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A Happy Medium

Class of 2014 will have memories to cherish

Dear Albert Lea High School class of 2014, We did it. From the time we first came together in seventh grade at Southwest Middle School, we’ve ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, June 5, 2014 11:51 am

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Profanity not needed at school-based event

This school year, I was blessed to be not only editor of the high school newspaper, but also the iMag, the student literary magazine. Every ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, May 29, 2014 10:38 am

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The appreciation dogs show is appreciated

Pets are great companions. As I get older, I realize how great it is to have an animal that also doubles as a friend. Growing ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, May 22, 2014 10:22 am

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Too many AP classes can be overwhelming

In addition to the proposed calendar changes in coming years for Albert Lea Area Schools, administration is going to add more advanced placement courses in ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, May 15, 2014 11:05 am

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Participate in a lake-jumping good cause

If you’re on any social media that supports video upload, especially Facebook, you’ve probably noticed a trend in the last month or so. Members of ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, May 8, 2014 11:01 am

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Traffic situation at the high school is a mess

I don’t know what bothers me more, when people don’t use their turn signal at all or wait until they’ve already started turning to use ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, May 1, 2014 11:31 am

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Happiness is key factor in college selection

A while back, I wrote a column about embracing the cold weather. I also talked about the idea of going somewhere warmer if you don’t ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, April 24, 2014 10:18 am

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Animated movie ‘Frozen’ offers life lessons

The movie “Frozen” has been quite a hit in all age groups from the time it hit theaters late last year. Some people have started ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:01 am

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A museum is not the right place to goof off

Last week, the choir I am in took a trip to Minneapolis. Thursday, we went to see a musical called “Once.” The musical is about ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, April 10, 2014 10:00 am

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Love manifests itself in multiple ways

The other day for my writing college papers class, we were asked to write about the topic of love for 15 minutes straight. As I ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, April 3, 2014 10:55 am

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Why is the system set up to encourage stress?

The other night something occurred to me. Society places a lot of stress on teenagers today. We feel pressured to fit in, do well in ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, March 27, 2014 10:44 am

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Where the toe loops and the axels sync …

Don’t have plans this weekend? Great, now you do! This Saturday and Sunday is the Albert Lea Figure Skating Club’s annual show. The show is ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, March 20, 2014 10:43 am

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Come enjoy Tigers’ Roar at the high school

Have you got plans tonight, Friday or Saturday night? If the answer is no to any of the three nights, you need to head down ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, March 13, 2014 10:23 am

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As schools, interests change, so do friends

This week’s column goes out to all the teens in high school, although it can apply to anyone at any age really. Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, March 6, 2014 10:41 am

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Embrace winter, and stop the complaining

Column: A Happy Medium, by Erin Murtaugh Buzz, buzz. My phone alerts me of a text message. Oh, would you look at that! Yet another ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, February 27, 2014 1:17 pm

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