In This Issue: MarisaFebruary Gaetz 2017 RecapPrep News: We Day, Canoe Trip, and Family Five weeks into the new academic year 2013-14, iPads have already become an Fun Night. Theintegral Winter part of students Olympics and teachers’ through classroom experience. the Eyes Saint John’sof SJP Prep’s Students…………………….…. one-to-one Cullin Egge iPad initiative has already done much to transform how students learn in classrooms. What Prep Spotlight: New freshmen, college are the first reactions from students and teachers about the iPad program? In the first week of September, The Prep Post staff sent out an online survey to students and teachers to application tips, and teacher interviews! Prepdetermine Seniors their opinions Begin about the Their iPads. Slide… or Do They? ………………………………… Regan Mies Students use their iPads primarily to complete homework and submit Nation&World: Syria, Egypt, a slew of assignments, read and access textbooks, access Moodle, and research things; the electronic Sick-cago:device also functions the as aTale planner of or otherthe organization Interim tools.Music Over halfTrip………………………………… of survey controversial trials, and the returnSami of SevernakHarry Potter! responders claimed that their organization skills improved because of the iPads. They may have to thank apps for the boost. Feature: Banned Books Week and Austrians! Setting Overwhelmingly, the Stage Saint for John’s a Greener Prep students Futureand teachers …………….…………..…………………..Lizzy agreed that the most Kolb helpful app related to academics is Notability. Interestingly, however, most students also Reviews: Game of Thrones, The Fault in Our mentioned that they are still learning to use their iPads for taking notes, and keep using their Springnotebooks. Reading Recommendations ……..………………….…………………….Stars, and Welcome to Night Vale! Regan Mies Notability allows users to open pdfs, take pictures, and highlight or Sports: Boys’ Soccer and Summer Baseball! directly handwrite on documents. Users may also share their notes Olympianswith of others the by Bold attaching North them to an………..………………….……………………. email, or sending them directly to Miranda Curnutt Google drive or drop box. Other convenient features include Art&Culture: A new school year begins and a textboxes, lined paper, and zooming-in feature. Winter Netflix Recommendations ………………………………………………….poem by Sydney Lo! Cullin Egge PiaScore appears to be the most helpful music app. It allows users to download music, make notes on the music, or set a tempo; with a full upgrade, it can also function as a tuner and a keyboard. a presentation or watching a video. There is an app called …and more!Side by Side that allows this. Side by Side is currently rated 17+, so it The survey results indicate that all classes make use of iPads, but Math and History will not be available to us until the classes most benefit from the new electronic device. In math classes, what could be education rating improves. Some more helpful than a calculatorVisit on iPad? preppost.net for new student expressed the wish that they were allowed to use apps and play games rated The most useful calculatorarticles app seems to be MyScript every Calculator. Monday! 17 and above (especially for those who Students can simply write on the blank sheet as they would on are over 17). paper and the calculator does the math. Users can also email their Another common wish was for iPads to be able to create and worksheet page straight from the app. edit word documents.
Yet, iPads also pose new challenges for students and teachers. Their number Pages is a word processor app. Pages was one concern: iPads exacerbate distractions in classrooms. In the survey, some teachers recently added to self service and is now expressed concerns that it is hard to tell exactly what a student is doing on their iPads. available for all students and teachers to Learning to use iPads is another problem. During the first few weeks of use. school, students and teachers had to invest much time learning to use their iPads while waiting for textbooks to come in. Sometimes, people even preferred using good old paper and pen to using their shining new technology. People were concerned that they Many students also wished that they could had to use iPads even in circumstances when using paper was more efficient. download music that they had already purchased on their However, such inconvenience may well be justified by the great leap Saint John’s non-school Apple IDs onto their iPads. Lastly, some Prep made toward sustainability: over eighty percent of students and teachers suggested that students should be allowed to access their responded that they produced less paper using iPads. Facebook pages using the school Wi-Fi. Although Facebook Students and teachers also had many suggestions about what the iPads might be a tempting disruption in classrooms, it could also should be able to do. The most common response was the wish to be able to split serve a useful function of posting school announcements. screens. Split screens would allow, for example, students to take notes while viewing The Winter Olympics, Through the Eyes of SJP Students
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Cullin Egge, Editor February 25, 2018
This morning, at 5:00 am CST, on Sunday, February 25th, most of us were probably sleeping. In Pyeongchang, South Korea, however, the 2018 Winter Olympics came to a close. This year, there was an undeniably immense media coverage of the games. It seemed there was something incredible and record-breaking happening each and every day! Instead of writing an article covering the memorable events that occured this year, although there would be plenty there to say, I chose instead to feature the voices of SJP students and their opinions of the Winter Olympics.
