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as the choice for interim assistant principal.

“He’s the kind of person who really cares about his students’ learning,” juBen Kahn & Scott Foltz | copy editors nior Mitch Guth said. “He already has a tudents may now recognize a fa- connection and trust level with a lot of miliar face in the halls, but anoth- the students here.”

The transition comes as a result of Baier has changed locations.

The district announced senior high as- ley being placed on paid administrative sistant principal Clarence Pollock would leave following complaints by parents of replace Frieda Bailey as the interim prin- Aquila students. Parents claimed Bailey cipal at Aquila. Junior high science teach- didn’t adequately address disciplinary er Scott Meyers, who also has experience problems involving bullying and other conflicts.

Bailey as summer school principal couldn’t be reached for grades 7-12, replaced Pol9:!7!1-*'-;*,#!* for comment. lock as assistant principal at <'(&*$=*0!1-$(* Aquila parent the high school. Meyers will Shelly Fredericktake over Pollock’s duties in /#$*1!.++7* son, whose son working with seniors. ".1!-*.4$8,* faced disciplinary Pollock, who worked at #'-*-,8&!(,->* issues during an Aquila and Cedar Manor as +!.1('()? incident at Aquila, a special education and elMitch Guth | junior said she was conementary school teacher from cerned about the 1993-2003, said the transition lack of caring by leadership. to Aquila has been positive.

“The judgment (Bailey) used was so “I think things are going well. I’m doing my best to listen to the staff and completely uncaring,” she said. “When move forward. This staff is unbelievably she was acting as principal of Cedar talented and dedicated to their students,” Manor, (the administration) didn’t do anything to change that either.”

Pollock said.

School board chair Julie Sweitzer said Senior high Principal Rob Metz said he believes the transition has been the decision was made by district officials. According to district communicasmooth. Meyers said he agrees.

“The staff is very welcoming and I tions specialist Sarah Thompson, Bailey know about half the students from teach- is on paid administrative leave while the ing at the junior high, which has made district conducts an investigation.

At a March 21 school board meeting, things much easier,” Meyers said.

Most students also approve of Meyers parents spoke about specific incidents at

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Aquila. Some became visibly upset, and many discussed the failure of the leadership at the elementary school and the lack of accountability by Bailey.

Other parents believe the blame for the situation can’t be placed entirely on Bailey. Aquila parent and Parent Teacher Organization member Ken Morrison said he believes the problems occurred partially because of the district’s failure to create a comfortable atmosphere for students from Aquila and Cedar Manor when the schools were merged.

“We merged these two schools together and neglected to have them ‘merge.’

(Bailey) chose the atmosphere that was good for her and not all parents. We as a community could have taken some time to ease that along,” Morrison said.

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s junior Morgan Myhra left her orchestra concert, viola in tow, she realized she may have to take some extra steps to get to her locker.

The administration began locking fire doors and hallways except the B1 hallway at 3:45 p.m.

March 21 for the rest of the school year.

The unlocked area of the school extends from the Auditorium to the Fieldhouse, allowing students involved in after-school activities to access this hallway. Students who aren’t participating in an activity or staying with a teacher must leave by 3:30 p.m. If students stay past 3:45 p.m., they must wait to be picked up at the Fieldhouse doors.

Also, hallway supervisor Jodie Pflipsen will be monitoring the B1 hallway from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. By shutting off the school, it allows Pflipsen to monitor only one hallway instead of three levels. According to police liaison Troy Peek, the administration began the policy due to disruptions on campus after-school hours.

“Kids [were] staying until 8 or 9 p.m., causing problems and interfering with after-school activities,” Peek said.

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However, )$'()*,$*".8-!* police documents 01$4+!3-? were filed for two incidents, both of Amber Lindgren | which took place senior on school grounds after school hours.

According to these documents, which were obtained by Echo staff from the police department through open record laws, two male students were arrested, one March 4 and the other March 23, because of an alledged criminal sexual conduct reported to have occurred Feb. 2. The third suspect hasn’t been arrested. Additonally, a fight occurred March 17 at approximately 3:45 p.m. outside the main entrance of the school.

