Volume 75, Issue 5 Forest Lake Area High School March 4, 2009 MONEY MATTERS ‘Be aware of surroundings’ Male who exposes himself, still at large New school budget By Siri Urquhart off or putting on a jacket, shirt, aware of what is going on in The Wyoming Police Department or baseball cap. Physical features the area, especially if you see leads to change is still investigating 2 reports such as shape of the face, ears or something that seems strange or regarding a male exposing himself nose are most helpful.” out of the ordinary for the area,” By Megan Daly to young girls near Wyoming Remembering the description said Dexter. Students around FLHS have Elementary School. Chief of the of the car is very helpful when It is imperative to always be heard rumors about the schedules Wyoming Police Department, investigating this type of crime. prepared for these occurrences, and budget cuts associated with Scott Dexter, is in charge of the However, this should not even if you believe this type of the 2009-2010 school year. But investigation. Surprisingly, both compromise the safety of the situation could never happen to what is the truth about decisions incidents occurred within minutes student. you. that can affect students’ educations of each other. “A description of the car and its “Always try to carry a cell phone and lives? “The original incidents occurred license plate are most helpful, and have a pre-set emergency The reality: our school district February 3rd at 4:25 PM and number programmed on speed needs to cut 3.5 million dollars 4:35 PM,” said Dexter. dial,” said Dexter. for the upcoming school year, and A suspect is not in The police department up to 6 million within the next However, where all cuts will be custody. However, the advises the public to practice two years. That loss of money can made is unknown and according police department has how you would react in any change many things, not only for to Massey how much each school received many tips from given assault or harm to your the high school but also for the will be receiving has not been Wyoming residents. safety. 2 Junior Highs and elementary decided. At this point, Massey “We have not identified “Mentally role play different schools in the district. stated that 80% of the district’s a suspect yet, but the situations that you might read The major thing on students’ spending is tied to teachers and investigation is ongoing. about in the paper or see on minds is the possibility of having staff. According to the Forest We have worked diligently the news,” said Dexter, “By a 4-day week. According to FLHS Lake Times, the elimination of one to check out each tip Photo from school website doing this, you condition Principal Dr. Steve Massey, “It is teacher would save an average of reported,” said Dexter. yourself mentally, and should it being reviewed. There are three $46,000 a year. Cutting teachers The police still have the original but not at the risk of the student’s ever happen to you, you stand a public meetings being held to would lead to not only larger suspect description of a white safety. It’s most important the better chance of reacting rather make those decisions.” class sizes, but also the loss of male in his late 20’s to early 30’s, student gets away,” said Dexter. than panicking.” Some say a four day week is some electives. with short dirty blonde hair and a The Wyoming Police Department Dexter also recommends a self- nuts, others say it’s practical. Downsizing funds can lead to dark colored goatee. recommends residents take the defense course to sharpen your The main thought process behind many things and school board These incidents remind young necessary precautions to ensure protective skills and enhance your taking one day out of the school meetings are open to the public. and old to be conscious of their their safety. knowledge of staying safe. week is having one less day to So if you are interested in the surroundings and what type of “A suggestion to people is to Even though these exposure bus kids to and from school. changes that are going to be made situation they are in. In this kind always try to avoid walking too occurrences seem random, there According to Massey, cutting one around the high school, attend the of circumstance, the Wyoming close to the road. It would be is a chance something like this day of transportation would save upcoming meetings Held in the Police Department strongly better to create a safe distance could happen to you. Take the 20% of the budget funds used for FLHS media center on March 3 suggests to run away. However, between themselves and the car necessary safety measures to buses. and 24, both from 7-9p.m. taking important clues away from to avoid being grabbed,” said ensure that you don’t become a the scene is vital as well. Dexter. “This distance allows a victim. “It is a great help if the student person to run if a stranger pulls Where’s it goin’? could remember something about up near them.” If you have any information the suspect, especially physical Always being aware of your regarding these incidents, Stimulus package breakdown features that cannot change,” said surroundings greatly aids in call the Wyoming Police Dexter. “A suspect can easily safety as well. Department at (651)462-0577. By Charlie Nelson Labor and Education which is change his appearance by taking “It is strongly advisable to be We have all heard about the getting $91.3 billion. Inside this Stimulus Package passed by department, the money is going Congress and signed into law by into six different categories. President Obama. The $819 billion The money each department New restauraunt comes to FL stimulus is Obama’s first attempt is receiving is supposed to fix By Kellie O’Brien a new sit down restaurant at fixing the broken economy he problems, make the department Just the mere mention to eat at rather than Perkins inherited. So, where is all this run smoother, and get things of Keys Cafe gives you and Applebee’s,” said money going? $819 billion is a working right. what kind of visual? How Junior Mercedes Monroe. huge amount of money. Who will Other Departments receiving the about a warm, delicious Keys Café first opened get all this money and most money are Housing caramel roll that has your for business in 1973 in how will they use it? and Transportation ($62.3 name written all over it? St. Paul. Barbara Hunn The stimulus package billion), Medicaid ($89.7 Or a big, cheeseburger and founded this first adventure, will be paid out over billion), Tax Provisions fries with a homemade refining and improving her the next ten years, ($82.1 billion), State chocolate malt? Those are successful formula until the second Keys opened the majority of which Stabilization funds ($79 just a few of the wonderful Photo by Kellie O’ Brien will be spent in the billion), and Energy and selections that will appear in New Brighton in 1983. next three years. The Water ($48.9 billion). on the menu of the new Keys According to their website, money is going many The stimulus package Café, currently being built in and said, “Young lady, do you “Barbara and her family have places. It is being paid will affect our economy Forest Lake. know the first time I ate at a Keys expanded the Keys Café to nine to direct individuals receiving directly; it will change the The other day, I was at the Cafe was the University Avenue twin cities locations and have unemployment, and is being used economy either for the better or Holiday Gas Station across from location in St. Paul back in the been recognized and awarded to pay for goods and services in for the worse over the next ten Keys Café and randomly asked early 1970s? I had a big plate both locally and nationally for the form of grants. years. a gentleman what he thought of of roast beef, mashed potatoes their fine food.” Seventeen federal departments The economy is sliding into the soon-to-opened Keys Cafe and gravy. It was the most food I The Keys Café philosophy are getting varying amounts of a recession; President Obama across the street. He was very had ever seen on one plate in my is simple: “Memorable service money in the stimulus package. has signed the stimulus package excited about the restaurant and life!” and absolutely the best food… This money is then broken down into law as the centerpiece of was quick to reply, “They have The overwhelmingly positive breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and within the department to go his domestic agenda and his first the biggest and best breakfast in response to the opening of the new desserts, created from scratch different places. The department attempt at repairing the mangled town! I can’t wait to dine there!” Keys Restaurant is contagious. recipes you grew up with!” getting the most money is Health, economy. Another woman, who overheard “It could be a good place for the The new café is set to open this our conversation turned to me students in the area to get a job and spring. Pg. 2 March 4, 2009 NEWS Dennis Sprute FLHS flooded with week-long campaigns Wheel of Agriculture and cotton candy a hit for World Language Week comes to observance of FFA Week at FLHS, Feb. 23-27 FLHS cafeteria and hallway By Elizabeth Brown By Krysta Nelson FFA week was this past “There is week, February 23-27. Forest s o m e t h i n g Lake’s own FFA chapter joined magical about with other FFA chapters in a learning other nationwide celebration of FFA. languages,” Here at school FFA hosted raffles, said Teacher sold cotton candy in the cafeteria, Kelly Wing and sponsored a variety of other from the World activities. Students got the chance L a n g u a g e to learn just what FFA is, and hear Department. about the unique opportunities “This is FFA provides. what World So, why should students be L a n g u a g e interested in FFA? Junior Erin Week is all Connor Everett eats a fajita during World Language Week. Daninger explains, “FFA is a about.” Photo by Cassady Zebro This last great organization, I’ve learned class has multiple benefits. Senior week was World Language Week a lot about myself and how to Samantha Maki understands this here at FLHS. The department be a leader.” Daninger is also concept well. was excited while preparing the enthusiastic about the confidence “I’m very glad I took Spanish week long celebration. and public speaking skills through Spanish V. It is beneficial “Students will find out lots of students will likely gain from in almost every career,” said Erin Daninger runs FFA’s Wheel of Agriculture during lunch. Lexi Alm and fascinating facts about world involvement in FFA. In order to Sammi Holien compete for prizes. Photo by Cassady Zebro Maki. languages,” said Wing. join FFA students must be in at Maki has enjoyed her Spanish There was an international lunch least one ag class. of the ag classrooms and chat more information from an FFA classes so much that she has menu all week, as well as world So, don’t be shy, stop by one with one of the teachers, or get member. decided to double major in language trivia on the afternoon Spanish and International Affairs announcements. next year. The teachers organized this week “Language is vital,” said Wing. because they wanted students SADD week aims to portray truth “It’s not just about conjugating to know that taking a language By Cassady Zebro verbs. It’s learning about different cultures.” On the week of Feb. 23 through “It was a really not what was hoped for,” Feb. 27, the Students Against long process, Ogez said. “I thought Destructive Decisions held their especially with the videos turned out very own SADD week. The editing the videos better than I thought main goal of this week was to let and making they would though.” students become “more aware”. the logo.” “Overall I think it “It’s meant to celebrate and make When asked helped improve the image aware the different things SADD about their of SADD, because not helps prevent,” said Judy Hill, an reactions to the many people really new advisor of SADD. “We want to help videos, some about us,” said Laura The Forest Breeze others become aware of drug use students said Lindstrom, a member issues, suicide and depression.” the following: of SADD. “It turned out The student newspaper of During the lunches of that week, “Well I think to be a positive effect.” Forest Lake High School activities such as a bean bag toss, they were a Although the week Forest Lake High School Dance Dance Revolution, and Hula little hard to didn’t turn out completely 6101 Scandia Trl. N Hoops were provided, along with understand the Students test their DDR skills at lunch during SADD week, Feb. as what was hoped, it still Forest Lake, MN 55025 candy prizes being handed out. meaning,” said 23-27. Photo by Cassady Zebro had an effect, and that’s SADD even provided two junior Danielle “Well the one on smoking was the important part. If at all (651) 982-8575 minute videos, following the Dresel. “You definitely needed really good, it had a good story line students are interested in SADD, forestbreeze@ Ranger News, which covered to watch closely because they and they showed good statistics!” and consider joining in the cause, forestlake.k12.mn.us suicide, depression, and drug use. were kind of confusing in the way said junior Trevor Gehrman. meetings are held on Tuesdays Staff members: “The videos were produced by they portrayed their messages The week turned out to be fun, in Mrs. Hill’s room, 127. Even Kyle Arbuckle the students themselves,” Hill said. they were trying to get across.” but a just a little disappointing if it’s the littlest bit of interest, Liz Brown “We worked on the videos quite a “I knew what they wanted to considering some of the reactions. come down and check it out. Megan Daly bit, it was over the course of about say, it just didn’t hit as hard as “In some ways it was affective, So, take a moment and ask Jake Hipp a month, meeting after school,” it should have, but I suppose but in others it wasn’t so, like yourself, did SADD week make Katlin Johnson said Freddy Ogez, a member of I couldn’t have done a better hearing the reaction from an impact on you? Dan Lindahl SADD and the editor of the clips. job,” said senior Jake Marier. classmates was really bad, and Johanna McDowell Charlie Nelson Krysta Nelson Quilting for Kellie O’Brien Charity Cassie Olson Eric Snidarich On Tuesday, February Dennis Sprute 24, the 2nd term Quilting and Advanced Cassady Zebro Sewing students Adviser: donated two quilts they made to Sharing Laura LeVake and Caring Hands of Forest Lake. The Forest Breeze is a monthly publication created by students in the Photo Provided journalism class at FLHS. The Forest Breeze welcomes letters to the editor, provided they are not obscene and do not exceed 200 words. The staff reserves the right to edit for length. Unsigned letters will not be printed; however, names may be withheld upon request. Views of the The Forest Breeze writers are not necessarily the views of the students, staff or administration of ISD 831. Pg. 3 NEWS March 4, 2009 Elizabeth Brown Bands battle it out at Several FLHS students donate Forest Lake’s BOB to Locks of Love Auditions for Battle of the Bands set By Siri Urquhart Locks of Love is a non-profit or- feel like I was giving back to the Locks of Love is a great non- for March 4; contest on March 18 ganization that provides