I asked 40 students of all grades, “What is your favorite Winter Olympic event?” Overwhelmingly, Figure Skating is the favorite: 13 students told me in some way, shape or form, “Without a doubt, Figure Skating.” Next was Snowboarding, with 6 students casting their vote for this thrilling and action- packed event. The excting Ski Jumping 1/3 and Ice Hockey came after, with 4 votes each. Then, the often comedic curling and luge followed; each with 3 votes. Senior Mariah Bruner said, “Luge! I want to do that so bad. All you have to do is point your toes, and I can do that!” With 2 votes each, Short Track Speed Skating and Alpine Skiing came next. Both fun to watch for sure! Finally, 1 person enjoyed each of the following: Freestyle Skiing, Nordic Skiing, and Skeleton.
I also had the privelage to interview senior Brie Kuhne, who had the opportunity to travel abroad to witness the games first hand. She was in South Korea from Monday, February 5th, to Friday, February 16th; almost two whole weeks! She has been planning this trip for years, saying “My dad asked me back in freshman year.” She said she decided to go because, “It would be [her] first time going back since [she] was adopted.” Her favorite part of the trip was the opening ceremony, she explained, “I’ve always seen it on TV, but in person was a whole new experience. I loved watching all the different countries walking out with their flags and spirit.” Her favorite event was, by far, figure skating. She said, “I loved seeing such amazing performances and passion not only by the athletes, but also the supportive crowd.” She also enjoyed the costumes, music, and synergy the skaters shared. When asked about any memorable stories, only one came to mind: “Being mistaken for being under 12 years old, multiple times!”
The Winter Olympics are a time for the world to come together, despite any differences or conflicts. A time to celebrate humanity and come together as one people. And whether you watched through the television or were there in person, I think it’s safe to say they’re quite fun
2/3 I asked 40 students of all grades, “What is your favorite Winter Olympic event?” Overwhelmingly, Figure Skating is the favorite: 13 students told me in some way, shape or form, “Without a doubt, Figure Skating.” Next was Snowboarding, with 6 students casting their vote for this thrilling and action- packed event. The excting Ski Jumping and Ice Hockey came after, with 4 votes each. Then, the often comedic curling and luge followed; each with 3 votes. Senior Mariah Bruner said, “Luge! I want to do that so bad. All you have to do is point your toes, and I can do that!” With 2 votes each, Short Track Speed Skating and Alpine Skiing came next. Both fun to watch for sure! Finally, 1 person enjoyed each of the following: Freestyle Skiing, Nordic Skiing, and Skeleton.
I also had the privelage to interview senior Brie Kuhne, who had the opportunity to travel abroad to witness the games first hand. She was in South Korea from Monday, February 5th, to Friday, February 16th; almost two whole weeks! She has been planning this trip for years, saying “My dad asked me back in freshman year.” She said she decided to go because, “It would be [her] first time going back since [she] was adopted.” Her favorite part of the trip was the opening ceremony, she explained, “I’ve always seen it on TV, but in person was a whole new experience. I loved watching all the different countries walking out with their flags and spirit.” Her favorite event was, by far, figure skating. She said, “I loved seeing such amazing performances and passion not only by the athletes, but also the supportive crowd.” She also enjoyed the costumes, music, and synergy the skaters shared. When asked about any memorable stories, only one came to mind: “Being mistaken for being under 12 years old, multiple times!”
