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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

Loud and proud: Junior Maddie Lind marches alongside juniors Zoe Younger and Isaac Wahl while holding a sign that reads We Rise. Lind marched Oct. 28 at the Minnesota State Captiol to advocate for a Fossil Free Future. All three are members of Roots and Shoots.

Youth-led march against fossil fuels

Grace Farley and Dani Orloff November 3, 2018

Senior Katie Christiansen said it is up to the new generation to advocate for their futures in relation to global climate change. That's why she helped organize the Our Future, Our Right: March with MN...

Senior Caitlin Arf is working on filling out her FAFSA application, Oct.25. FAFSA is a federal student aid to help pay for college.

Park staff provides support to fill out financial aid forms

Dahlia Krebs November 3, 2018

A workshop took place at 4:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 25 in the library media center at Park to provide assistance to parents filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. According to career and...

Wat Promwachirayan Buddhist temple plans to do construction on the parking lot in the near future. They plan to implement new parking spots to accommodate all of its members.

Wat Promwachirayan proposes future construction

Ethan Meisler November 1, 2018

The Wat Promwachirayan Buddhist temple aims to undergo construction on the parking lot in the near future, according to Dee Noree, the president of the temple. “Right now we have just 80 spots. We...

Community members gather for a ceremony at Temple Israel in Minneapolis to commemorate the victims of the Pittsburgh shooting Oct. 28. The synagogue was filled beyond capacity with people who came together to honor those who lost their lives due to anti-Semitism.

St. Louis Park community reacts to shooting

Dani Orloff and Noah Orloff October 31, 2018

After receiving the news of the Oct. 27 synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, freshman Ella Roether said she felt the Jewish community unite in the midst of mourning. “I was really sad, and I was scared,”...

Midterm candidates - 2018

Midterm candidates – 2018

Gabriel Kaplan October 31, 2018
Election hosts a number of important races throughout the state and country
Drug Take Back Day will be held Oct. 27 at the St. Louis Park Police Department. Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. anyone can come and drop off their unused prescription drugs so they are properly disposed of.

St. Louis Park Police Department to host Drug Take Back Day

Maggie Klaers October 26, 2018

Senior Leila Raymond said she views Drug Take Back Day as a significant program to combat drug abuse in our community. “I think that it is an important initiative to help keep our community from accidentally...

Freshman Symone Morrison completes her ballot during the mock election in C350 Oct. 16. This provided a practice opportunity for students who will be first-time voters in the upcoming election.

Mock election provides outlet for student voice

Dani Orloff and October 25, 2018

Unable to vote in the upcoming midterm elections, freshman Anna Hillstrom said she believes the mock election Oct. 16 provided students with an opportunity to learn about the importance of elections.    “I...

Because of the shortage of bus drivers, the St. Louis Park and Benilde-St. Margaret cross country teams had to share a bus to their meet Sept. 25.

Bus driver shortage yields issues

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff October 23, 2018

Reflecting on her bus ride with the Park freshman and junior varsity football team Sept. 13, senior girls’ tennis captain Sidney Hosfield said the experience was uncomfortable and frustrating. “It...

Sophomore Jackson Thoe gives change to a customer at Park Yogurt. The store was in business for four years before its closing.

Local frozen yogurt shop closes

Sophie Olmen and Amaia Barajas October 20, 2018

According to former employee of Park Yogurt senior Greta Long, the closure of Park Yogurt means there will be fewer opportunities for fundraising for school activities. “Sadly there's not going to...

Photo Illustration by Carissa Prestholdt

‘Risky’ dress code prompts discussion

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff October 14, 2018

When volleyball captain and senior Maddy McIntosh dressed up in “Risky Business” apparel—a white button down with boxers—she said she didn’t think it would cause any problems. “We went ahead...

Junior Emma Tight fills out a questionnaire, detailing what she would like to see in the soon to be painted murals in school.

Athletic department renovations to take place

Maggie Klaers October 14, 2018

According to athletic director Andrew Ewald, part of the referendum passed last year included building a fitness center and renovating the current locker rooms. “As part of the referendum that passed...

A parking pass hangs from Park students car in the student lot. Students can buy their parking passes in the student office for $50.

Parking passes continue to sell

Abby Intveld and Sofia Seewald October 13, 2018

When senior Danny Hunegs received his license this past week, he was doubtful he’d acquire a pass. “Someone told me they were still selling the passes so I went in to just ask, I didn’t expect...

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