hairpiec- community. I thought someone profit organization, and should es to financially disadvantaged By Joseph Loeffler could benefit from my hair,” said be considered if you are thinking children under the age of 18, suf- March 18 will mark the elev- it through auditions move onto the Holmes. about donating. fering from long term medical enth annual Battle of the Bands at real battle that is judged American “I was scared that I would hate “Donate! Hair is something you hair loss regarding any diagnosis. Forest Lake High. Auditions start Idol style. There will be a group shorter hair, but was comforted can continuously change: you can Most of the children who receive on March 4. If you are looking of judges from McNally Smith by the fact it was going to a good cut it, dye it, curl or straighten it. hair prosthetics from Locks of for a chance, you can sign up for School of Music along with the cause,” said Williams, “I am You can always grow it back to Love suffer from a medical cond- a time slot on the NHS board lo- influence of how loud the crowd blessed with hair, and I thought your original style,” said Hol- tion called alopecia areata, which cated outside Ms. Heather Guy's cheers for the band. One of the that I could bless someone else- mes. has no known cause of cure. classroom (313). promises for the winner is record- with a wig.” “Definitely do it. You’ll be Children who receive these hair Auditions are 15 minutes long ing time with McNally Smith's Locks of Love allows any salon amazed at the impact a small act pieces are allowed to gain a sense and you are required to play your studio, as well as many other gifts. to cut your hair, as long as specif- like this can make on someone’s of normalcy in their life while go- best song. The T h e n ic guidelines are followed, Your life,” said Williams. ing through a difficult time. Locks auditions will t h e r e ' s hair must be stored in a braid or Next time you “lower your of Love’s goal is to offer a foun- be judged by a always ponytail for it to be usable. Col- ears,” consider donating your hair dation on which they can begin to panel of teach- the pride ored or permed hair is acceptable to Locks of Love. Hair is greatly restore each child’s self-esteem. ers. a n d too. Overall, 10 inches measured wanted. Help give confidence and Some of Forest lake High "We will glory of tip to tip is the minimum length comfort to children suffering hair School’s very own students have be looking winning for a hair piece. loss. donated their hair to Locks of for creativity, it all Locks of Love will take any- Love. Nicole Holmes and Stepha- passion, and too. one’s hair, from men and women, For more guidelines and nie Williams, both seniors, donat- good-sound- If your young and old, all colors and rac- information, visit their website: ed their hair to the organization in ing music band is es. There is no maximum length http://www.locksoflove.org/ 10th and 11th grade respectively. without genre looking you can donate. All hair is greatly index,html “Donating my hair made me orientation," to play, needed. said Andrew m a k e Waldron, one sure the of the judges. majority Cribs comes to FLHS According One of many creative posters advertising of mem- to organizer the Battle of the Bands around the hallways. bers are Have your ‘crib’ featured in an issue of The Breeze David Liver- Photo by Elizabeth Brown students more, judges f r o m By Cassady Zebro For those who watch MTV, students of FLHS, there are also a Breeze spring issue also, along will be looking for a sound that Forest Lake. Come well rehearsed doesn’t “That room is so bomb!” going to be prizes awarded to the with a quick profile of the room’s is musical, expresses melody and and ready to play. Remember, run through your mind owner. has a balance. genre doesn't matter as long as when “MTV Cribs” Interested? Submit "It can be as heavy as they want, you have good melody and dy- shows off their million- your photos by email but they must have dynamics," namics. If you have any more dollar-celebrity homes? to forestbreeze@ said Livermore. questions, talk to Livermore or Have you ever been to a forestlake.k12.mn.us. The selection of bands that make senior Jessica Springer. friend’s house and seen The deadline for a really “sick” room, submissions is March or even thought a room 25. Please, if deciding in your own house was to participate, keep To be or not to be a beyond amazing? what’s in the picture Well, we’re proposing appropriate, there a chance for you students shall be no: suggestive vegetarian to show off your own posters, or explicit By Johanna McDowell favorite room at home. materials. If one chooses Are you a Pythagorean? No meat is a solid source of protein a Welcome to FL Cribs. to display inappropriate it’s not the math equation. In vegetarian needs to find it in other So, you ask, why would items, their submission the 1800’s that is what you were foods such as cow’s milk and we want to do this? Well, besides top two girl’s and boy’s rooms. will be denied. called you didn’t eat meat from a low fat cheese like mozzarella, being given the opportunity to The top three to five rooms will cow, chicken or any kind of wild Sargento and Colby Jack are great have your room admired by the be posted in the middle spread of animal. Today, we call it being a protein sources; also any kind Vegetarian. of brown beans, More and breads, cereals, CSI class recommended for close more teenagers nuts, peanut butter, are choosing tofu, and soy milk look at hard-hitting issues not to eat meat, are great choices. By Joseph Loeffler poultry or fish. According to Contemporary Social Issues (CSI) or during the course helps Of all the aspects and topics Teens choose V e g e t a r i a n is a class well-remembered by tremendously in understanding covered, you will find one of the to become Nutrition for FLHS students, for its edgy topics the reasons behind gruesome greatest essentials for life if you vegetarians for Teenagers reach and speakers, and depressing and cases. CSI proves the pre-existent pay attention, vision. Amidst the many reasons; the age of 21 their disturbing images. CSI brings you matters and mishaps that happen topics and speakers, students peer pressure, bodies are not into reality. before any murder, rape or abuse realize the speakers’ consequences they have done growing, “It’s a class that is hard to take occurs. Not only are the most had nothing to do with bad luck grown up with it, so it is also highly in but important to get by your tragic of stories revealed, but or unfortunate circumstances. It the feeling of eating something recommended that teenagers have own experience,” said Angela everyday experiences are talked had everything to do with finding that has been killed, or just for about three servings of calcium in Nelson, who has been teaching about as well. Covering these a direction and who they are. CSI the love of animals. According to their diet each day. CSI since 2006. “It’s important matters armors students with puts you in a perspective that is teen health if you are not eating “I choose to be a vegetarian to focus on the positive solutions warning signs to avoid them if not seen too often. meat, you should still maintain a because I love animals and I and how the course has and is they occur. “I never knew how many well - balanced diet so you can wanted to challenge myself to not helping many students with their The biggest attraction to domestic violence cases were stay healthy. eat meat, and I have done so for circumstances.” CSI is its speakers. Convicts, taking place,” said senior Daniel A healthy, varied vegetarian diet over a year,” said Senior Lauren Being a student of CSI myself, it is paramedics and others who Lindahl, who’s taken the class. “It includes fruits, vegetables, plenty McClure. surely an eye-opening experience. deal with discussed issues visit really opens up perspectives that of leafy greens, whole grain Being a vegetarian is more Throughout the course, students to share some of the most gut- aren’t always looked through in products like wheat crackers common today with any age study many different tragic cases wrenching stories around. Most our culture.” and breads, nuts and seeds group. If you choose to do so, in the lives of families, as well of the speakers have, in fact, faced CSI is a well-recommended for a source of protein. Some make sure you are still eating as throughout the world. They life or death situations. After class that introduces justice to vegetarians also choose to eat healthy and staying fit and not are exposed to the most famous listening to a convicted criminal many personal situations; not dairy products and/or eggs. But lacking the nutrients you need to murders and the masterminds for even five minutes, you get the just people behind bars but hearts to have a healthy diet a teenager feed your body. behind them. impression that prison life is far being restored. needs to have protein. Since Taking Psychology before worse than you can imagine. Pg. 4 March 4, 2009 OPINION Megan Daly The Great Gaming Debate Lindahl and Nelson defend favorite gaming systems Lindahl: Nintendo’s numbers speak for Nelson: Sega System is themselves - NES system prevails still master By Daniel Lindahl By Charlie Nelson I am glad at this point in my overall sales to the 13 million the and it’s not nearly as good of a The world of video games is modern consoles were. With no journalism career to be tackling SMS sold. This means that 4 out game as any of Nintendo’s. ever changing. Each new system cords, players didn’t have to hold such a massive and important of every 5 consumers picked the As far as gameplay is concerned, wows anyone that uses it. But back. You can just let loose and debate, but this debate is so NES over the SMS. Not only did there is no better system than the I am an 80’s man. I like to sit at enjoy the experience that is the lopsided, it’s almost not fair. the consumer speak louder then, Nintendo Entertainment System. home in my Calvin Klein Jeans, greatest video game console of Nintendo is at the top of the virtual but it speaks even larger now It is still home to some of the bumping some Hall & Oates on the 80’s. gaming community along with the as Sega is no longer one of the most addicting and entertaining my walkman and playing my The Sega Master System may franchises by Microsoft’s Xbox brands people look to for gaming games ever made. Who can favorite and the greatest video not have the name recognition and Sony’s systems. In forget the joy of playing “Duck game system, of something like Playstation. fact they Hunt” using the plastic gun to the Sega Master the Nintendo, but Nintendo is h a v e n ’ t shoot those silly ducks. The game System. if you sit down a not only a produced a Mario Bros. forever changed the A lot of you and play it, you top electronic system since way adventure games were made haters of the will quickly find brand since the 1999 for systems after it’s monumental underdog out out which one is the 1980’s, Dreamcast success. there will come superior. I can’t think of a better but it has been around for over disaster. Dreamcast. Since then, To conclude, the SMS is simply up to me and show me all of the afternoon than playing “Alex 100 years starting as a card game Sega has turned its attention to not as good as Nintendo. Anyone statistics. But I will ask you in Kidd in the Miracle World,” industry in Japan. The brand in making games for other consoles. who has ever played both systems return, have you ever slipped which is one of the SMS’s games itself is enough in itself to beat Sega knew it was never up to run knows. Sega vs. Nintendo reminds on 3D glasses? Have you ever comparable to “Super Smash Sega’s brand, but this debate is with the “big dogs”. me of a classic scene in the movie held the Sega Light Phaser? Bros” on the NES. about whether the Nintendo’s Who can forget the games the “Remember the Titans” where Imagine sliding in a Missile Everything the Nintendo did, the NES (Nintendo Entertainment NES provided? Classics like Coach Boone is asking Gary, Defense 3D Cartridge. The rush Sega did better. Sega went places System) is better than Sega’s Duck Hunt, Donkey Kong, and “Who’s Your Daddy?”I imagine inside you grows as the 3D Nintendo still hasn’t gone today. SMS (Sega Master System) Mario Bros. became staples for Nintendo asks Sega the same glasses kick in, something that Don’t let the name Nintendo It doesn’t really matter what me the video game industry. The question, and every time it ends cannot be competed with by the lure you to the old school game or Charlie personally believe, the library of games for the NES with Sega finally admitting to NES (Nintendo Entertainment console. The name on the front of consumer speaks the truth, and the completely embarrasses the cart Nintendo, “You’re my daddy.” System). the console has nothing to do with NES destroyed the SMS in overall of games Sega’s SMS had. The Another cool feature the what lies beneath. The experience sales. NES had 61,780,000 one good SMS game was Sonic, SMS hammered into the Video of the SMS will blow your mind game marketplace was wireless while the NES will give you technology. The Master System nothing to write home about. Compact was wireless before the Bad economy should equal lower parking pass fees for FLHS students By Kellie O’Brien If you pick up any newspaper or surf to families. Not every student has the any news channel’s home page, you option to ride a bus and that is why can’t help but see an article or two on families are forced to purchase the the economic crisis our world is facing. permit. If schools would evaluate the The big headlines typically include program and provide a report on the the number of businesses closing, the effect of cutting prices, they might number of people laid off, and the be surprised at their findings. What number of homes being foreclosed. All I mean is, is it really necessary to of this is due to the tough economic pay $125 dollars to park at school? I times that we are going through right think a more reasonable cost would now. be roughly $75 dollars a semester. In light of this downward spiral, The money we are paying is not being everyone has learned to become more used on the parking lot or our lot frugal. Many companies and retailers would be a lot neater and the yellow have cut costs on expenses and prices on lines would be repainted. products. People aren’t going out to eat In my opinion, I think it would as much, they don’t spend their money benefit the student body greatly to see on pointless items, and everyone is an analysis of the program and some trying to save their money. The Sunday recommendations for future reduction sale ads contain price slashes on many in the price structure. products and coupons for discounts off of products. The same should hold true for schools. With less government funding, schools need to be looking at everything on which they are spending money. One area is student parking SFC Mark More at 651-773-7095. permits. In order to keep students participating in the parking permit program, the schools should cut the price of the permit to make it more affordable Pg. 5 OPINION March 4, 2009 Cassady Zebro Top Ten Worst Feel That Fire scorches its way Bands of All Time up the music charts

