Four AP tests in five days: a journal
Sara Croghan, Perspectives Editor
May 17, 2020
It is the beginning of May and also my favorite (and least favorite season): AP season. COVID-19 threw the College Board for a loop this year and caused them to switch all of their tests online. What were going to be up to three plus hours long tests with multiple choice and free response are now all...
Banana bread: the unofficial food of quarantine
Avery Blackman, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
It is no secret that this spring everyone has had more than a little extra time on their hands, which has allowed people to find new hobbies as well as rediscover old ones. Baking is one of these hobbies, and is sure to always leave you with a tasty treat as a reward for all of your hard work. However,...
Luca Guadagnino confirms ‘Call Me by Your Name’ will have a sequel
Abbie DeKramer, staff writer
May 14, 2020
“Call Me by Your Name” released in 2017 is a groundbreaking and Oscar-winning piece of cinema. With no surprise, the film has a 95% rating on Tomatometer and 4.8/5 on Google reviews. The film is a coming of age romantic drama based in the summer of 1983 in Italy filmed by Luca Guadagnino. ...
2020 summer playlist
Adyson Sand, Staff writer
May 14, 2020
In the upcoming months, a summer playlist filled with the best bops of the warm months is essential. I have compiled 10 of the best tunes from the last decade to enhance the summer of 2020. “All to Myself”: Dan + Shay A feel-good country song is vital to any summer playlist. The Dan + Shay album p...
‘Anything Goes’ with Emma Chamberlain is another hit
Chloe Houwman, Entertainment Editor
May 14, 2020
YouTuber and influencer, Emma Chamberlain, has been majorly successful on all social media platforms since the release of her first YouTube video in 2017. Since then, not only has she grown to have 8.6 million subscribers on YouTube, but she also has 3.1 million followers on Twitter, 9.4 million followe...
Postponed movies due to COVID-19
Kaden Fossum, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
Due to COVID-19, we have had to drastically change our everyday lives. In order to help stop the spread movie theaters across America have temporarily shut down, along with the shut down of theaters comes the delay of many anticipated movies. Universal “No Time to Die” Due to COVID-19, the global...
The “Adopt a Senior” program making communities come together
Nyah Thaemert, Entertainment Section Editor
May 12, 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a huge impact around the world and even right here in our community as well. Although there have been many difficult adjustments and events, one program has brought people together despite these hardships. Here in Sioux Falls, and in many other cities across the country...
Three. Two. One. Go.
Chloe Houwman, Entertainment Editor
May 11, 2020
Lennon Stella’s debut album, “Three. Two. One.,” was released on Apr. 24, 2020 and has been growing in popularity ever since. The album contains recollections of personal experiences and relationships blended seamlessly into an indie pop-infused R&B album. Originally born in Canada, Stell...
“Outer Banks” is the newest teen obsession
Molly Wetsch, News Editor
May 10, 2020
There is nothing that commands the public’s attention more than a new Netflix show. “Ozark,” “Elite,” “Stranger Things” and others have all experienced massive success both on the streaming platform and outside of it. Netflix’s most recent hit show is “Outer Banks,” and, despite being re...
Netflix’s ‘Too Hot to Handle’ is pretty lukewarm
Ree Baireddy, Staff Writter
May 8, 2020
There is something ineffable about cheesy reality TV. From “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” to “Love Island,” reality TV shows have struck the hearts of many Americans. Netflix decided to hop on the trend of this genre and released multiple dating reality TV shows such as the hit show “Love is...
Skin Care: the products that saved my skin
Chloe Houwman, Entertainment Editor
May 7, 2020
Over the past few years teenagers and young adults have become more invested in the idea of skin care. We are told that we should always wash our face and wear sunscreen, but with a large variety of products, what ones should we be using? Let me tell you, I have done the research, attended the online class...
Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
May 22, 2020
As people continue to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic, many feel the need to gather items that they consider essential for their homes such as paper towels and toilet...
Downtown favorite, Josiah’s Coffeehouse & Café, is open again for business
May 21, 2020
When COVID-19 first hit the Sioux Falls area, many businesses made the decision to close their doors in order to protect their staff and customers....
The issue with 2020 AP testing
May 20, 2020
Amid COVID-19, many students have been very stressed in regards to school, and online Advanced Placement testing has most likely increased anxiety...
TikTok trend causes international shortage of painter’s tape
May 20, 2020
The closing of schools due to COVID-19 has caused many teenagers to engage in various aesthetic projects, but those seemingly innocent activities...