The Hennepin County Attorney’s office is currently reviewing both cases and charges are pending. According to Peek, such cases go to the County Attorney because sexual assault, obstruction and disorderly conduct are criminal charges.

In response to these incidents, some students feel the school is safer due to the new policy.

“If there’s people here without supervision they’re going to cause problems,” senior Amber Lindgren said. “They’re heading in the right direction for making it safer after school, especially with these two incidents.”

Other students said they believe the actions of a few shouldn’t be the sole reason for the changes.

“I don’t think that we should be judged on some people about to get in a fight and we all feel the consequences,” freshman D.J. Davis said.

Some students worry others will find somewhere, possibly more dangerous, to hang out.

“They’ll just be wandering around elsewhere because they can’t stay here. I feel like they would get in less trouble if they were here,” Myhra said.

Metz said the policy may be tweaked, including adding more key pads for teacher access during the summer. Administrators are considering creating a tutoring center next year to replace the cafeteria, which is now blocked off.

Despite the changes to be made, the policy will continue through the end of the year. Until then, students such as Myhra may have to take a longer route to get around the school.

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The Iowa District Court for Humboldt County set a date for such a hearing, which took place April 12. As of print time, the decision made at the hearing was unavailable.

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oordinators for the Investing in Innovation (i3) grant compiled the first draft of the plan recently.

Meetings began in early April and more will be April 14 and April 28.

“The meetings are to provide feedback

and to make sure all must haves are in place,” i3 coordinator Justin Barbeau said.

Students will have the opportunity to participate in panels, as well as a town hall meeting in mid-May. While the grant focuses on expanding the freshman BARR program to the entire high school, two schools in Maine and California will implement the original program.

“The federal government is trying to see what works in schools and (the i3 grant)

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tudents continuing to the state History Day competition include the following: For live performance: freshman Dana Councilman and sophomores Shelbi Hayenga, Michaela Shapiro and Richard Shmikler.

For documentary video: sophomores Dylan Scott, Thaine Heller, Willy Morrow, Sarah Silbert, Hannah Hein, Gillian McCuisition, Danielle Appleman and Kayla Goldfarb and Augusta Weide.

For museum exhibit displays: sophomores Lani Abelson, Samantha Bremner, Sarah Webb, Allisa Newman, Sophie Olson, Emma Walker, Kathryn Ostrom, Kristin Botzet and Marissa Iversrud and junior Kyle Klausing.

For website: sophomore Joseph Thelen.

The state competition will take place May 1 at the University of MinnesotaTwin Cities campus.

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anguage arts teacher Peter Redmond is one of 10 teachers to be named finalist for the 2011 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. He was selected as a finalist from 108 Teacher of the Year candidates based on a portfolio candidates were required to create. A selection panel of 23 judges will meet April 30 to conduct individual interviews with the 10 finalists and will then make their final decision for who is to be named Minnesota Teacher of the Year.

Redmond said receiving the award would mean a great deal to him, and he hopes to represent not just himself but other teachers as well.

“It confirms what educators have been doing for years, because most educators toil in anonymity,” Redmond said. “So hopefully I will get to represent teachers in general.”

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enior Elena Potek was honored as the Journalism Education Association’s Minnesota Journalist of the Year.

She is currently in the running for National Journalist of the Year, to be announced at the JEA/NSPA spring conference April 16.

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tests the freshman program in small schools and in large schools,” Metz said. “If it does work then there is the potential that the program could be replicated nationwide.”

Staff from the two schools visited Park April 4-6 with Search Institute representatives and several National Advisers. They spent April 5 at the high school.

The first draft will finish in mid-May and there are plans to implement changes from the grant starting next year.

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he believes Simon’s tour will be more effective than past visits by politicians because he experienced all aspects of the school.

“We call this the reality tour. This is the true face of public education,” Chell said.

Michael Tuschman | staff writer “The reality is that there are a lot of kids epresentative Steve Simon made an ap- who are not in ideal classroom situations.”

Some students said they pointment to observe noticed Simon’s presence, declassrooms, not to spark spite his limited interactions debate.

