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Principal Scott Meyers relays policy changes implemented at the start of the 2019-2020 school year to the freshman class. The first week schedule was adjusted to allow each class to have a grade-level meeting where the Administration could explain the new policies.

Staff Editorial: New bathroom policy neglects student needs

September 11, 2019

In order to succeed, students must have their basic in-school needs met, including access to a bathroom. However, due to the numerous closures and the poorly thought out release of the new bathroom-pass...

Hands-Free Law improves road safety

Hands-Free Law improves road safety

Maddie Schutte September 11, 2019

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s new Hands-Free Law will keep drivers’ hands off their phones and on the wheel again. This new legislation will protect the lives of Minnesotans every day. Gov. Walz signed...

Art by Sophie Livingston

Xcel Energy’s climate reforms fall short

Gabriel Kaplan June 7, 2019

As a planet, we are on a crash course with the climate crisis — but it’s not too late to change policy. According to the United Nations, we must cut global emissions in half in just 10 years in order...

Cedar Lake Trail will be closed from Excelsior Boulevard to France Avenue until 2021 for the Southwest Lightrail Transit construction, according to Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Other trails, including parts of the Kenilworth Trail and the Midtown Greenway, will also be closed.

Closed trails prove inconvenient

Lucy zumBrunnen June 6, 2019

Good things come to those who wait. This principle applies to the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) currently being constructed. Even though it is a personal inconvenience, given that I use the trails...

Mueller press statement begs for closer examination

Mueller press statement begs for closer examination

Katie Hardie June 5, 2019

Interestingly enough, President Trump and his mighty band of staffers are still beating around the proverbial bush regarding the alleged Russian interference in the US 2016 election, even now in the face...

Graduate Ben Baaken celebrates with his fellow graduating seniors of the 2018 class. The 2019 seniors will be graduating June 6 at the Stadium.

Staff Editorial: New Graduation speakers allow for inclusivity

June 5, 2019

Because we are an upstanding community, we must strive to ensure all voices within our community are heard. Every year families of high school students come together for Commencement and expect to hear...

Vaccine requirements protect public

Vaccine requirements protect public

Emma Leff, Copy Editor May 14, 2019

Outbreaks of diseases like measles are extremely dangerous. It is unfair to the rest of the population for individuals to refuse vaccinations without proper cause. Cities and states can limit the harm...

Kate Smith controversy reveals double standard

Kate Smith controversy reveals double standard

Henry Brettingen May 7, 2019

An 80-year-old recording resurfaced of beloved singer Kate Smith singing the racist song “That's Why The Darkies Were Born,” according to the New York Post. In an unwarranted reaction to this, the...

Delayed remorse for anti-Semitic cartoon

Delayed remorse for anti-Semitic cartoon

Adin Zweigbaum May 1, 2019

The New York Times apologized for their anti-Semitic cartoon three days too late. The cartoon shouldn’t have been uploaded in the first place, but three days is too much to wait for an apology. The...

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