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Do grades measure intelligence?

January 25, 2023

According to senior Sophia Earle, grades accurately showcase student academic achievement but aren’t a measure of intelligence.  “Grades can be a good measure of academic performance, but they...

Impact of bias on grades

January 25, 2023

There are many factors that can impact grading, though Superintendent Astein Osei said he isn’t sure if disparities in grading are necessarily due to the grading system in place. “Just because we...

How grading affects student motivation

January 25, 2023

According to a study done by REL Northwest, test scores can morph into a reflection of students’ attitude, motivation and focus, which are influenced by the grades they feel they are defined by – a...

Senior Shantell Harden defends against Orono Jan. 10. Park won the game 66-60.

Meet the Athlete: Shantell Harden

Halima Bigirindavyi January 13, 2023

What has your experience been like playing basketball at Park? It's honestly amazing. I transferred here my sophomore year from Burnsville and it was just all full-switch in culture and just community...

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Sequel to a Christmas classic released

Leo Justesen December 24, 2022

It's been about a month since the sequel to the very old movie “A Christmas Story” released, called “A Christmas Story Christmas,” and there is still a lot to talk about. For those who don’t...

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“Me vs. Myself’ fails to deliver after short delay

Lex Lee December 20, 2022

“Me vs. Myself” by A Boogie wit da Hoodie just dropped after a one year wait. After his last studio album, “B4 AVA,” this album keeps his same desires of the rap life helping him out and keeping...

World Cup causing distractions in class

World Cup causing distractions in class

Lex Lee December 16, 2022

With the World Cup having been moved from the summer to the fall, it has caused some problems in classrooms. When I think of the World Cup, I think of sitting on a couch and watching it in the summer....

Hallway resets instituted again at Park.

Hallway resets instituted again at Park.

Serena Bovee December 7, 2022

According to  the 6425 news and the park connection slides hallway resets are going to be starting up again at Park., attempting to curtail tardies and absences from classes. Park has put this into effect...

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‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ film adaptation displays the reality of war

Serena Bovee December 5, 2022

Based on the book released in 1928, “All Quiet on the Western Front,” a film of the same name was recently released. The book is a political message against war that has influenced many people since...

Pandemic brings lower test scores

November 28, 2022

According to sophomore Ryan Steinberg, lower test scores could be attributed to students re-adjusting after COVID-19. “With COVID-19, a lot of kids were at home for a long time. (COVID-19) made a...

Spike in Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) students

November 28, 2022

“Coming back from the pandemic, students have experienced so much. Some students are excited to come back to Park and others were like, ‘I'm over it.’ (They) know how to learn in different ways now...

Finding a new normal

November 28, 2022

Wennerberg said the Pass/Fail grade system was important over COVID-19, but has been altered as Park tries to obtain a new normal following the pandemic. “As we transition back, it's never going to...

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