Locals Demonstrate Support for Troops

written by Samantha Hartfiel · July 28, 2009

Driving down 80th street on the morning of Friday, July 10, residents of Cottage Grove and St. Paul Park would have witnessed a scene that displayed the true honor and respect that the cities have for the soldiers who fight for our freedom. It was on this morning that Cottage Grove hosted a deployment... [Read more]

Film Review:Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

written by Samantha Hartfiel · July 15, 2009

After two years of anticipation, Harry Potter fans once more got a chance to flock to movie theaters and be enchanted by the tale of young wizard Harry Potter. The magical phenomenon continued on July 15 with the opening of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, the sixth of eight films about the boy... [Read more]

Instant Book Clubs Provide Entertainment for Park Girls

written by Samantha Hartfiel · July 9, 2009

While most students tend to abandon all subjects related to school over the summer, there is one group of Park High School students that are trying to keep their minds intact over the three month break whilst having a bit of fun.  These five seniors: Emily Evans, Samantha Hartfiel, Rebecca Holland,... [Read more]

Not a Good Week in Hollywood

written by Samantha Hartfiel · July 1, 2009

             The last week of June was not a pleasant one to be a celebrity. The week was filled with misfortune in Hollywood from the dramatic split of Jon and Kate of the reality show Jon and Kate plus Eight, to the deaths of minor celebrities, television game show host Ed McMahon, actress... [Read more]