And the winner is... Monday, September 22, 2008 By Alison Gamm [ArticleImageHyperLink] “It’s a blast. It’s fun. It’s a good learning experience and it’s fun to help my peers,” said Monica Peacock, newly elected president of the middle school student council. On Thursday, September 11, m full story

Ready...Set...Run! Monday, September 22, 2008 By Quinn Mahler When a coach yells “go run!” a typical athlete’s reaction might be groans of disgust but for cross country runners it’s a different emotion.“I like to run because it’s something I can do for myself,” full story

Music Making Mayhem Monday, September 22, 2008 By Brittany Swaine [ArticleImageHyperLink] “Shawty said the ni**a that she with ain’t s**t.” The song Lollipop by Lil’ Wayne blares through the speakers as the kids in the back seat sing along. Do you think its ok to have your kids listen to t full story

Weighting? No Longer Monday, September 22, 2008 By Chelsea Miller [ArticleImageHyperLink] Dakota Valleys weight room is taking off this school year. Bill Clements said that the rooms equipment is “first class.” With the new weight room there is more flexible and is bigger than the old room full story

Mrs. Mom Monday, September 22, 2008 By Megan Haag A question came upon the teacher in class, I sat there quiet, but knowing the answer. “Oh what the heck,” I said in my head and raised my hand. The teacher didn’t see my hand raised almost touching th full story

Fresh Demonstration Monday, September 22, 2008 By Gina Nauman Various scents and sounds resonated from teacher Anna Michaelson’s speech class as students presented their ten-minute “Demo Speeches.” This yearly ritual is the first oratory the Speech class gives t full story

Student Switch Up Monday, September 22, 2008 By Alyssa Limke A new system of deciding student of the month has hit Dakota Valley; one with more opportunity and higher standards. The four August students of the month were announced last Friday afternoon. Alyssa full story