OUR TURN
Column - Why go to class reunion?
I am going to my high school class reunion in July and I am looking forward to it. Really, truly, looking forward to it. Those who know me will probably find that hard to believe.By Celeste Beam , June 18, 2010
Column - Call for help calmly answered
I had to call 9-1-1. It was surprisingly simple. I remained quite calm.By By Greta Petrich, Staff Reporter , June 11, 2010
Column - Learning the hard way
One of my downfalls is a low patience tolerance for people not following directions.By Tara Bitzan , June 04, 2010
Column - Ten lessons learned from running a 5K
I ran in a 5K race in Fargo last weekend. Notice I said “ran” instead of “competed” because that’s a more accurate description of what took place.By Al Edenloff , May 28, 2010
Column - Of interns, life and the Golden Rule
Being the photography intern at the Echo Press for two weeks has been a privilege. But I’m not going to write about being the intern.May 28, 2010
Column - Only 30 springs left
Spring is one of my favorite times of the year. I always wish I could spend more time outside enjoying the miracle of nature’s rebirth before the weather gets unbearably hot and the mosquitoes start buzzing.By Lowell Anderson , May 21, 2010
Column - Make most of opportunities
One blink of an eye and the school year has almost come to an end. It seems like just yesterday I was on the phone nervously calling my first interviewee for an article.By By Jordan Peterson, Student Intern , May 14, 2010
Column - Sibling survivalry
My poor mother. She deserves to be recognized on Mother’s Day for surviving nine kids. I know I barely did. As the youngest, I was a constant source of amusement for all eight, who thought picking on the “baby” was a good time.By Jo Colvin , May 07, 2010
Column - The agony and ecstasy...
I made my way across the St. John’s University campus to get ready for my first ever triathlon this past Saturday with my Asics laced up and my light blue Nike basketball shorts over my spandex leggings.By Eric Morken , April 30, 2010
Column - The Screaming Pterodactyls?
You’ve heard their names before – the Cardinals, Arrows, Lakers, Knights and Chargers – high school mascots from around the area. That’s just a small representation of some of the more commonly heard nicknames.By Lori Mork , April 23, 2010
Column - Every student should shine
When things are going well, it’s hard to believe there could be something missing. That may be one of the reasons an alternative public school doesn’t sit well with some people.By By Greta Petrich, Staff Reporter , April 16, 2010
Column - Narrowing gap not good enough
We’ve all heard or read about gender inequality in terms of pay. The simple message is that women, on average, don’t make as much money as men in the same positions.By Tara Bitzan , April 09, 2010
Column - A 20,000 milestone reached
I did it. I finally reached the number I’ve been aiming for. And I only have my readers to thank. So, thank you. Thanks to all of you who have taken an interest in something I have become so passionate about – my blog.By Celeste Beam , April 02, 2010
Column - Here's how to get my money
Unless you grow your own food and hunt and gather for all your other needs, you probably need to buy things from someone else.By Lowell Anderson , March 19, 2010
Column - Advice for seniors: adjust
When the alarm sounds, will I get up or hit the 15-minute snooze button? This is the question I ask myself as a senior every morning.By By Jordan Peterson, Student Intern , March 12, 2010
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