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t 10:15 a.m. Feb. 14 students’ response to the announcement that school would be cancelled for the remainder of the day and Feb. 15 could be heard throughout the school. School was cancelled at the high school and junior high to the Institute for Environmental Assessment (IEA) to test both buildings. According to Superintendent Debra Bowers, those school days will not need to be made up.

District communications specialist Sara Thompson said the decision to cancel school after a positive test for asbestos in the health office was appropriate because it allowed the school to better assess the risks. “There was very minimal risk. The schools were closed as a precaution,” Thompson said. “We could have sealed off and contained (the 2A hallway), but we thought this was in the best interest of students and staff.” Freshman Lauren Myhra said she appreciated the district’s response and that students weren’t allowed to return to school until officials knew the building was safe.

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t may not have bars across its windows, but with staff members blocking the exits some students say the new lunch policy has turned the cafeteria into a prison. The school reformed its lunch system with the start of second semester Jan. 24. In addition to creating four lunches, the policy prevents students from being in the halls during fifth hour by stopping students from leaving the cafeteria. “I hope students don’t feel that (the poli-

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cy) is punishment. We want less students to skip class,” Principal Rob Metz said. Metz said the changes are necessary for many reasons. The schedule ensures every student can sit in the cafeteria. Last semester more students had third lunch than seats available in the cafeteria and first lunch was also almost too full. According to Metz, because some students were skipping fifth hour, incidents such as three broken windows, trash left from students’ lunches and a fight occured. Metz also said having students remain in

the cafeteria for the entirety of their lunch will better help the administration figure out which students are skipping class. So far, Metz said the policy has been successful. “Now there are only a handful of students in the hallway during lunches,” Metz said. “Teachers say there are fewer disruptions and the hallways are quieter, custodians say there is no longer food and there is generally a more calm feeling in the school.” While the change may be producing some of the desired results, it is being met with resistance from some students. Junior Trevon

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n a hearing Feb. 3, defendant and former St. Louis Park student Michael Swanson appealed to transfer the jurisdiction of his trial to the juvenile court. This motion was denied by the Iowa District Court of Humboldt County. Swanson withdrew the appeal in Kossuth County. In addition, the defendant requested to postpone the trials set to take place Feb. 16 in Humboldt County and March 1 in Kossuth County. This action was accepted by both counties with a trail date to be set sometime in the summer for Humboldt County and set to take place July 23 in Kossuth County. According to Kossuth County Attorney, Todd Holmes, Swanson pled insanity for his trial.

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n response to the censorship of his article “Life as a gay teenager,” BenildeSt. Margaret senior Sean Simonson has experienced an outpouring of reactions. “I’ve been shown nothing but support,” Simonson said. “It’s cool to see people come out of the woodwork, especially since I expected it to be the people who would be in opposition but it’s actually the people in support of me who really were vocal.” Simonson is planning to create a gay-straight alliance group with the Minneapolis fellowship of Christian churches, All God’s Children. In addition, he presented a speech at the Minnesota Capital at OutFront Minnesota’s Freedom to Marry Day Feb. 10.

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pplications are available for students interested in applying to be on the Echo or Echowan staff for the 20112012 school year. Echo positions include artistis, designers, photographers, videographers and writers. Applications are due by March 1 and can be found in Lori Keekley’s room (C363).