Commentary By Dan Lindahl figure out what Korn is Review By Cassady Zebro The ten worst bands of all time trying to accomplish in ‘I want the record to be like a made this list for multiple reasons. their music. They also show,’ said Dierks Bentley, on The main ways I judged bands stick out from the pack CMT’s Insider Interview. ‘I want were appearance, musical talent for having the worst guitar it to be like an experience. That’s and structure, and lyrics. So in no tone I have ever heard on a why that first song starts off with particular order, I present the Just professional recording. the motorcycle going through Quit Playing Music Awards. 5. Maroon 5- This band at the gears. It’s like I’m getting least tries something new, ready to take you on a little 1. Nickelback (or Hinder)- but it’s still lame. To sum journey. That’s the whole idea.’ With their signature sound it up, a boy band finds Dierks Bentley has always done of guitars playing power instruments and tries to a tremendous job on bringing us chords that don’t sound write music, nice try. along those journeys of his within well together mixed with 6. 98 Degrees- The only thing his songs. As of Feb. 14, Bentley’s lyrics that are so stupid more degrading than being new album, Feel That Fire, has that it’s good they sing in a boy band is being a traveled all the way up to being them. That way they can third string boy band to N’ number three on Billboard’s hide them behind the Sync and the Backstreet All-Genre listing of the week’s lead singer’s voice which Boys. 200 Best-Selling Albums. The sounds like a blender full 7. Tokio Hotel- The most album knocked Taylor Swift’s of sand paper. overrated band of the past Fearless out of its spot in which 2. Green Day- I totally year is making noise for it had been for three months. understand what they are yet another bands signature Bentley has been unbelievable about, but the problem is sound namely other in his success. He’s outstanding that what they’re about is terrible bands before them at relating his music to his to be a tie between “Feel That as Walmart and Target, anywhere totally stupid. There are like Hoobastank, Lincoln audience. Be it young or old, Fire” and “I Wanna Make You with a music section. I bought politics for a reason, and Park, etc. “That type of quiet or loud, heartbroken or in Close Your Eyes”. Reason being, mine for $13.99 at Walmart, but politics can’t be perfect, music shouldn’t be what love; he’s covered it all. It seems for “Feel That Fire”, the song online stores such as Amazon. so Green Day needs to get represents Germany”, said he takes all angles into account. is just so upbeat and filled with com have been selling them for over themselves. Green Dennis Sprute expert on With all under perspective, enthusiasm. It interested me from pretty cheap also. On iTunes it Day wrote a song Germanic bands. overall I thought the album turned the start when I first heard it on the can be purchased for $9.99 also. called “Wake out to be a great success. However, K102. As for “I Wanna Make You Feel That Fire is a great CD Me Up When 8. H o l l y w o o d I like songs that relate to me, and Close Your Eyes”, I love deep, for those who like to crank up September Ends”, Undead- Are you not too many of these songs did. calm songs and that song seemed energetic music in the car, singing but honestly I don’t serious? Are these So, I was a little disappointed as very much to have both elements. and having a good time. Dierks think anyone wants the guys from a result. Of course, that’s just my It’s the kind of song I could fall Bentley is admirable for his to wake them up if Slipknot trying to opinion. Otherwise, the songs asleep to – in the good way that is. variety in of songs, and the way they keep writing do hip hop? They were still good, very upbeat and For those interested in buying the he touches people’s hearts and such terrible music. describe themselves fun! My favorite song would have CD, you can find it in stores such minds with his music. Also has anyone noticed as rap/metal which makes that Billie Joe Armstrong for a sound with bumpy has hardly any range in his percussion and grungy vocals? vocals, I think that’s If you have your own opinion or commentary on the articles, 3. Slipknot- Brutality meets enough of an explanation stupidity in this band. to why they are terrible. please feel free to email us about them at They have talent to make 9. Cannibal Corpse- With [email protected]. good music with their parts the singer sounding like being so intricate, but they cookie monster on steroids, choose to use their talent and no rhyme or reason to to make music that isn’t anything in their music thrilling to listen to at all for example the song Foreign cookies get yays and nays because of how generic it “Bloodlands”, this band is. We get it, you’re brutal, has to be on this list. Review By Kyle Arbuckle Göteborgs from Sweden. These a handful of salt combined with now shut up. 10. Poison- I think Bret Have you ever been down the were cookies with a hazelnut bat intestines ground up in a 4. Korn- These guys are Michaels should stick to international food aisle at Cub cream filling. These cookies were blender,” claimed Senior Dan basically the strangest dating 20 women at once Foods? You would be amazed to $1.69 and were cheaper than the Lindahl. Senior Dennis Sprute, people on the planet, and on “Rock of Love”. Poison see all the uncommon foods and Leibniz snack. They were not who is from the same region as they don’t even use that was the worst of their time drinks that are the cookies, strangeness to make music because they tried to be available. At said “Mmm, that is different from a like Aerosmith, the Police, first, I couldn’t that tastes like number of other bands. and Guns N Roses, and find anything home.” For the life of me I can’t they failed miserably. that I would be Obviously, willing to eat. you can see I looked long that the Choco enough to find Leibniz tasted some German much better than Hardwood Creek chocolate. the Ballerina I tried two snacks. It’s not Library Student kinds of snacks. about which One was Choco snack was Art Show Leibniz by better but was the company the trip to the Bahlsen; it was international When: March 18 - April 22 a butter biscuit aisle worth it? (kind of like a Yes. Go check as good and left a bad aftertaste Time: During library hours graham cracker) with a chocolate out the international food aisle covering. It tasted very good in my mouth as if I had just bit at Cub Foods. You may find like delicious milk chocolate into an orange peel. I wouldn’t some interesting food that you Library Hours: with a moist cracker inside. The recommend these at all. Maybe I might like more than our regular Sun. 1-5 p.m. price was $2.79 for a box that just don’t like hazelnut, or maybe everyday snacks. I would go there contained nine cookies that were they are just bad in general. I had again to buy more Choco Leibniz Fri./Sat. 9:30-5 p.m. 1”x2”x1/8”. two other people try them and see cookies or even try something Mon.-Thurs. 9:30-8 p.m. The second snack I tried was what they had to say. new. These were definitely worth called Ballerina by the company “Ballerina cookies tasted like my time and money. “The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” - St. Augustine

