Letter From The Editor

Is everyone trapped by fate? Are we all destined to a life that is out of our control? Do all of our actions and choices lead to the same fortune? One of my close friends, Braden Ressler, has always told me that “all life is, is a game of luck.” I try my best to see the good in things around me, and I believe there is gratification behind every affliction. I am beyond grateful for the opportunities that have been presented to me, and I am lucky to have the chance to pursue my dreams. Fortunately, there is only two months of school left until everyone grows a little bit older and wiser. Unfortunately, it has started to set in that many of my peers and teachers will never see me again, nor will I see them. The saddest part is leaving my close friends and family behind, but I am hopeful that my bonds are strong enough to survive the distance and time apart until I cross paths with the people I love again. In the time being, I want to enjoy every last minute here in my hometown with my loved ones by going camping, kayaking, roller blading and dancing. I am excited for this summer and every moment after because I will become the young woman I have always dreamed of. In this issue of the Courier, the Opinion Editor, Aspen Jewkes, wrote an amazing piece on following your dreams and the Sports and Co-News Editor, Ryan Ulrich, covers the buzz about the vote for a new high school. I hope you all enjoy the March issue of the Courier!

Table Of Contents

Kelsie Hildebrand, Editor-In-Chief

Page 2.....................Letter From The Editor Page 3.........................................Dream Big Page 4.........................................Be An Ally Page 5........................Biden’s Early Actions Page 6......................New COVID-19 Strain Page 7............................................Calendar Page 8.............Mandan’s New High School Page 9..........................Club Spotlight: FFA Page 10.............................................Flipsde Page 11.........................Courier Staff Poetry Page 12-13..........The Fix From Fix: Oscars Page 14........................Comic Strip Contest Page 15....................Career Advice Column Page 16.........The Purpose Behind Teaching Page 17......................The Impact Of Media Page 18....................TikTok Fashion Trends Page 19........................A More Green Earth Page 20..........Sport Spotlight: Girls’ Tennis Page 21...............................Sports Roundup Page 22................................Advertisements Page 23.....................Athlete Of The Month Poems featured from “Somebody Give This Heart a Pen” by Sophia Thakur and “Mindscapes: Poems For The Real World” edited by Richard Peck.

Courier Staff and Editorial Policy

Kelsie Hildebrand......................................Editor-In-Chief Scout Hurley..............................Assistant Editor-In-Chief Feature Editor Aspen Jewkes.............................................Opinion Editor Ryan Ulrich...................................................Sports Editor Co-News Editor McCartney Fix.........................................Co-News Editor Leah Emineth..........................................General Reporter Ariana González.....................................General Reporter

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