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enior Olivia Martinson said seniors should be exempt from aspects of the policy. “Seniors are allowed to have senior privileges, yet now these are being revoked. Lunch is our time of freedom and social interaction, not a time to be controlled,” Martinson said. The four lunch schedule is also facing student opposition. Junior Chelsea Edwards began distributing a petition Jan. 28 calling for the administration to return to the old schedule. As of Feb. 16, 462 students signed the petition. Edwards said she plans to present it to the administration when about 600 student have signed the petition to ensure approximately half of the student body is represented. It reads, “Having four lunches is not solving people wandering the halls or cutting lunch lines down. You’re making it difficult for the teachers to teach and students to learn. Please change it back.” Edwards said she believes four lunches only limits valuable class time. “It’s now really crowded and hard to find a seat (in the cafeteria) during the J/!;7&)$& five minutes of 8/(&<)A"&8'& overlap between '(""*8A& two lunches but +!*&$8;)+:& students aren’t )!<"(+;<)8!-& being allowed to !8<&+&<)A"& leave for class,” <8&."& Edwards said. ;8!<(8::"*?& However, according to Metz, Olivia Martinson four lunches en| senior sures every student can have a seat in the cafeteria. The four lunches are also organized in hopes of limiting disruption caused during passing time. The classes in each lunch are based on which area of the building the students will come from so noise is limited to a smaller area of the school. Metz said he would consider holding a meeting with students in early March to receive feedback about the changes and other ways to meet his goals. Edwards said she hopes the administration reconsiders how best to address the problems and considers student input, including her petition.

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arents would freak out if there was any chance of harm and we were let back in,” Myhra said. According to Assistant Superintendent Bob Laney, after IEA tested the building Feb. 14 asbestos was found on a variety of classroom floors. However, Diedra Hudgens, senior project manager at IEA, said the 25 air samples from the building all came back clean. The school was cleaned and retested, and results were negative for asbestos. The incident caused budget and health con-

cerns. Laney said testing and cleaning is covered by a health and safety levy and money was already set aside to replace flooring. Metz said staff may sign up for testing in his office. District officials are still working on a process to facilitate asbestos testing of students. Junior Desmon Martin said he would strongly consider taking a test. “I would take a test because I’ve been here since freshman year, and I’m worried about (my) safety,” Martin said. For an update on plans to address student testing, visit slpecho.com.

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ophomore Tenzin Kunsang stands in choir class, only now he’s doing much more than singing. He focuses on choreographer Ricky Stokes, who is demonstrating a dance move in slow motion, the same way he would when he works with Ke$ha. Kunsang is rehearsing for “Oklahoma!,” this year’s choir musical. Every choir student from Park Singers, Concert Choir, and Women’s Choir participates, which makes for a cast of 90. The +&)'&J&4.62' musical is part of the choir cur2# 3&'*4)/)D@=@):#&?6) riculum and not a production of 1-)I)D@=):#&?6)JKL@ the theater department. 2# 56&7*4)M%+*$7&*%= The dance routines in “Okla2# 8,)'4)NI)!7&) homa!” combine hip-hop with '$%+";$')#;+) ballet, and although the perfor'";*7&'-)N/2)!7&) mance is not exclusively dancing, #+%9$' the routines that Stokes choreo2# 9:7;*')4#O7)$7) graphed will be featured promi">";$.&*$"@?7=) #;+)'"#&?6)!7&) nently. 3FG9#67=#HC)7&).%,) Stokes has extensive experi$6"=)#$)$6")+77& ence choreographing high school shows, but has also worked with famous musicians including Prince, Janet Jackson and Ke$ha. He is at Park as part of the St. Louis Park Public Schools Foundation’s artist in residence program. In the past, the program has brought in professionals to work with the band and orchestra as well. Kunsang said he enjoys the energy and passion Stokes brings to rehearsals. “He’s really fun to work with. Whenever he’s around all you want to do is just dance,” Kunsang said.

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winter, we’re still hot,” Switala said. Student Council is encouraging all students to participate in Park’s Sno Daze week from Feb. 22-26. Switala said he hopes to increase the energy for Sno Daze by encouraging students to participate in the week of activities. “(Students) can form a fun sports team with their friends and be competitive about it, or just joke around. Students can also go to Battle of the Bands,” Switala said. “There’s something for everyone.” Following the school week, junior Hannah Geressu hopes students behave appropriately on the dance floor.

