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Special Education continues Cafe 159 ½

Special Education continues Cafe 159 ½

Izzy Leviton, Sammy Yenamanra, and Sophie Yarosh November 14, 2016

As freshman Hafza Da’ud walks into school Tuesday and Thursday mornings, she said she looks forward to stopping by Cafe 159 ½ and picking up a donut before class. “Some people don't really like...

Hairy for a cause

Hairy for a cause

Sydney Hall November 14, 2016

Growing a beard out in the month of November is nothing new to senior Mike Donahue, as he has participated in No-Shave November for the past couple of years. A team tradition Donahue, a member of the...

Senior Danielle Patterson focuses on her schoolwork from the classes she takes at Normandale Community College.

PSEO provides advantages

Izzy Leviton November 10, 2016

Senior Danielle Patterson, Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) participant, said she feels more prepared to go to college next year because of her opportunity to learn on a college campus the past...

Westwood Nature Center celebrates fall

Westwood Nature Center celebrates fall

Breanna Thompson November 10, 2016

According to the volunteer and wellness coordinator Laura Smith, the Westwood Halloween Party just celebrated it’s 35th year. According to Laura Smith, most of the volunteers set up the party while...

Senior Freja Olsen teaches members how to knit at the first meeting. Their next meeting will take place once she checks in with all the members availability.

Project seeks to help refugees

Delaney Wallerich November 9, 2016

When senior Freja Olsen heard about Syrian refugees, she felt moved to help by gathering a group of students to knit hats. AP psychology teacher Sarah Lindenberg said all IB diploma candidates are required...

Senior looks forward to club meetings

Senior looks forward to club meetings

Elise Riley and Maddie Lund November 8, 2016

After being a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes since sophomore year, senior Sam Baer feels like she is a part of a tight-knit community. “I think our bond has become a lot tighter and people...

Juniors of HAP

Sumaya Mohamed and D'aviyan Robinson November 8, 2016

Meet some of the Junior members of the Higher Achievement Program (HAP).

Volunteers engage in voting process

Volunteers engage in voting process

Atticus Raasch, Writer November 8, 2016

Although he can not vote, senior Dotan Appelbaum feels pride in doing what he can to help in the upcoming presidential election. “I think it’s a really great experience to be involved in civic life,”...

Junior Ethan Rickert talks about the bracelets he sells for his moms cancer to junior Abduhl Ibrahi. The bracelets cost $3 or 2 or $5.

Junior sells bracelets

Nicole Sanford November 8, 2016

Junior Ethan Rickert reaches into his backpack and pulls out what seems like an ordinary bracelet, but by selling them, he helps keep his family afloat. Rickert said his mom, Rachel Rickert, decided...

Elise Riley

Grasp different opportunities

Elise Riley November 8, 2016

Most people hate Mondays, as they signify the end of relaxing weekends and the beginning of cringeworthy school weeks. I, on the other hand, love Mondays, as they allow me to go into each week a little...

Senior Editor-in-Chief Ilana Weinstein brainstorms ideas for the Park Spark. The Park Spark meets Tuesdays in the Learning Lab.

Park Spark hopes to gain popularity

Jacob Stillman November 7, 2016

With all the political action happening right now, Park Spark Editor-in-Chief senior Ilana Weinstein said she feels excited about what is in store in the near future for the local satirical publication. “With...

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