Zan’s Movie Reviews
Zan Adams, Staff Writer
January 9, 2019
Overlord is part war drama and part zombie thriller which is nothing short of a fun time to say the least. The film is absolutely fantastic and really blends together all the genres it hits well and fluently. The special effects and acting were both amazing, which really helped sell the movie’s hi...
100 Word Rant: Not Surprised, But Still Disappointed
Deena Kassem, Opinion Editor
January 9, 2019
You would think with so many students in this school, that someone, literally anyone, would write for this newspaper. Every issue, I can always rely on guest writers to drop out of their commitment to write. There are 3,553 students in this school, yet it seems absolutely no one wants to write so...
100 Word Rant: Rest in Peace Seniority
Christian Campbell, Senior Staff Writer
January 9, 2019
It’s no secret. Seniority at Wayzata High School has been on its deathbed for quite some time. First and foremost is the removal of the senior parking lot that once existed front and center of the high school. One would think that the students who have spent the most time at the high school should...
Expand Your Horizons
Aashna Sheth, Guest Writer
January 9, 2019
“This would look so good on my Insta feed” is a statement that I heard on my trip to Italy. We might think it sounds ridiculous, but is it really that uncommon? Often we travel to take pictures and we take pictures to post, which means we miss out on the true benefits of traveli...
Art & The Artist: When Do We Separate the Two?
Faizaan Amanat, Staff Writer
January 9, 2019
The Death of the Author is the idea that we should separate artist from art. Artists are people as well, even if they have done terrible things. Michael Jackson, R. Kelly, and Johnny Cash all have been accused at some point of unlawful actions, but people still listen to their music. &nbs...
Focus on Your Strong Suits
Joe Kottke, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2019
From ninth grade high school orientation, it’s reinforced that—to get into college—you must get involved outside of academics. You have to volunteer, you must be the president of this club, or the captain of that team, while, still obtaining good grades. I did not challenge thi...
Don’t Follow Your Dreams
Deena Kassem, Opinion Editor
January 8, 2019
When I was in the 6th grade, I thought I was destined to attend Columbia University in New York. My obsession with New York City made me think that somehow, someway, it was a realistic future for me. My ego was destroyed when I realized that I was not destined for the Ivy League. A...
No Shame in Community College
Katie Parsons, Guest Writer
January 8, 2019
As I enter my last year of high school, I’ve come to consider the post-secondary opportunities that lie ahead, and I have realized the urge that Wayzata High School pushes on its students to continue their education in a four-year college setting. Personally, I don’t think a four year educa...
It’s a Family Affair
Elisabeth Oster, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2019
Beginning the college process is often characterized as an opportunity for increased freedom and the exploration of the unknown—a time for discovery, learning, and a fair share of parties. This excitement, however, isn’t exactly the same for those with siblings. Before I even began my co...
Consumer Data: Profitable or Sacred?
Elisabeth Oster, Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2019
Stephen Hawking once said, “I don’t want to write an autobiography because I would become public property with no privacy left.” But what if, with new technology and a competitive economy, companies are writing our autobiographies for us through every shopping trip and word typed? &...
Pass Based by Class?
Mallory Clark, Senior Staff Writer
December 19, 2018
With the addition of a Zone 2 discounted parking pass and the raise to $5 in daily parking, concerns have been raised over Wayzata’s parking prices. The price of a parking pass can be an expensive purchase for many students at Wayzata and the discounted parking pass’s purpose seems...
Humanity’s Aquatic Subjugation
Mayuresh Vernekar, Guest Writer
December 19, 2018
It provides us with food, shelter, and makes the transport of goods and ideas possible. The ocean, covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface area, is evidently a critical player in our lives. And so is plastic. It’s the single-use packaging we almost always discard, the consumer goods that...