By Cassie Olson

Walking into a room of people many exciting places, including a singing Johnny Cash, Jason Mraz perfumery in Paris. Also, when in and Taylor Swift you wouldn’t Aix en Provence, they are staying expect them to be talking about at a host family’s house for six a 15 day trip just mere minutes days. later, would you? But that’s the “I’ve been talking to my host personalities of the class that are sister,” said Milne. “I’m excited.” high spirited and very funny. But the trip didn’t come together “It’s more of a learning experience just like that and it’s free. Some of for speaking and understanding the students have been planning the language,” said senior Krista this trip for over a year now and Milne. have been doing different kinds The students in the group consist of fundraisers, such as bagging of nine girls and one boy, junior groceries at Cub. Gweir Glewwe. “Last year I sold bon bons,” “I’m more excited about going to said junior Angee Gauerke. “The France then the people I’m going rest of the money came from my with,” said Glewwe. parents.” The group will be leaving for The students seem to have wanted the trip March 5 and returning to go to France since they knew March 19. They are going to the about it. Now the adventure is just cities Paris, Aix en Provence, and days away. Have fun and be safe! Nice. They are going to go to

By Daniel Lindahl If watching movies over break to Spanish teachers and leisure Many people go on exciting trips sounds about as fun as chipping specialist Kelly Wing to find more to some of the most beautiful places your tooth on a wild hockey puck ideas. “I like to play guitar, watch on earth over spring break, but to the face then some of these other the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, what about the rest of us? Some of options may suit you better; Take find goofy stuff on YouTube, do us are left to enjoy our week off in a drive to a new place, catch a projects around the house, and the remote fast food utopia known local show at Nesting Grounds or a update my one piece spandex as Forest Lake. So you may be national show at the Myth or Station wardrobe,” said Wing. wondering what can I do if there’s 4, learn to play an instrument, or The best advice any of us could nothing to do? possibly the most rewarding option give would be to do what you love After careful consideration and catch up on your sleep. to do. It’s very difficult to be bored some help I have compiled a list I think most of us would agree doing something that you love, and of to do’s when you’re not doing that activities with friends would technically we could consider that do’s. If you are like me you have be a lot better than hanging by a paradox. to believe that there are some fun yourself over break. Your friends So whether you start a rock band, things to do in this town when your and you could make a YouTube play rock band, learn to dress like friends are having their fun in the video and attempt to get famous, a rock band, or ignore rock bands sun. go to the Mall of America and all together and do something I’ll start with a few things that get some new threads, hone your completely different. Make your you can do going solo over break. skills for the upcoming battle of break fun by being fun yourself. One activity to do would be to the bands at the high school, or Don’t blame the world for being watch your favorite movie. Some host a dance-off in your garage. boring. Have fun and do something of my suggested flicks are; The However dancing is probably only you like to do. Because the world Man on the Moon, the Pursuit of a reasonable option for Juniors and isn’t boring, you’re boring. Happiness, the Count of Monte Sophomores, Seniors don’t dance. Cristo, or possibly go back to your Those are just my recommendations childhood and watch Toy Story or for having a good break, but what my favorite Space Jam. about other opinions? I went

Pg. 7 IN FOCUS March 4, 2009 Eric Snidarich & Joe Loeffler “The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” - St. Augustine

By Dennis Sprute

Spring Break is not only a time The group doesn’t necessarily have of relaxing from school for a week to go to New York, but Livermore and putting up your feet, but also stated that it’s the “cultural center a time of traveling. Many students of the USA”. Next to all that will spend this time on vacation. entertainment, the orchestra will The FLHS orchestra is going to perform at the Lobby of the United be going to New York from March Nations and at the Cathedral Saint 6-10. John the Devine. There will be no “It is a study and performance competition though. The group will tour”, explains teacher Mr. David also meet David Bark, a traveling Livermore. Next to performing conductor worker. The students “art, pop, and culture stand well to who will participate had to pay for the fore”, Livermore says. Visit to the trip themselves, but also did Lady Liberty, a sightseeing tour, and some fundraising like a pancake seing The Lion King, are only a few breakfast, and a dinner concert at of the fun events on the schedule. Max’s Groove House.

