Gordy the gorilla dies :’(

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May 28, 2010  
Filed under Life at Como

When you ask kids why they want to go to the Como Zoo they’ll say something like “to see the big monkeys and tigers!” Now the kids have one less big monkey to see at the Como Park Zoo. On April 19, 2010 Gordy, the Gorilla, died. Zoo keepers and fellow staff members were shocked when they noticed... Read more »

CAU’s Road to State

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May 27, 2010  
Filed under News, Sports

Como Area Ultimate (CAU) is getting ready for their final tournament; the Minnesota State Tournament! With over 60 high school teams, Minnesota is the second largest and most competitive state in the sport. This year, this tournament has no clear favorite. Will it be Cretin-Derham with their unlimited... Read more »

Ladies Golf Update!

May 19, 2010  
Filed under Sports, Uncategorized

         Golf, the life long sport, has continued to grow in popularity over the years at Como Park High School. Girls join the golf team, invite their friends to play, and end up enjoying it so much that they return for the next season. This year, Como Park has eighteen golfers; the most it... Read more »

Athletes: Foods that Prevent Cramping!

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May 18, 2010  
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It’s game point, the pressure’s on. Any little mistake will cost you the game. You’re running, doing your job, holding up your end of the deal, when all of a sudden your legs cramp up and you drop like a log to the ground. Unguarded, your man runs down the field and scores the winning... Read more »

Softball Update

May 14, 2010  
Filed under Uncategorized

Monday May 17th, the girl’s softball team takes on the Johnson Governors. Johnson and Como are number one and two, respectively. Both of these teams have shown why they should be on the top of the conference. The last meeting between the two didn’t play out the way the Cougars planned. With numerous... Read more »

Physics Day at Valleyfair

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May 13, 2010  
Filed under Life at Como

by Michael Olheiser Monday, May 17th, Physics students from around the area took a visit to Valleyfair to explore the laws of Physics and engineering concepts in the amusement park. Valleyfair and Minnesota Science Teachers Association  offered three Physics days this year to turn the amusement park... Read more »

Should Schools Require Students to Paticipate in a Sport?

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May 10, 2010  
Filed under Top Stories

With our population in the United States so overweight and unhealthy, we begin to search for ways to control this epidemic. One possible strategy that has been discussed to help keep our kids in shape is having schools require their students to participate in a sport. In a world once lit by the sun,... Read more »

Video

May 6, 2010  
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