Passing The Time
January 17, 2012 • by William Lee Hageman
Filed under Life at Como, Opinion
Here at Como Park Senior High there has been a consistent theme pertaining to students and the argument that the passing time is not quite long enough for all of the business they must attend to. This is why I feel we would best be served by adding another five minutes to each passing time. The insertion... Read more »
Testing and Testing and Testing
December 14, 2011 • by William Hageman
Filed under Life at Como, Opinion
For the past few years there has been an endless stream of tests being given at Como Park Senior High. Many of them have been given in the computer lab that sits adjacent to the library. These tests consist of the M.A.P., or Measure of Academic Progress test, the GRAD test that is given to those who... Read more »
Alumni Voices II Christine Claiborne
December 13, 2011 • by Christine Claiborne
Filed under Life at Como
So how does a 20 year old girl go about working not one, not two, but three jobs, plus go to school full time? I’d say pure dedication and determination. Exactly what is a typical week for me some may ask? It’s not as hard as it sounds. Being in college you have way more time between classes to do... Read more »
Welcome to America
December 13, 2011 • by Dan Baden and Britta Scott
Filed under Life at Como, Top Stories
On a frigid December day, the air outside Como Park Senior High School is so cold the trees are shivering, and puffs of air rise above a group of students like steam in a sauna. These students are waiting for the bus that will take them to the Minnesota state Capitol. But this is no normal field trip.... Read more »
How To Spend Your Winter Break
December 7, 2011 • by Brandon Langer
Filed under Life at Como
As the end of the year rapidly approaches, so does everyone’s favorite holiday, Christmas! One thing that goes with Christmas the way peanut butter goes with jelly, is Winter Break. Students from kindergarten to high school all look forward to this long, well deserved break. Now, in order to prevent... Read more »
Christmas Memories!
December 7, 2011 • by Salice Collins
Filed under Life at Como
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. Getting gifts, enjoying great food, or just simply keeping up the family traditions brings lots of people happiness. Most people have a favorite memory from the holidays of their past. Cougars shared those Christmas memories with us. I wanted this pair of shoes,... Read more »
The Battle of Thunder Thighs!
December 1, 2011 • by Carter Butterscotch Brown
Filed under Life at Como
Year after year, thousands of Americans enter a battle that rages from November through December, the battle against caloric world domination! With the arrival and passing of our most cherished holidays comes the arrival and passing of “that shirt I once fit in” or “that belt that... Read more »
Are You Above the Influence?
December 1, 2011 • by Britta Scott
Filed under Life at Como
On Wednesday, November 23rd, Ms.Bade’s health class heard a speaker tell them his story about his addiction to drugs and alcohol for sixteen years. His addiction started when he was only fourteen in the summer before 9th grade. He thought that since he was only smoking cigarettes and weed, and occasionally... 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 »
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 »
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