By Cassady Zebro

Unsure of what to do over break? “One of the most important not ‘rush’ into a decision, simply Need a reason to get out of the things for students to remember is because it is last minute.” house? Does getting ahead of the that their actions are a reflection of “When stepping on a campus, you game with the free time that may ‘them’. Remember you are there to can get a gut feeling, and you’re lie ahead of you interest you? For ‘tour’ the school but you also want able to picture yourself actually those juniors and seniors who to be respectful,” Handstad said. living there or not,” said Glomski. haven’t gone yet, Spring Break Along with respect, comes Although, selecting the right would be a great time to visit those maturity. school isn’t only based on that gut colleges you’ve been meaning to “Act mature, and have good, feeling, that feeling is a plus; there tour. It also gives you a good excuse interesting questions; ask about are many more areas to explore. to get your parents to let you go areas of interest to you,” said Dean “There are many characteristics somewhere warm if colleges down Christine Glomski. that should matter to a student south are of interest. Questions can range from areas when selecting a school and it Before you head out on a visit of interest, to areas of study, and would be helpful to identify some there are some basic standards of what types of extra-curriculars are of those before making a decision etiquette to be aware of before you available, and where the nearest to visit a school,” said Handstad. arrive at the college of choice. hang out/study areas are. “The Career Resource Center has “Students should call the schools There are great benefits to visiting helpful checklists for students that and set up an appointment or check colleges earlier rather than later. can help them in their search.” the school website to see if there “The earlier a student has If your choice is to visit colleges are specific visit days already in scheduled their visits, the more time over break, remember to be place,” said Val Handstad, CRC they will have to focus on making respectful, do your research, ask Coordinator. a choice based on if the school will thoughtful questions, and take When visiting, there are certain fit them academically, socially, your time on your decisions. Don’t ways one should act. Keep in mind and culturally,” said Handstad. let yourself stay bored this Spring that they are also “interviewing” “Visiting a school earlier enables Break, think ahead. you. a student to be better prepared and

