Most senior columns hit on some pretty serious stuff, but I’m usually not super serious during school. Because of this, part of me is afraid this column is going to be a flaming pile of garbage. Anyway,...
When Will Ferrell is cast in a movie, expectations are immediately high. He’s quite clearly the second best actor of our generation (behind Nicolas Cage, of course) so every movie in which he appears...
There are a lot of barbecue joints to choose from here in Ames, but if you’re looking for some good ol’ home cooked food, Down Home Cookin’ is the place for you. While it may not be the fanciest...
When House of Cards premiered in February of 2013, there were high expectations. Since it was only available on Netflix, there was plenty of speculation about how wide of an audience it could reach. Could...
When you walk down the halls of Ames High, it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle of over a thousand students. However, one individual stands above them all. He is the man all women want. He is the man...
It’s almost time for Thanksgiving and Christmas. For me (and many other high school students) this means I’ll be badgered with the same questions I’ve been asked for the past few years. “Where...
With all of the political mumbo-jumbo and attack ads these days, it can be hard to keep everything straight. However, in order for our great state of Iowa and proud nation of ‘Merica to function properly,...
What are your favorite memories from your teaching career?
Too many to list but they all involve people – mostly young people.
What led you to become a teacher?
When we figured out...
Look, there’s no way around it. Flow is nasty.
It takes a special person to look good with flow. Most likely, you do not possess the innate mojo necessary to rock the flow. It’s impossible...
Tetris with Friends was soooooo 2013. 2014 is the year of Tagpro.
For those unfortunate souls who haven’t experienced the phenomenal world of Tagpro, I will explain the magic behind the game....