Ella Giorgi, Writer
January 10, 2020 • No Comments
In 2018 there was an estimated 1.4 billion international travelers with and expected 4% increase in 2019 (Travelingcook, 2019). Many people travel every year but even more people want to travel, but don’t know where to...
Micah Allen, Writer
November 18, 2019 • No Comments
‘Twas the night before homecoming week and all through the house silence was strong and the halls were dark. But I, unfamiliar with slumber’s embrace, browsed Amazon looking for something new. My bleak fashion...
Summer Nietz, Writer
October 25, 2019 • No Comments
Pew-pew. Pew-pew! The sound drifted through the streets and recoiled off the buildings. We gazed up at the dark sky, illuminated by artificial light from skyscrapers, bars, and diners. Our minds consume--Where are the fireworks...
Erika Jenkins
March 6, 2019 • No Comments
It is 7:18 and your alarm has finally woken you up. You overslept by 48 minutes, the bus has already passed, and your ride has left you. You hurry to brush your teeth while calling your mom for the millionth time, asking...
Abby Karels, Writer
January 18, 2019 • No Comments
Imagine this: You wake up at exactly 7:37, an hour and seven minutes after your alarm...the one that didn’t go off. You already know you’re gonna be late. You quickly get ready, trying to avoid a truant. You arrive at...
IJ Fall Contributors (1-15), Ellie Biggins #2
November 29, 2018 • No Comments
Hello. My name is Ellie Biggins. I am 17 years-old, and I am currently a senior in high school. I have been self-diagnosed with a very common disease called senioritis. I have a rare case of it, where not only do I NOT want...
IJ Fall Contributors (16-32), Angela Ortega #17
November 28, 2018 • No Comments
When you see an old rusted car or truck on the side of the house, what is the first thing that goes through your mind? Do you think it’s just a piece of trash rotting away? Or something that could become beautiful with...
- To Tat or not to Tat? November 28, 2018
- The Terrifying Truth Behind Twin Sisters November 28, 2018
- Cats are a Girl’s Best Friend November 28, 2018
- Environmentally Friendly; How to Become a Penguin’s Best Friend November 16, 2018
Loading ...Summer Nietz, Writer
January 10, 2020 • No Comments
It’s that time of year, this playlist is filled with mixed emotions-just like you probably are. Feeling blue? This is for you. Need some catchy and uplifting songs? This...
Summer Nietz, Writer
November 1, 2019 • No Comments
This playlist is a mixture or Indie, rap, and old school music. Perfect for listening to on late night drives, crisp autumn walks, or just chilling with your friends. ...
Abby Karels and Morgan Coffeen
February 8, 2019 • No Comments
If your weekends are similar to Abigail and Morgan’s, then they might include binging on snacks, slathering on face masks and scrolling through the Netflix homepage for...
- Netflix: What Have You Been Missing? January 4, 2019
- VRChat Booms November 30, 2018
- Hanna-Barbera Ends an Era November 28, 2018
Sofia Del Fratte, Writer
January 10, 2020 • No Comments
“We are single handedly destroying our planet and trashing the ocean. I just want the Earth to be beautiful but it's being destroyed,” said, Izzy Guerdette. Climate...
IJ Fall Contributors (1-15), Trinity Geyer #9
November 28, 2018 • No Comments
Being an employed student can be a struggle, but it’s worth it in the end. There are plenty of advantages to having a job, like not having to beg your parents for money...
IJ Fall Contributors (16-32), Peyton Taylor #27
November 28, 2018 • No Comments
Between the years 2007 through 2008, over one billion people didn’t have access to clean water. Those numbers may have gone down over the years, but they are still alarmingly...
Abby Karels, Writer
November 9, 2018 • No Comments
Elections were just held for the Midterm election. This election was extremely important for the states and what direction the government would run in, and how the individual...
Andrew Truong, Writer
November 2, 2018 • No Comments
You just woke up. Your eyes slowly flap-open and closed. Where am I? Who is the person kneeling over me? People are fanning you and you have a blanket on top of you. You are...
April 24, 2018
On April 20th, 2018, the nineteenth anniversary of Columbine, many students from Coon Rapids High School...
Exercising online? 90% of teenagers don’t get enough exercise to stay fit and healthy.
February 16, 2018
Researchers followed 561 different high school students for the four years they were at high school and...
Coon Rapids Card-Capades Voter Fraud?
January 30, 2018
It’s election time here at Coon Rapids High School, and this election cycle has been filled with scandals...
Abby Karels, Writer
March 6, 2019 • No Comments
“Life isn’t that serious.” This is the message original musician Carter Skull wants to convey to his audience. Skull is a self-taught musician. He started playing piano when he was a kid and learned...
IJ Fall Contributors (16-32), Andi Power #20
November 29, 2018 • No Comments
The Creators Space. A happy place. A family friendly coffee shop. A beautiful workspace. A judgemental free place. Those are a few of the things I heard when I asked what people’s favorite things...
IJ Fall Contributors (16-32), Shang Pha #19
November 28, 2018 • No Comments
Kayla Xiong and Kylie Xiong were given the opportunity in 2017 to model Hmong outfits for the Hmong Thao/ Kue New Years, and that’s where it all began. They both state that modeling was an interest,...
Miguel Abrego-Carrillo, Intro. to Journalism Contributors T2 2017-18 (1-15)
March 1, 2018 • No Comments
If you attend Coon Rapids high school, I’m sure you know of a senior named Jeffrey Smith, AKA Jeffy Curry. Smith is known for his distinctive style, outgoing personality, working at Noodles & Company,...
February 16, 2018
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Natalie Schultz, Writer
January 10, 2020 • No Comments
This season was one of big improvements and victories, as well as tragic losses, for the Coon Rapids Girls Swim and Dive team. The 14-week season was slowly coming to an end...
Olivia Ellenbecker, IJ Contributor #
March 3, 2019 • No Comments
After being a member of the Coon Rapids Nordic Ski Team for only three years, freshman, Lilah Gilyard, became one of the more competitive skiers in a conference comprised...
- Swim Club November 28, 2018
- Changing Perception of eSports March 1, 2018
- Exercising online? February 23, 2018
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Micah Allen is a determined reporter for the Cardinal Nest, willing to do anything to fairly analyze a story. Micah attends Coon Rapids High School and intends to use his power as a journalist to help...
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My name is Lidia, I’m a sophmore this year at CRHS. I like to write significantly about topics that sort of express who I am or desire to be. I’m excited to write about a variety of things this year....
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Hey, my name is Jayson. I’m a sophomore at CRHS and I am involved with many after school activities. This year, like all others, I started bowling for the Coon Rapids Bowling Club before school even...
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Hey, goofy goobers! It’s Summer, your fellow goober. I enjoy watching TV, chilling with friends, and napping. I’m a really hyper kid and get my energy out by running around the school. I keep...
