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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

During the SHEC meeting Feb. 9, Mitchell Vortherms, Izzi Gilbert Burke and Philip Djerf listen while Chlose Schaehrer shares her thoughts on rape culture.

SHEC addresses rape culture

When sophomore Lexi Lee attended the Sexual Health Education Club meeting on Feb. 9 before school, she enjoyed listening to the diverse voices of the club’s members. “I’ve seen articles about...

Students practice their routine for the Multicultural show Feb. 15. The Multicultural show takes place March 10 in the auditorium.

Multicultural show to return to Park

Alex Balfour, Elise Riley, and Sophie Yarosh February 16, 2017

As junior Doreen Moranga rehearses her dance for the multicultural show, she hopes students and faculty recognize that different people have different backgrounds and cultures. Moranga said she will...

Junior Roots and Shoots member Owen Geier presents a statement St. Louis Park City Council supporting a petition  about increasing environmental sustainability.

Roots and Shoots meets with other school districts

Isabelle Becker and Nietzsche Deuel February 16, 2017

According to club mentor and iMatter executive director Larry Kraft, Roots and Shoots has been working on a climate action plan for St. Louis Park, and recently met with representatives from the city and...

Relationships offer benefits, unintended consequences

Relationships offer benefits, unintended consequences

Atticus Raasch February 14, 2017

After a tough day, junior Khyla Bonine said she finds solace in her high school partner. Bonine said dating can provide support to aid in getting through each day. “You have a support system that...

Junior Willy Basill grabs an apple from a fruit bowl provided by the athletic department. Bowls are located in the athletic office in the B1 hallway.

Athletic department creates fruit bowls from leftovers

Alex Balfour February 13, 2017

If freshman Isaac Wahl leaves lunch hungry, he finds comfort in knowing he has access to a healthy snack at school. “Whenever I’m walking by (the fruit bowls), I’m like ‘oh hey, an apple’,...

Film club leader aims to engage members

Film club leader aims to engage members

Isabelle Becker and Nietzsche Deuel February 12, 2017

Vince Callahan, senior What is your role in the Film Club? “Technically I am like the co-president or whatever you would call that. I help lead but I’m not the official leader, (senior) Amira...

Student Council plans Sno Daze events

Will Huyck February 12, 2017

According to Student Council adviser Sarah Lindenberg, students can look forward to participating in all the usual activities during this year’s Sno Daze week. Lindenberg said the week will follow...

Steve Hunegs addresses the Israel Advocacy Club Feb. 8. Hunegs discussed his work and students connection to Israel.

JCRC executive director speaks to club

Elise Riley and Sophie Yarosh February 11, 2017

As sophomore Cailey Hansen-Mahoney sat at her first Israel Advocacy Club meeting Feb. 8, she said she wanted to continue learning about the country. “Israel is definitely a topic I want to learn more...

Living overseas provides cultural immersion

Living overseas provides cultural immersion

Sam St. Clair February 11, 2017

When I was 3 years old, my family decided to pack their bags and move to Peru. My parents are teachers and my dad’s school gave him a three year leave to teach overseas, so we decided to...

A student reads The Serpent King in preparation for the upcoming book discussion. The book clubs next meeting takes place March 14.

Book club encourages members to join

Nicole Sanford and Isaac Wert February 9, 2017

Media Specialist and book club adviser Ellen George said she researches many different books and only chooses those with stellar reviews. “The next book is “The Serpent King” by Jeff Zentner,”...

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