the forest B����� Issue 4 Forest Lake Area Senior High School February 10, 2006 Dangerous drivers Growth of a nation Cell phone laws target teen drivers Black History Month honors civil rights leaders by Tommy Monahan by Josh Nelson As of January 1, 2006 a new law will now be Anderson after hearing of the new law. A man named Carter G. Woodson first developed also worked as a member of the NAACP. Parks enforced that aims to stop teens from talking on It is estimated that 25% of drivers commit the concept of Black History Month back in recently passed away this last year. the cell phone while driving. The Minnesota violations when on the phone 1926. Originally known as “Negro History George Washington Carver Legislature hopes that this will stop some of “When coming across a vehicle that is operated Week,” Black History Month is recognized Born a slave, Carver often worked around th those new drivers’ accidents. It will be applied by a younger driver, we are mainly focusing on every February. And on the 80 anniversary plants and crops. He found many ways to to teens with provisional licenses or learning their physical characteristics. It is at that point of this event we recognize some diversify crops and soil. Famous for permits. This means that about 400,000 that we begin looking for driving conduct,” said of the famous people and events developing many products from the teenagers will be affected by this law. FLHS liaison Sean Lafferty. who helped shape our nation. peanut. Some of the worst distractions to a motorist All hope is not lost; at age 18 drivers can Reverend Jesse Jackson are the use of cell phones. obtain a non-provisional license so they can W.E.B. Dubois Politician, religious leader Famous for founding the NAACP According to the National once again talk on the phone and join the and civil rights activist. Has in 1909. Highway Traffic Safety millions of Americans who do the same. campaigned for Democratic Administration, 2,600 traffic But the State of Minnesota would still nominee for President in ‘84, ‘88 Denzel Washington deaths were caused due to love if drivers put down the cell phones and Famous African-American actor people using cell phones stop some of those other distractions as well Thurgood Marshall who has starred in popular movies Former Supreme Court Justice, while driving. In Minnesota unless it was absolutely necessary. such as The Manchurian Candidate, appointed by Lyndon Johnson in alone, it is estimated that “You may be an experienced driver, but that Carter G. Woodson Antwone Fisher, and Remember the 1967, Marshall was the justice in 14,000 motorists are on the doesn’t make it sage to drive distracted,” said Titans. the famous civil rights case Brown v. Board of phone and behind the wheel at any given time. Chuck Moses. “Take your ears off the phone, Education. Michael Jordan Teens seem to be presenting a large portion of put your hands on the wheel and your mind on Possibly the most famous athlete of all those accidents. During the years of 2000 to the road.” Malcolm X time, Jordan led the Chicago Bulls of the 2004, 293 16-18 year olds were killed while A former militant leader who believed that National Basketball Association (NBA) to six driving on Minnesota roads. It’s the Law... there could be peace between black and white championships. This was one of the crucial factors that was folks. He was also controversially assassinated No person shall operate a motor vehicle Lawrence Olivier brought up when the Minnesota legislature was while using a mobile telephone to engage by what is thought to be a Black Muslim pondering this law in July of 2005. group. First African American man to be nominated in a call while a vehicle is in motion. for, and win an Oscar. “Driving is a multi-tasking activity, so all other Martin Luther King Jr. Penalties: Violation of the Cellular distractions need to be limited,” said FLHS Reverend and civil rights activist who gave the Phone Law is a traffic infraction, which SADD adviser, Chuck Moses. “When you famous “I Have a Dream Speech” in 1963. Was Timeline may result in a fine of up to $100 plus combine cell phone use and other distractions tragically gunned down in 1968. to driving, it’s a recipe for a crash.” court administration fees. 1849 – Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery Rosa Parks via the Underground Railroad. SADD, a local group of students at FLHS The operator uses a hands- Exceptions: Famous female civil rights leader who became 1863 – The Emancipation Proclamation signed is in full support of this act of banning cell free mobile telephone, which allows the famous after refusing to give up her seat in the by Abraham Lincoln freed all slaves. phones. They feel it is a smart decision on the user to communicate without the use of back of the bus to white people in 1955. She 1936 – Jesse Owens won 4 gold medals at the legislature’s part. Stopping teens from talking either hand. When the sole purpose of the Olympic games in Berlin, Germany. and driving will cut down on auto related phone call is to communicate an emergency 1947 – Jackie Robinson became the first black accidents. to a police or fire department, a hospital or Major League Baseball player. Many people want to ban not only cell phones, physician’s office, or an ambulance. Police 1955 – Rosa Parks refused to move from her but drinking, smoking and eating while driving. officers, fire fighters and operators of other seat in the back of a bus, leading to her arrest. This would be almost impossible to enforce and authorized emergency vehicles while in 1963 – Martin L. King Jr. delivered his famous the coffee community would be outraged if they performance of their official duties. were unable to drink their beverage of choice. “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington D.C. 1965 – Malcolm X assassinated. “Pretty soon we’re going to be required to wear *information taken from the SADD and Minnesota – Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated in helmets while driving,” said junior Brandon Department of Public Safety websites. 1968 Memphis, TN. 1974 – Hank Aaron became baseball’s all-time EVERYBODY DANCE! home run leader. Inspired speakers 1983 – President Ronald Reagan signed a bill What: Snow Flake Fest Formal Dance to recognize the third Monday every January as place 3rd at Duluth Dr. MLK Jr. was a revolutionary speaker and When: TONIGHT (Feb. 10) 7-11 p.m. leader of the American civil rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. by Andy Setterholm Forest Lake High School’s 05-06 speech team Cost: $5...tickets at lunch commenced competition Sat., Jan. 28 at Eden Prairie High School. Forest Lake, captained by a seasoned trio of seniors Paul Joachim, Caleb Rotach, and Rachel Frozen fishermen abound Piersdorf, is defending their section title for the 28th year running. Joy of fishing doesn’t end when the snow flies The event at Eden Prairie led up to a larger by Dan Carey meet Feb. 4 at Duluth-Denfield. Speakers Paula The sport of fishing in Minnesota does not end Although it is the dead of winter, you also have Regnier and Paul Joachim both took first place when the weather gets chilly. When fall changes in their respective categories of creative and to be sure that the ice is thick enough before you into winter boats are put into storage in favor of go driving your truck out onto it. humorous speaking in Duluth. ice houses that will remain on the frozen waters The team’s impressive coaching staff According to the book Modern Methods of Ice until early spring. Ice fishing is the outdoor Fishing by Tom Gruenwald, most deaths in ice includes Tim Newcomb, Henry Hebert, Ben sport of choice in the winter. Chamberlain, Andrew Waldron, Becky Haven, fishing come from either falling through the ice Some people go once or twice and use portable when walking or while driving out onto the lake. Cindy Hess, and Robyn Madson. The coaches ice houses but for those who seem to spend have been recruiting talent from around the Most lakes will have signs posted that advise their whole winter on the ice, a comfortable against motor vehicles going onto the ice. high school to compete in this year’s events. ice fishing house will give die hard fishermen a “I was in speech in 8th grade, and then I joined Always know how deep the lake it before you warm place to catch fish after fish. go fishing and when you do drive out on it, it again last year because some of my friends from “It’s a good time,” said Junior Nate Dilling. theater encouraged me to,” said Junior Paula may be a good idea to unbuckle your seat belt The ice house is probably the key to having and roll down the windows which would lead to Regnier. “Also, my brother was in speech all of a good time although numerous people always his three years at FLHS and he loved it.” One of the many ice houses that have taken a quick escape if you do fall through. elect to go fishing with no roof over their head. over Forest Lake. Inhabitants must beware, Forest Lake, who had 18 speakers at last With the weather being warmer than usual for Another choice for a fish house is a portable the ice is thin. photo by Dan Carey this time of the year, make sure the ice is safe year’s class AA State Tournament, hopes to house. These houses usually feature an interior make a triumphant return to state competition before going onto it. that pops right out of the ground. These houses Some lakes may have a sign posted that will this year. are meant to be pretty easy to set up so you can in a small area and are a lot easier to use instead The team will compete at the section 7AA forbid motor vehicles from traveling onto the get right to fishing and when you’re done or of sitting back six feet with a regular pole. Also, ice but others may not. Tournament April 1 in Duluth. State competition moving, just collapse it and take it with you. tip ups, which are used for fish such Northern will ensue on April 21 at Bloomington Jefferson To ensure safety while ice fishing, contact the Unlike the six foot fishing poles used in the Pike, rest over the hole as the line is in the water Minnesota Department of Natural Resources at High School. The team will be hosting the summer, ice fishermen use a smaller version. and when you get a bite, a flag pops up so you Streeter Speech Tournament Feb. 18. (651) 296-6157 for further information about These little polls are designed to be easy to use know to reel in your prize. area lake conditions.

2‧10‧06 the forest breeze page 1 NEWS House of books Changing of the guard Wyoming Library open for use by Brandon Anderson Officer Matt Smith new police liaison A new library has by Dan Carey recently opened in If you go to the office and take a look at the Wyoming at 26855 police liaison’s office, you will see a new face Forest Blvd. On Aug. 5, sitting behind the desk. 70 people attended the Officer Matt Smith took over Sean Lafferty’s groundbreaking for the FLHS duties on Jan. 31 due to Lafferty being Wyoming Area Giese promoted to Sergeant. Smith has been a police Memorial Library. officer for two years. He was a part time The people came to officer at Howard Lake before coming here celebrate and thank to Forest Lake. Smith attended Minnesota everyone involved with Technical College followed by the University designing, planning, of Minnesota where he received a Bachelor ’s and fundraising. The degree in Criminology. Smith has also been a Chisago County Board part of the National Guard and the Army. of Commissioners Smith volunteered for the FLHS liaison passed a 6.5 million opening and was selected out of a group of bond for the Wyoming The Wyoming Area Giese Memorial Library opened for public use on Matt Smith is the new police liaison at FLHS. Dec 6 2005. photo by Dan Carey potential officers who applied. Since taking Library and county the job, some training has been required. Smith photo by Dan Carey expansions in North traveled around with Lafferty as part of his Branch, Lindstrom/Chisago City, and Rush books, CD’s, and DVD’s will be purchased training period. He met some staff and students AT A City. Now it is finally finished despite a slow with each $20 donation. For each $1200 and also learned what to do in the case of start. The architecture was inspired by the donation you will get a name plate on one of the different emergencies that could happen. Smith GLANCE: original Wyoming Train Station. It is named library’s computers. For each $50 donation for also learned about all the security cameras in after Myles Giese who is a well respected man landscaping the donor will get a personalized FLHS. Name: Matt Smith in the community. garden walkway brick. Personalized bookplates When Smith is off duty, he enjoys spending They are open six days a week and are closed will be given for each $100 donation. If you Experience: time with his wife and four-year-old twins. - 2 years, part time police officer on Mondays. On Sunday they’re open from 1-5, want to contact the library for donations or Smith also enjoys being around computers. Monday from 10-8, Wednesday and Thursday further information call (651) 462-9001. “I’m a computer junkie,” said Smith. - Army and National Guard their hours are noon-8, Friday they’re open from If you’re looking for a book, CD, DVD, or Even though Officer Smith is new to FLHS, Education: noon-6, and their Saturday hours are 10-2. need information for a school project then stop he urges students to keep a well balanced life. - Minnesota Technical College According to the Forest Lake Times the by the new Wyoming library. If you happen to see Officer Smith in the halls, library is accepting donations of all sizes and - University of Minnesota information taken from the Wyoming Library don’t be afraid to say hi to him as he loves being Degree in Criminology would be greatly appreciated. Additional library webpage around people.