The Winter Olympics are a time for the world to come together, despite any differences or conflicts. A time to celebrate humanity and come together as one people. And whether you watched through the television or were there in person, I think it’s safe to say they’re quite fun to watch! There’s definitely something for everyone. The games are reason to celebrate sports, and so much more, worldwide. Now that’s something special. Up next: 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan! 2/3
3/3 Prep Seniors Begin Their Slide… Or Do They?
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Prep Seniors Nick Foss and Kevin Stark-Haws contemplate the remainder of the school year.
Regan Mies, Editor February 18, 2018
Imagine a class of seniors, reclining on couches in the Fishbowl, Kit-Kats or bags of Sour Patch Kids in hand, not a care in the world.They breeze through the hallways, weightless and laughing, already accepted into their dream college.
That’s how it’s supposed to be, right? Second semester of senior year? The long foretold “Senior Slide”? Well, kind-of.
We’ve heard about the legend of the Senior Slide since we were freshmen. We’ve watched as class after senior class have slowly fallen apart—or wanted to, at least. But when the time finally came for our Slide, I began to notice and interesting combination of emotions within this year’s senior class: guilt, frustration, stress, and denial alongside all those foretold Senior Slide perks.
Of course, it is only February. After three more months of IB testing, college classes, and Ms. Talic’s Prueba Orals, we might be telling a very, very different story. 1/3 When I ask what Senior Slide means to him, senior John Martone laughs and tells me, “I get home and think I don’t want to, so I don’t. I try to do the bare minimum.”
Mariah Bruner chimes in, telling me, “This sucks. It just sucks.”
Andy Moen, no regret as he leans back into a Fishbowl couch, says, “Senior slide means hardcore coasting.”
Already, I’m beginning to notice the obvious trend.
In history class, Maura Cofell shares that her personal goal for this semester is to do as little as she can. “But the thing is,” she tells me, sounding tired and defeated, “I still feel like I’m doing a lot.”
Hope Robak and Henry Smith III haven’t simply let go and given up like some. Their intentions, at least, are positive. Hope tells me, “I think yeah, I should try at this! but then it just doesn’t really happen…”
Henry says, “I’m trying not to slide as much as I can…” He stops talking, but the sense of foreboding lingers, as if a “but” should rest at the end of his sentence.
Magali Seymour is extreme in her opinion: “I won’t, but if I burned this school down, the seniors could roast marshmallows and have a bonfire.”
After four, six, or seven years, I guess some people are just ready to begin writing new Seniors Christian Brenny and Jack Rogers are wrought chapters to their lives. with emotion at the thought of three more months of IB assessments and testing. As I delved deeper and deeper into exploring the agony and frustration that we feel, as almost-graduated, college-accepted students, I decided to ask Mr. Nydeen if he had any advice for second-semester-seniors.
“Advice? The most successful individuals are the organized ones and those who are still involved.”
“So you’d say the Senior Slide is definitely real?” I continued.
He responded without a shred of hesitation. “Oh yes. Especially after seniors receive that little letter that lets them know they’re accepted. And get this” he adds, with a pointing finger, “—I can always change the recommendation.”
I scribble this note down as horrified seniors gasp around me. Teachers can really do that…?
2/3 As exhausted and jaded as we all might be, I’m still surrounded by three-sport athletes, high- achievers, club leaders, student ambassadors, and insanely-committed theater kids. Disappointingly, I think this adds up to the fact that the Senior Slide isn’t all that it’s hyped up to be.
3/3 Sick-cago – The Prep Post
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Sick-cago
Sami Severnak, Author • February 27, 2018 •
It’s safe to say that for all 59 students on the Chicago music tour, it was a pretty wild experience. Between Mr Paulson nearly getting arrested and the plague, Chicago was an experience we will not soon forget. Of course, the wildness of this trip partially came from the inherent nature of taking 59 high school students anywhere, but in this case, the elements kicked in as well.