Pg. 6 March 4, 2009 IN FOCUS Eric Snidarich & Joe Loeffler Pg. 8 March 4, 2009 A&E Cassie Olson New Friday the 13th has ‘fresh take’ By Megan Daly Friday the 13th raked in 4.2 were started. This can only lead to one thing million dollars on its opening day This all leads to a 24 hour killing in the world of scary movies, on (ironically enough) Friday, spree where teen after teen is death in surprisingly diverse February 13. picked off by Jason’s MOTHER! ways. Besides the exception of Although there are 11 different This schizophrenic old woman Clay, Played by Jared Padalecki movies and variations associated believes Jason is telling her to kill who has come to find his sister with the Friday the 13th series, the the teens to avenge his death. who was kidnapped by Jason 2009 re-make was a seemingly The 1980 story plot is tied into the due to her resemblance to fresh take, combining the 2009 version. Although in the first Jason’s mother. storylines of old and new. movie Jason never actually shows Although this movie seemed The 1st (and original) Friday up (except as a mutilated dead to lack an intriguing story line, the 13th was released in 1980. It child that pops up out of the lake if it’s a blood bath you want told the tale of a summer camp, randomly) they use the storyline then it’s a blood bath you’re cursed with an “omen of death“, of how his mother was killed to going to get. It was not so much being fixed up and re- opened show why Jason has come back an interesting movie as it was after 30 years of neglect. One little to kill anyone that dares enter the just waiting for the next person boy named Jason had drowned camp or the woods around it. to get killed off there after two of the counselors Both versions have victims of the Friday the 13th is rated R were not paying attention. After same kind. Teens that have come for sexual content, gore, and Pictures courtesy of imdb.com his death two counselors were to the woods to have fun, smoke disturbing images. It is now The original Friday The 13th released The remake Friday The 13th released murdered and numerous fires weed, have sex, and get wasted. playing in most theaters. in May of 1980. Directed by Sean S. on Feb. 13th, 2009. Directed by Cunningham. Marcus Nipsel. Upcoming March Releases How’d you like to be stuck in a hole? By Kyle Arbuckle Rachel Getting Married, March the rule that if a play makes you longer reach. Not doing anything spring 10, R, Anne Hathaway, Rachel By Elizabeth Brown think about it for a while after you This play was certainly unusual. break? Check some new music, Buchman Recently, I went to the have seen it, it is great theatre. It was basically a two hour go see a movie at the theatre or 70th Anniversary of Pinocchio, Guthrie to see the play Happy Well, it certainly made me think, monologue. After mulling over buy a new DVD. Here are some March 10, G Days, starring Sally Wingert and the acting was great, but there this play I decided that overall, releases with the corresponding Cadillac Records, March 10, R, and Richard Ooms. were times during the first act it made me kind of mad. The dates they will come out. Adrian Brody, Jeffrey Wright Written by Samuel Becket, where I felt my head nodding. I philosophy of existentialism, CD’s (Album name, Artist) Happy Go Lucky, March 10, R, Happy Days tells the story of wondered if the end would ever there is no meaning to life besides All I Ever Wanted - Kelly Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan Winnie, a woman who spends her existence buried in a hole come. After the first act, I was the meaning you give it, leaves Clarkson, March 10 Movies in Theatres reluctant to go back. But, I was the audience very unsatisfied, Scream - Chris Cornell, March Watchmen, March 6, R, Billy from the waist up. She spends holding out for the second act, because there is no solution to 10 Crudup, Malin Akerman each day in her hole with only a when Winnie was buried from her the play, or basis on which to The Distance – Taylor Hicks, Race to Witch Mountain, March few items in her tote to occupy neck up. start. The play, though deliciously March 10 13, PG, Dwayne Johnson, her. Her husband Willie, who The second act was definitely bizarre, is a bit disappointing Metamorphosis – Papa Roach, AnnaSophia Robb seems to live in a different hole more interesting. Winnie rapidly in that it has no point, or actual March 24 Knowing, March 20, PG-13, in the ground, is nonresponsive went insane. She rehashed the storyline. Anyone could write this American Soldier – Queensryche, Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne to her chattering for the majority stories she had told in the first act, stuff, but it took great actors and March 31 I Love You, Man, March 20, R, of the play. and began to scream randomly. director to make it tolerable. With DVD’s Paul Rudd, Jason Segel I went to this play looking to My favorite part of the play was that in mind, it makes me wonder Role Models, March 10, Unrated, Duplicity, March 20, PG-13, Julia broaden my theatre experiences. I was not disappointed. Beckett, when Willie, Winnie’s husband if I enjoyed the end not so much Seann William Scott, Paul Rudd Roberts, Clive Owen Milk, March 10, R, Sean Penn, also the author of Waiting climbed the mound of dirt. As for its morbid nature, but because James Franco for Godot, is known for his he strained to reach the top, and it was the end. absurdist plays, which means possibly blow off her head, or his If you go, I’d suggest getting there is no meaning to be found head, the play ended. rush/discounted tickets for $15. in the world beyond what we One is left to make what you Seats are general admission, Dancing in St.Paul’s give to it. This said, the play can out of the end. My personal for Happy Days, which is in the basically had no storyline. opinion is that Willie was trying to Dowling Studio, so I’d suggest haunted caves I really have mixed feelings reach Winnie to kill her with her getting there early. Happy Days By Cassie Olson about this play. I usually go by own gun, the one that she could no runs through March 8. When I was asked if I would like to go to The Caves to go swing dancing the first thing I thought was… this is going to be lame. Literary Spotlight: Jessie Hutchings But when you get there all you Every month the Breeze will publish a poem from FLHS students. If think is wow. When you arrive In The Mirror I See you would like to submit a poem of your OWN work, please drop it you see a building that’s built into I look in the mirror and what off at Ms. LeVake’s room 374. This month is a poem from sophomore the side of a plateau. Thought to do I see, Jessie Hutchings. By Eric Snidarich be haunted, the caves are in St I see a person that used to be. Paul, just off Wabasha St. A person with love, What inspired this piece? th Every Thursday night they have With joy, “Things that happened during the 9 grade.” swing dancing from 6 to 10 p.m. And pride. Where do you get most of your inspiration? for seven dollars. They have live A person with dreams that “Most of the poems I’ve written were about my dad who’s left me music playing by The Moonlight didn’t abide. twice, but I have also written some about wanting a boyfriend.” Serenaders, TheMinnesota Jazz One of our one, junior Amelia Ma- A world of fear, How long have you been writing? th Orchestra, Beasley’s Big Band, roschek, dancing at the Wabasha Of hate, “Since the 8 grade.” Swing Beat, and others. Caves. Photo by Cassie Olson And pain, About how many have you written? If you don’t know how to swing song you can sit down with your The hopes and dreams you “I think between thirty and forty, somewhere along there, but a lot are dance, no problem. Lessons friends again. But that doesn’t never gain. unfinished.” start at 6:15 and are taught by mean that you can’t ask as well. You could never believe what Why did you start writing? Your Pal Al, Cave Man Dave or A few tips: it is a semi-formal it’s like, “I always used to hate writing until we had a poetry assignment in Cindy Lindy. They teach all the place. You can dress up or even To be lied to and used, class and I liked it.” basics, foot work and spins. Then wear a nice pair of jeans. Also, When your personal feelings Do you plan to continue writing in the future? it’s all up to you. You can either if you have long hair, it may be are always abused. “Yeah, definitely, but it is hard to come up with words at some points. start out dancing or you can go a smart idea to put it up. If you The hurt inside will never go, I have a lot to say, but it gets hard to put it into words most of the in one of the back hallways and don’t your hair will be in your But that’s something only I time.” practice your moves. face all night. Lastly, wear shoes know, Are there any post high school plans that deal with your Guys, it’s been told that you you will be comfortable in. So now the tears have gone writing? should be the one to ask girls to Wearing the wrong shoes will away, “Not really, I’m not going to do much with it, it’s just a little hobby.” dance. So don’t be nervous to leave you feeling sorry later. So, But the hurt inside will always Are you taking any writing classes at the high school? ask. Most will say yes. As for get you dancing shoes and your stay. “I plan on taking creative writing, maybe. But I need technical writing girls, don’t be afraid when asked groove on, and I’ll see you at The for the career field I want to get into.” to dance by a stranger. After one Caves! Pg. 9 A&E March 4, 2009 Johanna McDowell Best-kept secret of Lillian’s, the purse A new look Forest Lake dining store next door at foreign By Megan Daly the Lillian’s website, “It’s about By Kellie O’Brien Up and down the main streets bringing fashion to modern day music Can you imagine eating a warm, Sally Beaudet, who were regular of Forest Lake there are a few women at reasonable prices.” crisp piece of toast with a layer of customers of the Cafe’, invested interesting buisnesses, from a And believe me, it does. By Eric Snidarich the best jelly in town on it? Of along with the former manager of chocolate shop to a pet store, When first walking into the store, Well, I was interested in course, there is nothing better the Jelly Jar Cafe’, Jeannie Sager, even a there is a introducing a new concept of than to wash it down with your to open the doors to the local psychic. s e n s o r y foreign music reviews so I got favorite customers. B u t overload. right on it. This issue I am going flavor of It is their w h a t The walls to give you insight to a couple coffee or hope and a b o u t are full artists; one well known techno juice. If dream to that one f r o m DJ, and the other, an African pop you are eventually y e l l o w ceiling to artist duo. looking s e r v e building floor with First I’ll tell you a bit about my for a new d i n n e r , that is bags of uncommon and very interesting place to but for o n l y all shapes dive into African Pop Culture. In go for now their open 3 colors and the music I was looking through breakfast menu only days a The outside of Lillians Purse Store located on 61 in sizes, and Forest Lake. Photo by Megan Daly a particular couple struck me as or lunch, i n c l u d e s month? the prices a need to see. This couple is a w h y b r e a k f a s t That would be Lillian’s. Referred are extremely reasonable. The duo called Amadou and Miriam. not try and lunch. to by its founders as “The hippest reason, they are not real name Miriam Doumbia (singer) and the new café that opened a few The menu, however, ranges from a store in town.” this shop is brands; Lillian’s resents the term Amadou Bagayoko (guitarist) months ago in Forest Lake? The large variety of breakfast foods to dedicated to handbags, jewelry, “knock off”, However, In a letter formed a musical and romantic Jelly Jar Café is conveniently an extensive variety of luncheon sunglasses and other boutique written to the public by Lillian’s partnership after meeting as located on Lake Street right across favorites at reasonable prices. style accessories. CEO Cindy Deuser, she states teenagers in school for the blind in from Taco John’s. They are open The minute you walk through The store that started as a that Designer-Inspired bags are Mali. The couple got married and seven days a week, and the hours the door, the aroma of the home- tribute to a woman referred to not counterfeit or fake. And that Amadou became the instructor are from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. cooked meals will easily convince as “Grandma Lillian” is now is all Lillian’s sells, Designer- for Mali’s Institute for the Young The Jelly Jar Cafe’ reopened you to take a seat and browse the franchised with stores all over the Inspired products. Blind music program. under new ownership. The new menu until you find a favorite country. Minnesota alone has 18 If you want to check out what The couple mixes african blues owners are local residents of dish. shops scattered across the metro Lillian’s offers, they are open the with jazz, and it comes out with the Forest Lake area. Gary and area. The Forest Lakes store is first Thursday- Sunday of every feeling. A distinct beat along with owned and operated by Krissi month. Thursday, 10am - 8pm, Friday, Larson. So what significance 10am - 5pm, Saturday, 10am - 5pm, guitar solos, the duo is something Jelly Jar Hours: does a “knock off” purse retailer Sunday, 12pm - 4pm. worth looking into. 7 days a week bring to our town? According to My next artist is an up and 6:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. coming pop techno DJ known as Basshunter. Born in Sweden as Jonas Erik Altberg he was later diagnosed with Tourettes. He The scoop on this year’s Academy Award winners started creating music using FL By Dennis Sprute Studio on his own homepage. He On February 22, the 81st heroes were born. The creators underachiever. The story about received the prize. Ledger is the later got calls from dance clubs to Academy Awards took place in of Slumdog Millionaire may a man (Brad Pitt) who ages second actor who was awarded DJ. HE signed his first contract the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles. add themselves to that list. The backwards and thus affects his with Oscar after his death after with Warner Music then later As every year, movies from the British production, that tells the relationship to his lover and his the British actor Peter Finch. released his first single Boten previous year were awarded. story of a young Indian who lives entire life, was “only” awarded Spanish actress Penelope Cruz Anna. He became a European This year the in the slum and three Oscars from 13 possible was awarded the Best Leading celebrity after his debut album Australian actor gets the chance nominations. Sean Penn was Actress for her performance in labeled LOL <(^^,)>. Altberg Hugh Jackman to participate awarded the Best Leading Actor Vicky Cristina Barcelona. In, re-released his song Boten Anna was hosting in the Indian for his amazing performance as total 24 Oscars were awarded this with rewritten lyrics called Now the show. He version of Who a gay politician in Milk. Kate year. All in all the production was You’re Goneto appeal to a foreign gave proof of Wants to Be a Winslet was finally, after three worth watching it for those who market. After an unintentional his inimitable Millionaire, unsuccessful nominations in are interested in movies and the leak of I Can Walk on Water, I talent when was the surprise the previous years, awarded the people working on those. The Can Fly he cancelled a planned opened the of 2009. It Best Leading Actress for her movies that were awarded were release of Please Don’t Go to evening with was awarded performance in The Reader. The deserving of the prize, but I didn’t subscribers of an internet music an enjoyable eight from late Heath Ledger provided for understand why great movies like newsletter. dance. Later ten possible the emotional part when he was Clint Eastwood’s Gran Torino or So now, after a brief intro to he continued Oscars, among awarded the Best Supporting Actor Bruce Springsteen’s soundtrack some new or popular artists, I bringing in little them Best Film posthumous for his performance for The Wrestler were not even hope you have fun looking around musical elements during the show. and Best Director. as the Joker in The Dark Knight. nominated. the foreign world of music and A big scandal failed to appear, but The Curious Case of Benjamin The audience was deeply moved pop culture. Thank you and have as it seems with every year, new Button, however, was an by Ledger’s family’s speech who a great spring break. Applebee’ s 2 for $20 a steal By Johanna McDowell FLHS Theater Department presents: Do you like to go out to eat friend. That way, you will both prepared to pay a little extra plus on a Friday night, maybe after be satisfied. A few words to tip. a big game or just so you won’t the wise about the deal though, “The deal just started up so it have to cook? Well, if you live so you aren’t caught off guard. will be running for another month An Enemy of the People in Forest Lake there are some First the deal applies to only or so,” according to the waitress. By Henrik Ibsen good restaurants to choose from, selected items. For the appetizers With a deal like that, you won’t but with the economy so low we they include; mozzarella sticks, be leaving hungry and there could don’t have a lot of extra money crunchy onion rings, boneless even be some left overs to take Auditions held: to spend so where are the great buffalo winds and spinach and home and eat later. deals? At our neighborhoods artichoke dip. For the entrée’s Tuesday, March 3 grill Applebees! It’s a fun place they also include a variety of nine Have a Restaurant from 2:40-5 p.m. to go with all your friends and different things like the chicken to Review? (in Auditorium) family and also eat great food. finger basket, bacon cheeseburger Right now Applebbes will let and the 7.oz house sirloin to just Let us know! you get one appetizer and two list a few. The final tab doesn’t forestbreeze@ Listen to the Afternoon Update for more entrées for only $20. It’s an even include any beverages or tax, forestlake.k12.mn.us better deal if you split it with a so unless you drink water, be information of what to bring with you Pg. 10 March 4, 2009 ACTIVITIES Daniel Lindahl Drumline making noise The Ranger dynasty By Krysta Nelson Boys Nordic wins 4th championship The FL Drumline has been the part as well as sound the part high through high school,” said marching forward this season. at the same time. Sandkamp. By Krysta Nelson “I’m pretty happy with the Head Director Liz Johnson “If every single person isn’t No musical experience is The Nordic Ski team ended outcome of the season,” said is pleased with the line’s uniform in what they are doing, necessary to join the line. They their season with a bang this year. Wright. “I wasn’t expecting accomplishments. they stand out,” said Johnson. are only looking for participants Head Coach Deno Johnson is very to place well considering my “The drumline has taken a huge “They also need to perform well with the correct attitude. pleased with the team’s success. injuries, but everything turned step forward from the last couple musically.” “Drumline requires “The team was stellar,” said out.” of years,” said Johnson. Anyone can participate in determination, an ability to retain Johnson, “simply the best in Wright is also very happy with The group has already placed drumline. information with sometimes Minnesota.” his teammates. first at two shows. Johnson “We are always looking for little repetition, precision, and The group won their fourth state “We went in and got the job explains their strong points. new members, from junior passion,” said Johnson. title in five years. This year they done,” said Wright. “They have The drumline finished with 380 points, beating The skiiers were honored at a high level season starts Hopkins by 18 points. a welcome home ceremony on of precision in October “The team’s success comes Wed., Feb. 25 in the library after a n d and ends in from the awareness of its tradition school. discipline,” April, so and its past,” said Johnson. “It’s hard to put into words s a i d dedication is “Champion performances are in what these kids accomplish,” said J o h n s o n . key. the team’s DNA.” Activities Director, Joel Olson. “They put so “The Senior Captain Ryan Wright “They get it - hard work in July much time activity is so placed third overall at the 2009 pays off in February.” and energy rewarding,” state meet, after finishing fourth into it.” said Johnson. last year. Senior “ M e m b e r s C a p t a i n c r e a t e D e r e k friendships Sandkamp as well as is also proud grow as of this year’s musicians.” line. The FL “Each year D r u m l i n e we’ve seen will be large improvement performing at the in participation and FLHS Percussion skill level,” said Festival on Sat., Mar. Sandkamp, “and 7. Tickets are $7 for this year definitely adults and $4 for continues the trend.” students. The drumline “It’ll be awesome,” Spring sports are coming has challenges to said Sandkamp. overcome that some “Hope to see you By other high school there!” Kyle Arbuckle team’s may not be The snow is able to relate to. FL melting, the Drumline must look w e a t h e r ’ s getting warmer, and the birds are chirping. Gymnastics team 6th at state That can only By Daniel Lindahl mean that The Rangers gymnastics team as a team. The squad went 8-4 Kristin Johnson, Carol Suess, spring sports shocked many with their upset this year and took second at the Maria Williams, Ashley Brett, are starting against Cambridge- Isanti by Minnesota Girls Gymnastics and Matt Blackstad. very soon. less than The Breeze would like Make sure you two-tenths- to congratulate the team know when to of-a-point on and thank them for doing a sign up, when practice starts and * MSHSL Athletic Eligibility Feb.20th. The great job representing Forest what to bring. Annual Health Questionnaire win enabled Lake. To be able to participate in any the squad to Form signed by a parent and the FL activities, you need to have the go to the state student (one per year) CONGRATULATIONS following information turned in tournament at GYMNASTICS! to Kim Peterson in the activities the University * MSHSL Sports Qualifying office. of Minnesota’s Physical Clearance Exam What you need to sign up for a S p o r t s Form (good for 3 years) Note: Thank you to Ross spring sport at FLHS: Pavilion on *** Bennett, District Public * FLHS Emergency Contact Feb. 26. The Relations Coordinator, for & Insurance Information Form Rangers went information included in After you have these things signed by parent/guardian (one in to the event this article. turned in, bring the card from per sport) ranked 12th in Peterson to your coach so you the state. can participate. Synchronized * Fees and $100 deposit (returned Samantha swimming ($189) starts March from the coach at the end of the Opsahl and 2; Golf (boys & girls) , Softball, season, after equipment and Taylor Brett and Track (boys & girls) all start uniforms are returned) Pay on- advanced to on March 9 (each are $176); line available the state meet Baseball ($176) starts on March as individuals 16; and Tennis (boys, $149) starts * Fairview Athletic Trainer as well. Brett on March 23. All require a $100 Consent to Treatment Form, c o m p e t e d deposit except for Tennis. signed by parent (one per year) on the vault, bars, floor, and all around. Opsahl Officials Association Invitational. won the balance beam title and The members of the team are; qualified for the vault, floor Samantha Opsahl, Taylor Brett, Spring Sports Start Dates: exercise and all around events. Scotti Sampair, Julia Hurtley, This was the sixth time the Jordan Boniface, Esther Jandrich, Synchronized Swimming: March 2 Rangers have been to state as Jenny Kunshier, Aliie Bey, Jessie Girls Softball, B/G Golf, B/G Track: March 9 a team, and it was the first time M. Ramberg, and Olivia Oleshak. Baseball: March 16 since 1997. The team was very The coaches of the team were head Boys Tennis: March 23 excited to represent their section coach Nancy Elias, and assistant and finished th6 at the state meet coaches; Joel Lynn Tinklenburg, Pg. 11 ACTIVITIES March 4, 2009 Kellie O’Brien Got gym? Wondering where? Forest Lake’s Top 3 work out facilities are a place to start By Elizabeth was told by a staff member that ages, and there are many high Brown the average age of a member school students who go there. Is winter is between 30 and 50 years old, The Forest Lake Health Club The 411: getting you which could turn off some high and Anytime Fitness offer the most down? Try a school students. student friendly memberships, workout to The place that I found to be but those serious about finding Snap Fitness get moving! most accommodating for high a great deal may need to look $34.95/mo. There are school students was the Forest outside Forest Lake. several health Lake Health Club located off clubs in Forest highway 35 Anytime Fitness Lake to join. I on the $37.95/mo. decided to do B r o a d w a y some research exit. Forest to find the L a k e F.L. Health Club best deal on Health Club $109/3 mo. memberships. Photos by Elizabeth Brown members pay First up is out without a parent present, their fees Snap Fitness. This is fairly new which would inconvenience a lot in 3-month in town, occupying the space the of high school students. q u a r t e r l y Brick House Eatery left when it Anytime Fitness is located costs of closed. The fee for a membership in the Northland Mall. Anytime $109 dollars is $34.95 per month, plus a $15 has a student rate of $37.95 a plus tax; dollar access card fee, and they do month, and is open 24/7. Though unfortunately not offer any student discounts. A high school students may have they offer no downside to Snap Fitness is that a membership, they can only student discount. The club tells me anyone under 18 may not work work out during staffed hours. I that their members are of diverse Take me out to the ball game ‘The league is ready to take on a young, but promising Twins team’

