Apple Valley Reacts to Stoneman Douglas
Annie Nguyen, Writer
April 17, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School’s 2018 Valentine’s Day started similarly to Apple Valley High School’s. In Minnesota, members of the National Art Honor Society sold heart shaped pins at lunch, while their counterparts in Florida sold carnations in the cafeteria. The mornings in both cities cou...
Net Neutrality: The Fights for Its Return
Tai Henrichs, Writer
January 25, 2018
Filed under Features, Uncategorized
Introduction In the previous article, the historical background and importance of net neutrality were detailed. But, of course, the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) had already repealed Net Neutrality. That does not mean plenty of people from activists, to state legislatures, to Congress are n...
Net Neutrality: Its History and Impact
Tai Henrichs, Writer
January 4, 2018
Filed under Features
The Net Neutrality Repeal On December 14, 2017, the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) voted to repeal rules ensuring the maintenance of Net Neutrality, a set of rules regulating ISPs (Internet Service Providers) that prohibited them from favoring some website or services over others. Previously,...
Giving Talent Away: The Answer to Fulfillment
Aaron Sesay, Writer
December 18, 2017
Here at Apple Valley High School, everyone has a talent. A talent is like a gift of ability. It is what you are good at. A talent can be excelling in a class like math or social studies, or having a skill like making music or running a mile in record-breaking time. We all have a talent, even if we do...
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Celia Nguyen, Newswriter
November 23, 2017
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Read more »Remembering Our Veterans
Lauren Bernard, Editor
November 16, 2017
Filed under Features
On November 10th, 2017, Apple Valley High School welcomed in over 200 veterans from our community. In honor of our veteran's valor, there were performances from Valley Select Chorale and Wind Ensemble, speeches from Senior and Naval Academy Commit Reagan Roelofs and Major General Jon Jensen, and ceremonies...
The MinneApple: A Not-So-Mini Weekend
Trinity Ek, Editor
November 7, 2017
Filed under Features
This past weekend, Apple Valley hosted one of the largest debate tournaments in the nation. With over 20 states represented and three events offered, hundreds of debaters flocked to the highly coveted MinneApple. The week leading up to the tournament was jam-packed as Apple Valley’s speech team wo...
Homecoming 2017: Red Carpets and Paper Bag Coat Checks
October 10, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Features, Uncategorized
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...
A Day For All Mothers
Zynab Ahmed, Features Writer
May 15, 2017
Filed under Features
Ever since President Wilson signed a declaration marking Mother's Day as a national holiday, many individuals showed their mothers some well-deserved appreciation. Taking place on the 14th of May this year, this day is dedicated to the hard-work and kindness of mothers. This holiday is not onl...
EaglEye on the Prize
Connie Knipe, Writer
May 12, 2017
Filed under Features
On Friday, March 31st, our Eagle Media Crew and EaglEye programs voyaged to Crowne Plaza near the Mall of America for the 2017 Upper Midwest Student Production Awards, or more famously known as the NATAS Awards. Awards are given to productions that best meet the qualifications of specific categories...
Replenishing Our World Drop by Drop
Zynab Ahmed, Features Writer
May 11, 2017
As nationally celebrated days such as Earth day and World Water day pass, the amount that we give back to nature is seriously questioned. From droughts to devastating floods, people have wondered of ways to rationalize our natural resources in hopes of saving lives and the ecosystem. “I understand...
Heroes on the Road
Trinity Ek, Editor
May 8, 2017
Filed under Features, Uncategorized
“We are not heroes. We’re the cleanup crew.” A hysterical mother is trapped in her car, an infuriated father storms out of his seat, a boy lies dead on the pavement and four prom-goers are confused at the scene. The police arrive with EMS personnel and firefighters quickly following. Finally,...
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