On Monday, we arrived at school at 4:15 am. It was freezing cold and we stood outside waiting to be allowed on the bus. Some related the experience to be like when they wouldn’t let the third class up the stairs to get to the life boats in Titanic. We finally were able to board, and that’s when the adventure began. After a few hours of a dead silent bus, we arrived in Eau Claire for the clinic. There really was nothing like sitting around for two hours at a time listening to the reasons why we are terrible musicians. Of course, I am kidding; They gave us useful tips 1/3 to be even more amazing. Afterwards, we were forced to endure a terrifying and frankly soul- crushing rendition of the classic road trip song “100 Bottles of Beer on the Wall” that I am at least 97% sure made Mr. Paulson die a little inside. Six hours later and we finally arrived in the “big city”. Well, kind of. We were actually at a Quality Inn in Schaumburg, IL, 40 minutes outside of Chicago.
The next day, we went to the Shedd Aquarium where we learned that we were terrible people if we use straws. This is because the plastic is non-biodegradable so it all just ends up in the landfill. Therefore, I say to you: Don’t use a straw if you don’t need to and save a dolphin. Anyhow, shortly after, we walked to the Field Museum and graced confused patrons with our beautiful sound. We were giving the opportunity to walk around the giant and very exquisite building and become more enlightened about the natural world. By the time we left, it was a good time for dinner and therefore we proceeded to the finest dining option in all of Chicago: the Hard Rock Cafe. At this establishment, we were graced with a fine cuisine and in retribution, some of the freshmen managed to break the revolving door. At this point, we were all sorts of tuckered out, but it was time to head to a real banger of a concert and see the DePaul University Orchestra. In all seriousness, they did an amazing job, and I sort of wish I could be them.
Wednesday rolled around, and it was time to finally hit the streets of the big city. Coming from small town Minnesota, we were all in awe of the grand spectacle of buildings more than 3 or 4 stories tall. Mitchell was finally able to realize his dream of going the Gucci store. We were really able to explore Chicago with the help of Gilbert, our tour guide, an Old Navy enthusiast, and a man who illegally buried his cat in the park. During this tour, we visited the famous Bean statue. Under said statue, the choir decided to give an impromptu performance, as one does. However, it was discovered that one needs a permit when one decides to grace Chicago with the sound of real music. So we had to evade the law and leave. Next, we were brought to Chinatown and shortly after, a partially empty zoo, due to the cold weather. That night, we played at a retirement home to a roaring crowd of 8 people. By this time, the sun had set and it was time to see the lights of the big city from the tallest building in Chicago: the Willis Tower, otherwise known as the Sears Tower if you’re not a fake fan. Finally, we feasted like kings at Bubba Gumps, a decision some would soon regret.
Now, as I am sure you’ve heard, on this trip, there was the plague. This plague was thought to be a stomach flu and left many incapacitated. The infected endured a series of throwing up, nausea, fatigue, and lack of appetite. I am one of the fortunate ones who managed to stay healthy. Before that Thursday, a few people here and there had been sick, but nothing like that day. During the night, many had fallen ill and already knew they were going to be unable to attend the functions the next day. By the time we had left, a couple more people had fallen ill and were chartered back to the hotel. The activities were fun and all, but for the most part, the day was spent wondering if you were next. Hand sanitizer was being passed around obsessively. People kept having to go back to the bus because they too had caught the
2/3 to the reasons why we are terrible musicians. Of course, I am kidding; They gave us useful tips to be even more amazing. Afterwards, we were forced to endure a terrifying and frankly soul- crushing rendition of the classic road trip song “100 Bottles of Beer on the Wall” that I am at least 97% sure made Mr. Paulson die a little inside. Six hours later and we finally arrived in the “big city”. Well, kind of. We were actually at a Quality Inn in Schaumburg, IL, 40 minutes outside of Chicago.
The next day, we went to the Shedd Aquarium where we learned that we were terrible people if we use straws. This is because the plastic is non-biodegradable so it all just ends up in the landfill. Therefore, I say to you: Don’t use a straw if you don’t need to and save a dolphin. Anyhow, shortly after, we walked to the Field Museum and graced confused patrons with our beautiful sound. We were giving the opportunity to walk around the giant and very exquisite building and become more enlightened about the natural world. By the time we left, it was a good time for dinner and therefore we proceeded to the finest dining option in all of Chicago: the Hard Rock Cafe. At this establishment, we were graced with a fine cuisine and in retribution, some of the freshmen managed to break the revolving door. At this point, we were all sorts of tuckered out, but it was time to head to a real banger of a concert and see the DePaul University Orchestra. In all seriousness, they did an amazing job, and I sort of wish I could be them.
