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The importance of a self-care routine

The importance of a self-care routine

Patricia Lopez-Milian January 20, 2022

As the semester ends, one tends to focus more on their grades rather than themselves. Over the years I’ve learned that one can both manage their grades and have a self-care routine without one having...

Double trouble with the Curtis twins

Double trouble with the Curtis twins

Crystal Diaz January 19, 2022

How have you benefited from playing together?   Marley: We win a lot of games because we score twice as much. It’s easy to get a point, it's a quick win. Micah: It’s made me better playing...

Senior Blake Anderson drives to the net looking to make a basket. Athletes are not required to wear masks during practices and games, but they are recommended by the athletic department and MSHSL.

Masks shouldn’t be needed for sports

Michael Hoikka January 19, 2022

As COVID-19 rates go up, talks of athletes wearing masks in indoor sports have become more popularized. I was not thrilled when I first heard this news, because as a person with asthma it's already hard...

Former School Board chair Mary Tomback suggests alternate schedule options for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years during the school board meeting Jan. 27, 2020 in C350. Tomback and other School Board members recently met to discuss potential options for distance learning as COVID-19 rates rise.

Distance learning looms as cases rise

Elena Ortiz-Fishman January 14, 2022

Due to the drastic increase in student and staff absences following winter break, Superintendent Astein Osei said distance learning has become a potential option. Although, for now Osei said the next steps...

English teacher Chris Nordmark takes attendance Jan. 5. Attendance in classes decreases rapidly due to COVID-19 and lack of motivation.

Empty desks, empty minds

Sophia Curran-Moore January 8, 2022

According to sophomore Madeline Anklam, the abundance of student absences is impossible to ignore. She said student absences result in less enthusiasm and participation in classes. “I’m missing...

Fair use from Netflix

‘Don’t Look Up’ warns viewers of an ominous future

Maren Wilsey January 4, 2022

One of the most anticipated movies of the year, Adam McKay's “Don't Look Up,” is a satirical commentary on our current society. In a world not so different from ours, astronomers Randall Mindy (Leonardo...

After a winter storm, senior Evan Rosald brushes off a car Dec. 10. According to Superintendent Astein Osei, two extra days will be added to winter break in order to alleviate student and staff stress.

Staff Editorial: Extended winter break valuable for Park

December 15, 2021

For the mental health and physical well-being of all students and staff, the School Board has unanimously made a decision to change winter break to a full two weeks. The previous plan was Park holding...

Photo illustration by Patricia Lopez-Milian.

COVID-19 booster shot update

Lily Nugteren December 6, 2021

Although people who have received their two initial COVID-19 vaccines are considered “fully vaccinated”, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting a booster shot to prolong...

Takeaways from athletics in a pandemic

Takeaways from athletics in a pandemic

Katie Nelson December 1, 2021

Toeing the line of my last cross country race of this season, surrounded by 300 other runners, I was reminded of the stark contrast between this season and last. As most athletes can attest to, the pandemic...

Normalization of cyberbullying haunting

Normalization of cyberbullying haunting

Crystal Diaz November 30, 2021

I am growing up in the generation where technology is very normalized. Knowing that can be scary. Cyberbullying is something I’ve been aware of since I was younger. I believe it is important to be conscious...

Sophomore Rylie Unangst eats during class Nov. 2. Eating food in classrooms is prohibited due to COVID-19.

No eating in classrooms enforced

Mya Stanberry November 19, 2021

Due to COVID-19, eating in non-designated spaces creates difficulty in contact tracing. Considering how the removal of masks while eating is necessary, Principal LaNisha Paddock said she is concerned. “It...

Upcoming Hennepin County Vaccination Events

Tednaisha Satterwhite November 10, 2021

For people hoping to get vaccinated, Park and Hennepin County will soon be partnering to host Pfizer vaccination events. These events are for those twelve and up, and will also support booster shots for...

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