It’s been a long time coming, but last month the Wisconsin legislature passed a bill that allows racially insensitive mascots, logos, slogans and nicknames to be removed from public schools if deemed necessary. Signed into law by Governor Doyle on May 5, the bill allows Wisconsin residents to object to racist mascots.  If the...
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The school year is coming to a close, and we all know what that means– SUMMER!  If you’re looking to have a great day relaxing in the sand and going for a swim you should be thankful you live in Black River Falls.  Our area boasts some of the most well-maintatined and busiest beaches in...
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Rikka Bakken and Levi Miles While brainstorming in Writing about what stories we should cover in the upcoming week on the Paw Print Online, we had an awesome idea: what if we went to the Oriental Kitchen and tried EVERYTHING? But who could attempt such a feat of bravery?  Well, we decided that the...
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Barrack Obama is a SOCIALIST!  Sarah Palin is a BACKWATER HICK!  Nancy Pelosy is a CRAZY CAT LADY!  John McCain is a WAR MONGER!  Yeah, we’ve all heard and seen these various statements online, but how many of them are true?  Be careful what you believe, because the internet and media are full of...
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Going to The Studio?  How about making your senior portrait “Something Special”?  Heck, why bother even paying for senior portraits?  Are you feeling confused and stressed about where to get your senior shots taken?  Don’t worry – you’re not alone! For many students, getting their senior portraits taken is a huge part of the...
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Character, service, leadership and scholarship are the pillars of the Nation Honor Society, and on March 30, 23 students were recognized for these extraordinary qualities. “Being smart isn’t the only important quality members of Nation Honor Society must possess,” said NHS President Austin Marg. “Members must also be leaders, service-oriented and display exemplarity character.”...
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Signs of the recession are all over; empty stores at Oakwood Mall, teacher layoffs and a sinking job market.  But there are signs of hope; Grant Allen (owner and operator of Steer Right Driving Academy) has turned his misfortune due to the failing economy into a blessing.  “Last year I was laid off from...
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Graduation is a mere 53 schools days away and many seniors are planning for college and the experiences they will have there. One thing that is important to know about college is that it hosts an abundance of co-curricular and extracurricular activities to get involved in.  There are the typical activities that many high...
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           Second lunch students during the past fours years have shared lunch with a group of 11 to 22 who spend lunch either excited or incredibly glum discussing the finer points of the perfect martellato or possibly the technicalities of weaving.       These groups of students are the Class A...
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Q: What could possibly get community members so riled up?  A: The 2010 – 2011 School District Budget.  Monday night’s school board meeting ran the gambit of emotions from anger to sadness, from peaceful to energetic.  “This is a difficult place to be,” said District Superintendent Ron Saari, “We’re being forced to choose between...
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