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fter back-to-back conference titles, a young swim team finished second in a tough and experienced conference. The team had a rocky start to the season with a loss to Chisago Lakes and a tie with Benilde St-Margaret’s, but the team rallied and won the rest of its meets, finishing 6-1-1. Senior captain Luke Engstrand said the team found a winning rhythm following a few early season struggles. “We started kind of slow but once we got going – once the guys knew how it felt to win and get pumped – we started doing better,” he said. With fewer upperclassmen on the team compared to past years, coach Amanda Forsberg said that many younger swimmers were forced to step up for the team. “We graduated a lot of talent last year,” Forsberg said. “Many second year athletes are the most experienced ones on the team.” Engstrand said the new swimmers made large improvements

and have a bright future. “I’m really impressed by how well the new guys are doing,” he said. “A lot of them dropped a significant amount of time.” Park’s younger team competes in an “older” and tougher conference, but Forsberg said she didn’t think that was a bad thing. “(The competition) makes it fun,” she said. “I like to win, but it makes each meet more exciting.” The section meet takes place Feb. 24-26, but Engstrand said it will be a difficult competition with Edina and Minnetonka. “We basically have one of the toughest sections. It will be difficult for us to advance to state,” he said. Forsberg said she doesn’t want to put added pressure on the swimmers but junior Erik McCague said he has a good chance at advancing to state. McCague, who will compete in the 50-yard free and the 100-yard fly said he agrees with that assessment. “I think I have a 90 percent chance of making state,” he said. “I just need to go into sections feeling confident in myself.” However, Forsberg said the big goal is improving individually. “The ultimate goal is dropping time, she said. “It doesn’t matter as much how we compare as a team, just how much individually swimmers have improved.”

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oys’ hockey coach Tim Donahue’s recent decision to step down, along with football coach Andy Ewald’s resignation earlier this year, marks the end of two longtime coaching careers. Donahue announced his choice after a 21-year coaching career at Park, 14 of which he has spent as head coach. “Coaching takes up an awful lot of time especially in the evening,” Donahue said. “My boys are at the age where they need me to be there for them.” His decision, however, is not sudden. 0)'&'#1#E)+G&H+,;#+% Donahue said he has gradually eased away */02&'()-+$)*/021)>%0<1',$/'H%#01"*'4$D*-'0'2*2'30)C'3%'-*#$%&'>%##%&'I10#9)*8' from complete control of the hockey pro0J3*&'31*'3*0/K-'?*:'F'-C$&/$-1'03'31*'=*<'>*#3*&@ gram. “I have been lucky enough to play “I realized I was starting to reach the ment to be former University of Minnesoburn out factor,” he said. “I stopped ta and 2001 Colorado Avalanche Stanley hockey in many places and under many coaching the summer program and dele- Cup champion Shjon Podein. The athletic great coaches,” Podein said. “I would gated it to other people a few years back.” department will post the position for two hope their mentorship and ideals would Though not entirely abrupt, Donahue, weeks after the season before interviewing rub off on me so I can bring them back to a Park alumnus, said he was disheartened candidates. Podein has coached the Park the community.” Donahue’s decision coincides with the summer hockey program in about stepping down from his athletic department’s hiring of former recent years. position. &%F!'!+*'):'+' “I worked with Podein Burnsville High School and St. Olaf Col“It’s sad in a lot of ways,” ?#%'#('8+,!=' over the summer during lege assistant coach Vince Varpness as the he said. “This is my dream hockey camp,” Brown new head football coach. job. I knew when I was 17 67)!')!'9,' “This is an opportunity that I am very said. “He is a great guy. that I wanted to be head *$.+9'@#/=' He’s brought the commu- excited about as I see there is some good, coach. It’s hard to walk away, nity back together. He’s young talent within the program,” Varpbut it’s the right time.” Tim Donahue | been around the game his ness said. His decision was also hockey coach Ewald said he is looking forward to the whole life and made it to tough for some of the hockey the show. You couldn’t ask shift. players. “I am very much hopeful about this “It was rough hearing that he was step- for a better guy.” If hired, Podein said he will use his past change,” Ewald said. “He will probably ping down from head coach position,” juhockey experience to bring energy and come in and continue things that are going nior Justin Brown said. well, but a lot of change will happen.” Donahue said he predicts his replace- passion to the position.

