Health Partners Total Knee/Hip Replacement Video

Digital Journalism students filmed at Regions Hospital in St. Paul for a 9 part total knee and hip replacement video.  The video will take a patient through the entire process so they know what to expect before, during, and after surgery.  Students filmed at the hospital for a full week.

Danielle Taylor KBJR Duluth News Nov 1

Former Mtka Skipper Danielle Taylor visited with the class about her career path and experiences she has had as a news anchor, journalist in the field, and producer.  Danielle works for KBJR News in Duluth.  She is a graduate from St. Cloud State University.

Steve Swenson Oct 24

Steve Swenson from Lighthouse Media talking to digital journalism students about story boarding for medical field videos.

Tim Blotz Sep 26

Timothy Blotz from Fox 9 talking to digital journalism students about effective PSA's.

DJ Final Videos

Tips for Finals Week

The end of the school year is approaching quickly, and that also means finals are coming up. Instead of worrying about passing your tests, take the time to study effectively. This will lead you towards the path of success and straight A’s.

1. Distribute your study time. If you are planning on saving all of your studying for the night before the test, don’t. Psychology studies have shown that this method of studying is ineffective. The best method of studying is distributed practice. Spreading out your study time over multiple days for short periods of time is much more effective.
2. Turn off all of your social media accounts. Although it is important to take breaks from your studying, using that time to go on your social media is not the best option. Frequently switching your train of thought between studying and going on social media can lead to scattered learning. Turning social media off for a week may be unrealistic for some students but the reward of positive test scores is worth it.
3. Stay active. Exercise increases blood flow to the brain. Restricting blood flow for an extended period of time can lead to a tired mind. Even if you can’t fit a full work out in the week of finals, go for a short walk or do some crunches or push-ups.

These tips will help you increase your success on your finals. Good luck to all students on their tests!

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By Madison Fisher

Senior Night: Skippers defeat Hopkins Royals

The Skippers fastpitch softball team outscored the Hopkins Royals on Senior Night last Wednesday, improving their record to 11-8 overall. Senior outfielder Madison Fisher touched home plate in the bottom of the 1st, giving the Skippers an early edge. Lauren Slater singled to left and was later driven in by Sarah Peka’s solid single to right in the 3rd inning. In the field, pitcher Sarah Peka gave a dominating performance against Hopkins with 8 strikeouts and only 2 hits allowed. Minnetonka’s strong defense shut down the Royals. The Skippers added the final tally in the bottom the 6th to make the final score 3-1.

Before the win, parents and players relived their favorite softball moments in a heartfelt celebration. Each junior on the team created a poster for a senior player comprised of pictures that captured their personality and softball memories. After the victory, Skipper teammates honored last year seniors with a baserunning ceremony. At the following potluck dinner, they shared what each senior brought to the team and what they will miss about the player.

Minnetonka fell to the Waconia Wildcats at home this past Friday 2-0, ending their regular season. However, there is still a chance to watch them play yet; sections start 5pm on Tuesday, May 24th at Miller Park in Eden Prairie. 

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By Ari Kirk