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Simon’s visit to Park ,"(.-=)&=56,>&L8-$& “If lawmakers actually March 18 comes as part of -$&=8"&=,6"&4(?"&54& saw the repercussions of edhis attempt to understand +6;.-?&"'6?(=-5!> ucation laws, I think things problems facing schools. Siwould be a lot different,” jumon said he needs to learn & Skip Chell | special nior Cassy Jerrett said. from both students and education teacher Simon made himself teachers how he can better available for questions from vote to improve education.

“My objective is to immerse myself in teachers during lunch.

“Not only do I need people who I can the real world of a school. There is something to be said about seeing it for your- count on as advisers, but I have to see where they are coming from to understand the dyself,” Simon said.

Simon observed a variety of curricula, in- namics of a school,” Simon said.

Simon said he hopes to rely on relationcluding advanced placement, special education and English as a second language class- ships he built, as well as classroom observaes. Special education teacher Skip Chell said tions for decisions on future education bills.

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romoting awareness for cancer is important to some students, but this year it took on a special meaning.

Senior International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma candidates organized a group to participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure at the Mall of America.

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IB coordinator Bruce McLean, who organized the event with senior Alex Kersten, said anyone who wants to participate is welcome.

Senior Michael Prideaux said he believes the race is a great way to show support for breast cancer awareness.

“I’m not athletic and I don’t run, but I want to participate and show my support for such an important cause,” Prideaux said.

Participants must register online by April 16 and each pay a $25 registration fee.

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hen freshman Mary Pavia was deciding this summer which high school to attend, she debated between Minneapolis South and Park. However, for students who open enroll at Park in the future, this decision will have to be made earlier.

For the 2011-2012 school year, school officials anticipate the open enrollment option will be closed sometime by the end of this year instead of partially into the school year.

Pavia said this change in the application deadline would be

frustrating for students hoping to open enroll.

“Although it’s a nuisance for teachers when kids are still joining the class after two weeks of school, they still deserve the opportunity to go to the school,” Pavia said.

According to Principal Robert Metz, however, this change in the deadline is due to anticipated higher enrollment. For example, in past years the total student body has been between 1,250 and 1,325. This year’s freshman class increased enrollment to 1,375.

“This means we are really crowded,” Metz said. “So, we added some staff in September, which was great, but caused quite a lot of upset people as

schedules had to be changed.”

Since another large freshman class is anticipated, possibly increasing the total student body to more than 1,400 students next year, the administration has decided to hire new staff this spring and close open enrollment shortly after.

However, this doesn’t mean those students will never be able to enroll at Park. Metz said if class size’s drop open enrollment could reopen.

“If we are wrong and our enrollment drops over the summer, we can always open up open enrollment again in the fall,” Metz said. “We can even open it in one grade where we need students and not in another where we might be full.”

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Abi Tupa | staff writer The comedia dell’arte also provides a link to theatrical styles students often don’t get experience with. o feathers, rhinestones or even intricate choreog“We’re harkening back to previous theater periods raphy. No, “The Fantasticks” doesn’t fit the typiand paying them homage,” Hatzenbeller said. “It ties the cal description of a musical. it to the past by bringing it back to its theatrical roots.”

Instead, the small cast, simple set and limited instruFreshman Bessie Bulman said the commedia dell’arte mentals place the show’s focus on the performers themcharacters also help to guide the audiselves, according to senior Ryan Levin. ence through the show.

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Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold walked discreetly through their school cafeteria, each dropping a duffel bag containing a pipe bomb. They then left for the parking lot to watch their plan unfold: a cafeteria ablaze with more than 600 dead.

However, realizing both bombs failed, they walked into their school and shot and killed 12 students, one faculty member and eventually themselves.

As the 12th anniversary of the Columbine massacre approaches, I find myself revisiting the book “Columbine” by Dave Cullen, which captures details of before, during and after the attacks. We’ve been in contact a couple times over the past year , and I’ve expressed my appreciation of the 10 years he spent covering the tragedy. He sends an important $%&'()#'%*',' message to high school -)./01 students: speak out.

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According to counselor Barb Nelson, students should confide in adults if their peers begin to act unusually. She said she believes adults can help students when deciding if other students’ behaviors are normal or not.

