The State of the Union in 2012

[From the NY Times. A version of this editorial appeared in print on January 25, 2012, on page A28 of the New York edition with the headline: The State of the Union in 2012.] A year ago, after the last State of the Union address, we applauded President Obama for challenging the Republicans’ blame-government,... [Read more]

Nuclear Weapons: A Cause for Concern? (An Opinion Piece)

By: Kelli Moe Staff Writer      A recent report by the I.A.E.A. (International Atomic Energy Agency) has many countries on edge. The report which was given on November 8th stated that there is a great deal of evidence suggesting “Iran has carried out activities relevant to the development of a nuclear... [Read more]

Kissing Up: The Native American Symbol at Park High School

By Staff Writer – Cora Layman      Having to kiss the Indian mark if you step on it has been a tradition at Park High School for a very long time.  Many people do not even know why they have to do this. The Park Wolfpack used to be called the ‘Park Indians,’ which is why the Indian... [Read more]

Career Exploration– What Do The Student’s Think?

Career Exploration– What Do The Student’s Think? By: Aubrey Asleson      It’s called Career Exploration, and for the first three months of the school year, it’s the ninth grader’s English class. Throughout the trimester, students learn how their hobbies and interests can tie into certain... [Read more]

Mark Porter Viewpoint: Test results show District 833 successes, areas to focus on

[By: Mark Porter, South Washington County Bulletin] Due to the summer state government shutdown we have experienced a delayed release of student achievement data from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). However, as each new piece of information becomes available, we continue to analyze our... [Read more]

Legalize Now

For all of the wrong reasons it is illegal to smoke or have possession in some parts of the United States. “They’ve outlawed the number one vegetable on the planet” (Timothy Leary). There are three reasons why it would benefit society to legalize marijuana. The first reason would be for the economical... [Read more]

A Spot for Teens, A Bonus for Parents

95 thousand square feet of empty space: What used to be Home Depot here in Cottage Grove, is now a vacant lot of wasted money. Much needed money has been put to no good to make a building that has been closed for almost two years now. Why not put it to good use? Teens have come up with the idea to morph... [Read more]

Universe Exploration in High School and College

Albert Einstein once said “The most incomprehensible thing about our universe is that it can be comprehended.”  Thus the functions of the universe and all it contains are studied because humans have a drive for knowledge.  The presence of science classes in school play a key part in cultivating... [Read more]

Unofficial Gopher’s After Dark

Monday, March 15th marked the beginning of spring break at the University of Minnesota, however for many the break began on Saturday or for some lucky individuals, Friday.  To mark the beginning of this wondrous week two other PSEO students (Navita Lakhram and Nicole Schank) and I decided to attend... [Read more]

Diversity Day Highlights Unique Dancing Around the World

Cheers, music, and applause erupted from the Park High School auditorium on Wednesday March 3 as Park High School hosted Diversity Day. This special presentation, set up by Guidance Counselor Dr. Vo, was an opportunity for students to see a variety of different cultures through the art of dance.  Various... [Read more]

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