Nordic skiing update
February 25, 2010
Filed under Cougar Sports
By Connor Sadowski & Jesus Caballero With the state meet behind them the Nordic ski team has been more than thankful for the pressure taken off of their backs. From their normal skiing up to 4 times a week it has been decreased to a less rigorous schedule, now skiing only two or three times a week.... Read more »
Boys Swimming – Continued
February 23, 2010
Filed under Cougar Sports, Life at Como
With the 2010 season approaching its end, the Como Park Boy’s Swim Team currently holds 3rd place in the standings. They have so far won four out of six meets, losing one meet to Central(2nd place with 5 wins 1 loss) and one to Highland(3rd place with 6 wins and 0 losses). In the Conference Meet on... Read more »
Gymnastics end of the season review
February 22, 2010
Filed under Cougar Sports
During the course of this season Como Park’s gymnastics team has made great leaps and bounds forward. The team had a rocky start but it didn’t take much time before everyone started picking up speed and learning new skills. The team has also grown in size and has welcomed in a large group of freshmen... Read more »
Killswitch Engage Headline Tour Hits Minneapolis
February 22, 2010
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, News
By Christian “BRUUUTAL!” Erickson and Alec “METALLL!” Braun “MINNEAPOLIS!” growls Adam D, guitarist of the metal band Killswitch Engage. Killswitch was the headliner in a three band lineup at First Ave & 7th street entry along with The Devil Wears Prada, a Christian metal band,... Read more »
Go Green For Life!
February 22, 2010
Filed under Uncategorized
On Tuesday February 23rd in the auditorium, the Environmental Club will be putting on an assembly about going green and sustaining the earth. The assembly will consist of a polar bear talk, a teacher panel that will discuss a gas tax, and trivia games for incredibly fabulous prizes! It... Read more »
Time for Relaxation over Break!
February 22, 2010
Filed under Life at Como
It’s almost March and we’re starting to count down the days to Spring Break! March 29th is the start of our long and warm break, but what is everyone going to do for nine wonderful days? A survey of a number of students has shown that most kids are just looking forward to hanging around at home. Everyone... Read more »
Mr. Stepan
February 22, 2010
Filed under Life at Como
Mr. Stepan is a new teacher at Como. He is filling in for Mr. Yates while he is sick. So far Mr. Stepan is enjoying Como and more specifically he feels that the chairs are very comfortable and that “the teachers lounge is quaint.” He likes the decorations of the teachers lounge, and the lounge... Read more »
Sections Here We Come!
February 19, 2010
Filed under Cougar Sports
The Como Park Wrestling squad has had a very successful season so far. The Cougars have ended there St. Paul City Conference record at three wins and three losses. They had some tough matches against Johnson who took first place in the conference and Central who took second. The last match against Minneapolis... Read more »
What do you do to celebrate?
February 17, 2010
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African American History month used to be just “Negro History Week”. Black History wasn’t even studied until a group called Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) was found in 1915 by Carter G. Woodson. Why should black history month be any different than any other... Read more »
The people behind the history.
February 16, 2010
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by De’ Sia Demmings For the rest of February, the list of African Americans who contributed to the formation of black history will be updated every couple of days. Benjamin Oliver Davis Sr. He was a U.S. Army general soldier. Born on July 1, 1877, in Washington, D.C. breaking new ground, Davis... Read more »
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