Wednesday rolled around, and it was time to finally hit the streets of the big city. Coming from small town Minnesota, we were all in awe of the grand spectacle of buildings more than 3 or 4 stories tall. Mitchell was finally able to realize his dream of going the Gucci store. We were really able to explore Chicago with the help of Gilbert, our tour guide, an Old Navy enthusiast, and a man who illegally buried his cat in the park. During this tour, we visited the famous Bean statue. Under said statue, the choir decided to give an impromptu performance, as one does. However, it was discovered that one needs a permit when one decides to grace Chicago with the sound of real music. So we had to evade the law and leave. Next, we were brought to Chinatown and shortly after, a partially empty zoo, due to the cold weather. That night, we played at a retirement home to a roaring crowd of 8 people. By this time, the sun had set and it was time to see the lights of the big city from the tallest building in Chicago: the Willis Tower, otherwise known as the Sears Tower if you’re not a fake fan. Finally, we feasted like kings at Bubba Gumps, a decision some would soon regret.
Now, as I am sure you’ve heard, on this trip, there was the plague. This plague was thought to be a stomach flu and left many incapacitated. The infected endured a series of throwing up, nausea, fatigue, and lack of appetite. I am one of the fortunate ones who managed to stay healthy. Before that Thursday, a few people here and there had been sick, but nothing like that day. During the night, many had fallen ill and already knew they were going to be unable to attend the functions the next day. By the time we had left, a couple more people had fallen ill and were chartered back to the hotel. The activities were fun and all, but for the most part, the day was spent wondering if you were next. Hand sanitizer was being passed around obsessively. People kept having to go back to the bus because they too had caught the plague. Nobody felt safe. We couldn’t trust each other. The next day was the day we were set to leave. By then, about half the people were sick. Those people sat in the back of the bus 2/3 whilst the healthy resided in the front. I don’t imagine that ride was fun for the ill.
All-in-all, it was fun trip. Between long days and the plague, it definitely tired us out, but the stories made it worth it. I would like to give a shoutout to our trip planner, John. He really gave an effort in trying his best to make us laugh, even if unsuccessfully. I would like to give an even bigger shoutout to our legendary bus driver, Phil. There is no better driver than Phil. He owned the streets of Chicago. Overall, the trip was definitely one we won’t forget.
3/3 Setting the Stage for a Greener Future
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Lizzy Kolb, Editor • February 27, 2018 •
The Olympics is a time for all of the nations of the world to come together. Regardless of foreign policy disputes or disagreements between leaders, athletes from all over the globe come to the same country to represent their nations, bridging the gap between cultures and ideas. Although we tend to try to set aside political differences during this time, there are some issues that we, as a human race, need to face together. Despite the fact that we might not get along very well, we all live on the same planet, and it is our job to protect it.
This year, Toyota took advantage of this sense of unity to promote its message of creating a greener world. Instead of focusing on the negative aspects of climate change and all of the damage being done to our planet, Toyota decided to use the beloved Winter Olympics to its advantage. The commercial didn’t have any images of melting icecaps or garbage floating through the ocean. Rather, it captured moments of our favorite winter activities, ice skating in particular. It showed a little girl made of ice skating across a frozen pond. During the 1/2 commercial, this child began to cry, as if she was melting along with our planet’s ice caps. However, as the narrator discussed ways for us to help the earth, the teardrop turned into a snowflake, illustrating that we do have the power to help our world. Instead of reminding us of how harmful we have been to our planet, Toyota called us to take care of the earth by making decisions with the future of our planet in mind. It hinted at the fact that if we aren’t careful, the world that is so celebrated during the Olympics might not have the brightest future. Although it’s heartbreaking that a message such as this has to be played at all, if we want to be able to continue celebrating our world, the message needs to be heard.
