“Frank Einstein!” It’s Alive!
November 18, 2011 • Brandon Roger Langer and Carter Ebert Brown
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
“It’s Alive!” Thursday, November 17th, it certainly was. There was a certain electricity in the Como Park Auditorium, and we here at the Crier sent two of our most intrepid (and sensitive) reporters to see what the buzz was about. Full of heart-wrenching turns, tear-jerking scenes,... Read more »
Marine Corps Birthday Celebrations
November 15, 2011 • by Camran Hanson
Filed under Life at Como
On Thursday, November 10th, the United States Marine Corps celebrated its 236th birthday. The Marine Corps was founded in 1775 and has played a major role in military operations around the world. On the birthday of the Corps it is very important to honor the fallen soldiers who have fought hard for... Read more »
History of Thanksgiving
November 14, 2011 • by William Lee Hageman
Filed under News, Top Stories
The time is nearly upon us when thanks are given, stomachs are filled, and families are united as a part of the holiday dubbed Thanksgiving. The origins of this centuries-old practice date all the way back to the united feasting of the Natives of America and the Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth in 1621.... Read more »
Hey Trash, Recycle Your Cougars
November 14, 2011 • Carter Blitzkrieg Brown
Filed under Top Stories
Every time you finish a water bottle, two choices present themselves. First, you can just toss it in the trash. Second, you can recycle it! In this day and age, awareness on subjects such as global warming and pollution has created a movement towards “greener” policies and decision-making. Did you... Read more »
The Great Wall Of Como…Gone?
November 13, 2011 • by Salice Collins
Filed under Life at Como
This year, lunch detention moved out of the In-School-Suspension room and into the cafeteria. “There wasn’t room for lunch detention, that’s why it’s in the cafeteria, and it’s easier for the students to get their lunch,” said Administrative Intern, Nicole Bates. “We are hoping that it... Read more »
The U.S. Exchange Rate
November 11, 2011 • by Camran Hanson
Filed under Life at Como
The Como Crier has introduced you to three of the exchange students who are studying here this year. Now we would like you to meet the rest. David Jensen David is from a small town in Denmark called Jelling. He came to the United States because he wanted to try something new and learn about another... Read more »
Pardon The Interruption…
November 11, 2011 • by Brandon Langer
Filed under Opinion
In light of the fast approaching Thanksgiving holiday, the Como Crier believes it is time to address a long held national travesty. Every year the president chooses a pair of turkeys to protect. He keeps people from eating them. Not only that, but they are sent to live on a ranch to live happily... Read more »
You Gotta Fight for Your Right, to Argue
November 11, 2011 • by Dan Baden
Filed under Life at Como
It has been almost three decades since Como Park has had a strong debate team. That has changed. Only a couple of years ago, Como barely had a debate team. There were some years when they were not even able to scrape together a team to compete. That was the story, off and on, since 1982, when Como... Read more »
A Man Was the Message
November 11, 2011 • by Michael Clausen
Filed under News
When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs returned to the company in July of 1997, it marked the beginning of Apple’s resurrection. After 12 years of financial loss, Gil Amelio was ousted from the CEO position. Steven Jobs took the interim position and was tasked with major restructuring, out of which... Read more »
Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?
November 10, 2011 • by William Lee Hageman
Filed under Opinion
There has been a constant problem at Como Park through the years that has yet to be solved. And it is giving our school and its students a sour reputation – that problem is the often irrational, and always unnecessary, fighting that has plagued this school for long enough. However, this does not... Read more »
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