By Keith Bartram Creators of forgotten realms,pixies dancing on slain dragons,broken swords of past confrontations,magical dust that we breatheinto our lungs,Changing our thoughts from pureto insecure and cynicalOnly to increase our sensesto a deafening hum,Thinking of malignant plans,only to fall through the pine,onto the cold dirt below the boardsCoveted inside a velvet interior,all darkness and … [Read more…]
By Karen Kenefick Picture this: It’s 5:45 on a very cold morning. Ten students carrying huge bags are standing around freezing in the Perkins parking lot and they paid fifty dollars to be there. What is wrong with these people, you might ask? Well, I’ll tell you. These people are about to embark on a … [Read more…]
Life spirit Earth sunmorning wind touches my heartThank You Great Spirit by Chris Bagdons Silver moon risingwalking stalking being quietto see the animal by Justin Weitnauer
By Matt McCrady I work at Holographic Label Conversion. I run press heat stamping labels, business cards, stickers, and magnets. I do a lot of work with holograms and heat stamping foil prints and/or designs on them. You must have a good eye to run my press. You have to pay a lot of attention … [Read more…]
By Katie Steger Sitting by the fire,Staring deep into the woods.All I feel is anger,If I could change myself I would.Everyone was laughing,Everyone but me.Why did I have to do it?Maybe so I could feel free.
By Chris Bagdons When a small hand rocks a big boat.When you’re standing and freezingin the warmth of the sun,When you’re sure you know everything, but youknow nothing is for sure,You’re full of confusionand you question yourself,Who am I to play “Godand take the life from myself,and all of mankind?So when a man dies he … [Read more…]
By Chad Zaback Wanted: Donations of 10 speeds (road bikes) in working condition to the Mini-School Program. Call ***-**** Wanted: A few musicians for a Rhythm and Blues/Folk/Anything but metal band. We are in dire need of: piano/keyboard player, bass player, guitar player, drummer, brass (trombone, sax, trumpet, etc.), backup vocals and possibly 2nd lead … [Read more…]
By Ronilyn Rasmussen This year as a junior I decided I had enough of band and needed a change. I really wanted to take the Child Development class at Hennepin County Vo-Tech school. The class was filled up, but after a lot of calling around by my mom and Randy, I got a chance to … [Read more…]
By Karen Kenefick I work in a small store in Ridgedale called Wicks ‘n Sticks. The job consists of selling the merchandise, doing displays, cleaning, and stocking the shelves. Working there is really enjoyable. I started the last week of August and I get paid $5 an hour. My plans are to work there as … [Read more…]
By Matt McCrady This is my third year in commercial art. In this class we learn a lot about drawing, shading, different points of perspective, and advertising. The first half of the year is mostly drawing shapes, different objects, and shading. The last half is layout designs for ads from real companies. For every ad … [Read more…]