DATES TO REMEMBER: Feb. 20: Teacher In-service Day, NO SCHOOL Feb. 24: MIDTERMS Feb. 27: Band Concert, 7:30 p.m. March 2: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8 p.m. March 7: Spring Sports Sign-Up

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In ure your licen e The student newspaper of The 411 on how to protect your ride while a teenager Forest Lake High School by Melissa Monson Every teenager is excited to get their license. varies depending on the company. if there were two people injured, each would Forest Lake High School However, no one thinks of how expensive it is A customer’s credit score also determines get $30,000. $10,000 is the total amount paid 6101 Scandia Trl. N to have a car. First, you must have a car, gas to premiums. Good credit can result in being for damages (to the car or any other property). Forest Lake, MN 55025 run it, and most importantly, car insurance. charged 70% less on your premiums. Since This often doesn’t cover everything. So, just Even though it’s expensive, car insurance most teens don’t have credit established, it because it is the cheapest insurance, it isn’t (651) 982-8575 is required by law and is offered by many usually means they are charged more. However, always the best. Sprino suggests higher limits [email protected] different companies. Some major companies are according to Sprino, there are ways to establish of insurance, more than the state minimum. American Family, Geico, Allstate, Progressive credit. Even though it He also recommends Staff members: and State Farm. After answering a series of takes awhile to develop $250,000 person/$500,000 questions, quotes can be created online on each credit, a student could a c c i d e n t / $ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 Brandon Anderson website. get a credit card, property for teens. Maya Bryn charge small amounts, Comprehensive, Dan Carey Which insurance do I buy? and pay it off right collision, and personal Ben Fick The type of insurance all depends on the type of away. Sprino suggests, injury protection (pip) Jamison Hull car. Agent Brian Sprino from Central Insurance however, that the best insurance are also Stacey Johnson Services in Cambridge said it’s best to get a car way to establish a available in several forms. Carl Magnuson that runs well, but that you aren’t afraid to lose. good credit rating in Comprehensive insurance Tommy Monahan If you have a nice car, full coverage insurance a short time is to take covers if you hit an animal, is recommended. But, if the car is only worth out loans. He said to if your windows are Melissa Monson $1500, it isn’t worth having full coverage take out a $1,000 loan smashed or anything that’s Josh Nelson because insurance costs are high. from three banks, make the payments on time, non-collision. Collision is for if you are in an Abby Pooch and then you will have established a good credit accident. If you get hurt in an accident, pip Andy Setterholm Cost Factors rating. is worker’s compensation, which covers lost Tyler Scanlan An insurance policy’s cost is based on “As soon as you’re able, get your own wages and medical bills. Most of the above Tash Thompson actuarials; studies insurance companies conduct insurance,” said Sprino. have deductibles for which the insured sets the Katie Walker to find out who’s most likely to get This is meant to help establish credit limit. If you have a $500 deductible, that means into an accident. 16-18 and 80 and Senior Editor: as well as to free parents from the you pay the first $500 for car repairs and the Ian Gildersleeve older, are age groups with the highest burden of worrying. If a teen gets into insurance pays the rest. Overall, the higher risk. In addition to actuarials, an an accident under their parents’ policy, deductible you have, the less you pay for a insurance premium is based on how the accident affects the entire policy and premium. Adviser: far and how often you drive, and not just the teen’s record. Sprino also So, what do these numbers look like for an Laura LeVake where you live. Fraud is also a big mentioned that better rates are often an average teenage driver? Geico gives a quote of factor in determining rates. When option if you are insured by the same $1,239 for six months for an 18-year-old female The Forest Breeze is a monthly publication companies have to pay out, the company as your parents. driving a ‘97 Ford Taurus, but this is just for the created by students in the journalism class at consumers’ rates go up. state minimum. Progressive gives $1,481 for FLHS. The Forest Breeze welcomes letters to There are also taxes on everything, Types of Insurance six months, so it varies according to company. the editor, provided they are not obscene and including insurance. About 20% of a premium So how do you determine what it is best? If you would like to find out how much it would do not exceed 200 words. The staff reserves is just taxes. If you get into an accident or get The state minimum is $30,000 person/$60,000 be for your vehicle, check out the websites for the right to edit for length. Unsigned letters will not be printed; however, names may be a ticket, your rate goes up. On the other hand, accident and $10,000 property. This means that the companies listed above for an online quote. withheld upon request. there are a few discount options. If you’re on if you get into an accident where someone is Even though insurance fluctuates, one thing is Views of the The Forest Breeze writers are the A or B honor roll (a “good student”), have a injured, $30,000 is rewarded to one person for certain: researching various insurance types is clean driving record, have air bags or an alarm medical bills and such. $60,000 corresponds to not necessarily the views of the students, staff the key to getting the best policy. or administration of ISD #831. system, you’re eligible for a discount. 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NEWS Crossing the line Service with a smile by Stacey Johnson FLHS student expelled for intent to sell Friendly faces in the lunch by Katie Walker room are seen everyday Seniors at both Forest Lake High (FLHS) “If she didn’t get expelled, then I shouldn’t working the candy shop and the Alternative Learning Center (ALC) are either,” said Dewolf. “I made one mistake, and and washing tables. Who coming ever closer to graduation day, but one many other people make a bunch [of mistakes], are they? These students senior isn’t looking forward to that day. In fact, and they still go to both the ALC and FLHS.” are known as the school Tucker Dewolf, ALC senior, won’t be allowed According to Dr. Massey, the reason any store employees. to attend the ceremony due to the school board’s student would be expelled is because the issue The school store recent decision to expel him. is serious enough to violate safety. employees are Forest Lake “It’s very disappointing to me; I can’t even get “Simply having Oxycontin, or having a bunch students who work the store a real graduation ceremony for committing one with the intent to sell, are two entirely different and clean tables at lunch. mistake,” said Dewolf. issues,” said Massey. Their duties are all part of a Dewolf’s mistake was that According to Massey, when a student is class where they are graded he was caught with oxycotin suspended, the school does on their participation. (a central nervous system an investigation, and then According to Teri depressant). they go to the school board, Anderson, one of the store According to howstuffworks. where the decision on a supervisors, the experience com, Oxycontin’s action appears possible expulsion is made. is very beneficial and they However, only certain to work through the central “We want to protect a enjoy their work. people are able to work nervous system and activates student’s rights,” said “I like washing the tables at lunch. According to a variety of responses that also said ALC principal Gayle more than working the Anderson, students are include euphoria. Most individuals who abuse McGrane. store,” said Senior Sara picked in the beginning oxycotin seek to gain the euphoric effects. At a hearing including the ALC principal, Grahn. of the year. They work on Dewolf was caught on a first time drug Tucker’s dean, and the arresting police officer, “They receive job a schedule, rotating from possession, with 21 of these pills in a medicine Tucker’s grandmother stated very clearly to the experience, work with working the store one bottle. Dewolf wanted an easy way to make school board that he had never done anything money, and customer week to washing tables money, so he decided to sell some of these like this before. Following the hearing, the service,” said Anderson. the next. They are graded pills. school board had a closed meeting, during The money the store on how well they do each “I’ve never gotten into any trouble like this which they decided to expel Dewolf. makes is used for additional day and how well they before. Sure, there was a suspension or two “The ALC and FLHS have the same basic opportunities and rewards participate. for inappropriate language, but that’s nothing range of rules, and going through an expulsion for their class, such as field photos by Samantha Aune compared to drugs,” said Dewolf, “If I could is a set process,” said McGrane. “An expulsion trips and other activities. go back in time I would’ve never done it, and is something considered very carefully, with a I’ll never try it again. I don’t do any drugs, and lot of investigation. We’d rather keep students never have.” in school.” Another FLHS/ALC senior was also caught “Expelling a student is an awful thing, but with a medicine bottle of Oxycontin and Perkaset we have to preserve the safety of others,” said Up for a challenge? last year, it was also their first paraphernalia Massey. offense. Due to Dewolf’s mistake, he will meet a PSEO, CIS and AP classes offer unique opportunities “I was suspended for one week and had to do a teacher twice a week to get work, and still get a drug assessment” said the student, whose name diploma, although not the way he had wished. by Tash Thompson will be withheld because she is a minor. “All I do now is work. My days are boring and They come to school late, they leave early, According to Holli Hebl, FLHS Dean of “Sally” was in the same predicament as slow,” said Dewolf. and some might just simply do not go to high students, PSEO is a good way to get an early Dewolf, yet received a one-week suspension. Dewolf’s advice to anyone thinking of making school. Who are they and what are they doing? taste of college life, and it is free college. The difference was that Sally had the Oxycontin a little extra illegal money: “Don’t try it.” They are post secondary enrollment option, However, students do need to take more to use herself, and Dewolf had it with the intent If you know someone who is using Oxycontin or PSEO, students. These students are normal responsibility regarding the high school too. of selling. or other drugs, call the toll-free Oxycontin students who go to college for part time or full “Students should be in contact with the “Tucker’s a good kid. I only got one week Addiction Helpline at 1-800-942-2056 or the time to earn high school credit and free college school at least twice a semester,” said Hebl. suspension, and he’s expelled,” said Sally. toll-free Addiction Helpline at 1-800-516-2571. credit. PSEO classes are a good way to earn dual Post Secondary EnrollmentOption credit, experience a new experience, and to Cassandra Garin, FLHS senior and College build on your responsibility for students whom of St. Catherine’s PSEO student, said that are willing to work to learn. PSEO is a good way to adjust to college. PSEO The light on tanning is free, but it is a lot of work. Standards are a bit College in the Schools and Advanced different in the college scene by Maya Bryn Placement spray on tan that is very similar to Mist tanning. compared to high school. During the cold days of winter, many of If you can’t or do not want There is stand-up tanning beds as well as a very College classes expect us flock to the tanning facilities to work on to drive the distance to be a wide variety of Tanning Salon Lotion to help students to prepare outside of achieving a golden tan. The summer-like PSEO student, there are other the process. Finally, there are sunless tanning class by doing homework and feeling people get from indoor tanning can be opportunities to earn college lotions and foaming mousse self tanners. studying, and to be prepared consider a vacation. credit without leaving the There are some precautions to think about in class to take notes, and For those who don’t know much about tanning building. FLHS also offers when tanning. Sunscreen isn’t present in all participate in learning and or those who want to know more, here are some College in the Schools, CIS, sun tanning products; make sure to check the learning activities. facts. and Advanced Placement, labels so the result is a tan “Teachers are less lenient Many people tan for different AP, classes. There are a few not sunburn. Make sure to about late work,” said Melissa reasons; some believe it is differences, but you can still know the facility and their Monson, FLHS and Century therapeutic, some like the quick earn college credit for both. tanning devices, because College PSEO student. results, the timer control and There are often CIS or AP classes that you can some tanning bed lights College is expensive; therefore, college- much more. Some experts say take and fulfill a required high school credit at can be more powerful bound students would be wise to earn whatever that the right amount of exposure the same time you have the chance to earn a than the sun, so people free college credits that they can. to ultraviolet (UV-B) light, can free college credit. who burn easily shouldn’t “It’s a smart move for free college,” said actually help create both physical CIS classes are normal high school classes go for long periods of time. Monson. and psychological health. Plus, UV-B rays can that integrate an equivalent college class into Make sure to use goggles for eye protection PSEO students are still able to participate in help the body produce a form of vitamin D. the course work for the regular high school and have them fit snugly. To prevent “raccoon extra-curricular activites. Our bodies need this vitamin to help fight off class. Students must simply register for the eyes” adjust the goggles every so often while “International club rocks,” said Garin disease. class, and do the class and homework, and they you tan, but try not to lift them completely off. excitedly. There are many ways to sun tan. There is a will get the college credit, providing that they To keep a healthy glow, try not to go tanning Garin also participates in the Youth Advisory clamshell-like bed which is the most popular. passed with a C or better. too often. When heading off to the salon, try to Board (YAB), and works at Marketplace Foods. Clients lie on the Plexiglas as the UV-B light AP classes are a little different. They prepare keep the safety tips in mind and don’t be in the However, she does not work on days that she shines from above and below. The newer students to take an AP test in the spring to get dark about tanning. has college, international club, or YAB. devices include; Airbrush tanning, which is a out of the class in college. The disadvantage “It [PSEO] is a good way to get used to to AP classes is the $70 testing fee. However college, a nice way to meet people, and you get the same class in college could cost about $300 The FLHS SAFE program TREAT YOUR SWEET college and high school credit and learn to be per credit, and most classes are three to four responsible,” said Garin. would like to thank the fol- What? A sweetheart credits. lowing local businesses Vicky McDougall, FLHS Dean of students, CIS and AP classes are a great way to get for their support: (4 flavors) recommends PSEO to students that are highly college credit. Attaining college credit in high When? Sold during motivated learners because the responsibility school can save time and money at college. is the student’s. • Forest Lake Conoco all lunches However, students do need to be prepared to • Forest Lake Cub Foods “If or when a student decides to become a work a little harder and take more responsibility • Lakes Video Cost? $1 each PSEO student, it is totally up to the student to to do well in the class. • Blockbuster Video On sale until Monday! keep up with school credits,” said McDougall.