Though specific warning signs are difficult to define, social media is often a resource students go to when they are struggling. They want to speak out.

Read between the lines of their statuses, tweets or texts. Figure out what they’re trying to reveal about themselves.

In the case of Harris and Klebold, the signs were all there: the boys had an 18-year-old girl purchase three of the four guns used in the attacks.

They occasionally ran into trouble with the law. Harris posted death threats on his website. Klebold turned in a short story for his creative writing class portraying the ruthless murder of a dozen students.

After Klebold’s teacher expressed her concern, he pretended the short story wasn’t significant. Unconvinced, his teacher called his parents, who, according to Cullen, also acted nonchalantly.

Finally, she brought it to Klebold’s school counselor. Still, the people his teacher contacted did nothing.

However unjustified their actions, I refuse to believe Harris and Klebold were monsters. No one close to them bothered to understand them until it was too late. In the eyes of their community, they were normal kids with some rebellious streaks.

Students must be conscious of those who surround them, as Klebold’s creative writing teacher was 12 years ago.

Being attentive could save the lives of one, 13 or even 600.

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“While the sites definitely make me newspaper coupons is over.

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Heyda said she agreed the daily Wall Street Journal. Groupon, a daily deal provider, has more than 50 mil- deals incentivize her to broaden her lion subscribers as of January 2011. horizons to new experiences.

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According to Crowd Cut vice presi- deals on their profile and Groupon dent Kyle Hale, coupon sites allow will customize coupons sent to them.

While Groupon may be the only teens to try out cheap new experiences.

“Think of different events maybe dealer with personalized options, you have wanted to try, but it was a bit other specific online coupon websites out of your price range to spend on a exist. For example, 8coupons.com first time experience,” Hale said. “Our compiles the top eight food coupons hope is that if you like your experi- in each zip code.

In light of the current economic ence you will return to that business and bring friends one day and also downturn, coupons are gaining popureturn to Crowd Cut for additional larity among teens.

“Coupon websites are making purchases.”

Some students said they think the teenagers into more deal shoppers and coupons offered on these websites are coupon users,” Bolin Marketing digital marketing manager Holly Matson relevant to students.

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or being a quiet day, the Day of Silence speaks volumes.

The National Day of Silence is a day in which middle school to college students across the United States take a vow of silence for either a whole day or part of a day to call attention to anti-Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender (GLBT) bullying and harassment in schools.

GLBT issues that are sometimes ignored and silenced are brought to the forefront on this day of support.

Students have shown support for the Day of Silence in past years, and many are continuing their participation April 15.

“I participate in the Day of Silence annually because it’s a really important cause,” sophomore Taylor Miles said. “You’re speaking, metaphorically, for the people who can’t speak out for themselves, and showing them that it’s OK to be who you are and you shouldn’t get punished for it.”

Since 2001, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), an education organization dedicated to ensuring students in every school community are respected regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, has sponsored the Day of Silence.

Although not talking for a day can appear to be contradictory to speaking out against anti-GLBT bullying and harassment, social worker Jeremy Riehle said he believes the Day of Silence has an impact on the cause.

“The GLBT community is a frequently forgotten community, and the amount of discrimination and harassment is something that slips by regularly. The Day of Silence brings attention to the issue in a focused way, and in that way it’s pretty powerful,” Riehle said.

Miles said she thinks the Day of Silence has made an important impact by taking a stand against GLBT harassment.

“A lot of times when people use words to stop this kind of stuff, they get ignored,” Miles said. “You can’t ignore silence.”

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“Of course there are some issues of discrimination and homophobia, but this is a supportive and respectful place, and we have a very solid reputation as such,” he said.

Although April 15 may appear quieter than usual, its silent message will nevertheless be heard throughout the nation as students across the nation commit to a day of silence.

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dvisers Julie Schilz and Emily Binder announced the NHS leadership positions next year. Juniors Elana Vlodaver was named president, Megan Smith vice president, Emma Vitale secretary and Tarun Repala public relations officer.

The new officers haven’t yet met, but Smith anticipates they will continue many of NHS’s signature community service projects, such as the Westwood Hills Nature Center Halloween Party.