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-./%*0(1"(%)*&0#)2$.&1+(#%*3&$2*4#&5)$%4%+0 , or most students, lunch is the most valuable time in their day, which explains why current discord over the new lunch policies is expected and understandable. Expected, because many students already feel their privileges threatened at school, and any further loss of these feels like one step too far. And understandable, because barring students from leaving the cafeteria during lunch rightly brings to mind a prison-like atmosphere. Even so, moving forward on new lunch policies requires all sides, students and administration included, to step back and reconsider. The administration was justified in making changes from last semester when too many students used lunchtime as an excuse to miss class and evade hall monitors. The staff of this newspaper, however, remains unconvinced that last semester’s problems required limiting all students’ rights, instead of just targeting the specific offenders. For this reason, the administration should evaluate before the end of the quarter whether all of the new lunch policies –

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nize the immediate consequences characters in “Skins” experience following their decisions. Unlike “Gossip Girl” and “Jersey Shore,” “Skins” doesn’t condone irresponsible behavior. Critics overlook the show’s ability to capture the Sofia Gonzalez ! staff writer truth about adolescence. Throughout the second episode of “Skins” hough issues regarding teens having sex and doing drugs have come into focus on the character Tea questions her sexuality and MTV’s highly anticipated show, “Skins,” struggles between pursuing her own instinct or its true intent is to reflect the lives of teens in a her family’s views. Though not every teen questions his or her sexuality, most are still discoverstraightforward way. Originally broadcast in the U.K., the Ameri- ing who they are and who they aspire to be. Whether parents like it or not, teens will can version of “Skins” has generated criticism always struggle with issues relatfrom the Parents Television Couning to self-identity, mental health, cil (PTC) and has lost advertise<#+(#+1&5"1+*(0& drug and alcohol use and sexualments from Subway, and Foot $%3+&%(&)1&*)(=& ity. Locker, among several other com(++*0&9%$$&"$9">0& Although “Skins” isn’t 100 panies. 0(12??$+&9%(#& percent accurate, it ultimately reThe PTC is an organization %002+0&1+$"(%*?& flects the insecurities, hopes, and dedicated to informing parents of ()&0+$:@%.+*(%(>=& dilemmas teens face from day to the appropriateness of TV shows. /+*("$&#+"$(#=& day. Teenagers even write porThey recently deemed “Skins” the .12?&"*.&"$4)#)$& tions of the show in order to en“most dangerous program that 20+&"*.&0+A2"$%(>B sure its authenticity. has ever been foisted on your chilIf the PTC turned its energy dren.” toward encouraging discussion Following the Jan. 17 premier of the series, the PTC complained about sexu- between parents and their children regarding al promiscuity and illegal substance use in the the problems characters face in “Skins” instead show and urged Congress to open an investiga- of simply calling the show “dangerous,” teens tion regarding child pornography and exploita- would be less likely to distance themselves from tion of the underage actors in “Skins.” Critics of their parents and make impulsive decisions. “Skins” is so honest, in fact, if a parent de“Skins” claim the show’s material will provoke teens to imitate the behaviors of the characters. cided to watch a single episode, they might come However, when these critics only pay attention closer to understanding some possible aspects of to the drugs, alcohol and sex, they fail to recog- high school life.

