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GSA welcomes all

Anisa Kahin, Nafisa Kahin, Maren Wilsey, and Liz Williams • December 2, 2022

As a new teacher and advisor of the GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance), Kara Marlin said that the GSA is a space for anyone and everyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ or an ally to come together. Marlin...

Park welcomes new English teacher

Ena Mekic • November 30, 2022

Several new English teachers joined the staff at Park this year, one of them being Mx. Marlin. They previously taught at a middle school in St. Paul, and now teach ninth grade English and Honors English....

GSA promotes inclusivity

Lily Nugteren, Katie Nelson, and Elena Ortiz-Fishman • November 13, 2021

As the Gender Sexuality Alliance club begins to hold meetings this year, it's focusing on the issues surrounding LGBTQ+ students at Park. According to adviser Mary Knudson, GSA hopes to advocate for a...

GSA meeting gets canceled

Lilly Strathman and Grace Schultz • December 2, 2019

When sitting in Madam Sweeney’s classroom on Nov. 21, GSA’s (gay, straight alliance) co-president and senior Anika Jamison had to cancel the meeting because of lack of attendance. “There were...

GSA reflects on low turnout

Maddie Schutte and Sofia Seewald • October 9, 2019

According to senior and GSA club leader Anika Jamison, after experiencing low turnout at its first meeting, the club is looking to gain new members this year through different events that will promote...

GSA co-president Anika Jamison promotes equality

Ethan Meisler and Sofie Geretz • January 21, 2019

According to co-president and junior Anika Jamison she got involved in the Gay Straight Alliance, because of the safe space it creates and wanting to make a difference in the community. “I want to...

GSA provides safe space

Ethan Meisler and Sofie Geretz • December 10, 2018

According to junior and GSA co-president Anika Jamison, she joined the Gay Straight Alliance in order to positively change the school’s community. “I have been involved since the middle school,...

Gay Straight Alliance plans activism

Isabel Kjaer • October 30, 2018

.According to junior copresident Anika Jamison, the Gay Straight Alliance hopes to have more focused meetings and plans this year, particularly with regard to activism for LGBTQ rights. “Last year,...

Sophomore feels concern for LGBT community

Nietzsche Deuel and Ndunzi Kunsunga • October 27, 2017

Co-leader of Gender Sexuality Alliance sophomore Euan Lim said he thinks that while gay rights are moving in the right direction, the last few years have been a step back from the progress made. “If...

Gender Sexuality Alliance discusses new goals

Nietzsche Deuel and Ndunzi Kunsunga • September 15, 2017

Sophomore Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) leader Euan Lim walked out of the first meeting feeling confident on how the first meeting of the year on Tuesday Sept. 12 went. “(I expected the first meeting)...

Senior enjoys leadership role in club

Nicole Sanford and Isaac Wert • April 17, 2017

For senior president of Gender Sexuality Alliance Elise Bargman, sexual orientation and gender identity hold personal meaning. “I identify as a lesbian, and I’ve always had a very accepting household....

GSA celebrates National Coming Out Day

Izzy Leviton, Sophie Yarosh , and Samyu Yenamandra • October 16, 2016

As freshman Svea Bleske decorated her face with paint and glitter, her excitement reflected the euphoria of National Coming Out Day. Bleske said she enjoyed participating in National Coming Out Day...

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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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