“We have nothing set in stone, but I’d like to see more tangible service projects where students can see the effect they’re having on the community,” she said. “I want it to be more hands-on.”

This year’s NHS banquet will be April 17, and new members will be notified about induction next fall.

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The three to advance were among Park’s 11 finalists at the state competition, which adviser Jena Wurdeman said was a remarkable accomplishment.

“Last year we only had one student who qualified (for nationals),” she said.

“This year, we had 11 out of 12 make it to the final round of state. Overall, we’re pretty successful, but we have a small chapter so we don’t send huge numbers of people.”

The national conference will be April 30- May 3.

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According to Kari Conroy, the volunteer coordinator for the Senior All Night Party, the fee represents only part of the party’s cost.

“The majority of the money is payed by fundraising. The $65 is actually a major cut,” Conroy said.

Conroy also points out that once seniors pay the fee, the party’s activities, entertainment and food will be all-inclusive.

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While some may define this as laziness, there could be a psychological backing to procrastination.

“One fairly common thing is procrastinating because you’re a perfectionist. You set the bar so high that it’s frightening to actually try to accomplish it,” Perry said.

If students create such high expectations for themselves, they may live in fear of being unable to achieve their goals, according to Perry.

Students may also need to defer less work to their peers and place more responsibility on themselves. If students define specific deadlines they are more likely to stay on track and effectively complete the assignment, according to Goddard.

Creating deadlines for a group project forces individual students to assume responsibility. Students can better cope with their habit of procrastination if they make an effort to fix the problem sooner. So if students can tune out the various distractions, they can use others’ encouragement as a way to be motivated.

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“One step students can take during the year is to be involved in school activities so they become employable,” she said.

By participating in a variety of clubs, sports and activities, students appear experienced and knowledgeable in multiple fields.

But before even searching for a job, career and technical education director Kara Mueller suggests students complete a series four steps to be prepared.

“First, identify what your natural strengths and skills are.

Then identify your networking base, which could include teachers, parents and counselors,” Mueller said.

A network can open students to new job opportunities.

“After that, create a personal data sheet, which would include your contact information, references and a list of your strengths. Then you’ll always be ready for an on-the-spot interview,” Mueller said. “Finally, make a plan of action for your network so you can market yourself.”

By preparing earlier, students can ensure they won’t be scrambling at the last minute, according to Mueller. Another note of advice is to avoid being too selective.

“Just remember that any job is better than no job,” Mueller said.

avid Kurtzon, a health educator at West Suburban Teen Clinic, recommends setting up a schedule for dealing with relationship problems with a boyfriend or girlfriend. He suggests picking a day either once a week or once every other week where a couple can check in with each other about the relationship. At this time, any tension or conflict can be discussed so it doesn’t continue to build.

Kurtzon also recommends setting deadlines for yourself to ensure the problem is handled. If there has been an issue with a friend or a boyfriend/girlfriend, setting a date to deal with it can create motivation to follow through.

If relationship problems accumulate, Kurtzon suggests prioritizing to make them more manageable.

“Problems pile up and pretty soon you have you have nine different issues to confront. Prioritize what is most important and pick the two most important things to deal with so you don’t feel completely overwhelmed,” he said.

When dealing with parents, taking time to consider how to approach the situation can ease fears of unpleasant discussions.

“Come up with a plan on how to handle the problem, what points to make, how to handle the conversation and being careful about picking the right place to have the conversation,” Kurtzon said.

By developing a plan of action, students can ease some anxiety associated with confrontational conversations.

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However, for me and my 19 teammates on the baseball team, it meant a trip to San Diego, six-hour long practices and a chance to finally step outside on a field.

The trip came as a relief after countless hours in the weight room, early mornings spent throwing in the gym and numerous weekends inside batting cages that had characterized my life during the past few months.

Anxiously waiting for the day we could step outside on the field, my baseball teammates and I had attempted (unsuccessfully) to remain patient while acquainting ourselves with every crack and crevice on the dusty gym floor.

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This excitement I experience during the first outdoor practice of every year is created by the shining sun, green grass and blue sky which I have associated with baseball.

The sensation is not at all unique to baseball. During a sport, activity or any other passion, the participant begins to associate the surrounding elements, objects and people with your particular pastime. These elements often reignite one’s passion and provide motivation.