2/2 Spring Reading Recommendations
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Regan Mies, Editor February 25, 2018
The snow is just beginning to melt, the breeze is crisp but warming, and we can finally see blue sky through thick blankets of clouds. Or maybe that’s all just wishful thinking on my part. Although we did just have our first snow day of the year, I’d like to imagine that spring is very, very slowly making its way back to Stearns County. Soon, we’ll have weather perfect for getting outside and listening to audiobooks while walking your dog or for reading in front of your window on a sunny but brisk Saturday morning, so I’ve put together a quick list of great books to pick up in the coming spring months! (And even if it does just keep snowing, I’d still recommend these novels.)
1/3 With his recent launch of SpaceX’s latest rocket, the Falcon Heavy, prototypes of functioning sci-fi-movie-ready space suits, and the Boring Company’s newest product (flame throwers?!), Elon Musk seems to be all over the news. I found his biography, Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future, really, really interesting. If you’ve ever wondered about the man behind Tesla, SpaceX, the relatively new tunneling start-up called the Boring company, and SolarCity, this book gets into all the bits and pieces of Elon Musk and his companies in an accessible way. Although he’s not the nicest guy—a bit of a jerk, really—you can’t deny that Musk is a genius. If anything, read this book so that when Elon starts taking over the world (and our solar system), you’ll know what’s up.
Now, for a jump to the other side of the genre spectrum! I feel like I have no choice but to recommend Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine, which I do on a fairly regular basis. Bradbury uses this novel to tell the nostalgia-inducing story of a young boy named Douglass in small- town Illinois over the course of one long, adventurous summer. If any book at all can make me look forward to warming weather and the sound of lawn mowers, it’s this one. Even after I read it far too many times in the process of writing my extended essay last semester (about this novel and another of Bradbury’s works, The Martian Chronicles), I think I might just have to pick it up again this spring. If that doesn’t convince you it’s worth a try, I don’t know what will.
If it does stay cozy and cold for a bit longer,A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles is perfect for Sunday evenings and hot tea. The novel is immersive, elegant, and absolutely beautiful. In 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is sentenced to house arrest in a grand, aristocratic hotel called the Metropol. The story spans decades of Russian history as seen through the eyes of a powerful and intricate cast of characters. Although it’s already 462 dense pages long, I truly never wanted this one to end.
Finally, I want to recommend a really fun and light-hearted young adult novel. Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli tells the story of closeted, gay high-schooler Simon Spier in his junior year. After a revealing email gets into the wrong hands, things start to get messy, and Simon is forced to find a way to step out of his comfort zone. Parts of this story are intense and dramatic, some are hilarious, and most are adorable. I read this one a while back, but I remember spending the majority of it grinning. A movie adaption is
2/3 coming out on March 16 this year, titled Love, Simon and wow, I can’t wait to see it. So, if any of this sounds interesting you, I’d highly recommend reading the book in time for the movie’s spring release!
3/3 Olympians of the Bold North
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Miranda Curnutt, Author February 18, 2018
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past week, you probably know that the Winter Olympics are in full swing. Athletes from around the world are competing in a variety of winter sports and representing their country. However, what you may not know is that many of the athletes in the Olympics, like you, call Minnesota home—in fact, Minnesota has the third largest delegation of Olympic athletes (only California and Colorado have more). Here’s a list of the Olympians that hail from Minnesota who will compete in Pyeongchang:
David Chodunsky: Alpine skiing, two time Olympian, born in St. Paul.
Wiley Maple: Alpine skiing, first time Olympian, born in Minneapolis.
Lindsey Vonn: Alpine skiing, four time Olympian with a gold and bronze medal from 2010, born in St Paul. Vonn holds the American record and has seven medals from the World 1/3 Championships.
Leif Nordgren: Biathlon, two time Olympian, born in Marine.
Jessie Diggins: Cross-country skiing, two time Olympian, born in St. Paul. Diggins received three medals from the World Championships.
Rosie Frankowski: Cross-country skiing, first time Olympian, born in Minneapolis.
Annie Hart: Cross-country skiing, first time Olympian, born in St. Paul.
Cory Christensen: Curling, first time Olympian, born in Duluth. Christensen is a four time U.S. junior champion.
