The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

Remembering the Boston Marathon Bombing

Remembering the Boston Marathon Bombing

Anna Williams April 26, 2023

When you think of crises that have had entire nations disrupted and, through that disturbance, unified in seeking justice, you are bound to not forget them. These crises become a part of the nation’s...

Senior Axel Abrahamson at a student council meeting on March 22. Park plans to make an enrollment fee for clubs in the upcoming year.

Staff Editorial: Potential new club fees

April 19, 2023

Recently, Park’s administration has been considering the idea of having a 25 dollar club fee. If this idea is approved, clubs will be charging a 25 dollar fee for students to join. Clubs that are considered...

Sophomore Paige Descapentrie talks with classmate April 13. Group grading is not effective for students.

Staff Editorial: Group-graded gloom in the classroom

April 17, 2023

Group-graded assignments have become a part of the everyday grading system. Concerns regarding group-graded projects in the classroom are on the rise and the Echo Editorial Board believes that group-graded...

AP US History and AP Macro/Micro Economics teacher Scott Miller wanders his room during lecture April 12. Miller teaches three of Parks many AP class options.

Staff Editorial: It’s time to free the APs

April 12, 2023

The International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Park is described as, “‘A program for all students that focuses on how one learns… and creates world citizens who ethically strive to make the world...

Anti-trans bills skyrocket

Anti-trans bills skyrocket

Anisa Kahin April 11, 2023

As we start our fourth month of 2023, 368 anti-trans bills have been introduced. America has a history of being transphobic, but many hoped that with views starting to shift, the world around them would...

New trans refuge bill passes Minnesota House

New trans refuge bill passes Minnesota House

Serena Bovee April 9, 2023

The nation is becoming increasingly split on the topic of trans medical care. Trans people have become the focus of discussion, and have become vilified by the Republican party. As of right now, 492 bills...

ChatGPT poses a threat to education

ChatGPT poses a threat to education

Sarah Peterson April 4, 2023

In schools everywhere, it feels as though a robot has become increasingly present in students’ and teachers’ lives. The robot in question, ChatGPT, is an artificial intelligence chatbot that can write...

Ramadan impact on students

Ramadan impact on students

Nafisa Kahin March 31, 2023

It’s that time of the year, Ramadan Kareem for all Muslims around the world. When it comes to Ramadan, it’s not just fasting — which is no eating or drinking — you also have to continue to pray...

Newly-enforced attendance policies work against us

Johanna Kaplan March 30, 2023

In an attempt to increase attendance, Park administrators decided to clamp down on their rule book. Although no new protocols were established, students are only now being made aware of an important attendance...

Mya Stanberry March 30, 2023

When students don’t attend class it can cause declining grades, which results in students struggling with work. Being in class is important because having an education is a privilege, and unless you...

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