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Fair use from Netflix: John Ambrose (Jordan Fisher) holds Lara Jean Covey (Lana Condor) as they greet each other before the dance. To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You came out on Netflix Feb. 12.

‘To all the Boys’ sequel does not disappoint

Molly Schochet February 21, 2020

Months ago, I stood in teacher Alex Polk's room with my friend as we watched the “To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You” trailer excitedly. I couldn’t wait to watch the film and see how Lara Jean...

Fair use from Paramount Pictures: Sonic the Hedgehog (Ben Schwartz) and Tom Wachowski (James Marsden) scream after the top of Wachowski’s vehicle was removed by a robot.

‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ doesn’t win the race

Noah Orloff February 17, 2020

Walking into “Sonic the Hedgehog,” I expected either a children’s movie or a film designed for strong fans of the video game, two categories I do not fall under. To my pleasure, neither of these...

Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through The Noise: Justin Bieber ft. Kehlani, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Dua Lipa

Izzy Kanne February 14, 2020

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...

Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through The Noise: Meek Mill, Eminem, Louis Tomlinson

Tenzin Gyaldatsang February 6, 2020

‘Letter to Nipsey’ - Meek Mill ft. Roddy Ricch ★★★☆☆ This song featuring Roddy Ricch is a tribute to the late Ermias Joseph Asghedom, also known as Nipsey Hussle. The beat gives off an...

Fair use from Disney+: Main cast members of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series pose for the main poster. From left to right there is Gina (Sofia Wylie), Ricky (Joshua Bassett), Nini (Olivia Rodrigo) and EJ (Matt Cornett).

‘High School Musical’ spinoff surprises

Ben Sanford February 6, 2020

Like the rest of us, I was slightly worried to watch this new Disney+ original series. The original “High School Musical” trilogy is a childhood classic to any 2000s kid, and I assumed this reboot...

This ice castle luminary was located in the Icecropolis display on Lake of the Isles. The Luminary Loppet was hosted as a part of the 2020 City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival Feb. 1.

Luminary Loppet illuminates city

Sofia Seewald February 4, 2020

Lake of the Isles was an illuminated scene Feb. 1. Fire throwers, giant glowing penguins and polar bear figures, bustling hot chocolate stands and an ice band were all featured at the 2020 Luminary Loppet.  The...

Fair use from Hennepin Theatre Trust: The musical Hamilton came to the Orpheum in the summer of 2019. As one of the Hennepin Theatre Trust theaters in Minneapolis, the Orpheum has a student and educator rush program for some of their shows.

Theater program offers student discount

Samantha Klepfer January 31, 2020

Senior Maddie Lind said the Hennepin Theatre Trust’s student and educator rush program does a great job of administering lower prices, making tickets to shows more accessible to students. “It was...

Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through The Noise: Aimée, Quinn XCII, Alicia Keys

Samantha Klepfer January 30, 2020

‘Don’t Call Me Pretty’ by Aimée ★☆☆☆☆ “Don’t Call Me Pretty” opens with a strong, though derivative sequence of synth chords and an interesting use of syncopation, giving off...

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‘Dolittle’ brings viewers on overwhelming journey

Abigail Prestholdt January 28, 2020

I didn't have any idea what I was getting into going to “Dolittle”. I assumed it would be similar to the well-beloved movies made in the 1998 version of the film. However, I assumed wrong. This new...

2018 St. Paul Winter Carnival Prime Minister Christine Quandt speaks during the opening ceremony of the carnival Jan. 23. After the ceremony, people gathered in the Baileys Warming House.

St. Paul Winter Carnival celebrates tradition

Noah Orloff January 28, 2020

While reflecting on the importance of the St. Paul Winter Carnival, St. Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation event coordinator Alyssa Klahsem said the St. Paul Winter Carnival creates unity.  “It’s...

Oprah speaks to a crowd of about 15,000 people at the Xcel Energy Center. The Oprahs 2020 vision: Your Life in Focus tour hit Minneapolis on its second stop Jan. 18.

Oprah Winfrey warms up Minnesota

Maddie Schutte January 27, 2020

Knowing Oprah has been a big inspiration to many women in my family, I jumped at the opportunity to see her on the “Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus tour.” I wasn’t sure what to expect...

Fair use from Lucasfilm LTD.

‘Star Wars’ rises again

Harris Keekley January 22, 2020

With the new “Star Wars” movie, “Rise of Skywalker”, came the return of Lando and many others from previous movies as well as new elements to the force added with the release of the movie. “Rise...

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