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OPINION Publicly Disgusting Acts PDAs have no place at school Adios Barbie By Abby Pooch Overweight stereotypes must go There are a million down with a disease and cannot yet detect By Maya Byrm the symptoms. So when someone is kissing things in a school day What messages large concern with body weight and shape. All that distract students their girlfriend/boyfriend, they could be are we sending this three extreme body image difficulties can end from school. Friends inflicting on them something that they generation’s group of in disastrous ways. The millions of men and want to know what would definitely not want them to have. young people about women who think they need to alter their bodies is going on the (And if you do, you shouldn’t be kissing their body images? are engaging in a constant battle between what following weekend. them. ) When I flip through they see in the mirror and the image they believe Athletes have to I think PDAs are incorrectly labeled. a magazine like they need to be to become perfect. find out when sports Some kinds of public displays of affection Seventeen, Elle or I do not mean to say please ignore the media Vogue all I manage and start protesting the images, because that practice is and make sure they are there on are just fine. If you display affection by to see are these half-naked, disgustingly skinny would be impossible. What I am trying to do is time. Then there is always that nagging holding hands or saying affectionate things models, who always seem to have a sad or help people face their own problems with their voice in the back of students’ minds begging to each other, more power to you. Having serious look on their faces. Yet somehow, I own body image. Here are a few tips on trying them to take a little nap on the desk. tongue-wars is crossing the line. The PDAs always think to myself, “God, I wish I had a to open your mind to accepting yourself from We don’t need that take place at our body like that,” or, “I wish I could be that The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. anything else distracting school should be beautiful.” us from schoolwork. called PDRBs for According to the Center for Disease Control Lighten Your Own Burden` Many people can’t even Puerile (Immature) and Prevention, in a country handle those things. Displays of Repulsive where 64.5% of its population 1. Stand up for yourself if you is overweight we have taught When walking down Behavior. hear someone say something mean. ourselves to be completely • You can say, “I’m a human the hallway, one thing PDAs are also very focused on being slim. The being; I don’t deserve this.” seems to be the most immature. The basic images the media projects are • You could say, “Oh, and you’re irritating and distracting idea of them is two all fake. They all lie about the supposed to be perfect?” thing of all - PDAs people attempting to perfection and the thinness • Or, “How shallow of you to (public displays of profess how they feel because they created an ideal judge me based on my looks.” affection). Everyone about one another by human figure. In truth, there is no 2. Practice rejecting society’s knows what they are. how long they can such thing as perfection. These lesson that people should be Everyone knows “that be latched on to one are the messages we drill into evaluated based on how they look. our children’s heads. We project couple” you see by the water fountain another. PDAs do not depend on any verbal 3. If you hear someone say things like, “Make yourself an something mean to other people, every day who appear to be eating one communication whatsoever. If you want to ungodly small size, so you too help them by standing up for them another’s faces. show how you feel about someone, you can be accepted.” These are or encourage them to stand up for PDAs are unnecessary and uncouth. should tell them verbally, write a note or the messages that spread hate themselves. They are unnecessary because there are simply spend time with them (which does for oneself through the minds plenty of other ways to show affection not in any way mean having your mouth of teenagers, who at this age are With today’s society being so than physically. Sure, they seem nice for surgically attached to theirs). taking in so much already. judgmental, it is hard to escape the people who partake in them, but for the It all comes down to logic in the end. There So why do people fall into the the constant reminders of just how rest of the student and staff body who has are twenty four hours in a day, and only six trap of excessive dieting which people are supposed to look. I know usually result in repeat failure? to witness these nauseating exhibits of the of them are spent in school. Leave time in it is hard not to care what others It is because the people of this country have think about you, but when we teenagers step juvenile definition of ardor, it is abhorrent. school for things related to school: classes, set the standard for what is beautiful, likeable, through the doors of our high schools, we are Not only are PDAs unnecessary and making new friends, sports and other extra desirable and even sexy. Leaving people who immediately judged. When we walk outside we uncouth, but they are also unhealthy. curricular activities. If you have to make don’t fit this criteria to look down on themselves are judge. It all seem so involuntary. In some Sicknesses such as the flu, strep, mono out with your boyfriend or girlfriend, do it and feel like crap. ways it’s a good idea to judge certain situations and the common cold can easily be passed after school somewhere where the rest of The author Kim Chernin once said, “If we place with certain people, but to reject someone for from person to person through kissing. the students and staff don’t have to see it. pornography and the tyranny of slenderness their looks is almost like spitting in their face. Though you may not feel sick, a person They don’t have any place at school. alongside one another we have the two most I believe that our culture needs to get rid of is most contagious when he/she is coming significant obsessions of our culture, and both the unrealistic representation of what a human of them focused upon a woman’s body.” should look like and focus on what is on the This quote made me stop and think about how inside of a person. To all of us who may not important it is for everyone to learn to develop have an “extraordinary” body I say we accept a healthy body image and realize that our value our realistic figures and say “Adios” to Barbie. Voice Your Opinion! is not based on our appearance. Did you see something that bothers you? Do you want to publicly Sometimes, people suffer from more If you or a friend are having trouble with your congratulate someone on an accomplishment? Send us your letter! complicated problems than other people who are body images and are taking dangerous measures The Forest Breeze welcomes letters to the editor, provided they are not obscene just displeased with their bodies. Some of these to find fake happiness, here are a few websites diseases include Body Dysmorphic Disorder that give information about eating disorders and and do not exceed 200 words. The staff reserves the right to edit for length. Un- which is “imagined ugliness.” Another kind of other facts. signed letters will not be printed; however, names may be withheld upon request. disorder is Anorexia Nervosa, which is one of the most common responses to feelings of extreme http://ajc.com/health fear towards gaining weight. Finally, Bulimia http://www.edreferral.com/body_image.htm Nervosa is a disorder where individuals that are http://www.canadiancontent.net/commtr/article_ 645.html immensely dissatisfied with their body have a

