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Homecoming hosted inside without regard for ears and temperature

Homecoming hosted inside without regard for ears and temperature

Serena Bovee October 19, 2022

The homecoming dance was held Oct. 8. This year, the dance was inside this year to keep students safe from the cold. Last year, the dance was outside on the football field. While there are strengths to...

Staying safe in football

Staying safe in football

Abby Meisler October 14, 2022

On Sept. 9, a high school football player from Brainerd suffered a traumatic brain injury which left him partially paralyzed. This incident is not a first in high school football, as many players end up...

You take my breath away

You take my breath away

Anya Panday September 27, 2022

It’s no secret that teenagers around America have a vaping problem. Some may say it’s become somewhat of an epidemic. Teens around the country are slowly getting addicted to vaping, and it’s not...

New Prague given second chance

New Prague given second chance

Maren Wilsey August 28, 2022

This past winter and spring Park dealt with a highly publicized conflict over the racist actions of New Prague High School’s athletic teams. Our school wasn’t the only victim of their actions, but...

Students play Monopoly in Board Game & Uno Action Thursday on May 5th. The activity happens every Thursday in A308, with Alexander Polk.

Uno & board games brings people together

Noah Leventhal May 18, 2022

With Park’s addition of Action Thursday, lots of new and exciting activities have been provided for students to do during the usual Park Connections time slot. One of these activities is “Competitive...

Underlying issues with prom

Underlying issues with prom

Katie Nelson May 14, 2022

If you’ve ever sat down to watch a teen rom-com, you’re sure to encounter a classic prom scene at least once or twice. From popular films such as “The Kissing Booth” to “10 Things I Hate About...

Minneapolis Police Department pattern of discrimination violates humans rights

Minneapolis Police Department pattern of discrimination violates humans rights

Ivan Zank May 13, 2022

After the murder of George Floyd in 2020, a formal investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department was opened, and finally after two years it has been concluded that the Minneapolis Police Department...

Fantasy sports perfect for sports fans

Fantasy sports perfect for sports fans

Aidan Shafton May 11, 2022

As a major sports fan, being able to interact with other sports fans and make sports picks every Thursday has been one of the best parts of the school year. It gets hard to find the people who want to...

Looking back on five excellent electives

Looking back on five excellent electives

Danny Shope May 11, 2022

It felt like a breath of fresh air when I graduated middle school four years ago and moved onto high school. That’s because this transition comes with a lot of new freedoms, and the one I was most excited...

Learning goes both ways

Learning goes both ways

Danny Shope May 10, 2022

In the middle of a heated argument with a friend over where to eat, I used a strategy one of my teachers mentioned to come to a compromise. While getting my pick of a burrito restaurant is certainly not...

Reproductive rights in jeopardy

Reproductive rights in jeopardy

Cece Jensen May 9, 2022

The Supreme Court has decided to strike down the Roe v. Wade decision of 1973. According to a draft opinion containing the majority vote in favor of overturning the right to a safe abortion, the 49 year...

Gap years can be beneficial

Gap years can be beneficial

Sophia Curran-Moore May 9, 2022

Seniors feel tremendous pressure to have their life completely planned out. I, for one, am tired of being asked, “Where are you going next year?” It feels like it is expected that all seniors are going...

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