning of a patriot, it is discrediting to tether such a deep concept to such a broad statement. In order to find the true definition of an American patriot, without dishonoring the concept, we … Continue reading What is a Patriot? Enriching Our Understanding of a Common Term

By Danae Schilling I have a big family. When I was younger, it wasn’t so big and all of the cousins were extremely close. Every time the eleven of us got together, we had a blast! When we were up at Grandma and Grandpa’s house, we did not leave a single inch of the place untrodden or unexplored; from the two bedroom attic with racks … Continue reading The Climbing Tree

By Molly Boehler When I am out in public, my gal pals and I always go to the bathroom as a group. For some reason boys think it is so weird and they make fun of us. This really peeves me. What is their problem? Now let me explain why this ticks me off. Boys do not know the dangers of public restrooms. I know … Continue reading Why One Girl Never Goes to the Bathroom Alone

By Avery Friedt Media is fantastic. TV, magazines, and social networks all help keep us connected and informed. Unfortunately, the media has reached a whole new level, a level that is causing more harm than good. It is giving young girls a false perception of what they have to look like to be considered “beautiful”. Beauty has become unachievable. When I open up a magazine, … Continue reading Media’s Influence Continues to Weigh on Females