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Park competes in their first game during the Pat Patterson Tournament at Hamline University. This was the first game in a two day tournament at Hamline.

Girls’ basketball participates in tournament

Ella Hammerstrand and Nolan Kelly November 25, 2018

The girls’ basketball team competed in the Pat Patterson tournament at Hamline University according to Head Coach Arsenio Richardson. He said Park’s first loss to Stillwater was downcast yet optimistic. “It's...

Toy donations that were donated to STEP for the holidays. Toys will be collected at STEP until Dec. 14 and then will be given out at Peace Presbyterian Church to those in need.

Toy drive aids many around the holiday season

Noah Orloff November 25, 2018

St. Louis Park Emergency Program volunteer and community relations coordinator Mari-Claire Dart said she believes wintertime offers a different type of atmosphere that can help bring joy to both donors...

Seniors Anya Morrsion and Susanna Hu discuss their preparation plan for the upcoming DECA competitions.

DECA prepares to compete

Gabriel Kaplan, Yonit Krebs, and Maria Perez Barriga November 21, 2018

As DECA looks forward to upcoming competitions this winter, the club prepared by signing up its members for specific events, according to sophomore Grace Schultz. “So far we all signed up for events,”...

Senior Libby Ramsperger and senior Eléna Jommi share their excitement about the upcoming season at their third day of practice Nov. 13. The team is currently focusing on dryland training and core since there is no snow yet.

Nordic Ski looks forward to an eventful season

Kaia Myers November 20, 2018

According to Nordic Ski head coach Doug Peterson, the team is diligently working toward their goals, which includes state for some skiers. “I believe that the team is going to be competitive because...

A mother teaches her daughter how to skate during open skate time at the Rec Center Nov. 17. The Turkeys on Ice event will take place Nov. 21.

Annual Turkeys on Ice continues

Talia Lissauer and Ben Sanford November 19, 2018

Lisa Abernathy, recreation supervisor of the St. Louis Park Rec Center, said the Turkeys on Ice event has been held the day before Thanksgiving annually. “We've done it as long as I have been here...

Senior Cecillia Brown hands a club member a vegan coconut cupcake. Vegan Club celebrated multiple birthdays and a new monetary grant this Wednesday on Nov. 14.

City awards Vegan Club grant of $1,000

Katie Hardie November 18, 2018

According to Vegan Club leader Lara Garcia, who is a senior, the club celebrated multiple birthdays and a new grant with vegan coconut cupcakes Nov. 14. According to club member senior Delaney Wallerich,...

SHEC president Erica Dudley writes down ideas for the upcoming year Nov. 8. The topics brainstormed for future meetings included consent and contraception.

SHEC brainstorms topics to discuss

Marta Hill, Isabel Kjaer, and Noah Orloff November 17, 2018

According to senior Cailey Hansen-Mahoney, the first Sexual Health Education Club meeting went well overall. “(The) turnout could have been a little better, but it’s a really busy time of the year...

Senior Mary Gleason looks to shoot during the game against Anoka Nov. 15. Hopkins Park lost 2-5. The teams overall record is 2-1.

Girls’ hockey experiences first loss

Sophie Olmen and Rachel Salzer November 16, 2018

After Hopkins Park’s first lost of the season, sophomore Erin Brousseau said game started strong then became more challenging. The team played against Anoka Nov. 15. “I think it started out pretty...

Sophomore Grace Loveland swims backstroke in the 200-yard individual medley Nov. 8. Park placed second overall at Sections.

Girls’ swimming places second in Sections

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood November 13, 2018

According to senior captain Claudia Stone, Park preformed well at Sections with certain individuals and relays qualifying for State. “Sections went very well overall. We were able to qualify two relays...

City Council member Anne Mavity contributes her thoughts in the City Council discussion concerning gun violence and race on Oct. 29.

School Board, City Council discuss safety measures

Dani Orloff and Noah Orloff November 12, 2018

As sophomore Achieving Change Together president Gabriel Kaplan continues to promote gun violence prevention measures in the St. Louis Park community, he said it is a challenging task. “In St. Louis...

Sophomore Abby Meyer keeps the puck away from an Orono player Oct. 10. Hopkins Park ended with a final score of 6-3.

Girls’ hockey beats Orono in first season game

Sophie Olmen and Rachel Salzer November 12, 2018

After the first game of the season, junior Anna Nicholls said one thing that stood out to her was that the team put in effort throughout the whole game. “I think we all played our hardest. First game...

Sophomore  Phoebe McKinney, junior Isaac  Wahl and seniors Evie Nelson and Emma Yarger, perform a scene from 9 to 5 the Musical. Opening night for the musical took place Nov. 9th with more performances to come Nov. 11, 16, 17 and 18.

Theater performs opening night of ‘9 to 5 the Musical’

Maggie Klaers and Sofia Seewald November 10, 2018

According to sophomore lead cast member Phoebe McKinney, hard work during tech week and a successful final dress rehearsal contributed to a strong opening night performance. “Tonight went so well,...

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