By Charlie Nelson The pitching staff is developing with potential but needs to listen problem but Twins manager Ron year last year, seems to be the A year ago today the winds into a potentially great group of to those who know more than Gardenhire has his hands full, a answer at second base. He has of change were blowing in Fort arms. From control guys in Kevin him. Gomez is wild and exciting bruised ego can be a poison in the speed, fielding ability and is Myers, FL. The franchise faces Slowey to guys with nasty stuff to watch. He needs to tone down locker room. developing bat control. Punto were gone and a litter of young like Francisco Liriano, this young his swing and focus more on the The Twins infield is ever is where most Twins fans are players were running around staff is poised to improve on last game. Span is turning into a great improving as well with the concerned though. He has had up camp. The once nameless faces, year’s success. outfielder; he just needs to avoid addition of free agent Joe Crede. and down years. He is one of the known just as spring training The defense behind the Crede, who killed the Twins best fielders on the team but his numbers to the average fan, turned young pitchers has improved last year while playing for the batting comes into question. If he the Twins into one of the best as well. The outfield has four White Sox, was an all star before can keep his batting average up, stories in the league last year. players who deserve to start encountering back injuries for the he will hold onto the shortstop This year things are different, fighting for three spots. It is second year in a row. If Crede can position, but Brendan Harris is the once nameless players now likely all four will get playing stay healthy, he will secure the job waiting for him to slip up. are being chased for autographs time with a base three as at the hot corner for the Twins, The Twins are a young team and the league is ready to take starters. Delmon Young is which has been a revolving door that can be a dark horse in the on a young, but promising Twins being predicted to be the odd since the loss of Corey Koskie. American League. They have team. man out with spark plugs Crede brings power and gold young and improving pitching The Twins have worked for Carlos Gomez and Denard glove caliber fielding to the Twins that should be able to lead years on cultivating young Span taking Center and left and is a welcome addition to the them through the season. Their pitching prospects. They were field; the veteran Michael ailing third base spot. The rest of combination of speed and power often criticized for passing up Cuddyer would take back right the dreaded sophomore slump. the infield is the same as last year could produce a lot of runs like trade opportunities that would field after a year plagued with Cuddyer was injured for most of with former MVP Justin Morneau it did last year. With some key cause them to lose the young injuries. last year and while he was healthy, at first base, Alexi Casilla at franchise players and a lot of pitchers. Well, the young guns There are many factors going he struggled. He is working hard second, and Nick Punto at short. young talent, the Twins should be have arrived. Scott Baker into who gets the final spot. Most to retain his position in right The Twins infield has power at the top of the AL Central. headlines the starting five and fans see Young as a problem, who field. corners and speed up the middle. is the oldest hurler at age 27. is seen as uncoachable. He is filled Too much talent is never a Casilla, who had a breakthrough MN Swarm Lacrosse game; a cheer for all By Cassie Olson Fri. Feb. 20, I went to see the game wasn’t that great. The Like other professional athletic four points it was intense. Since quarter finally made it look Minnesota Swarm lacrosse team Blazers scored a shot right past events half time consisted of the we were on the glass, and the net like the Swarm wasn’t going to play against the Boston Blazers, Swarm goalie Nick Patterson. But performance team dancing and an Swarm would score on was on winning. The Swarm answered at the Xcel Energy Center. I got the Swarm came back when they award chance for two lucky guys our side. I got to see all the action. Boston’s three goals by scoring two free ThunderStix for being scored only three minutes later. to get a I n c l u d i n g another three goals. After the ball one of the first 200 fans through Boston scored four more times in prize from when someone went from one side to another, the door. Since I had on-the-glass just over 3 minutes. At that point, K D W B ’s overthrew a the last goal of the game, Boston seats I got to go into the Fishing I could hear people behind me D a v e pass and it hit scored on an open net. Lodge, which has free drinks and betting that we were going to get Ryan. The the window In the end Boston won a 12-15 popcorn for adults and kids. Also, crushed. The rest of the quarter contestants behind the net score. The game was fun and with some of the accommodations consisted of three more Swarm didn’t even and bounced even if you, like me, don’t know before the game, you can play goals, and one Blazer goal. guess at back to Chad the rules of the game, you’ll catch pool on the upper level in the The second quarter wasn’t much the movie Culp that put on really fast. It’s a fun time and fishing lodge. better. Boston scored twice more lines from it in the net in afterwards if you want you to, When the game started, everyone before the Swarm switched out Apollo 13 a flying shot. you can watch high school teams went wild. When each of the Patterson for Kevin Croswell. and 300. The quarter playing on the field. Tickets price starting players ran onto the field, Croswell however let a goal in 14 Back on Photo by Cassie Olson ended with from $13-$65 and you can by fire shot up, and even the mascot seconds later. Ward and Pollock the field, the third quarter was two shots by Minnesota and two them online, www.mnswarm. got the shooting flames. made two more goals making the intense. Even though between the by Boston. com, or at the gate. Let’s just say the start of the score 5-9, Boston. two teams together only scored The beginning of the fourth Pg. 12 March 4, 2009 Final Say Krysta Nelson