This point was illustrated to me as I sat in my hotel room applying the third coat of much-needed sunscreen. The distinct smell brought back memories of practices, games, coaches and teammates that reminded me of my love for baseball.

And while I love baseball, I’ve realized that I play the sport not out of my love for the game, but because it defines who I am as a person.

This concept is seen in many areas such as sports, academics, religion, theatre and volunteer work. These interests not only serve as a form of expression, solitude or entertainment, but also give one a sense of identity.

Despite how long I continue playing baseball, I plan on anxiously looking forward to the start of the baseball season and remembering my passion for the game. But above all, no matter the circumstances, I will always consider myself a baseball player.

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After placing second in both its conference and section last year and off to a 2-0 start, the team hopes to win the conference and advance to state this season with the help of new head coach, ‘98 Park alum Aaron McEachran. Past coach Chad Austad stepped down this year to spend more time with his family.

McEachran played baseball for the University of Northern Iowa after Park, and in 2001 was drafted to play for the Toronto Blue Jays. After retiring in 2008, he was a professional minor league hitting and catching coach, and for the past three years has coached Dakota County Technical College.

6)'I$/+=!',+' McEachran said he’s enjoyed giving back, and coached the soph/+%)+!/%-'%>,%' omore baseball team in 2009. He $8I!'#77'#+'8!' said having coached the team of ,+*'<,F)!'8!' now mainly seniors has smoothed )C9/%)*'%#'"0,-? his transition this year.

“The fact I had them two years ago helps as far as mentality and Derrick Keller | senior keeping on task,” he said. “It helps as far as how we go about doing things and organization.”

Senior captain Derrick Keller said along with more discipline McEachran has brought a new motivation.

“He’s intense with everything he does,” he said. “He brings an intensity that rubs off on us and makes us excited to play.”

McEachran said while he thinks the team’s infield will be one of the best in the conference, he focuses on base running.

“Base running is definitely key for me,” McEachran said. “A lot of people say there’s offense and defense, but I say there’s hitting, pitching and base running.”

Another focus of McEachran and the team this year is pitching, since all of last years’ pitchers were seniors.

Senior Bobby Otto said crucial this season is the experience the team has together as well as conditioning and practices put in work put in since November.

“We’ve worked harder than we ever have before in the offseason,” Otto said. “We definitely have higher expectations.”

McEachran said the team aims high, and will find it’s strength

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Keller said he has noticed and appreciated this mutual respect.

“His respect for the game and how much he cares rubs off on us. We had that before, but he brought it into perspective,” he said.

Results from Tuesday’s game vs. Totino-Grace were unavailable at press time, and the next game is home April 14 vs. Chisago Lakes.

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Sophomore Annikka Oelhafen said she worries about concusElana Vlodaver | staff writer sions when she plays lacrosse, but it never stops her from playing.

“The regulations this act offers are good, because they will n estimated 10 percent of all athletes will suffer from a connot only increase student safety, but awareness of the dangers in cussion each year.

Presented to the U.S. Senate March 16, the Children’s Sports sports,” Oelhafen said.

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“We are pretty pro-active about keeping high-quality helmets.

Still, some experts, such as Mark Nelson, Urgent Care physician at Fairview Urgent Care, said they are concerned this bill will We have them reconditioned every year,” Ewald said. “If any helnot greatly decrease the number of concussions, as expected by the mets are deemed not at the quality they have to be, they are destroyed.” government, although it will still offer some benefits.

Park also uses ImPACT tests before and after an injury to deter“I don’t think that it would affect the number of people we see (in urgent care), but it would affect the severity of the injuries,” mine when a player’s health returns to normal. The test measures Nelson said. “(This bill) would be giving the minor the best chance focus, reaction time, memory and other mental functions that could be damaged by a concussion. of minimizing the severity of the injury.”

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The team played Edina/Rosemount April 7 and lost 8-12.

According to senior captain Alex Stitt, team members performed poorly during the first half, but began to work together better during the second half, outscoring Eagan/Rosemount 5-3.