Registration Rat Race Students in Ms. LeVake’s homeroom attempt to register using the wireless internet computers. Students huddled around the power source due to weak batteries while Ms. Haven helps reconnect a student to the web. page 4 the forest breeze 2‧10‧06 OPINION To be or not to be...a Valentine Two of our own offer criticism and praise of Valentine’s Day traditions Celebrate if attached or single Valentines are for the birds by Katie Walker by Melissa Monson St. Valentine died on February 14, 269 AD; Valentine’s Day is a day to cherish the love When I think of Valentine’s Day, I think of a sweets are also a big favorite among people on he was a priest who would sacrifi ce anything you have, not necessarily just a ‘lover.’ You fat baby in a diaper shooting “love” arrows at this day. You can pick any day out of the year to for love. Under Roman law it was illegal for can cherish the love you have between friends people to make them fall for each other. I’m eat way too many of anyone to get married, but the priest wouldn’t and family too. Just because I don’t have a also reminded of elementary school when you something that isn’t give up his belief in love. Therefore he “Sweetheart” or someone to “be mine” doesn’t brought valentines for everyone in class. The good for you. married young couples secretly underground, take away from this teacher would make Watching the news until one day he was caught and jailed for life special day. a project out of at Christmas time (for disobeying the Emperor). Many young For couples, Valentines and last year, I saw people supported the priest, and went to his Valentine’s Day can everyone made a a story on how jail bearing fl owers and notes for him, one girl mean pretty gifts basket for all their depression set in including the jailer’s daughter, whom became with a romantic cards and candy. for some during good friends with St. Valentine and believed dinner, and tons of Picking out my the holidays. Well, if depression set in during he was right. The two met in his cell and great memories. valentines with the December, how much worse is it during V-Day? talked for hours. On the day St. Valentine was Valentine’s Day is character pictures For those people alone, it makes them sad because to be executed, he wrote her a note of thanks a day to gorge on and phrases was they don’t fi t in with the “holiday.” It also seems for being such a great friend. The notes ended chocolate, get pretty a very exciting that the people with “someone special” use this with “love your Valentine.” fl owers, and give process for me. as a day to rub it in other’s faces that they aren’t There you have it, Valentine’s Day, is a your friends cute A lot has changed alone. day worth cards. Some may since elementary I’d also like to mention that everything nice celebrating. argue it costs too school. Now that has a hefty price tag. People feel pressured to get A priest who much, but why can’t we’re all older, we their loved one something special without regard wouldn’t give you make cards, or only give gifts to to the price tag. This is probably more fi tting up, maybe buy cheap cards? It’s the thought that counts. our boyfriends and girlfriends. I’ve also noticed to adults, but teens don’t usually have a lot of it does have It’s a tradition, and should never die because that it’s kind of a girly holiday. Instead of just money. There are bills to pay, gas to buy, etc. and to do with of Valentine scrooges. It’s a day to celebrate accepting the cultural norms of Valentine’s getting a Valentine’s Day gift probably stresses religion. friendship as the original St. Valentine did. Day (V-Day) did anyone ever question why them out more than it’s worth. Not many have When I think And if you do have a sweetheart, it’s a special we even celebrate it? Does anyone even know thought of it, but they could make something if of Valentine’s day to remember to remind them how much where the “holiday” came from? Holidays, and they really didn’t have the money. Of course, no Day, I picture you appreciate and cherish them. especially Valentine’s Day, have become very one in our commercialistic society thinks that it’s happy people who have a day where it’s okay So on this day, don’t be a Valentine scrooge commercialistic. This “holiday” came from not what you pay for it, but the thought behind to let people know that you care about them, and protest around the halls, wearing black. greeting card, candy, and fl ower companies - it. without feeling awkward. What better reason See it as a day to celebrate friendship, those that make a big profi t. To sum up, Valentines Day has no real purpose, to tell someone you care about them, than on closeness, and love, just as the man, whose What baffl es me the most is that you can tell but to put money in the pockets of candy, fl ower a day that celebrates love? day it is, would. someone you like or love them any day out of and greeting card companies; put candy in the the other 364 (sometimes 365 days) of the year. stomachs of the already not-so-skinny; and to What makes this one day so special? You can make those alone realize it even more. give someone a gift any day of the year. I know Rudeness to go by Melissa Monson came through while talking on their cell phones. knock on the window to get his attention since we call those our regulars. One of our regulars, I’m sure anyone with or without a license To me I fi nd this extremely rude. I’m trying to he had turned his racket back on. who happens to be in his 60s or 70s, had his has been through a drive-thru tell the person to have a nice day, Secondly, comments people make are order taken. However, when asked if that was it at McDonald’s, Burger King, but it’s a little hard, because I outrageous. From personal experiences, I was for his order, he said that that wasn’t it, but that Culver’s or any other “fi ne” don’t want to interrupt their called a “dummy” and told that I was rude when he wasn’t going to ask for “it.” restaurants. How many of conversation. Not only is it the customer was being rude to me. It’s a little One more thing I’d like to mention is that the you can say that you’ve rude to the employee working, hard to be nice to someone being so not nice to person running the second drive-thru window been the one working the but it’s rude to the person you me. My fellow co-workers have told me their is not psychic. When people would come drive-thru? Well, I was one are talking to as well. “Hey, so experiences with customers. One told me that up to the window, they’d ask me if I had any of the employees placed on and so, hold on while I order people have thrown food at her and said some ketchup, mayo, or whatever condiment that they drive-thru for the Wyoming my food and while I ask for explicit phrases while they were either paying wanted in the bag. Neither McDonalds nor any McDonalds. Just from working eight packets of hot sauce, for their food or receiving it. The sad part is that restaurants that I know of have a list of standard there for seven months and ketchup and pepper.” since the customer is always right, we have to condiments to include in the bag. However, I getting some experience in the The cell phone is a rude be courteous to those being rude to us. I never would reply with a “no” and that I could put fast-food customer relations, device if used in the drive-thru, quite mastered that skill. some in the bag. I can’t read minds and people you realize that it isn’t all that but it’s equally rude to have Sometimes, the rudeness knew no bounds. should remember that phrase when assuming. pleasant. I now appreciate your music blaring while you The sexual comments or references that people Well, now that I’ve made some peace with the nice customers who come come to the window. One time, made shocked me. One time I went outside to this issue, let me remind you to please be nice through the drive-thru. I had the window shut while I hand out some food and these two guys said, to fast-food employees. They don’t get paid I don’t know if people realize exactly how was waiting for the food to hand out and the “Hey there, pretty lady.” That isn’t that bad in enough for the amount of work that they do. their actions make the fast-food employee feel. window was shaking because of how loud this comparison to my fellow female co-workers. Another thing to think about is that at least one It seems to me that people lose their manners guy’s music was. I was trying to tell the guy that One old man bought an ice cream cone, licked of your friends probably works at a fast-food when they go to a fast food establishment. When he had to pull into the parking lot because his it and looked suggestively at my friend while restaurant; treat the strangers you encounter like I was working the second drive-thru window, food wasn’t ready, but it was a little diffi cult. he did it. Another of my friends had a similar you would your friends. And the next time you where you are handed your food, many people Then I had to bring his food to him and I had to situation. Certain people came in everyday, so drive through, leave the rudeness at home.

Bit o’ Breeze by Carl Magnuson

Journalism has become an epic quest. At times we tend to clash with people. Be But hey, as soon as the paper’s out, We, as journalists, are charged with creat- it the student we’re getting quotes from, the we get to celebrate! ing the greatest newspaper. The process adviser, or each other. seems like the quest for the Holy Grail.

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So, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow once again, condemning us to six more weeks of winter. Not all hope is lost. instead of sitting inside, playing PS2, sipping a Full Throttle to keep warm, here are some great, alternative Go Alternative wintertime activities that will get you through the long winter months with Art museums a more natural, up-beat attitude. If you’re pinching Bringing people pennies, these are all close to home and you can have fun on a budget. So, what are you waiting for? Be creative. Go Alternative. together by Maya Bryn Can’t decide what to do with your weekends? like Pablo Picasso, Henry Moore, Alberto Are you into art? Then open your mind and Giacometti and many others. Over the years the Winter camping get creative at two of the most renowned fine museum introduced examples of contemporary art museums in Minneapolis. The Walker Art art, performing arts, films and many educational Center and The Minneapolis Institute of Arts. programs. Both are places where people of all different art Last year, The Walker was remodeled and, Not just for the backgrounds can come together and discover as an end result, doubled in size. Opening in the many aspects of art design. April 2005, this museum now has a lot more The Minneapolis indoor and outdoor facilities, a Institute of Arts (MIA) larger library and many other summertime first opened its doors in new editions. The Walker 1915 and introduced the Art Center’s main mission by Stacey Johnson gigantic neoclassical, is to, “[Be] a catalyst for the This season, many tents will be pitched in traveling. Greek-looking structure creative expression of artists wooded areas near lakes. Why? It’s winter For sleeping and heating conditions, make to the art world. If you and the active engagement camping time. sure the sleeping bag will form to the body, are running low on cash, of audiences, examines the Winter camping is similar to regular camping. not allowing open spaces. The most efficient don’t worry, the Institute question that shapes and inspire Families and friends pitch a tent, enjoy winter heating source would be a camp stove, because is a free museum for the us as individuals, cultures and activities, and take wood is hard to find in the benefit of the general communities.” pleasure from being wintertime to build fires. public. Their mission: The gallery admission isn’t outdoors. Foods such as meat, fruits “[We] are dedicated to very expensive. $8 for adults, According to Junior and vegetables, bread, and the national leadership $5 for students/teens (with Brenda Abel, clothing, butter should be consumed in bring arts and people ID), $6 for seniors and free for equipment, and food are while camping. These together to discover, children under 12. big factors in planning a products provide the sugar, enjoy and understand The Center offers many fun trip. Warm clothing fats, and proteins that the the world’s diverse different exhibits to choose and layers will help trap in body needs. Do not eat artistic culture.” from as well as classes, heat and reduce the risk of snow! The body burns too MIA has a lot of workshops, artist residencies, hypothermia. Common clothing materials used many calories trying to transfer solid to liquid. great stuff to see and family events, theater and This can quickly lead to hypothermia. Make are wool, fleece, polypropylene, polar guard, explore. Some of their Outside the Minneapolis Institute of Art tours. Some of the exhibits and down. sure to drink a lot of water, especially if one collections include: Art are Contemporary Prefabricated “Hats, mittens, and boots are general hikes. Water can be achieved by purifying lake of Asia, Modernism, Photography, Animal Houses, Andy Warhol/Supernova, The Shape necessities,” says Abel. Other necessities or stream water, or by melting snow. If melting Locomotion and World Myths and Legends in of Time and Mythologies. This museum is include “Idiot strings” (which are strings that snow, purification is not needed. Art. They also provide art programs for youth for people who love modern art contemporary connect mittens to the coat), Gore-tex clothing The shelter used needs to be strong, sturdy, and adults. For example, they have a youth pieces. People who like bold art that carries a (allows ventilation but are also waterproof), and and dependable. A four season tent, which is studio painting program and an adult class message and isn’t always done on a piece of bibs. a tent that is used for all seasons, would be called Creating French Baroque. In all, the canvas will love and appreciate all the talent Equipment is also important when preparing the best. Room is especially important for Minneapolis Institute of Arts is a great place that The Walker Art Center has compiled. for a trip. For more serious campers, a good equipment and accessories. Always make sure to expand your horizon and allow you to get If you would like to get information about pack would measure at least 5,000 cubic the tent is secured to the ground and closed to an up-close look at some of the greatest art parking, rentals and directions please call the inches and have internal frames, which allow keep outside air and snow out. Remember to collections around. Information/Ticket line at (612) 375-7600, or better movement. For more casual campers, stay dry, warm, and just have fun! For more information about events, collections, visit them on the web at http://info.walkerart. a back pack is the best approach. Make sure For more information please check out http:// hours and directions, call the 24-hour museum org it is securely fastened to the body for easy www.princeton.edu/~oa/winter/wintcamp. information line at (612) 870-3200. There are many things to investigate at both shtm/#trip%20planning museums. Since both are aimed at bringing Walker Art Museum people and art together, they have done so The Walker Art Center had its grand opening many things to make sure people feel welcome in 1927. In the 1940’s the center’s main focus and interested when they discover the diversity. changed to modernistic art. At that time they Just come ready to have an open-mind and a Martial Arts had received sculptures from famous artists relaxing time at the art museum. A deeper meaning by Carl Magnuson There are plenty of ways to relieve stress in said Peterson. Tai,” said Peterson. Forest Lake and the surrounding area, one of Adversely, soft martial arts have different There are plenty of options when it comes to which is thousands of years old. Martial arts methods such as meditation and philosophy. martial arts in the Forest Lake Area. There is the are a way to get in shape and a way to look “There’s much more emphasis on defense, Kyoshin Ryu Academy on twelfth street SW in deeper into philosophy. The kinds that are most relaxation, concentration, and health,” said Ron Forest Lake, Sun Yi’s traditional Tae Kwon Do recognizable are Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Tungseth, a social studies teacher at Forest Lake on highway 97 in Forest Lake, Forte’s American Jiu-Jitsu, and Tae Bo. There are quite a few High School “Hard martial arts touch on this Karate on Fallbrook Ave. in Wyoming, and The kinds available and choosing one depends on too, but not to that extent.” Black Belt Academy Inc. on Aberdeen street age, skill level, preference, and what you hope There are plenty of benefits to choosing soft NE in Ham Lake. to get out of it. martial arts over the harder, more intense ones. Practicing martial arts is meant to teach self “It’s fun stuff when you get to kick and punch “If your personality is less confrontational defense, help you get in shape, and to find a people,” said Tim Peterson, senior, who was it’s a better fit,” said Tungseth “If you don’t philosophy, it’s not meant for learning to learn once a student of Tae Kwon Do “It’s a calming just want the exercise [it fits], you’re not just how to beat someone senseless. experience. You focus on one thing and take beating people up.” Marial arts can be used to defend yourself, your mind off of another.” Martial arts students have to listen intently to but don’t think you can be a superhero. Junior A regular session in a dojo (martial arts school) what their sensei (instructor) says and practice Jake Herring who does saifighting knows can consist of forms to memorize, sparring, and hard outside of class in order to reach the level better. When asked what he’d do if faced with a working with weapons. Bladed weapons are of black belt. But this is merely the course of mugger Herring said, “It’s best to give him what scarce among dojos, because they have little those taking Karate; newer styles of martial arts he wants and try not to get violent.” Hi-ya! Two karate students spar at Forte’s American children learning the trade. have a different approach. So, it might not be all flying kicks and death Karate in Wyoming. Photo provided by Melissa Monson. Outside of class Tim Peterson has had time to “[In the Ultimate Fighting Championship grips, but martial arts are still worth looking into play around with his Bo (stick) form. (UFC)] different styles of martial arts have been if you’re interested in learning how to defend “Early on, I was too young for weapons, so we introduced like Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Muai yourself, get in shape, or just to have fun. worked a lot on forms and tests for new belts,” page 6 the forest breeze 2‧10‧06 Go Alternative

