Orrin Hanel - A Call from Wyoming

D: D HH Kelly

O: Orrin Hanel

D: What’s your full name?

O: Orrin S Hanel

D: Where are you from?

O: Mankato, Minnesota

D: What are you going to college for?

O: Elementary Education

D: Since it’s your last year, I heard you received a call to teach.Where was that from?

O: Cheyenne, Wyoming

D: Did you accept the call?

O: Yes

D: Yoooo that’s sick. Are you excited?

O: Yeah

D: What are you most looking forward to?

O: Working, new people, new place.It's somewhere I’ve never been, so everything will be new.

D: What’s something you are sad to leave behind?

O: D HH Kelly

D: Awww, but fr?

O: Yeah, I met a lot of people here, and I’m sad to leave them behind.

D: Are you going to be the main teacher of this school?

O: Yeah

D: That’s tuff, Mr. Hanel. Are you going to let them know your first name?

O: I think it’ll come up naturally, but I don’t plan to tell them my first name.

D: Well, we’re going to miss you, Big Dawg. Come back to visit?

O: Hopefully.

D: It’s been real.

Meet the Pevensies

Question: If you could give one piece of advice to someone entering Narnia, what would it be?

Lucy Pevensie (Margret Schaller): "We must remember where the lamppost is. That's our landmark. We'll need to find it if we wish to return home." oh and bring coats

Peter Pevensie (Sam Pfeiffer): Go sightseeing. There are plenty of cool places to visit.

Susan Pevensie (Katy Rosendauhl): DON'T EAT THE WHITE LADY'S FOOD

Edmund Pevensie (Will Sydow): Avoid the beavers

Question: What is your opinion on Narnia? Are you glad you stayed? Wished you’d left earlier? Whished you’d never stayed?

LP: Personally, I would have never left Narnia. I think if I knew I was leaving for the next 100 years then I wouldn't have left the beavers and Tumnus and everything. but she still has two adventures left I guess. I'm gonna be sad when we have to leave Narnia, for sure.

PP: I think we accomplished what was needed, and we enjoyed our time there.

SP: I wish I had been able to stay longer, it's such a fun place with so many fun animals

EP: Narnia is a fascinating place. I had that brief scare with the Witch, but then I was the king. I got to eat five meals a day. We should've stayed.

Question: Who is most likely to get lost in Narnia?

LP: Lowkey me cause i can't seem to walk off stage through the wardrobe

PP: Edmund

SP: character or cast member? cuz if it was character then probably Peter (because he doesn't have much up in the attic if you get my drift no heat tho) but if it was cast member then probably Carmen because she would just sit down and draw and never be seen again

EP: Lucy. Never once has she taken the right exit as we're leaving Narnia. She fails to find a house that she was in twenty minutes earlier.

Question: Who's the favorite sibling?

LP: Peter for sure, but Edmunds a close second. sorry Susan

PP: anyone but Edmund

SP: Peter

EP: Susan always tries to be the mature one, even though she's not! But Mother and Father always trust her the most. It's not fair! I can be mature too!

Question: you had to survive on only one Narnian food, what would it be?

LP: Whatever Mrs. beaver makes- I already know that's scrumptious

PP: I know I couldn't stop eating the ice cream at the Beaver's house

SP: a whole roasted pig with like an apple in its mouth

EP: Oh that's easy, Turkish Delight

Question: Did you audition for this character? If so, why?

Margret Scaller: Yeah - I love the Lion the Witch and The Wardrobe and Lucy has always been my favorite of the four Pevensies. I love her constant hope and childish excitement while also being capable of taking care of stuff and problem solving. It's nice to see a youngest child portrayed as capable and responsible.

Sam Pfeiffer: Sort of. I didn't specify a certain character that I wanted, but Grant came up to me and asked me which one I would rather be if I had to pick.

Katy Rosendauhl: No, I auditioned for Father Christmas but they wouldn't let me so I had to be Susan (joking, I've always loved Susan, she's always been my favorite)

Question: What has been the most challenging scene to perform?

MS: either Aslan dying cause it's hard to sound as sad as you would be if your father figure died while watching a bunch of freshman parade around giggling and making weird noises in josh pfeiffer's face or the beaver scene because we literally always break character. we're just too funny i guess

SP: probably the Beaver's house just because it is one of the longer scenes

KR: Aslan's death scene for me, I think. It takes a lot of concentration and there's a lot of back and forth between Susan and Lucy, so it's easy to get lines mixed up or forget them

WS: The scene where I shove Peter because I have a hard time keeping a straight face

Question: How do you like to get into character?