After losing 18 seniors last year, the team is looking to underclassmen and new players to fill spots left on the varsity team, with only two returning varsity players. Additionally, the team has two new co-head coaches, Kyle Sweeney and Katie George.

George said she is glad to be able to work with a fresh set of players, many of whom haven’t played on varsity before, as the varsity roster includes few underclassmen and mostly juniors.

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George said part of why she loves coaching high school sports is to see kids improve and become very good players over the course of four years.

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iven recent after-school behavior incidents, the administration is justified in its attempt to clamp down on disruptive students roaming the hallways well after school hours.

However, we believe the policy is unnecessarily restrictive. Requiring students to leave the building at 3:30 p.m. if they aren’t in an after-school activity or with a teacher and locking all hallway doors at 3:45 p.m. makes it significantly harder for students to access help after school.

Many teachers stay after school to allow students a chance to come in and get extra help or discuss assignments. If one of these meetings runs longer than expected, students should not have to navigate a labyrinth of locked doors in the hallways to exit the building.

If a student makes up a test after school and takes 50 minutes — the time of a class period — to do so, they should not be forced to experience any inconvenience leaving the building after they finish work.

The policy also prohibits access to the cafeteria after the designated times, taking away a space some students have used to receive tutoring after school.

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school are there for a positive, constructive and academic purpose. The administration should reconsider the new policy with a focus on maintaining the possibility of continuing one’s education after school.

This could be achieved by revising the time at which the policy goes into effect.

Pushing the time back to 4 or 4:30 p.m.

would still prevent some people from being in the building with no reason well after school hours, but not hinder students’ abilities to pursue their education after the final bell.

Although the ideas behind the new policy have merit, it’s time to reconsider the policy’s practical effects.

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oung celebrities Chris Brown, Taylor Swift and the Olson twins have all worn the famous milk moustache. But, they wouldn’t make the cut for Central Clinic’s recent campaign.

Recently, Central Clinic put up posters around the high school that read, “Got Baby? Should have used a condom,” playing on the famous “Got Milk?” campaigns.

The clinic worked with students from Park’s graphic design class last year to create a series of posters, including the “Got Baby?” poster. Junior Matthew Cramer, who designed the poster, said the phrase was used to capture students’ interest and get them to read the rest of the >5'":4)35$8;'/2"' information.

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The clinic, which provides free medical services to youth, is a great resource for students. Although the clinic certainly wants to avoid endorsing teen pregnancies, the posters don’t effectively portraying the support it does provide. The clinic actually offers baby checkups and gets women prenatal care coverage through the local Creekside Clinic.

But by employing the phrasing utilized in the playful “Got Milk?” campaigns, the posters seem to satirize what is a very daunting reality for some teens.

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Without looking at the poster closely, the message is limited to the title and, “Be Safe. Be Smart.” By connecting with students through posters, the decisions students make about sex are simplified to have sex or not, use protection or not. While the clinic should advertise, education efforts are better done through an honest dialogue.

The services the clinic provides for young mothers are what it should advertise in its posters, and what will resonate most with students.

Although the clinic’s message may be clouded by poor word choice, students should still take the time to learn about the resources available through the clinic. If students choose to have sex, they should educate themselves about local resources for things from contraceptive to health care during pregnancy.

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student’s inability to succeed in calculus or history has little to do with his or her driving abilities.

Policies such as Nevada’s, linking high school performance and driving privileges have been adopted in 27 other states. Luckily Minnesota has no such law. Combining academic success with students’ privilege to drive sends the wrong message.

If a state has to coerce its students into receiving a decent education, perhaps something is fundamentally wrong with its methods in the first place. Forcing students to stay in school won’t instill in them the passion to succeed and hurts others who want to learn.

Rather than scaring students into staying in school, educators should focus on showing students the improved quality of life that comes with completing high school and higher education.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a high school dropout receives an aver-

age annual income of $18,900 while a high school graduate receives $23,400.

Moreover, for students who don’t excel in school, obtaining a license grants them the ability to find a job and become more self-supporting and responsible. These are skills they would be unable to learn in the classroom.

Some teenagers must take on adulthood responsibilities at a younger age by helping to support their families. By taking away a license, the state could be forcing a student into a setting they may be unable to succeed in while taking away their chances of success in the working world as well.

