Take to the sky The famous Legend of Zelda series flies on new wings with it’s latest title, Skyward Sword

Laura Olson, Artist
November 18, 2011 • 331 views
Filed under Entertainment, Issue 2

A sky full of lush, fluffy clouds flies by as gentle harp music plays. Wind whistles through the air. The clouds begin to part and reveal a floating piece of land, lush and green. The scene changes to a simple field full of bright green grass, with a young man standing in the middle. The camera zooms... Read more »

A new world :Get ready to dive into your favorite gaming system on Nov. 11

Ben Jones, Design Editor
November 18, 2011 • 318 views
Filed under Entertainment, Issue 2

You exit a cave. The light is blinding, and you have no idea where you are. You’re surrounded by pine trees. There are wolves lurking nearby, and a city on the horizon. You unsheathe your sword, and keep your senses at the ready. This is just one of the possible experiences when playing Bethesda’s... Read more »

Vampires, werewolves, newborns, OH MY: Book series brings a new twist to movie world

Robin Crawford, Photographer
November 18, 2011 • 264 views
Filed under Entertainment, Issue 2

“Don’t be afraid,” she murmured. “We belong together.” Said Bella Swan from the final book of the Twilight series Breaking Dawn. From book to movie, the Twilight series has been taking over the minds of many teens and adults alike. The thought of vampires and werewolves brought a different... Read more »

Tweet dreams to Facebook:Twitter outbreak in high school poses a threat to other social networking sites

Aaron Woitas, Online Editor
November 18, 2011 • 346 views
Filed under Entertainment, Issue 2

Let’s face it. Facebook is getting old. People are tiring of the whining and gossiping that it is littered with. So what’s next? Google Plus did look promising until further research showed it was just another doppelganger of the same social network. That’s where Twitter comes in; it is a breath... Read more »

Time for some ‘tubing’ Tips on how to be a quality youtuber

Jacob Estes, Coordinating Artist
November 18, 2011 • 343 views
Filed under Entertainment, Issue 2

YouTube. That one word can make our generation do a variety of things. Whether it be to recall a gut-busting video they fell in love with, remember how to tie their tie, grow a simple smile or think to how irritating it is to be “Rickrolled.” The site began as a dating website in its early years... Read more »

A cheer-less year :ALHS mourns and ignores the loss of its cheer team

Kessa Albright, Copy Editor
November 18, 2011 • 2,129 views
Filed under Issue 2, Sports

We all have witnessed that amazing moment at football games when the girl is soaring in the air, and the other girls catch her in their arms after a toss. These days there’s no one to catch the Albert Lea High School Cheerleaders. It’s old news for the Albert Lea High School students: the cheerleading... Read more »

‘… Just a passenger on this little pale blue dot …’ Angels & Airwaves take on the subject of love

Kelsey Thomas, Co-editor
November 18, 2011 • 468 views
Filed under Entertainment, Issue 2

What is love? Is it two people with a strong affection toward each other? Is it how we feel about our family, our pets and our friends? Love is the fundamental need for human connection; love is a form of limitless hope. The alternative rock band Angels & Airwaves (AVA) has explored the meaning... Read more »

Winter brings more than snow: the long winter sports seasons are underway

Colleen Thompson, Sports and Entertainment editor
November 18, 2011 • 295 views
Filed under Issue 2, Sports

The sound of the basketball dribbling can be heard echoing throughout the gym. The splashing water is no small noise in the giant pool. Quick-moving feet on a wrestling mat are small but distinguishable. Two hockey sticks loudly clash against each other out on the ice rink. Before fall sports even finish,... Read more »

‘Custodians are a vital part of our staff at ALHS’ Custodians enjoy working among staff and students

Chelsea Petersen, Opinion Editor
November 18, 2011 • 375 views
Filed under Inquiry, Issue 2

It’s 9 p.m. You are leaving the gym after a late practice. As you enter the hallway you hear something: music. You think to yourself, “Who could be here this late at night?” As you walk toward the pool doors the music gets louder. You look to your left to find someone in a small room by the men’s... Read more »

Handle with care: students send care packages overseas

Anissa Nelson, Co-editor
November 18, 2011 • 219 views
Filed under Inquiry, Issue 2

Students at Albert Lea High School have been working together to assemble care packages to soldiers deployed overseas. “Student Council was just thinking of a way we could give back to the community,” said Sergio Salgado, senior and treasurer of the student council. “We knew a lot of people in... Read more »