MS: Scrolling my Narnia Pinterest Board, Talking in a british accent (particularly by chanting the peetuh) listening to the Narnia Soundtrack (particularly the weird song that Tumnus plays by the fire in the movie)

SP: Bully William

KR: I do a little dancey dance with sam backstage and chug a bubblr

WS: For the beginning of the production, I like to channel my inner bratty British boy and think about all my favorite foods.

Question: What’s something you’ve learned from being in this play?

MS: Oh bro, too much. I feel like I've learned a ton by just having experience with raw acting.

SP: Improv is hard

KR: There is so much more work that everybody has to put into it than you'd expect. There are so many moving parts other than just the actors, like backstage, lights, and sound. Everyone puts in so much effort

WS: I've learned that it can be very hard to keep a straight face when you're with your friends

Question: What’s your favorite thing about acting in this cast?

MS: We're really funny. Like genuinely just hilarious people

SP: That we all have acting experience, and can learn from one another.

KR: It's just such a fun group, and everyone is playing their characters sooo well and having so much fun together, probably my favorite production that I've been in.

WS: Everyone is very talented and takes things seriously, but we all still have fun

Question: Who forgets their lines the most

?MS: Eliza Stearns

SP: maybe me

KR: lowk me probably or Mr. Beaver (Ferb)

WS: Probably Micah Maas (Mr. Beaver)

Question: What’s the funniest thing that’s happened during rehearsal?

MS: probably sam's butt dagger. or david yelling sweet mother of mary. or lex saying whimpering instead of whispering. or michael showing the stuffed chicken chic fil a. a lot of funny stuff happens.

SP: Lex playing Susan

KR: Lex reading my lines

WS: When Lex stepped in to play Susan when Katy wasn't there.

Question: Which prop or costume piece is your favorite? Which one breaks the most?

MS: Probably the ice cream bowls because Ellie gives us real ice cream at the Beaver's. Michael's pipe feels like it's always on the verge of breaking into two, and he has to drop it on the ground so we might be cooked

SP: Mr. Tumnus' costume is pretty cool, and the lamppost is definitely the one that breaks the most, besides the Witch's wand

KR: Aslan's sword is pretty epic, and the White Witch's wand gets broken most *if you know you know*

WS: I love the dagger and the horse. The lamppost breaks every single practice.

Question: Who breaks character the most?

MS: abigail lowkey

SP: Dave

KR: Probably Drew because he laughs at everything

WS: Edmund

Question: If the cast swapped roles for a day, who would play who?

MS: GRANT AS ASLAN, Kayla as Lucy, Lex as Susan, Will as the Dwarf, Claudia as the White Witch, Gwen as Susan, Joel as Father Christmas, Sam as Mr Beaver, Maggie as Mrs. Beaver

SP: William could play a good Tumnus, Katy maybe as the Witch, Margaret as Mrs. Beaver, and I could play Fenris Ulf

KR: I would play Father Christmas and Abigail would be my elf

WS: Josh would play Peter, Dave would play an interesting Aslan, Gwyneth would play the White Witch, and Will would play Mr. Tumnus.

Question: What is something that the audience can look forward to for this play?

MS: lots of emotions. susan and I cry on stage so watch for that. death. a lot of crazy costumes. see if you can spot all the times we manage to eat or drink real food on stage.

SP: Dave

KR: Seeing the chemistry between everyone and all the actors having fun together, or Josh's costume (I hear it's going to be pretty epic)

WS Some highly delusional monologues

Question: Favorite line?

MS: KINGFISHAA

SP: "Shut up, you toad!"

KR: In the flesh! Or in the fur, as it were.

WS:"Wait a minute. I say we head for the castle. Who wants to listen to a silly beaver anyways?"

Question: Most chaotic cast member?

MS: David Harold Herbert Kelly

SP: Dave

KR: David

WS: Mr. David Kelly

Question: Best moment in the show?

MS: Aslan's aura moment during the fight scene, or the Lucy Tumnus scene

SP: the fight with Fenris Ulf

KR: when Aslan jumps on stage during the fight scene after his resurrection and whips out his sword that's AURA

WS: When Aslan sounds forth his mighty roar. (Children will be reduced to tears)

Benefits of touching Grass

In a shocking twist, students have discovered that there is, in fact, a world outside their phones!!