By being more passionate about what education has to offer, teachers can reach student groups that do not see the value of education. This change in the way students view learning will produce greater results than by threatening to take away licenses that students rightfully earned and need.

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ess than 65 percent of Nevada teens graduate high school, a dangerous statistic for a state with one of the highest unemployment rates in the country.

A recent study by the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles found that both grades and school attendance rates drop at age 16 when teens receive their provisional drivers’ licence. Placing further restrictions on teen driving would help combat this.

A Nevada bill, Assembly 64, would link teen driving privileges with school performance and attendance. Though certainly controversial, it is also liable to both reduce the number of high school dropouts.

Twenty-seven states have enacted laws restricting teen driving during the school day, with a high degree of success. However, they only targeted one side of the problem.

For states like Nevada, the problem is not just accidents, but the many teens

who drop out of high school every year.

Curtailing student driving privileges in cases of extreme truancy and failed classes will help solve that problem.

In order to keep their provisional driver’s licence, high school students would have to fail no more than a third of their classes in a given semester, while maintaining a reasonable attendance record. The risk of licence revocation alone will motivate teens to stay in school.

It won’t target average students, or those who struggle through some of their classes. The law has provisions to exclude those with extenuating circumstances, including those who live out of district or become a primary income source for their family.

This law would affect only teens with no excuse for poor academic performance or truancy. It will help increase attendance, and discourage drop outs.

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cott Walker eats babies. I’d rather be a union thug than a Walker terrorist.

These are just two of many picket signs present in Madison, Wisc. criticizing Gov. Scott Walker during a massive protest after the passage of a controversial bill limiting the collective bargaining rights of teachers unions.

Walker promoted the passage of the bill to slash the deficit Wisconsin faces. The passage of such a bill put the right to unionize and the power of collective bargaining under scrutiny.

Collective bargaining rights allow for unions to negotiate issues such as benefits, wages, seniority preferences and evaluation procedures, among many other issues.

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Additionally the right to unionize is a fundamental right Park’s teacher’s union, Ann Jurewicz, unions function to protect the profession of teaching. When teachers are paid present in democratized societies. Limiting the right to well and have reasonable benefits, schools attract better in- unionize restricts liberties by not allowing people to group dividuals to the profession and encourage good teachers to themselves in order to protect working conditions.

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After a Vixen punt to their opponents the Iowa Crush, the ball took a fortunate bounce and Vixen Angela Griffin shooed it downfield like a pet. The bleachers shook as the crowd stomped and laughed. But one play later, Crush quarterback Jenifer McIntire landed at the bottom of a Vixen mob when they broke through the offensive line and sacked her. This is no powder puff game; the Vixen play with NFL rules.

Watching from the bleachers, the player’s voices and stature are the only way to tell that the athletes in full pads are women.

Then again, some look like they’d would fit

perfectly into the Vikings’ Williams Wall.

Women’s football is also a slower game lacking explosive offenses, but the running backs entertainingly draw out plays by eluding tackles far longer than any NFL player.

As for the passing game, it’s almost nonexistent. The Vixen only completed two passes in the first half. But the first, a beautiful “out” route for a 30-yard gain, brought the crowd to its feet in a wild cheer that far exceeded the 200 or so people in attendance.

The Vixen prove the best part of watching football is the emotion.

As the NFL lockout threatens to derail the upcoming season, the Vixen, which is player owned, play on and even invite their fans to their afterparty down the road.

Refreshingly, it seems the only reason these women keep playing is for the love of the game.

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Although moments like this were rare after an exciting first inning in the game against Purdue, the Gophers managed to pull off a 4-1 win April 2.

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Plus, the beauty of Target Field, the Gophers’ home stadium, makes any event there rewarding.

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1&'$2 The Dalai Lama visits Minneapolis on his “One Heart, One Mind, One Universe” trip. He will attend two planned events, including a Tibetan cultural ceremony from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Mariucci Arena and speak from 2 – 3:30 p.m. at Mariucci Arena. Prices vary by event and are available at www.dalailama.umn.edu/ tickets/home.html.

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