Snowshoeing Photos by Andy Setterholm. Demonstrated by Jamison Hull. Alternatives to winter whining

• Snow ball fight Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge!

• Ice sailing Skating with a boat- type sail. Hull uses a jump turn to go into reverse. Hull uses kick stepping to get up the hill. Hull treks in the wilderness of the FLHS campus. • Dog sled racing Hook your best Stay in shape trained dog to your fastest sled and race • Pack a lot of food and water for Gear by Jamison Hull • Warm clothes. Dress in layers, a friend. Many people love to hike during the summer, breaks along the way. • Go in groups for safety. preferably polypropylene for so why should they stop during the winter? insulation. Snowshoeing can be a fun alternative to hiking • Alternate leaders in the group as time • Ice fishing goes on because breaking the trail is • Hat- (two or more in case one gets during the winter season. wet). Watch the tip-up Snowshoeing is believed to have been started more difficult than following. • Take breaks as necessary, but do not • Gloves- Not too thick. Great gloves over 6,000 years ago when Native Americans are cross country skiing gloves used modified slabs of wood on their journey get a chill. • Boot hockey • Make sure you are always hydrated • Gaiters- (keeps snow out of .your from Asia to North America. As time went on, boots). Hockey with a ball people used snowshoes for hunting, gathering • Boots- waterproof hiking boots are Techniques and wearing boots. and traveling until the 1970’s, when recreational fine as long as they keep your feet • Kick stepping- used to go uphill, push use became very popular. warm and dry. the toe of the shoe into the snow in As many people plan to go snowshoeing, • Snowshoes- many different qualities order to pack down the snow enough • Sledding races there are some tips and techniques that need to can be anywhere from $40 to $300. to support your weight. Ready, set, sled! be kept in mind. • Poles- For more strenuous trails. • When going downhill, put most weight on the back of the shoe and Tips Some local places to snowshoe are at William dig into the snow. • Broomball • Always check your gear before your O’Brien in Scandia, or in your own backyard. • When trying to turn around you can Swatting a ball trip to make sure you don’t forget No matter where you trek, remember to be safe, plant your poles on either side of you important things, like food and dress warm, bring food, and bring water, even across the ice into a and jump, twist and finally land. water. when it’s cold. goal-like structure

• Ski joring Horse/Dog-drawn Ice skating cross country skiing.

CAUTION: Make sure you Fun for the whole family have a well-trained animal. by Katie Walker All through the halls of Forest Lake High The Scandia rink is open for free skating any There’s open skate on Fridays from 11am- • Snow shovel races School (FLHS) the phrase, “There’s nothing time. Well anytime weather permits. 1pm, and Sundays from 2-4pm. The old fashioned to do in this town,” is heard. Well, lucky for If you don’t have ice skates, you can always “Ice skating is fun for the whole family,” said FLHS students, there is at least one fun and play broom hockey (an ever growing college Remitz. way of sledding. free thing to do, ice skate. sport) at any ice rink. Broom hockey consists So when you want to go do something, keep ice Students can ice skate for free at the of five people to a team, playing hockey, only skating in mind. Don’t get flustered because of following rinks: St. Peter’s, Scandia, in boots. You can also play broom ball, or even melting ice. Remember, there’s always indoor Roseville, and White Bear Lake. Of course a simple game of keep away. Just watch out for rinks. there’s an ice skate rental charge, for the those who are ice skating. The fact average price of $ 2. When the weather fails and students want to remains, Downtown St. Paul also has a free ice rink go ice skating, they can go to the Maroon and it’s a It’s located in between 5th and 6th street on Gold arena, which charges $2 for students and b e t t e r St. Peter Ave, across from Rice Park. This $3 for adults. The Maroon and Gold arena has deal than rink has a skate rental charge, but if you a warming house with food. The arena doesn’t spending bank with Wells Fargo, it’s free. The Wells have skate rental, but people could rent from m o n e y Fargo skating has 200 brand new skates, and Cycle and Skate. on a is the only ice rink with an artificial system “Think of how much money it costs for a m o v i e . (the ice never melts). This ice rink is open family movie, and what it costs to come here,” Plus, it’s from Nov.10- Feb. 10. said Kyle Remitz, an arena worker. g o o d exercise. Skating Place Location Skate Rental Fee Surcharge

Wells Fargo Skate On St. Peter Ave. 2$, Wells Fargo $0 outside bankers=0 Future stars in the making at Maroon and Gold Arena in Forest Lake. Open skating Scandia Scandia Community NA $0 outside hours at the arena happen every week and provide a good, healthy, alternative form Center of exercise during the long winter months. Photo by Katie Walker. Maroon and Gold near the FL Fire Hall NA $2 for students Ice Arena $3 for adults Where can I skate? Oval Cty. Rd. C $4 $5 inside St. Peters North side of NA $0 outside St. Peters Wyoming Wyoming NA $0 outside

