Dare to Try
April 9, 2019
Photo credit: 2019 AVHS Yearbook, Valley Images The band director was standing boldly and attached to the music as he continued to conduct the piece. The song he had dreamed of teaching a band for decades but never tried in the past due to intimidation, was now a reality. The music created a magic...
Only 3 more showings of BROADWAY- WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS
March 2, 2018
Take your family out for a evening of great entertainment! Showings: Friday, March 2nd at 7pm. Saturday, March 3rd at 7pm, and Sunday March 4th at 2pm. Click HERE to order tickets online. ...
AVHS One Act Play Silent Sky Wins at State MSHSL Competition
Annie Nguyen, Editor
March 2, 2018
The Apple Valley High School Theatre Department took home a win for their production of their winter show, the one act play. On February 8th, the cast and crew of Silent Sky starred in the 2018 MSHSL State One-Act Play Festival. In theatre, the award is equivalent to a state championship. Silent S...
Porgs, Puffins, and Droids: What You Missed in “The Last Jedi”
Cori Roberts, Writer
January 26, 2018
‘Tis the season for the extreme sport of analyzing Star Wars movies! With the recent release of The Last Jedi, fans have had plenty to talk about and the internet has been flooded with everything from easter egg hunts to fan theories. Here are three things we bet you didn’t know about about The Las...
Homecoming 2017: Red Carpets and Paper Bag Coat Checks
October 10, 2017
The homecoming dance is a cherished tradition of many high schools across the nation, dating back to the late 1800s or early 1900s. Typically thought of as the climax of homecoming week (which is composed of events such as spirit week, pep fest, and a football game), homecoming dances originated as a way t...
Top Ten Ways to Spend $10
Trinity Ek and Spencer France
January 3, 2017
No matter what age you are, spending cash doesn’t come easily, especially if you’re on a strict budget. Whether you’re looking for a date night idea or a place you can meet up with friends, here are ten inexpensive activities to spend a day doing. See a Movie: Carmike Theater has deals o...
Eight Last Minute Gifts
Trinity Ek and Annemarie Roggow
December 23, 2016
Forgot that your distant aunt or uncle was coming in town? Lose your gift for that cousin you don’t really like? Well, no worries! Here are eight easy, quick, and cheap last-minute holiday gifts.
’Ad Enough?
Emilia Galchutt, Arts & Entertainment Writer
December 22, 2016
Around the holidays, bells aren’t the only kind of jingles to be heard. In the last few months of the year, holiday advertisements inundate TV, radio, and social media. Not only do these holiday ads already saturate society, but their presence keeps growing, and there are differing viewpoints o...
What’s New at The Walker?
Eva Hanks, Arts & Entertainment Writer
December 21, 2016
With all the construction always happening in Minnesota, you may have not even noticed that the Walker has been undergoing some serious renovations of its own. The Walker Art Center has been around since 1927. Located near Lowry Hill, the contemporary art museum is one of the most visited in the United States with an annual attendance of around 700,000 visitors. It has long bee...
This is EP-ic
Annemarie Roggow, Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 9, 2016
Musical, multi-talented and motivated. These attributes perfectly describe some of Apple Valley’s most talented musicians. Graden Hill, George Knier, and Ben Schwartz are juniors here at Apple Valley High School. After meeting in seventh grade, the three guys formed their own band together and encouraged...
Pop Culture Politics
Anna Watson, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 22, 2016
It’s been two weeks since Election Day, but the American people still have a lot to say about the results. Celebrities are no exception. As the nation decided on its 45th president, the polls took an unexpected turn, and celebrities took to social media to share their thoughts. There were plenty of bot...
I AM MPLS: A Runway for the People
Trinity Ek, Arts & Entertainment Assistant Editor
November 22, 2016
The I AM MPLS biannual fashion show took place last Thursday at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. It was a night of creativity, celebration, and, of course, fashion. However, this was more than just a fashion show—it was a way to connect different people from different backgrounds. Even people from...
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