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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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Isaac Wert

Isaac Wert, Entertainment Editor

Hi! I’m Isaac J. Wert, your local entertainment editor. I love music, television, art and pop culture, and especially love reviewing them.

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6 hot tracks missing from your Summer playlist

Isaac Wert
June 3, 2018
JSU’s senior leaders look back on past year

JSU’s senior leaders look back on past year

Isaac Wert
June 3, 2018
‘Black-ish’ sets aside signature comedy, exploring tension between evolving main characters

‘Black-ish’ sets aside signature comedy, exploring tension between evolving main characters

Isaac Wert
May 8, 2018
Senior Ari Vlodaver, the president of Park's Book Club.

Book Club president promotes reading for entertainment, relaxation

Isaac Wert
April 20, 2018
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Ariana Grande’s ‘No Tears Left to Cry’ radiates maturity, resilience

Isaac Wert
April 20, 2018
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‘Midnight Sun’ eclipsed by familiarity, predictability

Isaac Wert
March 27, 2018
JSU discusses, celebrates Purim

JSU discusses, celebrates Purim

Isaac Wert
March 19, 2018
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We need to talk about Janelle Monáe

Isaac Wert
February 23, 2018
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Khalid, Normani, Tinashe and The Chainsmokers (Week of Feb. 23)

Isaac Wert
February 23, 2018
Senior Lukas Wrede and iMatter director Larry Kraft discussion options for a Climate Action Plan launch party during a Roots & Shoots meeting on Feb. 12.

Roots and Shoots continues to promote sustainability

Avia Kaner-Roth and Isaac Wert
February 19, 2018
Sophomore Mitchell VonEschen rehearses for the choir musical 'Cinderella'. The musical is a fundraiser for choir and will be preformed on March 2, 3, 4 in the high school auditorium.

Choir performance of ‘Cinderella’ approaches

Avia Kaner-Roth and Isaac Wert
February 19, 2018
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‘Man of the Woods’ should stay in the forest

Isaac Wert
February 14, 2018
Junior Anika Hanson participates in a Roots & Shoots club discussion regarding the creation of a recycling video. The group's next meeting is Jan. 30 at 8 a.m. in A316.

Roots and Shoots focusing on wind sourcing, clean energy

Elise Riley and Isaac Wert
January 23, 2018
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Camila Cabello debuts her Latin-infused pastel pop

Isaac Wert
January 21, 2018
Park Facilities Manager Tom Bravo discusses plans for implementing a recycling program at the Roots & Shoots meeting on Dec. 12.

Roots and Shoots plans to film recycling video

Elise Riley and Isaac Wert
December 23, 2017
“No One Ever Really Dies” hosts a playground for protest music

“No One Ever Really Dies” hosts a playground for protest music

Isaac Wert
December 20, 2017
Sophomore Ivy Jones sings a song from the musical "Cinderella" during her audition. All choir students interested in a role in the musical auditioned during class.

Choir prepares for performances, convention

Elise Riley and Isaac Wert
November 20, 2017
Recycling committee members, all juniors, Anika Hansen, Emma Kempf, Casey Kreie, and Leila Raymond pose for a Roots and Shoots photo at the meeting on Nov. 7.

Roots and Shoots members form recycling-focused team

Elise Riley and Isaac Wert
November 20, 2017
Self-aware and melodramatic masterpiece “Reputation” proves Swift is in on the joke

Self-aware and melodramatic masterpiece “Reputation” proves Swift is in on the joke

Isaac Wert
November 14, 2017
JSU adviser Mary Norris and Rabbi Tzvi Kupfer talk before the start of the meeting Nov. 26. The Jewish-Student Union is open to anyone and meets in A316 on Thursdays after school.

Meet the Jewish Student Union’s Lutheran advisor

Elise Riley and Isaac Wert
October 28, 2017
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Taylor Swift, Liam Payne, Selena Gomez, Marshmello (Week of Oct. 27)

Isaac Wert
October 27, 2017
Senior Lukas Wrede addresses the Roots and Shoots members during a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

Senior expresses passion for environment

Isaac Wert
October 17, 2017
Used with permission from Tzvi Kupfer

JSU kicks off yearly meetings

Elise Riley and Isaac Wert
September 27, 2017
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Review: Do not walk out of ‘Mother!’

Isaac Wert
September 24, 2017
Junior Casey Kreie inspects the aquaponics system during the first Roots and Shoots meeting Sept. 19.

Roots and Shoots sprouts up once again

Caroline Green, Elise Riley, and Isaac Wert
September 22, 2017
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, Jason Derulo (Week of Sept. 8)

Isaac Wert
September 8, 2017
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Fifth Harmony switches genres while maintaining mediocrity

Isaac Wert
August 25, 2017
Used with permission from Sony Records.

