Staff Editorial: Hennepin County should vote to welcome refugees
December 13, 2019
Following an executive order issued by President Trump Sept. 26, a North Dakota county created local tensions by considering a ban on refugees. Burleigh County attracted national attention over a rule mentioned in the executive order, authorizing both the State and local government to express written co...
Birdfeeder provides meals for Thanksgiving
Maria Perez Barriga and Jayde Claussen
November 26, 2019
As a way to assist families over Thanksgiving break Nov. 27-Dec. 1, Birdfeeder co-manager junior Ayan Hassan said the club will shop for items to pack meals for students in need. “This Thanksgiving we are giving out meals to students who want food to take home for their families,” Hassan said...
SLP Seeds emphasizes diversified discussions
November 20, 2019
When conversing about hunger Nov. 7, founder of SLP Seeds Julia Rappaport realized the importance of representing multiple perspectives in St. Louis Park by hosting more diverse discussions. “The more voices we bring to the table, the stronger the effect we have on bettering the community,” Rappapo...
Walking group provides exercise in community
November 18, 2019
As St. Louis Park Recreation Superintendent Jason West reflected on the beginning of Walk the Park, he said the walking group originated from a Park local. “Frank (Freedman), a community resident, came to me and said he would want to explore the park system more and have an open recreational wal...
Students hope to start unique sports group
November 7, 2019
According to junior Clayton Horstman-Olson, he hopes people will join his log rolling group and become involved in the sport. “I envision this club for St. Louis Park as something where people can come and learn to log roll,”Horstman said. “It can be a really fun community builder while doi...
Proposed club strives to create positive impact
November 3, 2019
Once Letters of Love is approved, it will aim to brighten the spirits of patients at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis by fundraising and delivering cards, according to senior and club leader Maggie Klaers. “Letters of Love is a club where students can come and write cards for kids at Children...
‘Parade of Schools’ highlights newly completed facilities
Marta Hill, Isabel Kjaer, and Kaia Myers
October 29, 2019
According to Sara Thompson, Director of Communications and Community Relations for St. Louis Park Public Schools, the “Parade of Schools” open house event was hosted by the district to showcase the spaces recently finished as a part of the referendum. “The goal of the event is to open up these newly renovated spaces that were completed over the summer and opened to students...
Staff Editorial: Local Trump rally sparks division
October 17, 2019
The night of the Trump rally Oct. 10, gloomy skies and flurries of rain complemented the unfolding chaos below as the president spewed hate before a large audience of his supporters inside the Target Center, sheltered from thousands more protesting outside. Although Trump stuck to the basics for much of the rally — focusing on the booming economy, corrupt media and the ongoing impeach...
Empty Bowls educates, unites
Noah Orloff and Adin Zweigbaum
March 5, 2019
While Empty Bowls planning committee co-chair Lisa Hertel reflected on the goals of the event, she said communal bonding was a main aspiration of Empty Bowls. “Our number one purpose in doing Empty Bowls is to bring the community together,” Hertel said. “I would say that Empty Bowls in St. Louis...
My first Senate testimony
February 18, 2019
When the chair of the Minnesota Senate E-12 Finance and Policy Committee, Carla Nelson, called my name and invited me to begin my testimony my heart began to pound. I could hear myself speak as I presented my prepared remarks about the importance of personal finance education in high school in support of SF...
Gophers men’s hockey visits St. Louis Park
January 28, 2019
As a part of the program “Gophers Skate the Cities,” the Gopher men’s hockey team recently made a trip to St. Louis Park to skate at the ROC Jan. 7. During this event, the Gophers had an hour long practice for the fans to watch, followed by an open skate with the players. Players also were s...
Destress club grant allows club to branch out
January 21, 2019
Senior destress club co-president, Ayanna Nathan, was overjoyed to hear about the grant the club will now be receiving monthly. “I was incredibly excited to learn that we had won the grant,” Nathan said. “It will allow us to hire professionals for for some of our meetings for fun and new activities.” Birkeland...
After a close loss to Hopkins in its first meet of the season, Park boys’ swimming is nevertheless on track for a successful season, according to coach Amanda Forsberg. “I'm really happy with a...
Maggie Klaers, Ruthie Posada, and Emily Ziessman
After suffering a loss against Minneapolis with a final score of 3-5, coach Zach Strouts said one of the team’s most notable qualities is perseverance. “Our goaltending is one of the best in the...
Adin Zweigbaum and Sadie Yarosh
As Dec. 12 approaches and the team practices for its game against Hopkins, coach Rob Griffin said the players will be focusing on improving the skills of each player and controlling the ball. “We...
With Park down several points in the first half, junior Kendall Coley said it felt good to end with a win. “Coming back and pushing through (and) just getting out of the hole we dug ourselves into...