There's a new trend known as “touching grass,” which sounds like a joke, but it’s actually become a real reminder to log off and go outside. As one student put it, “Touching grass is basically a way of saying ‘get real’… like, put the phone down and go live your life.”

For many, that’s easier said than done. “I think a lot of young adults - myself included - go to the internet as a sort of safe haven,” one student admitted. The problem? That “safe haven” can quickly turn into hours of scrolling, eye strain and wondering why you're suddenly in the middle of a mild existential crisis.

“If I’m on my phone for hours, my eyes itch… and I feel sort of depressed at the end of it,” another student said. Others reported “extreme tiredness and crabbiness” which, to be fair, might also describe Monday mornings….

Blame it on dopamine. Phones are designed to be addictive, offering constant, low-effort entertainment. “Screens are made to keep you on them,” one student said. Like when you tell yourself: one more video…but 45 minutes pass and you're saying it again.

But here’s the plot twist… going outside actually helps.

Students said taking a break from screens makes them feel “more clear-minded and hopeful,” while spending time outdoors can boost mood, energy, and sleep. “Any time I go several days without my phone, I feel calmer and more rested,” one student said. This sounds suspiciously like something your parents have been saying for years.

One student summed it up perfectly: “When you touch that beautiful grass…..(moment of reflection) YOU FEEL ALIVE!!”

Absolute Poetry.

Still, the message is real. When students start feeling unusually tired, irritated, or bored with everything, it might not be life; it might just be too much screen time. “That’s usually a sign I’ve been on my phone way too much,” one student said.

So, if you find yourself watching three videos at once, ignoring texts while also checking them, and somehow still bored… It might be time.

Go outside. Touch some grass.

It’s been there the whole time. 🌱

At the end of April, I asked a few of what I thought were simple questions, but the answers turned out to be a bit more divided than I thought.

For example, the first question about what to call the thing you drink water out of was answered in the following way. The “water fountain” barely pulled ahead with 45 votes, “drinking fountain” was close behind with 37 votes, with “bubbler” in last place with only 10 votes. Interestingly, everyone who said “bubbler” grew up in southern Wisconsin, while for the rest of Wisconsin, Minnesota, and South Carolina the other two options were pretty evenly split.

Next was, “What do you call an evening meal?” 42 out of 91 people said “supper.” 36 voted for “dinner,” and 13 voted for both. Minnesota students leaned heavily toward supper, and a bit more than half from Wisconsin said both. Only a couple of people from other states say “both” or “dinner,” while the majority of people from other states say “supper.”

Finally, the bubbly drink question. “Soda” absolutely dominated with 60 votes, while only 31 people said “pop.” Unsurprisingly to me, nobody had voted for “Coke.” Honestly, I’m not sure why I included Coke; it never stood a chance. Minnesota stood pretty loyal to pop, while soda was more common in Wisconsin and South Carolina.

Overall, this fun little survey showed that where you’re from has a bigger influence on your word choices, even if you're only one state over, and some people are definitely more loyal to their terms than others.

Awards banquet

Awards Banquet

Beginning last year, the Dairyland Conference began an event similar to many other conferences throughout the state. The event’s purpose is to honor Senior scholar athletes from Dairyland schools. In its inaugural year, Immanuel was represented by Cheyenne Wales and Liam Bauer. At this year’s banquet, held on April 29, Leah Thompson and Malcolm Bauer were honored.

The event is held at Castle Hill Supper Club, not far from AC Lincoln High School. The program included a keynote speaker, a volleyball coach at Viterbo University in LaCrosse. A buffet-style dinner was served, which included baked chicken, ham, meatballs, salads, potatoes, and veggies. Various bars and brownies were available for dessert.

I had the privilege of introducing our award recipients. This included a short summary of the student’s academic and athletic accomplishments, as well as their participation in other co-curricular activities and their plans for the future. Leah plans to attend UW-Eau Claire and study Ecology and Environmental Biology. Malcolm plans to head to UW-Madison to pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering.

Overall, the event went well, and I believe our students and their guests enjoyed the evening.

Prof Lau

MEET THE FRESHMAN - NIYAH MUELLER

Niyah Mueller likes playing volleyball and softball. In her free time you’ll probably either catch her playing with her puppies, hanging out with friends, or working. She can’t wait to work a lot this summer so that she can get rich and buy everything she wants, and she is also excited to go to the beach to get tan. Her favorite memory from her freshman year was going to Kwik Trip with her class because they all eat a lot and have to go there every day.