Tyler George: Curling, first time Olympian, born in Duluth. George’s team took first in the U.S. Nationals.
John Landsteiner: Curling, first time Olympian, born in Mankato. Landsteiner’s team took first in the 2018 Olympic team trials.
Aileen Geving: Curling, first time Olympian, born in Duluth. Geving has won both the World Women’s Championships and the World Junior Championships twice.
Tabitha Peterson: Curling, first time Olympian, born in Burnsville. Peterson was a U.S. national champion, a U.S. junior national champion, and a Continental Cup champion.
John Shuster: Curling, three time Olympian, born in Chisholm. Shuster won a bronze medal in the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Caroline Claire: Freestyle skiing, first time Olympian, born in Edina. Claire won the USASA Nationals in 2014.
Will Borgen: Hockey, first time Olympian, calls Moorhead his hometown.
Hannah Brandt: Hockey, first time Olympian, born in Maplewood. Brandt holds two gold medals from the World Championship in 2017 and 2015.
Marissa Brandt (Yoon Jung Park): Hockey, first time Olympian, grew up in Vadnais Heights. Park was born in South Korea and will play for their team in Pyeongchang.
Dani Cameranesi: Hockey, first time Olympian, born in Plymouth. Cameranesi earned a gold at the 2015 World Championship.
Gigi Marvin: Hockey, two time Olympian, born in Warroad. Marvin has two Olympic silver medals.
Sidney Morin: Hockey, first time Olympian, born in Minnetonka.
Kelly Pannek: Hockey, first time Olympian, born in Plymouth.
2/3 Maddie Rooney: Hockey, first time Olympian, born in Duluth. Rooney is the first female goalie from Minnesota to participate in the Olympics.
Ryan Stoa: Hockey, first time Olympian, born in Minneapolis,
Lee Stecklein: Hockey, two time Olympian, born in St. Paul. Stecklein took home a silver medal in the 2014 Sochi Olympic games.
If you want to watch your fellow Minnesotans compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics, tune in to NBC sports.
3/3 Winter Netflix Reccomendations
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Cullin Egge, Editor February 18, 2018
As we make our way through yet another chilly February here in Minnesota, I couldn’t see it any more fitting of a time to present just what I know you’ve all been waiting for… my Top 15 Netflix Shows to Binge On A Cold Winter Day. Original title, right? As you read this list, please keep in mind that these are shows I have watched and thoroughly enjoyed, and are only based on my opinion and biases. I did, however, do my best to include a little something for everyone. I would, and frequently do, highly recommend many, if not all, of the shows on this list to anyone. Now, grab your mugs and blankets, because with this list, you’ll never want to get up off of that couch! (As if we ever want to anyway)
15– Zumbo’s Just Desserts:
This is a favorite of mine simply because of how cool it is. 12 Australian bakers attempt to recreate amazing desserts using high-tech and sometimes magical techiques that are sure to blow your mind. I am a sucker for cooking shows, and this is simply one of the best! 1 season, 12 episodes total.
14– Tales by Light:
1/4 This reality documentary tells stories of photographers who travel the world. Each episode focuses on a different photographer and their story. It is really neat to see the techniques behind some amazing photos and the stories they tell. From underwater shipwrecks to Holi Festival in India, there are some very neat adventures to see. 2 seasons, 12 episodes total.
13– Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee:
Honestly, what could be better than that. If you’re in for a laugh, this is the show for you. Host Jerry Seinfeld interviews any and everyone and makes you laugh until you cry while he does it. You’ll never get sick of this one. 4 seasons, 60 episodes total.
12– Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt:
This comedy series tells the story of Kimmy Schmidt taking on New York City after being held underground in a bunker for 15 years by a doomsday cult in Indiana. Wild, I know. It’s hilarious and upbeat nature will have you asking for more! 3 seasons, 39 episodes total.
11– Parks and Recreation:
A very funny series that has a wild, twisting and turning storyline about a Parks and Rec. office. At the end of the day, this is just a very light-hearted and comedic show to lighten your spirits anyday. 7 seasons, 122 episodes total.
