Teen mental illness demands solution
December 20, 2018
Filed under Opinion
The increasing stress of high school and new pressures set by society have to lead to a proliferation of mental illnesses among my generation. Despite this, we still lack sufficient mental health services to combat the rising epidemic. In response to this problem, the Minnesota Department of Health ...
Focus on school safety provides reassurance
December 5, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Opinion Columns
The joint St. Louis Park City Council and School Board’s latest meeting regarding the new safety measures and potential mental health resources to be implemented in Park schools helped to return the overall feeling of safety in the community. Participating in the April 20 National School Walkout last year ...
Student Council raises money for mental health
Emma Leff, Rachel Salzer, and Anika Hanson
October 17, 2018
Filed under School clubs and activities
Following a tragic loss in the St. Louis Park community, Student Council decided to raise money for the National Alliance on Mental Illness as well as raise awareness about mental health Students created small donation bins that were put in classrooms around the school. Students and staff are being encouraged to donate. Kara Cisco helped...
Mental Health exhibit educates in a new way
October 15, 2018
Filed under City Entertainment
Affecting over 450 million people worldwide (Minnesota Science Museum), mental illness is an ongoing struggle experienced by many. Few, however, have been successful in their attempts to discover fun and effective ways to educate others about this topic. The Minnesota Science Museum, attended by...
Poetry jam to focus on mental health
April 11, 2018
Filed under School clubs and activities
As the poetry jam at yum! kitchen and bakery rapidly approaches SLP Nest board member Lara Cleveland said she hopes it will attract a diverse group. “I think (the poetry jam) will be a fun time to hear about other people’s experiences and share words,” Cleveland said. “I would love...
Integrative medicine unifies healing processes
March 22, 2018
Filed under In-Depth
Experiencing an increase in anxiety with the upcoming track season, junior Anna Jennissen said she felt inclined to look for alternative ways to combat her stress. According to Jennissen, she will be receiving help from integrative medicine specialist Bob Decker to help with the mental aspect of sport...
Motivational TED talks to kick-start new semester
February 4, 2018
Filed under Student Life
“Every Kid Needs a Champion” | Rita Pierson In this 2013 TED Talk, the late Rita Pierson discussed teaching her students the value of student-teacher relationships. Pierson was the daughter and granddaughter of teachers, and was a teacher herself for 40 years. Pierson emphasizes the idea that...
Grace Farley, Abby Intveld, and Dani Orloff
As senior Sophia Davenport reflects on the surge of youth-led activism this past year, she said she believes it is important for student voice to be heard and acknowledged. “Since we can’t...
For senior Jack Ostrovsky, the government shutdown is more than simply a news headline. According to Ostrovsky, his father, a federal worker for the Internal Revenue Service, has been out of work for three...
Assistant coach Zach Strouts said despite the slow start the team showed potential throughout the third period. “I think the team had a good period where they competed because they wanted it more...
According to an email from District communications director Sara Thompson Jan. 15, high school students were evacuated from the building at 10 a.m. Jan. 15 due to an electrical fire in the cafeteria...