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A&E Safe, fun Evolution a typical sequel by Tyler Scanlan In every sense Underworld: Evolution is what clubs for people have come to expect from a sequel, more spectacular action and less plot. It’s not a bad thing; it is just the simple fact of what happens with Underworld: Evolution. That teens said, it works well for the film. Underworld: by Abby Pooch Evolution returns the cast of the original and adds onto it with some interesting characters. On the weekend, sometimes it is very Kate Beckinsale (Van Helsing) reprises her role hard to find something fun to do with a as death dealer Selene who spends her time group of friends. If you don’t want to go killing werewolves (Likans). Beckinsale’s pale out to eat or to a movie, there really isn’t complexion and stunning overall look make anything in Forest Lake. Dance clubs are her the perfect fit to play this deadly vampire. a fun way to spend time with friends. They Scott Speedman (Dark Blue) also returns as usually don’t cost more than a movie and the now hybrid half vampire and half werewolf popcorn would, and you can have fun Michael who really flexes his muscle in the while exercising in a fun environment. The fighting scenes. Bill Nighy (Shaun of the Dead) also nails his performance in his return as the next question, though, would be which vampire elder Viktor. The main new addition to one to go to. Here are a couple of choices the cast is Tony Curran (Flight of the Phoenix) recommended by FLHS students. The clubs as Marcus, the original vampire who spends are listed in order of closest to furthest in most of his time in full bat form conquering his relation to Forest Lake High School. foes as he flies around the screen. If you haven’t seen the first movie this section Waterworks will spoil the ending. The story of Underworld: Kate Beckinsale as the vampiric death dealer Selene in Underworld: Evolution. Music: R&B and Top 40 Evolution takes up moments after the original Located: 3rd Ave., Hugo ends and follows Selene and Michael in their at times, but bogs the film down and leaves because it is merely the bridge between the plot struggle to survive against the werewolves, Hours: 9 pm to midnight the audience waiting for the next slick action heavy first movie and what is sure to be an humans and now the vampires since Selene Cost: ages 16-17, $12 sequence. exciting grand finale of a third film. The story killed Viktor at the end of the first movie. The If you liked the original Underworld go see moves from point A to point B, while filling in 18-20: $10 guys and $8 girls original vampire Marcus has risen again with a No alcohol allowed this one. It stays true to the original, while plot points that will be necessary for a third film. vengeance and has hopes of reuniting with his upping the ante. The action sequences are really Besides the sterile plot, Underworld: Evolution Brother William a savage werewolf imprisoned what makes this film click, from the acrobatic is a very good film and in many ways better than Club Cancun by Viktor at a hidden location. The beginning gunplay of Selene to the brutish fist fights with the drawn out original. The acting is very well Ages: younger than 25 of the movie is spent in ancient times and Michael against werewolves and Marcus. Each done, especially by Beckinsale and Nighy, who 15-20 every Thurs. shows a very cool village battle between the of the Underworld: Evolution’s action scenes steals every scene he is in. The action is flashy Music: R&B and Top 40 werewolves and vampires wielding swords that have interesting and entertaining flavors to and smooth throughout, and film finds its own sets up Marcus’ crusade to free his brother. The Located: Rice St., St. Paul them right down to the epic final showdown. identity in this outing. Underworld: Evolution story then moves onto Marcus emerging as a Hours: 8 pm to midnight When not earning its R rating with its gory fight is basically a worthy sequel to the original and power who, in full form, resembles a normal sequences the film struggles to find its groove. improves on it in many ways, while setting up vampire bat with a human body and size with a It tries to develop a loving relationship between what will likely be an exciting and bloody good Energy bad temperament. He is very impressive in the Selene and Michael, but never quite finds the time of a third film. 3 out of 5. Ages: Teen film as he uses his wings as stabbing weapons right note. The plot’s biggest twist ends up Music: Techno and pretty much destroys anyone who opposes having a predictable and audience pleasing Located: Rice St., Maplewood him. While Selene and Michael struggle against result. Hours: 8 pm to midnight Marcus and his will to reunite with his vicious Underworld: Evolution suffers many problems Cost: $9 brother, the film goes into the origin of vampires of most second films in this likely trilogy and werewolves, which can be interesting Stargate Ages: Friday is 16+ night Wednesday is 18+ Dance Party Music: Rap, Hip Hop, Techno Olympic glory approaches Located: 1700 Rice St., St. Paul Multi-level dance floor by Josh Nelson Bobsled Curling Ice Hockey Light show (strobe lights, etc.) th The 20 Winter Olympiad is nearly upon Men Men Men us. Every four years since 1924, countries Sun, Feb 19 Mon, Feb 13 Sat, Feb 18 The Warehouse send their best representatives to compete in Men’s two-man final Norway v. USA Slovakia v. USA Ages: 15-20 the games. Athletes from all over the world, Sat, Feb 25 Thu, Feb 16 Sun, Feb 19 Music: Top 40, Late 90’s hits from 85 different countries, from Albania to Men’s four-man final USA v. Sweden USA v. Sweden Located: 2554 Como Ave., St. Paul the Virgin Islands, will join together in Torino, Mon, Feb 20 Tue, Feb 21 Italy, a city just outside of Rome. February 10- Women Canada v. USA USA v. Russia Pool tables 26, the athletes will compete to bring joy and Tue, Feb 21 a big gold medal around their neck, back to Women’s final Backdoor of Tropix their home land. They will compete in various Women Women Mon, Feb 13 Sat, Feb 11 Ages: 15-20 activities in 15 different sports over the 17 day Located: 3rd Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN span in hopes of achieving Olympic glory. Speed Skating Norway v. USA USA v. SUI Hours: 9 pm to midnight Once again the Americans are expected to do Men Tue, Feb 14 Sun, Feb 12 Cost: ages 16-17, $12 very well. Some gold medal hopefuls include Sat, Feb 18 USA v. Canada Germany v. USA Men’s 1000m 18-20, $10 guys and $8 girls Bode Miller in slalom skiing, Apolo Anton Ono Thu, Feb 16 Tue, Feb 14 Tue, Feb 21 Sweden v. USA USA v. 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page 8 the forest breeze 2‧10‧06 A&E Underground music surfaces Oscars by Carl Magnuson For those who want something new to listen introduce piercing sounds from time to time. The Pillows: to, it can be diffi cult fi nding something new and Other than that, they have a way of creating a The Pillows are a band out of Japan that have The Oscars are quickly approaching on exciting. But, never fear, there are alternatives sort of musical therapy; it’s addicting. Some been playing a half angry, half subdued sort of Sunday, March 5. at 7 pm on ABC. Every year to what the radio and MTV can dish out. What might consider the style of music repulsive, or punk/grunge since 1989. Their genre’s odd, but the Oscars are given to the brightest of the fi lm you have to do is go outside your boundaries unoriginal, solely based on their genre. It takes they’re a simple group of guys making music. making community. And the nominees are… and try new genres. The kind of music you some insight to realize that Ladytron is doing Their names are Yamanaka Sawao (guitar/ don’t listen to can come off as strange and something that no other band has the guts to do: vocals), Sato Shinichirou (drums) and Manabe Best Picture otherworldly, but there are some real gems out ignore the fans and the ignorant by perfecting Yoshiaki (guitars) and they know how to rock Brokeback Mountain there if you know how to look. So, please open techno. It really is a wonder that they made softly. They’ve gotten respect from making Capote your mind and forget what you think you know it this far into their career and I’m glad they music for Fooly Cooly, an anime barely three Crash about music. have. years old, and recently getting one of their albums Good Night and Good Luck Madeleine Peyroux: released in Munich Ladytron: the U.S. This American living in Paris has released This group from the UK has continued to (“Penalty two albums in eight years and it seems lazy, Best Actor produce albums that trump their previous L i f e ” ) . Phillip Seymour Hoffman-Capote but it’s overshadowed by what she’s done. releases. Ladytron doesn’t boast any recognition At times, Terrence Howard-Hustle & Flow For the most part she’s known for covers, but in America, for the most part, and they don’t they tend Heath Ledger-Brokeback Mountain she’s a got a way of pulling off different genres play any sort of music that the American youth to play Joaquin Phoenix-Walk the Line and songs that may seem out of place. Her would like, either. They play electronic music a liquid, David Strathairn-Good Night and Good fi rst CD, “Dreamland”, is a compilation of and, at fi rst glance, most of their songs would basic rock Luck different covers of older songs, both American be associated with dance clubs. So far, they’ve that fi ts and French. Her soft, smooth released three albums. well with Best Actress voice blends well with lots They started with a S a w a o ’ s Judi Dench-Mrs. Henderson Presents of kinds of music, especially lackluster, lo-fi album v o i c e , Felicity Hoffman-Transamerica the blues. Her fi rst album called “604”, then but they’ve been known to play some heavy Keira Knightley-Pride & Prejudice has plenty of great songs moved onto “Light tunes too. Some of their songs have a harder Charlize Theron-North Country that have true replay value. and Magic”, which edge to them, like “White Ash”, but others Reese Witherspoon-Walk the Line “Always a use” comes to let their mystic strong seem sentimental and even saddening, mind because it seems that suit show. Witching such as “Juliet” and the short, wordless Best Director she was meant to sing those Hour, an album ballad, “Beautiful Morning With You”. Ang Lee-Brokeback Mountain lyrics. Playing that one song that gave the group They’ve got a talent I haven’t seen in the U.S. Bennett Miller-Capote through my headphones and the genre some and they keep a sad style of music alive ten Paul Haggis-Crash gives me solace whenever respect was the third. years past its death. They’re gutsy and talented, George Clooney-Good Night and Good I need it. At fi rst, I thought They have a habit of but that doesn’t help them when they lose some Luck of her as a female Michael producing songs with of the American fans in their lyrics. I mean, Steven Spielberg-Munich Bublé (a young, Sinatra-like dual uses; the music it’s easy enough to follow along in “Ride on singer), but she’s a lot more fi ts with most any Shooting Star” and “Hybrid Rainbow” because Best Animated Film than that. If I were to compare her to anybody, occasion, but more importantly, it can draw a they’re straight out of a cartoon show, but you Howl’s Moving Castle I’d have to say that most of her music refl ects trance that leaves you with a lasting aftertaste. can’t sing along with inaudible English or Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride Billie Holiday’s style. She doesn’t necessarily One of the songs that I can’t shake is “Blue rapid-fi re Japanese. Some of their songs start Wallace & Gromit in the Curse of the have the allure Billie had, nor does she try to Jeans”, a hip, smooth song that has some off with unbearable sounds or drawn-out, dry Were-Rabbit rush her songs, but the effect is still similar. striking lyrics. Their newest release has one verses, but they do come around and end up Her newer album, “Careless Love”, came out track that has their fans, new and old, drawn being some of their more memorable songs. For in 2004 and the single, “Don’t Wait Too Long”, Visual Effects to this quartet even more. It’s called “Destroy the most part, they play an instantly nostalgic The Chronicles of Narnia was actually playing on the radio. She just Everything You Touch” and it showcases all of type of music. I would rather pop in one of their King Kong turned 30 not too long ago and she’s just now the band’s strengths: hypnotic beats, strange CDs as opposed to the over-played American War of the Worlds getting acclaim for her brilliant style. Her lyrics, and beautiful melodies. Yet it doesn’t rock bands; they’ve got some odd skills. have that special spark that critics say it has. music had a big affect for a while, but quickly The only considerable gripe I have is that some of faded away because of her lack of substance. their songs are completely unbearable, because She lacks any sort of funk, but she still deserves sometimes they lack good lyrics and they even to be listened to. CONCERT CALENDAR

by Tash Thompson In a theater near you February by Tyler Scanlan 11 TBA Buckcherry The Rock 18+ $13$16 Feb. 10: 13 6pm Seether & Myth All Ages $25 Curious George, G, This animated adventure brings the classic books about George the Shinedown curious monkey to life with Will Ferrell (Anchorman) starring as the man in the yellow hat. 15 8pm Robert First Ave 18+ $22 The Pink Panther, PG, This fl ick brings back the humorous movie series with an Randolph ensemble cast. Steve Martin stars as Inspector Clouseau with Kevin Kline, Jean Reno, Beyonce Knowles and Jason Statham also starring. 19 6pm Staind Myth All Ages $30

Final Destination 3, R, This movie continues the theme of the fi rst two of if you survive 25 5:30pm Pat McGee Ascot Room All Ages $16$18 a horrible accident in which you are supposed to die that death will come back and get you. 25 8pm Tristan Fine Line 18+ $35 Firewall, PG-13, This movie is a thriller starring Harrison Ford (Indiana Jones) as bank Prettyman security specialist who must steal $100 million from his own bank to save his family from March kidnappers. 4 4pm Opeth Roy All Ages $28 Wilkins Feb. 17: Freedomland, R, Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction) stars as a detective who must solve the kidnapping of a young girl as the mother (Julianne Moore) blames the kidnapping on an African-American man, who Jackson believes is innocent.

Feb. 24: Running Scared, R, Paul Walker (Fast and the Furious) stars as a mobster who must recover a gun used in the murder of a cop before the cops or his bosses fi nd it.

Ultraviolet, PG-13, Directed and written by Kurt Wimmer (Equilibrium) this movie is set during a futuristic civil war between the government and a mob of genetically altered humans. Milla Jovoich (Resident Evil fi lms) stars as Violet one of the vampire like super humans who is trying to protect a young boy who is caught in the war. .