10– The End of the F***ing World:
Although short and sweet, this is a good one. The story follows a pair of broken, misfit teenagers running away from society. On top of being funny, there is also some pretty great commentary, editing, music, and videography. It received a lot of hype when it was released, and rightly so! 1 season, 8 episodes.
9– The 100:
Here we have a rec. for those sci-fi lovers out there. I fell in love with this show because of the action and nerve-wracking plot. After Earth because completely uninhabitable, 4,000 survivors live on 12 space stations orbiting the planet. 100 juvenille delinquents are sent down to Earth to test living conditions; the fate of their entire civilization in their hands. This series is incredible, and I’m still sitting around waiting for more. 4 seasons, 58 episodes total.
8– Sherlock:
Classic crime-solving team Sherlock Holmes and John Watson sleuth around the UK in this well-known series based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I am currently watching this show, and absolutely love it. I’m always on the edge of my seat, and can’t get enough of the witty bits of humor thrown in every now and then. If you like crime shows, I reccomend this one for you! There is a storyline, but it’s msotly episode-by-episode style. 4 seasons, 13 episodes.
7– The Fosters:
2/4 How much do you know about the foster care system in the U.S.? I probably knew as much as you do now before watching this show. It bends and pulls your heart in all sorts of directions as you watch the life of the Addams-Foster family and their adopted chidlren struggling to fit in and discover who they are, all the while giviing insights into the terrible foster-care system in the U.S. I definitely binged this one, and, after one episode, you probably will want to too. 5 seasons, 91 episodes.
6– Queer Eye:
This is the remake of the classic series in which a group of gay guys barge into the lives of straight men who desperately need life makeovers. Culture, interior design, grooming, style, and cuisine are the specialties of the “Fab 5,” who help out the straight men stuck in life crises. They change the lives of their clients, both inside and out. This one is a tear-jerker, both in a funny and emotional way. You’ll feel all sorts of emotions watching! Very highly reccomended. 1 season, 8 episodes.
5– How to Get Away With Murder:
Another crime show! Ah! This one is more storyline and plot based, rather than episode-by- episode as Sherlock is. It follows Annalise Keating, a law professor and defense attorney who teaches a class called How to Get Away With Murder. She selects a handful of gifted infividuals to accompany her on various cases. Mysteries arise that test everyone’s limits and keep the audience on the edge of our seats! It’s a nail-biter, folks. 3 seasons, 45 episodes.
4– Shameless:
This hilarious and emotional series will own you for months. It is a very long series, but that did not stop me from binging! I spent 3 months watching no shows but this, because it is that good. It tells the story of the Gallagher family and the adventures of a poor, broken home in Chicago. Fiona, the oldest of six children, becomes responsible for her siblings as her dead- beat parents become unable to provide. A bit of advice before you begin the binge: you’ll love and hate everyone at some point. That’s just truth. Buckle in, because Shameless is a wild and emotional ride that you won’t want to miss! 7 seasons, 84 episodes.
3– Stranger Things:
If you haven’t seen this show yet, or at least heard all of the hype about it, where have you been? This show deserves all of the hype it gets. There’s honestly just nothing else out there like it! After a young boy goes missing, his mother and group of friends launch a thrilling investigation to find him, in which they discover a world of mysterious happenings involving secret government experiments and unsettlingsupernatural forces. A must watch, for sure. 2 seasons, 17 episodes.
2– Dear White People:
3/4 Based on the film of the same name, this series follows the story of a group of fed-up students of color at an Ivy League university. They are subjected to cultural bias and social injustice, among other terrible things. The series uses irony, brutal honesty, and humor to highlight issues that still plague today’s “post-racial” society. Please, watch this. Everyone living in the 21st century needs to see this. 1 season, 10 episodes.
1– Black Mirror:
Each episode features the collective uneasiness of the unknown future and possibilities of technology, otherwise known as “techno-paranoia.” This science-fiction thriller will haunt you, but beg for your attention. It satirically and suspensefully makes you ask the questions you don’t want to ask about what the future holds for us, living in an age controlled by technology. It’s wonderfully created, shot, and edited, and I love that each episode is so different. This is, undoubtedly, my favorite show to date.
4/4
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