Author’s note: Yellow Ribbon is a group of students from RBA, that try to let other students know about depression, and to let them know that there is hope and help. I am here to listen To let you know that I care. I am here for you, day and night. Don’t bring yourself down, […]
This past summer I visited Bangkok, the massive and crowded capital of Thailand. The eight days I was there were spent mostly going to Buddhist temples and bustling marketplaces selling dubious looking goods on the side of the road. The highlight of the trip, however, was going to the Katoy (Thai for gay) show called […]
Our school is excellent because before we came here we did not know a lot. Thanks to Miss Nichole, our teacher, for being there for us this year and last year. When we came here our minds were dull. We also thank Miss Genny for coming in our classroom and helping us learn to write. […]
Before I switched schools, I went to the middle school. Now I go to the Village School. A lot of people might think it’s dump even if they haven’t tried it before. But they’re wrong. I think the Village School is fun. Some of the things I like are not very many rules, and the […]
On January 14th [2005], schools around Minnesota closed due to cold weather. That same evening, residents and visitors in Northfield celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through the arts. With over 200 people packed into the assembly area at ARTech Charter School, the evening was anything but cold. Artists sang, danced, recited, […]
The High School for Recording Arts has many interesting music projects and classes, from the students recording their own music and making their own beats, to the business of music. Now HSRA has added a new interesting class for students; a radio program called the Fo-Sho. The Fo-Sho will air on B96 every Sunday at […]
Farmlands stretch for miles outside the windows of Nerstrand Elementary School. One gets the feeling that all is right with the world when such a beautiful area of southeast Minnesota unfolds before your eyes. Visitors to the school quickly discover the beauty of an exceptionally respectful school community inside, as well. A pervasive climate of […]
It’s the beginning of a new school year, which means that Schoolcraft’s 6/7th graders participated in a Building Background Knowledge Workshop (put together by the courtesy of Marilyn, Jim, and Sara, the 6/7th grade teachers at Schoolcraft). This is a workshop where students learn about the upcoming expedition, and this fall, the expedition is entitled, […]
It will be hard to forget me And eventually you will But you will always know I am the sunset on a cool summer night I am the drawing you once started And now I’m the painting you must finish I am the pill that takes the edge off I am the sweet aroma that […]
Everybody We turn and stare At someone Who is standing there We look at them As though they’re gone But they are there About to leave Can’t stand it here Because of us Can’t stand it here Because of us And now They’re gone Because I’m here So I’m the one Who’s standing here Now […]