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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

The impact of AI on Park

April 13, 2023

According to senior Josh Madigan, students using AI as a shortcut to complete schoolwork could quickly become a big issue at Park.  “A lot of people could use it because they may see it as an easy...

Why AI is relevant

April 13, 2023

Artificial intelligence is a field of technology that simulates human capabilities in machines. Ju Sun, Department of Computer Science and Engineering professor at the University of Minnesota, said one...

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...

Women’s History Month sparks conversation

Alicia Mainjeni and Sarah Peterson March 22, 2023

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Senior Miles Nordling swims the 200 freestyle at state March 4. Nordling broke a school record after placing sixth in the event.

Boys’ swimming sets milestones at state

Alex Geretz and Eliah Fink March 6, 2023

The season for boys’ swimming has come to a close after senior Miles Nordling, junior Daniel Cameron and three relays finished 30th at state March 3–4. After finishing in 15th place in the 100 freestyle...

Future under the CROWN Act

March 5, 2023

According to Polk, hair texture can be an impactful part of a student’s life, and he hopes they are able to embrace and feel proud of it.  “Students' natural hair definitely can, and does, affect...

How the CROWN Act may impact students at Park

March 5, 2023

Polk said he believes the CROWN Act won’t have a major impact on students, because he hopes Park has done enough to make students feel safe wearing their natural hair already. “I’d hope that the...

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The CROWN Act: embracing hair-itage

Maren Wilsey and Anya Panday March 5, 2023

On Feb. 1, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of hair textures or styles. By adding Minnesota to an expanding list of states passing laws, commonly known...

Impacts of having curly hair

March 5, 2023

Science teacher Alexander Polk said that having curly hair has allowed him to form connections with students who have a similar hair texture. “Having curly hair has impacted me by letting me have...

Sophomore Finn Berry swims the 200 IM at sections Feb. 25. Park is sending two individual swimmers and three relays to state March 2-4.

Boys’ swimming successful at sections

Aidan Shafton February 27, 2023

The season for Park’s boys’ swimming team will live on after their performance at sections Feb. 25 as they sent two individual swimmers and three relays to state. Junior captain Henry Salita said he...

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Cut Through the Noise: boygenius, Niall Horan, Logic

Abby Bartleson February 23, 2023

Welcome to “Cut Through the Noise,” an entertainment column from the St. Louis Park Echo covering new music releases. Every week, a different Echo staffer takes on the role as writer, reviewing recent...

Freshman Colin Foy swims the 100 breaststroke Feb. 9. The boys’ team beat Waconia 52-42 Thursday.

Winning ways return versus Wildcats

Aidan Shafton and Noah Leventhal February 10, 2023

In their final meet before sections, Park boys’ swimming pulled out a 52-42 victory against Waconia Feb. 9 in a meet that was neck-and-neck until the final race. Junior Daniel Cameron said with the...

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