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ACTIVITIES Slammin’ Ranger hockey by Tommy Monahan In the penalty box Girls... With some tough losses late into the season, “We have really worked hard to get where we the Ranger girl’s hockey team hopes to bounce are,” said Junior Paige Patchin. What’s ahead for the NFL offseason back and finish off the season on a winning note. Guys... by Dan Carey They stayed with some of the top teams in the FLHS boy’s hockey team has hit a hot spot After crowning a Vikings also need help at linebacker and expect conference, and are hoping to prove themselves and has sparked up some outstanding wins this new Super Bowl to address that need during free agency or the in the post season. season. With less than 5 games left into the champion on draft. “All of us have been working really hard for Rangers season, the boys are pulling off some Sunday with the Instead of spending the big bucks to grab the past two weeks so we can advance far into crucial wins before entering sections. Pittsburgh Steelers established stars in free agency, rebuilding sections,” said junior Alexa Nelson. “It’s been a real fun season we all are working upending the Seattle teams such as the New York Jets and the San The girls pulled off a spectacular win against well together,” said Junior Cody Carlisle. Seahawks 21-10, Francisco 49ers will look to nab a star rookie in Cottage Grove last week. Alexa Nelson scored The team has been greatly progressing as the NFL will take a six month hiatus to give the the NFL draft. As of now, the Houston Texans the tying goal late into the third period, sending the year winds down and is showing vast players, coaches and fans a chance to rest. The hold the #1 pick in their hands and it’s no secret the game into overtime. Then Kathy Crudo got improvement. They have accumulated a record off season is used to heal injuries and spend time that they will take 2005 Heisman Trophy winner the last goal to win the game. of 8-12-2 so far in the season. with friends and family. Although most of the Reggie Bush. The Texans’ problems lie in the Their final record for the post season is 8-12- The Rangers next game will be tomorrow at players get a chance to rest, front offices around poor play of their offensive line. It wouldn’t be 2. The Rangers sections began on Tuesday, Roseville when they take on the raiders, the the NFL, including the Minnesota Vikings, are a shock if the Texans traded the 1st round pick February 7. No matter what happens in sections game starts at 7:30. Then the post season truly trying to better their teams. to a team such as the Jets who need a running the girls still have had a successful season. begins when sections quarter finals start. The Vikings started their first year under new back to start rebuilding. The Texans would ownership letting coach Mike Tice go. Tice, be in a good position to draft offensive tackle who had a coaching record of 32-33 in his 4+ D’Brickashaw Ferguson out of the University seasons as the Vikes’ of Virgina to anchor the head coach, was Coach Childress woeful Texans front five. released quickly after With the next two picks, the Vikings season and Owner Wolf expect two quarterbacks finale win over the to be taken with Matt Chicago Bears. Taking have their work Leinart going to New over for Tice is ex- cut out for them. Orleans and Vince Young Philadelphia Eagles going to Tennessee. quarterbacks’ coach Young should get a lot Brad Childress. Joining Childress of experience quickly because current Titans is new offensive coordinator and ex-Green Bay quarterback Steve McNair has taken Young Packer’s quarterbacks coach Darrell Bevell under his wing the last couple years. McNair and new defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin. should help the young quarterback develop Hopefully new coaches will bring a new era of and Young should be the Titans starter when winning Vikings football. McNair retires. One of the biggest needs of the Vikings is to Although the Vikings aren’t in position for land a running back that can rush for over 1,000 Bush, Leinart, or Young, the Vikings are in yards. Twenty-six-year-old running back Jamal prime position to pick up one of two running Lewis is a free agent this year and will probably backs that would look good in purple. If the Senior David Gaurke (25) fights a member of the Cloquet not be re-signed by the Baltimore Ravens. Fight ‘em to the buzzer. Vikings fail to sign Lewis or Alexander, Coach hockey team for the puck right after the face off in the game on Monday, Jan. 30. The 5’11, 245 pound Lewis features the rare Childress are leaning toward LenDale White photo by Abby Pooch combination of raw power and the ability to (USC) or local product Laurence Maroney (U of make tacklers miss. Lewis, who was jailed last M). Both backs have a small question mark over off-season for dealing drugs, came back to the their head: Can they carry the load of an every NFL to have his first sub-1,000 yard season down running back? The Vikings haven’t had in his 5-year career. Lewis would be a nice fit Keepin’ the ball bo uncin’ an every down back since the abrupt retirement in Minnesota due to his size which MN backs by Josh Nelson of Robert Smith after the 2000 season. Both haven’t had in many years. Boys Basketball Maroney and White have the speed to make Girls Basketball Another running back which the Vikes could use After getting off to a 7-2 start and a number defenders miss and the power to run through The girls basketball team is on a mini-roll is Shaun Alexander. Although there’s a chance ten rank in the state, the Rangers boys arm tackles. That’s exactly what the Vikings after a two game winning streak over Park Alexander may resign with the Seahawks, they basketball team has come back to earth a little Cottage Grove and White Bear Lake. The need for a balanced offense. may not be able to afford someone who wants bit with an overall record of 11-6 and are 4-4 girls dominated White Bear from start to finish No matter what the Vikings do this offseason, a dollar amount that matches his phenomenal in the conference. Recently, the Rangers lost winning the game 65-48. In the victory, the expect them to come out challenging for the play. Minnesota is one of a few teams that has a close one to the Stillwater Ponies, 55-49. Rangers were led by senior Renee Frericks who NFC North title next season. Will the Vikings the salary cap room to sign him. Whoever gets After trailing by double digits in the first half, scored 19 points and grabbed 8 boards. Anne shed their loser gimmick? We’ll see. Opening the 28-year-old back will receive the services the Rangers battled back to take a one point Berner chipped in another 16 in the win. day is only six months away. of arguably the best back in football. The lead. Unfortunately they ultimately couldn’t The girls had no let down two days later when hold the lead in the end. In the loss, junior they took on Park Cottage Grove. In a very Josh Williams scored 11 points and senior Nate low scoring affair, the Rangers held on for a Robertson added 10. 38-28 victory. Frericks scored a game high 10 The Rangers got a win through in their points for Forest Lake. The Rangers next faced next contest at White Bear, 58-53. In the win, off against Champlin Park in a non conference Robertson scored 12 points as did junior Aaron match. The Rangers were outplayed by a tough Jacobs. The winning streak continued against team, losing 70-53. With the loss, the girls hold Park Cottage Grove with a big win: 49-41. a record of 8-8, 4-5 in the conference. The Rangers will be in action tonight at 7:30 The Rangers will be in action tonight hosting pm in Hastings in a rematch with the Raiders. the Hastings Raiders, then will travel to Cretin Their next home game will be on Feb. 24 to take on the Raiders on Tuesday, Feb. 14. against Cretin Durham Hall. M rning H ps by Tyler Scanlan It is so early that the sun hasn’t even shown time. The level of play in the games is pretty signs of coming up. The school halls are empty high and the games are usually close in score. and as quiet as the desert. Every Thursday at 6 This weekly event goes on until roughly 7 a.m. a.m., the only sound at FLHS is of basketballs and the players squeeze in as many games going bouncing on the court and of squeaking to 11 as they can during this period of time. sneakers reverberating through the empty halls. “The morning basketball is pretty fun and it This is the sound of the weekly student versus is cool to play against the teachers in a non- teacher basketball game. In these games, there classroom atmosphere,” said Kohler, a regular are many familiar faces taking on the students player of the morning basketball game. “Massey such as biology teacher Mr. Ryan Johnson, is pretty good. He even cut my lip with an elbow tech teacher Mr. Ryan Rutten and even school during a game, so it gets pretty intense, while Principal Dr. Steve Massey. Every Thursday, staying fun.” these and other teachers compete with students The weekly basketball game is too early for including regular senior players Caleb Rotach, most, but for those who do drag themselves out Jeff Kohler and Aaron Tetzlaff. of bed for the early 6 a.m. start, there is a fun This tradition has been going on for quite some and interesting experience to be had. page 10 the forest breeze 2‧10‧06 ACTIVITIES Nordic eyes State Look out below! FLHS varsity wrestler by Andy Setterholm and Brandon Anderson Ryan Turry slams his Boys Nordic ski racing continues its Leif has been skiing very well this year, opponent to the ground undefeated season as the state tournament placing high in most of his meets. He took fifth in a recent match. approaches. Internationally acclaimed skier and place at Troll Hollow on Jan. 24 where the team The team heads to team co-captain Ben Fick has dominated the dominated the competition and finished in first Stillwater to compete high school competition this year after winning place. He also just took first place at the Mount in the SEC conference tournament tomorrow. the individual state title last year. Itasca meet. The team, coached by Deno Johnson, is “Leif is having the year of his life. He is Photo provided by en route to win its second consecutive state skiing very well for us this year,” said teammate Coach Dettmer championship. Jamison Hull. “We’ve won all our races this year and we’re feeling really good as a team about going to Girls state and doing well there too,” says senior co- Girls Nordic ski racing knew they were facing captain Jamison Hull. State competition begins a challenge at the beginning of this 2005-2006 February 17 at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, MN. season. The team, captained by Sophomores Kate Babbit and Annie Dehmlow, has had Wrestlers pinning down great year New student adds to team success flashes of success, but struggled to remain There is a new student at FLHS and a new consistent. by Jamison Hull member of the nordic ski team. His name is Leif The team is devoid of seniors, but not As the Forest Lake wrestling team continues 27 the team lost to Hasting in a dual match that Nordgren and he is a junior this year. Leif is a experience. Returning skiers Kristi Buerkle their preparation for the post-season, some kept them from having sole possession of the native of the Rocky Mountain state, Colorado, and Annie Dehmlow have consistently placed athletes have reached some very prestigious championship. and then he moved to Scandia, MN when he in the top spots in all their races this year and accomplishments. “It was a difficult loss, but you have to take the was in the eighth grade. He was home-schooled are hopefuls for the state tournament beginning Senior captain Jordan Kolbow set the school medicine with everything,” said Dettmer. record with his 165th varsity win. He has been After the loss, Forest Lake traveled to the White for eighth through tenth grade. He lived in the February 17. There is virtually no sense of th Stillwater District which prevented him from urgency about the team, however, as graduation on varsity since his 7 grade and this year has Bear Lake tournament where they rejuvenated joining the FLHS nordic ski team, so he decided will claim no members of their squad. This been dominating opponents going 23-0. Senior themselves with a first place finish. to attend FLHS this year. Now he is learning to season is getting better and there is no place to captain Eric Morris also earned his way into the “We wrestled like we needed to wrestle balance his school work with his skiing. go but up next season. 100 win club. This season he has gone 18-5 to against Hastings at the tournament,” said senior enter this club of 15 Forest Lake wrestlers. wrestler Matt Joyer. “They understand the word ‘work’ and it rubs The Suburban East Conference tournament Gymnasts in first Alpine section off on the rest of the team,” said Head Coach will be held tomorrow at Stillwater High School Bob Dettmer of Kolbow and Morris. to see if Forest Lake can take home a share of round of sections showdown Feb. 7 The Forest Lake wrestling team is pursuing a the championship. By Dan Carey by Andy Setterholm share of the conference championship. On Jan. On Jan. 26, the Forest Lake gymnastics team As the winter season tied their season high in points when they continues both girls and defeated SEC Rival Mounds View 142.65 boys alpine ski teams are Swimmers aim for 3-peat section title to 132.675. The Rangers were led by junior boasting great results. In a Nicole Paulson as she took first place in four meet against Park Cottage by Katie Walker events and took home first place in the All- Grove and Woodbury on The Forest Lake high (FLHS) boy’s swimming With all that has been won, the team still has Around. Jan. 23, the boys alpine and diving team plunged into first place True higher goals to achieve. On Feb. 2, the Rangers hosted Hastings and team beat both opponents Team at sections. The team went on placed 10 “We want to keep winning sections, for the beat their previous season high with a 143.425 and Erik Stolberg showed great leadership in the true team state meet. As of January 30 the third year in a row.” said senior captain Sam to 125.85 victory over the Raiders. The meet getting first in both. team’s record was 5-2. Gort. featured Junior Nicole Paulson once again The girls team beat Park, but lost to Woodbury. Winning the first place True Team award means The section finals will be held at Northdale Pool placing first in the overall. Others placing for Carly Bass turned in great finishes with a 1st that they’re the best in the division. in Coon Rapids, on Feb. with about 20 Forest the Rangers were Senior Captain Tasha Tyler place against Park and a 2nd place vs. Woodbury. “I fell pretty good about winning the True Lake high students competing. According to and Junior Janel Duffy The boys were 4-2 and the girls 3-3 heading Team award it’s fun, and I won four metals.” Sandager, there’s a lot of potential on the team The Rangers traveled to Park to take on the into sections against such teams as Chisago and said teammate Jon Gavanda. for going to state. Wolf Pack after press deadline. The Ranger Duluth East at Spirit Mountain on Feb. 7. “We’ve over come our talent lost, and we can “I hope the team sends more people than ever gymnasts will compete at Irondale in the first still do better as the season progresses.” said to state,” Said Sandager. round of the section playoffs. junior captain Mark Sandager.

