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]
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]
Summer Volunteer Opportunities
written by Emily Beaver · June 3, 2009
Summer has arrived at last as people begin emerging from layers of protective clothing, swimsuits are dug out of closets, pools are uncovered, and flip-flops are again the footwear of choice. High school students look ahead to a summer filled with: late nights around a bonfire,... [Read more]
Park welcomes incoming 9th and 10th graders
written by Samantha Hartfiel · May 31, 2009
When most students think back to their first day of high school, many recall that they felt lost and overwhelmed because the building appeared to be so enormous. This year, Park High School tried to ease the transition for upcoming freshmen and sophomores by hosting tours for the future classmen.... [Read more]
Students Step Into the Shoes of the poor for a Good Cause
written by Samantha Hartfiel · May 19, 2009
Several weeks ago, students of Park High School may have noticed some of their peers sitting on the floor of the cafeteria with desolate faces and wearing grubby clothes. They held signs stating facts such as “Some families have to live off 5 cents a day”, while sitting beside an open guitar... [Read more]
Swine Flu Reaches Minnesota
written by Frannie Sprouls · May 1, 2009
Over the past week, a new threat has entered the United States. It is not some extremist threatening to destroy a building or angry protests regarding the passage of same-sex marriage. This threat is something new and there has not been a threat like this since the avian flu in 2005. This threat... [Read more]
Swine Flu
written by Phana Yang · April 30, 2009
You’ve all probably heard it by now. Within the last week, words of the H1N1 Virus had spread faster than flies looking for rotten meat. On April 29, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) has raised its pandemic alert for swine flu to the second highest level, meaning that it believes a global... [Read more]
Minnesota Parents Pray for Their Son’s Return
written by Emily Beaver · April 27, 2009
When the word ‘college’ is broached in a conversation various descriptions come to mind: parties, freedom, sleeping in, socializing, and financial responsibility. For the more studious pupils first thoughts may include: exams, mass lectures, study groups, and papers. These descriptions display... [Read more]
Modern Day Pirates
written by Brittany Johnson · April 24, 2009
On April 8th, 2009, Somali pirates attacked an American ship, the Maersk Alabama, almost four hundred miles off of the Somali coast. The ships crew, which included twenty American citizens, did manage to escape with their ship, but their captain, Richard Phillips, remained as a hostage. In response,... [Read more]
High School Students Serve as Mentors
written by Jeanna Thyen · April 17, 2009
“Being a Big Brother or Sister is like no other experience you’ll have in your life. The positive impact you can have on your Little is astounding.” - High School Big Sister “Big Brothers Big Sisters is a life changing program.” Park High School Big Sister Rachel “Not only do you teach... [Read more]
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