Over Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, I went to visit Minneapolis, Minnesota! I didn’t have to get up very early, but it did take what felt like forever to me. It was a little over a three hour car ride. When we first arrived, we got settled in at the Crowne Royal Plaza, and we headed out to Gasthof Zur Gemutlichkeit, a German restaurant … Continue reading Carl’s Commute to Minneapolis
In the beginning, the first class you are required to take is Art Exploration. All three of the instructors teach this class. In this class, the goal is to learn basic drawing skills, art values/principles, and terminology. Art Expo, for short, is the perfect class for underclassmen to take because it is a good opportunity for the teachers to introduce themselves and make early relationships … Continue reading Creating Us
Ashleigh Martin is a senior here at Urbandale High School, she does band, choir, knowledge bowl, and student TEAMS. When she was asked what her most memorable moment in high school was, she stated, “That is a tough one, I’m going to say it was my sophomore year when I was accepted into Urbandale Singers, because I idolized them pretty much since I moved to … Continue reading Senior Spotlight
On Sunday, January 7th, Oprah Winfrey gave a speech at the Golden Globe awards in Beverly Hills, California. Winfrey has been an inspiration to many women throughout the years. The speech she gave at the awards brought tears and smiles to many more than just the women who look up to her. Winfrey was the first black women to ever win a Golden Globe award. … Continue reading Oprah vs. Trump
The transition from the drab ambience of Des Moines to the modern and sleek atmosphere of Horizon Line Coffee might be shocking when someone first enters the roastery. When examined closer, however, the small coffee shop, located on Walnut Street, fits perfectly in Iowa’s capital city. Since Brad Penna and Nam Ho launched the small business six months ago, they have succeeded in combining the … Continue reading A Breath of Fresh Coffee
“Building Opportunities” is the rather creative phrase the Urbandale Community School District, or UCSD, has been using to advertise the 2018 bond referendum. On February 6, 2018, registered voters of the UCSD will have the opportunity to vote on this bond referendum. While the plans of the bond referendum will not affect high school seniors, some of them have the ability to participate in the … Continue reading “Building Opportunities”
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