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Mock Election results

Raphy Gendler and Jayne Stevenson October 27, 2016

Park students participated in a Mock Election Oct. 24, where they voted for President of the United States, U.S. representative, State representative and a Constitutional amendment. Results of three of...

Mock election to occur in Minnesota high schools

Mock election to occur in Minnesota high schools

Delaney Wallerich October 17, 2016

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon believes students may get satisfaction in voting as the upcoming presidential election approaches. According to Simon, Students Vote 2016 is the first mock election...

Freshmen Jamie Sorenson, Jackson Aune, Bryan Okere and Ashton Williams use their cell phones during lunch. All four students are frustrated that they are not able to access some social media sites on the school Wi-Fi.

IT blocks social media on guest Wi-Fi

Mimi Fhima and Hannah Wolk October 13, 2016

Freshman Patrick Djerf said he felt frustrated when he realized he couldn’t access social media through the school’s guest Wi-Fi. Djerf said the slow connection causes problems when trying to communicate...

School addresses clown craze, social media use

Mimi Fhima October 13, 2016

Freshman Anna Wert said she felt anxious before attending the Homecoming game last Friday after hearing about recent clown incidents from her peers. “The only initial thought I had was ‘oh, what’s...

GLC Rob Griffin speaks with sophomore Jeremy Frahm as a part of the new atten- dance policy. Grade level coordinators are check- ing in with students
who have unexcused absences.

GLCs check in concerning absences

Anna Albrecht October 13, 2016

When freshman Jazmine Marin Luna was pulled out of class by a Grade Level Coordinator for unexcused absences, she felt frustrated. “I’ve been pulled out because I was in class and my teacher marked...

Trial of middle school assistant postponed

Sam Orloff October 6, 2016

The trial of middle school assistant Jarrell Smith was further postponed, with a settlement conference scheduled for Nov. 7, according to Hennepin County Attorney’s Office media coordinator Chuck Laszewski....

Senior National Merit Scholar Semifinalists Ilana Weinstein, Elise Bargman and Aaron Councilman,

Park produces multiple National Merit semifinalists

Adah Koivula and Sam Orloff September 30, 2016

National Merit semifinalist senior Aaron Councilman said the National Merit Scholarship program provides high-achieving students with recognition for hard work. “It nice to be recognized for academic...

What to know about the vice-presidential debate

What to know about the vice-presidential debate

Raphy Gendler and Jayne Stevenson September 29, 2016

Stay tuned as vice-presidential candidates Tim Kaine and Mike Pence continue the series of debates during the 2016 presidential election. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump began the debates Sept. 26, and...

Police chief anticipates retirement

Police chief anticipates retirement

Nicole Sanford September 20, 2016

For most, January marks the beginning of a new year, but for St. Louis Park Police Chief John Luse, it brings his retirement. After 39 years of service in the St. Louis Park Police Department (SLPPD),...

Work on the Rec Center’s new hockey rink continues despite multiple project delays. According to Rec Center manager Jason Eisold, the construction will be completed around January 2017.

Rec Center construction continues as planned

Dani Orloff September 20, 2016

When junior Willy Basill envisions the Rec Center renovations, he looks forward to the possibility of outdoor skating events. “We are hoping to have an outdoor game or two out there, so that should...

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