NEW PROFESSOR COMING SOON

A vacancy in Immanuel Lutheran’s team of professors has been filled by Dr. Dan Sullivan, who will start this fall (2026). He was called by a committee of the Board of Regents and representatives from the Church of the Lutheran Confession (CLC). Among the classes he’s teaching are mass choir, a class that contains almost the entire student body.

Dr. Sullivan was chosen from a list of eligible candidates nominated by various male members of the CLC. After comments were received and consideration given, the calling committee issued a call to the person they felt was best suited for the position.When making the call, the committee considers “the needs... determined, the gifts of the nominees, and whether... they will be effective in teaching... students,” says Steve Ludvigson, a member of the Board of Regents and the calling committee. Mr. Ludvigson, along with the calling committee, believes that Dr. Sullivan meets many of the criteria that the committee believes are required. Some of Dr. Sullivan’s most prominent skills are his musical ability and experience. They will be helpful when teaching and directing the two choirs that Immanuel has.“Our choir, and especially the Tour Choir, are ambassadors for Immanuel and spread the Word of God throughout the congregations they visit. In this, Dr Sullivan brings his gifts to Immanuel,” says Mr. Ludvigson. Dr. Sullivan was never on Tour Choir himself, but he is excited to learn more about it. He believes that plans for the tour and the concert setting will only start to form after the choir has begun to sing together.“The first step is simply to learn the repertoire in our choral library, listen to previous Tour Choir recordings, and get to know the students, what instruments they play, and how skilled they are at choral singing, ” says Dr. Sullivan. Spreading the gospel is the main goal of both mass choir and Tour Choir, so the call requires a lot of careful consideration by both the committee and the individual called. Mr. Ludvigson describes how the will of God is considered by both parties.“The process of issuing a Divine Call is one of prayer and thoughtful consideration of the needs of Immanuel and the gifts of the individual we call. The individual must also consider if this is indeed where the Lord wishes them to serve. For many, it is also a consideration of the call where they currently serve”, says Mr. Ludvigson. While considering the call to be professor, Dr. Sullivan’s first problem was understanding the divine nature of it. He got advice from many people and papers written by past professors. After receiving clarity, Dr. Sullivan says, “It’s simply a matter of deciding whose will to follow: mine or God’s. If that’s where you are, the answer is easy, even if the path forwards through that answer is difficult and full of uncertainty.” Because of the divine nature of the call that was issued and the way God’s hand works in the lives of those who love Him, both students and professors at Immanuel can be sure that Dr. Sullivan will be a wonderful contribution to the community. Mr. Ludvigson says: “I take great comfort in our process for issuing a divine call. Knowing the prayerful consideration given in issuing a call as well as the prayers made while considering the call assures me that it is The Lord’s Hand that directs this. Our God provides for us what we need, when we need it.

Who is Dr. Sullivan?

• Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Bachelors and Masters degrees from many colleges, including Julliard • Loves Bach, Mahler, and Gabrielie’s music, especially organ and symphony • Enjoys cross-referencing Scripture to put into focus God’s eternal plans • He will live on campus, and is excited to participate in campus life!

Survival interview

Contestants were asked to identify three items they would take with them for a solo survival challenge in the wilderness. Here’s what they selected and their survival experience.

Survival Interview: Michael Lang

Large barrel of oil - For lots of fuel
Dog - Hunting and companionship
Flint and steel - Fire
Rifle - For Hunting
One of those filter straws with a bunch of filters - Infinite Water

Micheal Lang’s Survival Experience: So this is pretty solid. He would be very good at gathering food, even in the winter, especially with the dog. You can sniff out prey. The water filter has the same problem as stated before. But honestly, if you clean it consistently, the only issue is it breaking, I guess. The barrel of oil and flint and steel is interesting, but it would work well as a firestarter. It would honestly last you a while. I don’t see many problems with this; so I’d give you around 400 days.

Personal Interview: Isaac Pfeiffer

Survival Guide Book - It would tell me what I need to survive.
Water Filter - Allows me to get clean, drinkable water.
Hatchet - Very useful, multi-purpose tool, can be used for defense, as well as many other things. Essentially, can fill the roles of both a knife and an axe.
Flare Gun - Signal ships/planes.
Tent - Shelter is one of the most important things for survival. Would eliminate the need to construct a shelter.