Practice Banning Racial Mascots makes perfect.

The Forest Lake NCAA making a list and checking it twice dance team practices by Andy Setterholm True to Harrison’s word, the NCAA does after school in the Nineteen NCAA colleges have come under not have the power to change every offensive cafeteria amongst the fire for their school mascots, nicknames, numerous maroon mascot or logo they come across, but they or logos promoting what are believed to be and gold banners can avoid those schools that promote a hostile sporting Ranger pride. racist stereotypes of Native Americans. The environment. The team heads to 19 schools, including the University of North Some are not taking well to the NCAA’s the section competi- Dakota’s Fighting Sioux, Florida State’s newest policies on mascots and nicknames. tion tomorow. Seminoles, and the University of Illinois’s The University of Illinois, Champaign remains Illini, will be banned from hosting any of the on the list of schools containing offensive Photo by NCAA’s 88 championships beginning Feb. 1, Native American material. Chief Illiniwek, the Melissa Monson 2008. These schools may individually appeal popular Illini mascot, is still being described their case to be removed from the list. as ‘stereotypical’ and ‘derogatory’ by NCAA The University of North Carolina at Pembroke executives and Native American spokespeople. Dance team looks to take sections won their appeal to keep the nickname “Braves” Those people who discourage the use of Chief for their teams. The school, originally intended Illiniwek are growing in number. Spokespeople by Melissa Monson Coach Kristin Gustafson commented on this to educate only Native Americans, proved that stress that Chief Illiniwek’s ‘Fancy Dance’ is What does loud music, sweat, a group of year’s team as well. their school was following tradition in using a demeaning interpretation of actual Native girls, and a cafeteria all have in common? All “(The) dances are more difficult and we’re the term “Braves” rather than using it as a American culture. The Illini have appealed to of the qualities belong to the Forest Lake (FL) pushing harder,” said Gustafson. derogatory or stereotypical depiction of Native be removed from “the list”, but failed. dance team. Speaking of pushing harder, the dance team American culture and they still boast 21 percent The 19 schools on the NCAA’s list are Three out of four teams at North Branch placed just had a fundraiser on Feb. 4. The fundraiser Native American enrollment. encouraged to educate their students on the first. The varsity squad placed first in jazz and was a dance clinic taught by the dance team Walter Harrison, NCAA Executive Committee nicknames’ origin to help students realize kick, while the junior varsity squad placed and local dance studios. The team then chose Chair, has been an active advocate of cleaning the value of respecting the culture of others. first in jazz. The team had their performance one person to perform at a dance show later up NCAA sports, especially the championships. Changing their nicknames, logos, and mascots season this past fall and is currently in their that evening. In a recent NCAA News report, Harrison gave turned out to be the best option for several schools winter competitive season. Senior Tara Olson The team’s hard work will be put to the his reasons for the new host-site rule. on the NCAA’s list previously comprised of over has faith in this year’s team. test tomorrow, Feb. 11 where they will take “Colleges and universities may adopt any 30 schools, but what about those schools still on “The kick dance is the best its ever been,” part in the section competition. They will mascot they wish, as that is an institutional the list that are convinced their nicknames are said Olson. dance against Mounds View, Stillwater, matter, but as a national association, we believe well earned and respectful? Olson also added that two of this year’s Rochester, and Centennial. If all goes well, that mascots, nicknames or images deemed The NCAA is still accepting appeals and dancers, Jackie Kling and Jessica Geisner are they could move onto the state conference hostile or abusive in terms of race, ethnicity this issue is certainly nowhere near closure. both all-conference dancers. championship. or national origin should not be visible at the Continuing cooperation from Native American championship events we administer,” said leaders with the NCAA will eventually lead to a Harrison. solution, but none is in the near future.

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Final Say Heart core facts Chocolatey goodness Fun Valentine’s Day stats and history Choose the right sweets for your sweetie Information gathered by Abby Pooch by Tash Thompson Women love their chocolate. It is among the First, you smell the combination of the dark - About one billion - The first Valentine most sought-after gifts for women on Valentine’s chocolate and the raspberry before you bite Valentine’s Day cards was sent by Charles, Day, sitting among rings, fl owers, and movies. into it. As you bite into it, you get the most are sent in the U. S. Duke of Orleans to However, keep in mind there is such a thing as wonderful fl avor of ripe raspberries and dark every year his wife in 1415. He good and bad chocolate. chocolate. They are very delicious. sent it from prison. I recently had a chance to try several of the My lesser favorites were the Maxwell’s - 73% of people who less expensive chocolates and have made a few chocolate assortment, Mrs. Field’s Decadent buy flowers for - 36 million boxes of observations. Chocolates, and the Hershey’s Pot of Gold. Valentine’s Day are chocolate are sold I tried the Ghirardelli Squares, the Hershey’s Maxwell’s Assortment & Hershey’s men - Americans spend more Pot of Gold, Cadbury truffl es, Mrs. Field’s Decadent Chocolates, and the Maxwell’s Put of Gold - 3% of pet owners give than $1105 million chocolate assortment box (pictured below). The Maxwell’s and Hershey’s chocolates were a Valentine to their each Valentine’s Day boxes ranged in price and quality. I bought these consistently too sweet. I was also unsure what I pets on candy chocolates at Marketplace Foods, however, you should expect from the chocolate even if I found can get them at other grocery stores, Wal-Mart, the picture and name. Hershey’s dark chocolate - The largest number - Second only to Christmas, V-Day and Target. My favorites were the Ghirardelli desperately needed to be darker and richer. of Valentines go to Squares and Cadbury truffl es. teachers brings out the card- Mrs. Field’s Decadent Chocolates giver in people, The Ghirardelli Squares - About 110 million These were not as bad; however, when I with an average of These are small candy bars with a little bit of roses are sent out see the words “decadent chocolates,” I think 1.01 billion cards fi lling in the middle. There is a double chocolate high quality. There was one heart-shaped, - Some believe if a purchased every year. fi lled square, a caramel square, and a dark dark chocolate truffl e that didn’t quite taste as woman sees a robin chocolate with mint square. The caramel is as high quality as the word “decadent.” The milk - Richard Cadbury flying overhead on V- caramel does and follows your mouth as you bite chocolates were alright, but nothing special. invented the 1st and pull away from the square. However, the Day, she will marry In conclusion, if the young gentlemen Valentine’s Day candy Ghirardelli squares are well rounded chocolates. a rich man and be out there are going to buy your special lady box in the late 19th They are not too sweet and they are not under- chocolate, be sure you know if they like milk happy. If she saw a century. sweetened. They were really enjoyable. or dark chocolate, and know the quality of what goldfinch, she would you’re buying. The Ghirardelli Squares were the marry a millionaire. - There are at least Cadbury Truffl es best tasting for their price. However, if you wish These had a nice chocolate smell, and you seven saints with the to spend a little more and want a better-looking could smell some of the fi lling from outside the name Valentine. box, Cadbury’s is the way to go. They have nice chocolate. The chocolate was smooth and rich. chocolates, a pretty box, but are a little more The luscious raspberry truffl e was excellent. expensive than Ghirardelli. Hearts and a noose A look into the grim origins of Valentine’s Day by Abby Pooch The true origins of Valentine’s Day are deeply The pagan holiday, called Lupercalia, was shrouded in doubt. There are several theories a holiday of fertility and cleansing in which as to who Valentine was and why his day is the Romans would clean their homes, and celebrated so widely. offer sacrifi ces to the gods including offering One of the most accepted stories takes place a goat to the gods Romulus and Remus. Then in the fi fteenth century. It says that the emperor, they proceeded to perform fertility rituals like Claudius, decreed that none of the men should dipping the shredded goat hide in blood and be allowed to marry so that running through the town they would be fi t and able to with it. go fi ght his wars. Valentine After ValentineValentine was was a priest, and rising up martyred, the Christians secretly against Claudius, wanted a day to celebrate he married young couples his life without being There’re plenty of chocolates to consider when shopping for that special someone. in secret. When Claudius persecuted for honoring These are but a few of the tasty varieties of chocolate to think about. found out about Valentine’s the death-day of a “traitor.” Photo by Tash Thompson insurrection, he hanged him. They decided on a day that While in jail on death row, however, Valentine was also a pagan holiday, so it would appear to fell in love with a young woman who visited the pagans as though they were celebrating their him. Before he died, he gave her a letter telling holiday when really they were celebrating the her of his love. He signed it “From Your life and death of Valentine. Valentine.” Now, people use the same phrase to Several things now related to Valentine’s Day proclaim their feelings for others. actually came from Lupercalia. For example, The groundhog cometh Why in the middle of February? the phrase “wearing your heart on your sleeve” Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter There are several possible reasons why comes from the practice of having the bachelors by Tyler Scanlan Valentine’s Day takes place when it does. One draw a single girl’s name out of a barrel, then The thought of that little furry rodent popping says that Valentine was martyred in the middle putting it on his sleeve so that the girl would Groundhog Day remained known, but fairly its head out the ground and predicting whether of February. However, this theory is highly know who to go to. unimportant until 1993. the second half of winter would be pleasant or improbable due to how long ago he lived and As the true meaning of Valentine’s day is In 1993, Columbia Pictures released the fi lm cold is a funny thought to many. Groundhog the doubt surrounding his life. The other idea is a day when goats and saints are slaughtered, it Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray as a TV Day dates way back to the German holiday much more likely. is quite different than the candy-giving day that weatherman who is having the worst day of his Candlemas Day, which stated we now celebrate. life at the celebration of Groundhog that if the sun came out on Day occasion. He is forced to February 2, the halfway point relive this day over and over again Valentine’s day word hunt between spring and winter, that until he fi gures out to change his the second half of winter would While you’re catching up on the news, search this month’s issue of The ways and become a better person. be cold and snowy. The holiday The movie was a huge comedic Forest Breeze from cover to cover for the folllowing words: evolved over the years until in hit and led to the expansion of the Expulsion Kissing 1841 the fi rst documentation Groundhog Day tradition to what it Cambridge referencing that if a groundhog is today. Cadbury pops out of its hole and sees its The current Punxsutawney Phil Architecture Potential shadow that there will be six made his prediction on February 2, Airbrush Conference more weeks of cold winter. If 2006 that the remaining six weeks Zygi Wilf not, the remaining weeks in winter will have of winter would be cold after seeing his shadow Nicknames a moderate temperature. Groundhog Day this year. If this upsets you, don’t despair. Underground railroad Seahawks was offi cially made a holiday in 1886 with The current Phil is only forecasting at a 39% Ice fi shermen Massey the celebration occurring in Punxsutawney, accuracy rate. We’ll have to wait and see if Phil International Club Pennsylvania and the groundhog himself was is right this year, and look forward to see what Claudius given the name Punxsutawney Phil. After that, he has to say about the winters to come. Slenderness

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