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2. The other issue is that I don’t think the article was balanced on the progress we have made at the high school. Five years ago there were very few students of color taking AP or IB classes. Today there are over 60 students taking over 100 classes. Your article makes headlines, but while there is still much progress to be made, our students and administration deserve credit for the progress achieved. Should that have at least been mentioned? Other than that I thought it was a great story. Keep up the wonderful work the Echo staff is doing. Bruce Richardson Park School Board director

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typical AP biology textbook has about 55 chapters and more than 1,200 pages. To cover the material in an AP biology class before the AP test, students need to get through nearly two chapters a week. History classes are often similar in magnitude. Along with the content changes, the College Board will provide a curriculum framework for teachers, which wasn’t available previously. After teaching the major objectives of the framework, teachers can go more in-depth and add material to subjects they wish to take further. By cutting out the breadth of facts in certain AP courses, students will gain analytic thinking skills, and engage in more realistic college preparation. Memorizing a laundry list of facts is useful for trivia games, but not conducive to college or the real world. While the AP changes appear to be moving in the direction of IB, differences remain. In AP history courses students will still be exposed to a full chronological coverage of the subject. However there will be more emphasis on placing events in the context of themes rather than just memorizing more trivial facts.

In a survey by the College Board, 95 percent of AP biology teachers were happy with the changes and 85 percent of AP U.S. history teachers felt the new curriculum was moving in the right direction. AP U.S. history teacher Scott Miller said the changes will give him more flexibility because with the current curriculum he feels a time crunch to get everything in before the test. He also said typical college introductory history courses don’t cover nearly the breadth of content that AP does, and it is usually up to the professor to decide which topics to take more in-depth. The changes to the curriculum will make AP classes more similar to real college courses which will ultimately better prepare students for the type of classes they will face after graduation. Students will gain more experience thinking critically about events and topics and learn to apply their knowledge to more than just a testing situation. In order for America to get ahead in the increasingly competitive world of education, courses should promote thinkers, not just memorizers, and the AP changes will take the steps to help achieve that goal.

ometimes flashcards and timeliness are necessary. While AP seeks to add more “critical thinking” and “thematic analysis” to their curriculum, in reality this new curriculum will rob students of central knowledge on subjects and the ability to be well-rounded individuals. A Jan. 7 New York Times article celebrated the proposed new AP biology curriculum, saying that the number of chapters needed to learn for the AP biology test decreased from 55 to only 36. However, the problem is these chapters are vital to a full and complete understanding of the subject. IB biology teacher Barb Divinsky, who used to teach AP biology, said she is critical of this change. She enjoyed the way AP’s content fit together and the way it was formulated. Though she does not believe AP curriculum would turn completely into IB, she is wary of the way the new AP curriculum could be organized in a less structured way. President Barack Obama recently announcing in his State of the Union address that America

must step up its math and science programs, citing a study that ranks the United States as 25th among countries of the world in science education. Schools must expose students to the broadest range of science topics possible. While no school yet has experienced this new curriculum, AP is seeking to embrace a less extreme “IB style curriculum.” But, many serious problems exist with this new approach. Advanced history classes at Park demonstrate this idea. AP U.S. history teaches a broad survey of American history from “Columbus to Clinton.” However, students taking IB history of the Americas, despite being exposed to competing cultural viewpoints, miss out on the study of many key points of American history. But, these details in history are extremely crucial, especially in a time when students are more and more ignorant of historical facts. Though in recent years the trend has been to engage in more critical analysis, sometimes the best way to be educated human beings is by simply breaking out the flashcards and learning unabridged content. +,'*'&(--./*$#*(')&0&5&%Q'R%-2,%#

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E"A6%FG Anne Hathaway and James Franco host the 83rd Oscar Awards at 8 p.m. on ABC. “Black Swan,” “The Fighter,” “Inception,” “The King’s Speech,” “The Kids Are All Right,” “27 Hours,” “Toy Story 3,” “True Grit” and “Winter’s Bone” are up for Best Picture, with Jesse Eisenberg in the running for Best Actor in “The Social Network,” another Best Picture nomination.

H)(:=%F The rock musical “Hair” plays at the Orpheum Theater. The production centers on the counter-culture hippie movement of the 1960s and ’70s with depiction of illegal drugs, sexuality and profanity. “Hair” won the 2009 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, with hit numbers such as “Good Morning Starshine.” Tickets start at $24.50 at TicketMaster.com. G,)H%$%)I897"