Isaac Pfeiffer's Survival Experience: Survival guide book is a good idea. You can see charts and instructions and how to build things and how to set up your tent. The flare is a decent idea. There is a chance a boat might come to save you, but you might be better off with a more practical item to ensure survival. If you have a flare but no one comes, you have one useless item. A water filter is a good idea, but they can break down and have limited use, so take care of it. A better plan would be a boiling pot. Your best decision is probably the hatchet. This is the multipurpose above all other multipurposes. There are hundreds of ways to use it. I’d say it's fifty fifty between 80 days till you die of thirst or a plane finds you. You live longer than anyone, but it's a gamble.

Personal Interview: Carter Martin

Grant Bernthal - MALICE
Hatchet - Cut, Chop
Magnesium firestarter - For fire
Pot - Cooking and Boiling
Tungsten Cube - Entertainment

Carter Martin's Survival Experience: So, I guess it’s fine to bring people? Grant comes along for the ride on this one for malice(?) reasons? And then, of course, the tungsten cube, the staple for survival. I guess you could throw it at prey, but I have no clue. The pot is by far the best decision. You can reuse it almost infinitely. You can also use it to boil water and hold your stews and stuff. The hatchet and magnesium firestarter are good options, and I suppose an extra person would be a pretty good idea. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but you would probably last the longest, because you could make weapons with your hatchet. I’m guessing you could even make it through the winter if you made a good shelter. I’ll give you 380 days. Good luck if Carter runs out of food, Grant.

Personal Interview: Dulton Eberhardt

My bow - I can do a lot with it
Tent - Shelter
Axe - So I can cut down trees for a fire
Lighter - To start fires
Seasonings - So I can make some baller food.

Dulton Eberhardt’s Survival Experience: A bow is a great choice; you can hunt from a distance, and even fish with it. A tent is a good option, and the axe and lighter make a good combo. You can’t go wrong with the seasoning. Honestly, it could be replaced with other stuff, but go ahead and make your baller food. The only thing is there is no way for you to get fresh water unless you make a bowl or something. But that would be tricky, and I doubt you could do that before dying of thirst. So, despite your great choices, you would most likely die of dysentery in five days.

Grant Bernthal’s Survival’s Experience

Water - Need it to live
Gun -To keep up food supply
TV with wifi -To not get bored
:A boat - So I could leave
Lex or Carter - So I don't get bored

Gran Bernthal’s Survival Experience: So water is pretty general, so I’m gonna say this is a barrel full of fresh drinking water. You run out of this in two weeks max. And a boat is NOT going to work. If you are on an island in the middle of the ocean, you are not going ANYWHERE. Real life ain’t Moana. You’ll either run out of fuel or get drifted to who knows where and you’ll starve along with Lex or Carter. TV is neat. That’s about it. Gun. Great! Good choice! Another person works well, but you’ll be hard-pressed to build shelter or tools with nothing to start with. And how will you make a fire? Sorry, Grant, you're great at directing, but unless you have the local wildlife star in Mary Poppins, I’ll give you 21 days.

Why Going outside is good for you

Ever noticed that after a long day, you can find some comfort in the bright blue of the sky or the feeling of a fresh breeze on your face. Perhaps the sunlight makes you feel a little brighter inside. Frolicking out in nature can have tremendous impacts on our health, but we often become so wrapped up in our busy, stressful agendas that we can’t always enjoy and appreciate this beautiful gift from God. But I’m here to tell you why getting outside is important and how to incorporate outdoor time and optimize your health.

Firstly, going outside on a sunny day exposes you to natural light. Frequent exposure to natural light can not only improve your mood, but also your sleep. This is because getting natural light helps regulate your circadian rhythm; your sleep/wake cycle. This cycle is meant to align with the day/night cycle, but in an era of alarm clocks and artificial lighting, our internal clocks tend to get out of sync. By getting adequate sunlight, your circadian rhythm will keep you feeling awake until dark when you actually need to sleep.

Going outside can also be good for you because of the calming effects it has on you. Listening to nature sounds or viewing the wide expanse of God’s creation helps lower your heart rate and reduces cortisol, the stress hormone. This can result in a better mood and overall well-being. Studies comparing kids who grew up with lots of exposure to the outdoors versus those who didn’t showed that the former were less likely to struggle with mental disorders later in life. In addition, going outside can also clear your mind and help with cognitive function. A study was done in which different subjects were given a test. Prior to the test, these subjects listened to either nature sounds or busy urban sounds. Subjects who listened to the natural sounds tended to score higher on said test, suggesting a strong correlation between outdoor exposure and cognitive function.