By Daniel Lindahl Created by Cassie Olson For this edition of “Look-Alikes” I’ve targeted this year’s homecoming queen Sam Opsahl and country music star Taylor Swift. Do the similarities go be- yond the curly blonde hair? Taylor Swift Samantha Opsahl, ‘09

Do you know who you look like? Yes How does it feel to look like Taylor Swift? It feels kind of cool I guess because I like her as a person and think her music rocks. Do you have anything in common with Taylor Swift? Besides our blonde curly hair we both like country music, but that's about all I know about her. Is it annoying to be compared to Taylor Swift? Sometimes it is because I don't like when people obsess over celebrities.

Other than that, no not at all. Don’t Worry.... Any funny stories about being recognized as her? No, just when people say, "You know who you look like?" and I know Student Council had a exactly what they're going to say! goal of collecting 165 units of blood on Wed., Feb. 25 at the Red Cross Blood Drive. They surpassed that goal with St. Patrick’s Day Shenanigans a total of 179 units. Gathered by Elizabeth Brown Student Council Mem- Minneapolis Saint Saint Paul 43rd Annual Crowning of ber Brittany Radden Patrick’s Day Parade Saint Patrick’s Day Miss Shamrock reads to Kelsey Lochen Tues. March 17 at 6:30 p.m. Parade Tues. March 17 7 (left) as she gives blood to distract her. on Nicollet Mall Tues. March 17 12 p.m. p.m. O’Gara’s Bar A great way to end your Saint and Grill in Saint A longtime tradition, more Photo by Eric Snidarich Patty’s Day more information information at stpatsassoc.org Paul at mplsstpats.org

By Eric Snidarich Aquarius January 20 - February 18 Leo July 23 - August 22 Todaya as a joke, you willa make funa ofa how somebody talka. You will be forced to re-evaluate your teachers’ IQ when You willa get beata up. you discover that he is looking forward to the release of “Titanic II”.

Pisces February 19 - March 20 Virgo August 23 - September 22 You will hear screams coming from a Hungarian restaurant while Good day to make a nice pot of gruel. Isn’t it strange, you are walking by. Don’t worry, though. That’s normal. how difficult it is these days to find gruel on the menu at restaurants? Perhaps you should start your own restaurant (e.g. The Gruel Pot). Aries March 21 - April 19 Libra September 23 - October 22 You will have a little too much punch at a party this week, and will Between now and the vernal equinox, trust anyone with amuse the other guests by flopping around on the floor and making freckles. After that, trust no one. “Ark! Ark!” sounds. But who cares?

Scorpio October 23 - November 21 Taurus April 20 - May 20 You’ll get one of those pieces of toast tomorrow with You will make some new friends today. One of them will be on a really big hole in it, and the jam will squish out the some sort of “sacred quest”, which will make a good ice-breaker. bottom. (“So...what’s with the coconuts?”)

Gemini May 21 - June 20 Your neighbor thinks his dog is so smart, it’s starting to bug you. Sagittarius November 22 - December 21 Cover a book with a book cover that says “Quantum Physics for Good day to use the expression “just dandy” as much as Dogs”, and train your dog to lay next to it, along with a pad of possible. Tomorrow: “okey dokey” day. paper covered with scribbled equations and a chewed-on pencil.

Cancer June 21 - July 22 Capricorn December 22 - January 19 Squid day, again. Try to make the most of it. Perhaps you could You will have a secret rendezvous with a representative of a go around with a bucket of squid, and give one to each of your large foreign corporation. The password will be “Fling me a neighbors. spicy burrito, Stanley.”