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Breaking Good at “The Break of Noon”: East Ridge Competes in Statewide One Act Competition
Posted on January 27, 2012Posted in A&E, Top Stories
Written by Bridget Olson, Writer
On Friday, January 20th, East Ridge held the South Washington County District One Act Festival. This night consisted of three plays, one each from East Ridge, Park, and Woodbury High Schools. Our play, The Break of Noon, is about a... Read more »
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Profiles of Excellence: FIRST Robotics
Posted on January 27, 2012Posted in A&E, Top Stories
Written by Oksana Carlier, Writer
FIRST: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Technical Mentor: Doug Jensen Coach: Pierce Jensen Number of Members: 20 If you were to stop by room 1045 after school, you would find the FIRST Robotics Team hard at... Read more »
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The Resolve to Resolve: New Year Resolutions
Posted on December 19, 2011Posted in A&E, Top Stories
Written by Bridget Olson, Writer
Excitement grows inside of you as the ball plunges down into a new year. Amidst the hugs, screams, and confetti, you turn to your friend excitedly to shout something along the lines of: “I’m finally going to [insert resolution... Read more »
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The Final Run of the Loft Stage’s Production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Posted on November 23, 2011Posted in A&E, Top Stories
Written by Cassidy Minarik, Writer
It is a battle of popularity between the seven possible murderers standing on stage. Each one wants be voted to complete the unfinished play, “The Mystery of Edwin Drood.” They plead and beg for your vote. The votes are taken and... Read more »
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East Ridge Takes on The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Posted on November 7, 2011Posted in A&E, Top Stories
Written by Jessica Gotz, Writer
East Ridge’s Loft Stage put on the opening night of The Mystery of Edwin Drood on Friday, November 4th. The show was a big success with an audience larger than Seussical’s opening night. The play is based off an unfinished novel... Read more »
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One Not-So-Sweet Fact About Halloween Chocolate
Posted on November 7, 2011Posted in A&E, Top Stories
Written by Tommy Ollmann, Writer
It is important to know where your food comes from. Many people just buy food that looks the best for the cheapest price. But as Halloween is approaching, I advise you to steer away from those large variety packs of Hershey’s... Read more »
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Profile of Mr. Barr, A Real Ghost Hunter
Posted on October 31, 2011Posted in A&E, Top Stories
Written by Tina Sieben, Writer
Everyone has had that moment home alone and when suddenly a door slam upstairs. The first thought, brought on by the pounding heart and memories of horror movies, is that someone else is in the house. We tip-toe up the stairs furtively,... Read more »
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Backstage Spotlight: The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Posted on October 31, 2011Posted in A&E, Top Stories
Written by Lynnae Boe, Writer
“I wear the chain I forged in life…I made it link by link, and yard by yard; I girded it on of my own free will, and of my own free will I wore it.” This famous quote from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is spoken through... Read more »
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Survival Guide for AP Human Geography
Posted on October 31, 2011Posted in A&E, Top Stories
Written by Anna Bearrood, Writer
Interviews with two anonymous students who received fives on their final exams in in AP Human Geography last year yielded tips for this year’s students to do well in the class. The most time-consuming assignment was agreed to be... Read more »
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An Inspiring Artist with Aspirations: Elena Wolk
Posted on October 31, 2011Posted in A&E, Top Stories
Written by Emily Betz, Writer
Elena Wolk has had a passion for art ever since she was little. With that passion, comes a lot of talent. Elena excels at fashion design and photography. She entered a sketch of a prom dress to a Seventeen Magazine contest. She... Read more »
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