‘Rainbow’ illuminates Kesha’s once-suppressed evolution

Isaac Wert
August 13, 2017
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SZA self-reflects on her captivating debut album

Isaac Wert
June 11, 2017
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“Witness” fails to bring Katy Perry into 2017

Isaac Wert
June 9, 2017
Junior Chava Buchbinder sits in the library media center working on an event for 36 Arts. Buchbinder plans to pass on her leadership role because she will not attend Park next year.

Junior reflects on 36 Arts’ slow year

Nicole Sanford and Isaac Wert
May 20, 2017
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‘Snatched’ wastes potential with poor writing

Isaac Wert
May 16, 2017
Gender Sexuality Alliance members met March 1 to discuss future plans.

GSA members to barbecue and bond

Nicole Sanford and Isaac Wert
May 13, 2017
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‘9’ shines with top-notch production

Isaac Wert
April 29, 2017
Senior Eric Manuel lists off options for a player's next move at the Dungeons and Dragons Club. The group meets every Monday and Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in room A305.

Dungeons and Dragons roars through first year

Isaac Wert and Nicole Sanford
April 21, 2017
Senior Elise Bargman discusses possible speakers for the upcoming school council meeting on April 24 at 7 p.m.

Senior enjoys leadership role in club

Nicole Sanford and Isaac Wert
April 17, 2017
Used with permission from Sony Music and Columbia Records

‘Memories…Do Not Open’ leaves no impression

Isaac Wert
April 12, 2017
Review: ‘So Good’ is quite the opposite

Review: ‘So Good’ is quite the opposite

Isaac Wert
March 23, 2017
Juniors Chava Buchbinder and Ciara Woida review submitted art for the 36 Arts annual magazine. The club plans to expand the magazine into a website by the end of January.

36 Arts revises agenda

Isaac Wert and Nicole Sanford
March 22, 2017
ACE prepares for state-wide competition

ACE prepares for state-wide competition

Nicole Sanford and Isaac Wert
March 15, 2017
Media specialist Ellen George

[Photo] Media Specialist Ellen George discusses her role at Park

March 2, 2017
Seniors Drew Davidson and Noah Fracassi celebrate the beginning of Sno Daze week at the pep fest Thursday, Feb. 16. The Sno Daze dance is Saturday, Feb. 25.

New Sno Daze theme brings variety

Nicole Sanford and Isaac Wert
February 23, 2017
A student reads "The Serpent King" in preparation for the upcoming book discussion. The book club's next meeting takes place March 14.

Book club encourages members to join

Nicole Sanford and Isaac Wert
February 9, 2017
Sophomores Greta Nackerud and Greta Long rehearse for their upcoming sections performance.

‘Anatomy of Grey’ advances to sections

Isaac Wert, Nicole Sanford, and
February 2, 2017
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Kehlani’s debut album reinvigorates her drive

Isaac Wert
January 31, 2017
SHEC discusses 'sugar daddies’

SHEC discusses ‘sugar daddies’

Isaac Wert
December 20, 2016

Park administrator retires

Isaac Wert
November 30, 2016

SHEC to discuss gendered marketing

Isaac Wert
November 30, 2016
Lady Gaga returns to her roots

Lady Gaga returns to her roots

Isaac Wert
November 8, 2016
Freshman Hattie Kugler swims breaststroke during practice after school. The swimmers upped their yardage and then tapered it in preparation for State Nov. 17 and 18.

Varsity swimmers prepare for upcoming sections

Isaac Wert
November 1, 2016
Girls’ swim team honors seniors

Girls’ swim team honors seniors

Isaac Wert
October 16, 2016
Three Park girls swimmers show their unshaved legs.

Hairy season for swimmers

Isaac Wert
October 11, 2016
Junior Nicole Sanford practices intervals with the rest of the girls' swim team on Sept. 19.

Positivity energizes swimmers

Isaac Wert
September 25, 2016
Senior captain Kailey DeLozier practices her freestyle stroke. The team’s next meet takes place at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 at Park.

Girls prep for home opener

Isaac Wert
September 21, 2016
Senior captain Kailey DeLozier practices her freestyle stroke. The team’s next meet takes place at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 at Park.

Girls’ swimming prepares for first home meet

Anna Albrecht, Isaac Wert, and
September 20, 2016
Juniors Brooklyn Purowitz and Adi Dahan eat lunch in the newly renovated lunchroom. Administration chose to switch to three lunches as part of the lunchroom upgrades. The cafeteria also features new seating and additional furniture.

Administration implements new lunch program

Isaac Wert
September 20, 2016
Girls' swimming season starts strong

Girls’ swimming season starts strong

Isaac Wert
September 11, 2016
Echowan staffers discuss with incoming freshman. Echowan runs the school yearbook.

[Photo] Echowan

September 3, 2016
Librarian introduces the book club to incoming freshman.

[Photo] Book Club

September 3, 2016
The Debate coach talks to new students about the debate club.

The robotics club present their robots to new students.

[Photo] Robotics

September 3, 2016

Bathroom bills perpetuate prejudice

Isaac Wert
May 24, 2016
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