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Don’t skip on this ice-cold drip

Eliah Fink • December 15, 2022

As we move from fall to wintertime, fashion trends change with the cold weather. Over the years, different trends begin to shift in and out of style. So what's “in” this winter season? This year, although...

Freshman launches clothing brand

Crystal Diaz • June 1, 2021

What inspired you to start this clothing brand? I always see things on social media, people starting out on clothing brands, and I’m in Business Innovations, so then I thought I'm gonna do it. I was...

Students find financial success on Instagram

Maddie Schutte • December 13, 2018

After seeing and purchasing secondhand clothes from another Park student’s Instagram, freshman Logan Epp said she decided to upcycle some of her own items after seeing the success of her peers. “I...

Outdated policies disproportionately affect certain students

Abby Intveld • June 5, 2018

As I walked into the school building like I do every morning, it didn’t even cross my mind that my shorts could offend anyone, let alone violate a school policy. When I was stopped in the hallway and...

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IB or not to be

Taylor Voigt

Every five years, Park’s IB (International Baccalaureate) program is evaluated to ensure the school is allowing students to reach their full potential within IB classes. This especially affects students...

Safety barriers flood park

Jack Betzer

Park has continued the process of the ongoing construction inside of the school, and some people have been questioning different parts of the project. This process will last until about halfway through...

Banned books in 2023

Caedon Exsted

Last month, banned books week came and went, yet it is still being faced in public schools across America. Over 800 books were banned last year. Public schools in America are still dealing with this problem...

Reactions to new grading policies split 50/50

Aidan Shafton and Alicia Mainjeni

Park implemented a series of school-wide grading practices at the start of the 2023–24 school year to more consistently track academic progress. Students and staff said they are experiencing the effects...

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