Harvard has a variety of programs, but I chose their Pre-College one. I gained this opportunity through a program called Minds Matter. Minds Matter is a three-year college program that spans from sophomore...
In 2020, the FAFSA (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Simplification Act revised qualification standards for who is eligible for federal college student aid grants. Those changes are coming...
With college application deadlines quickly approaching, the process of applying to colleges can be overwhelming. Amidst the jargon and forms, the terms "early action" (EA) and "early decision" (ED) often...
As I begin the college application process, diversity is a big thing I'm looking for in a school. I want to learn surrounded by all different viewpoints and lived experiences. The Supreme Court ruling...
With the legalization of weed in Minnesota, it is possible that Parks’ students will take advantage of this and possibly bring weed into school.
The main effects of cannabis, or weed according to...
June is Pride month, a time when the LGBTQ+ community and its allies come together to celebrate love, diversity and equality. Pride month is an opportunity to raise awareness about the struggles and challenges...
Graduating from high school is an exciting and significant milestone for many students. It marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. It's a time of celebration and reflection. One way...
Florida Governor Ron Desantis announced his presidential run on May 25. Desantis is a republican and has been governor since 2019. Desantis is known for his far-right political beliefs and the number of...
High school is notoriously difficult to navigate, and it’s easy to look back with both a sense of nostalgia and regret. The Echo seniors collaborated to create a list of tips that we wish we knew going...
Minnesota Teen Activists is a group of teens that work with government officials, communities in Minnesota and other activism groups to create change. Minnesota Teen Activists was created in 2020 by Aliyah...
Recently, the Rec Center held a powwow event that I attended. This event was a day to celebrate Native American culture, with a variety of different things you can do at this event and celebrate native...
Recently, an agreement was made between the US Forest Service and three northern Minnesotan Indigenous tribes over the control and regulation of the Superior National Forest area. The historic agreement...