The next time you feel stressed about homework or life in general, try taking at least a few minutes out of your day to get some fresh air or take a brief walk. Maybe you can do your homework outside for a change, or even just look around and appreciate the beautiful greenery as you traverse the campus of Immanuel. Being in nature can really help calm your mood, and taking the time to enjoy the sunshine can really brighten your day. That being said, go outside and touch grass!

-Aurora Willitz

Springtime Activities on Campus!!!!!!

Although the weather in Wisconsin around this time of year isn't exactly perfect, it's a lot nicer than the cold, dark, depressing winter. And with nicer weather comes more time spent outside and more fun activities! So in case you’re at a loss for things to do or are just really bored, this is for you.

If you have ever walked down that monstrous gravel hill by the commons or have been in Mrs. J’s PE class, you would know that we have a tennis court on the lower campus. With all its cracks, it might not be as fancy as Wimbledon, but there is a “net” and it works, which is the important part.

We also have the creek which flows through the woods, also on the lower campus. It's the perfect spot to cool off on a hot spring day, and it even comes with a picnic table. So you could bring food or something and have a little beach day.

In that area by the softball and baseball field where the track team practices there is a whole gaga ball pit you could use. It can also be repurposed as a sandbox and you could brush up on your sandcastle building skills.

For all of you crazy volleyballers, we have a sand volleyball court on the lower campus next to the baseball fields just waiting to be used.

Spring is one of the most beautiful times on campus and there are so many things you can do outside. It's also one of the shortest seasons, so do NOT waste it by bumming around in your dorm. Go outside and have some fun!

-Magdalene Seibel

BINGO!

Alright, social butterflies and professional hallway wanderers, it’s time to shake things up with our faculty-themed bingo challenge! Copy, paste, and print out the official bingo sheet. Then start completing squares by doing the listed activities. Each square needs proof to count, so come armed with a photo, video, or a teacher’s signature. Otherwise it’s just a bold claim. The goal is to be one of the first three people to complete the entire board, with the biggest prize going to first place and smaller prizes for second and third (everyone else gets bragging rights). Once you’ve finished, bring your completed sheet to the office to claim your spot.

Disclaimer - Be respectful of teachers and class time. Don't interrupt lessons or cause chaos. If a teacher says no, is busy, or just isn’t feeling it that day, that’s not their fault…or ours. Pick your timing wisely.

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Game night

The question asked for this Flash’s poll was, “What’s your go-to game for game night?” With over 50 responses, there were many different answers. Congratulations to UNO for being the crowd favorite, and Monopoly a close second. Thank you to everybody who participated in the poll!

Letter from the Editor
🎶CLOSING TIMEEE🎶

Since this is the last issue of the year, it feels like a good time to look back a little—and also think about what’s next for the Flash.

This year’s been really fun. We finished all of our Senior Spotlights with time to spare and got plenty of fun new series going. We’ve covered school stuff, shared opinions, and made many a poll. I’m so glad Ellie passed the baton to me for editing—everyone working on the Flash is so fun. Thanks to everyone who wrote or helped with articles this year. I hope you know how much all your work means to the newspaper, even when it’s three weeks overdue.

If you’ve ever thought about joining the Flash, you definitely should. You don’t have to be some amazing writer or have experience. If you’ve got opinions, ideas, or just want to try something new, come down for some ice cream in the lounge. The whole reason I joined the Flash was because I wanted activity points and my friends were doing it—and that was less than a year ago!

Anyway, thank you to everyone who helped this year, and a warm invitation goes out to anyone considering joining—we want you here! Have a great summer, wherever you’re headed, and keep thinking of new article ideas for next year. (:

1 Peter 4:10

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”

The Editor,

Margaret Schaller

P.S. If you know the song reference in the title, you’ve got great taste.

Weird things heard around campus

“I know what a wife is, idk what a scoby is!”

“What should I do with these two or three children in my trunk?”

“We need to baby oil these.”

“If you’re not European, you don’t get rights.”

“I think I’m going to marry that copier. I just love it so much.”

“Put the cap down, woman!”

“Let’s both be spoons of the bigger variety.”

"I am for a number of reasons going to let you have this class as a study hall. A STUDY hall (emphasises study). *pauses* I don't care what you do so long as you're not throwing stuff at each other."

"Prof? Have you been having a good Dave?"

"I just had freshman for two periods in a row. So, no."*Kendall walks in and starts whispering in Hamilton's ear*"Make that three."