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We the unwilling, led by the unqualified, have been doing the unbelievable for so long, with so little, we now attempt the impossible with nothing. - Mini-School Credo

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Yellowstone

November 1, 1995 by Mini Archives

Yellowstone By Alison Young with help from my fellow trippers On a trip like Yellowstone, it’s hard to write an article to make people understand what an experience we’ve ail had, what things we’ve learned as a group, and more importantly, what we have learned as individuals. We have accomplished many things as a group. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles, Trips Tagged: Alison Young

Top Ten Talk Show Topics

November 1, 1995 by Mini Archives

Top Ten Talk Show Topics By Jesse Christi and Lisa Kopecky 10. KKK members. 9. Body piercing. 8. My husband ran off with the baby sitter. 7, My mother slept with my boyfriend. 6. My daughter is a freak. 5. Parents abused by their teenage children. 4, My ex-boyfriend is now a woman. 3. On-line … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles Tagged: Jessi Christi, Lisa Kopecky

Blind Melon

November 1, 1995 by Mini Archives

Blind Melon By Mike Jacobson On Saturday Oct. 21st, around 1:30 p.m. the lead singer of the group Blind Melon, was found dead on their tour bus in New Orleans. It has been assumed that Shannon Hoon died in his sleep of an accidental drug overdose, but a final autopsy report had not been given … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles, Reviews Tagged: Mike Jacobson

Marilyn Manson – Smells Like Children

November 1, 1995 by Mini Archives

Marilyn Manson – Smells Like Children By Chris Utne This CD is just a bunch of killer remixes of Marilyn Mansons’ last album, “Portrait of an American Family” and some weird satanic intros that are all about one minute long. They also have really cool cover songs. One is “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reviews Tagged: Chris Utne

Phish

November 1, 1995 by Mini Archives

Phish By Andrea Hamilton Even before I walked in the doors of the Civic Center, I could feel the high energy level inside. It was the night of October 25th, and I had been excited all day. Today was my first Phish show. My friend Rob and I found our seats, then as we kicked … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reviews Tagged: Andrea Hamilton

Pass the Binoculars and the Kleenex!

November 1, 1995 by Mini Archives

Pass the Binoculars and the Kleenex! By Emily Matejcek We look over and there he is…it’s Rachael Guffan’s dad. He peers up, we try to hide, he spots us, he smiles, he waves. He had been following us since the hotdog stand. Being the expected baby boomer he was faithfully there bonding with the many … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reviews Tagged: Emily Matejcek

Predictions for the ’95 – ’96 School Year

November 1, 1995 by Mini Archives

Predictions for the ’95 – ’96 School Year By Mike Jacobson and Casey Wright – Al Wright will finally graduate! Just kidding. – Chris Utne will enter his Ace of Base phase. – Randy will shave…………. his cat. – Pauline will star in the sequel to “Rosemary’s baby.” – Z will become W. – Scooter … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles Tagged: Casey Wright, Mike Jacobson

Mark Warren 1

November 1, 1995 by Mini Archives

Mark Warren 1 By Emily Matejcek and Lisa Kopecky As my very first Mini School trip and Lisa’s second Mark Warren, but first Mini School trip two years ago, it was a great experience for both of us. Lisa being the macho trip woman she is, I was over at her house the night before … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles, Trips Tagged: Emily Matejcek, Lisa Kopecky

Iya

November 1, 1995 by Mini Archives

Iya By Kelsey Crawford October 16, 1995 Eric Heim, AKA Iya, was in the living room of his home when two men dressed in black from head to toe came into his house and shot him three to four times and killed him. Iya was a peaceful person. He would never carry a gun in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles Tagged: Kelsey Crawford

Calendar Drive

November 1, 1995 by Mini Archives

Calendar Drive By Patty Heien Every year after the Mark Warren trip, Doug comes back totally relaxed. Then about three days later once again it comes time for the calendar drive, and Doug’s relaxing days are over. The calendar drive takes place for 6-7 weeks in October and November. For every calendar sold, Mini-School makes … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles Tagged: Patty Heien
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