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

Opioids meeting held at St. Louis Park High School auditorium Feb. 7. The meeting discussed rising drug use within the city.

#Noverdose campaign raises awareness at town hall

Hanna Schechter February 20, 2018

According to chief division counsel for the FBI in Minneapolis Jeffrey Van Nest, the town hall setting provides a way for the community to learn about the dangers of opioids and publicize the danger. “Raising...

The new Roti Modern Mediterranean at the West End in Saint Louis Park is taking Dairy Queens place. There is no official opening date.

Mediterranean restaurant replaces West End Dairy Queen

Sophie Olmen, Katie Hardie, and Hayley Westwood February 16, 2018

Upon discovering the West End Dairy Queen was leaving in place for Roti Modern Mediterranean, junior Anika Hanson said she was interested in learning more about the new restaurant. “I’m upset that...

Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu and Mikael Granlund warm up before their outdoor practice at the ROC on Sun. Feb. 11. Residents from St. Louis Park and the rest of the metro area came out to watch the Wild practice.

Minnesota Wild holds practice at Recreation Outdoor Center

William Phelan February 14, 2018

As junior Isaac Swartz sat on the bleachers at the newly developed ROC (Recreation Outdoor Center), he said he saw many kids filled with joy watching their favorite Minnesota Wild players practice up close....

The Minnesota enhanced drivers licence serves as form of real ID, a Federal state ID security minimum effective October 10, 2018.

Enhanced driver’s license available in Minnesota

Eli Curran-Moore February 14, 2018

Senior David Salamzadeh, who recently acquired an enhanced driver's licence, said the new licence can function as another form of ID in lieu of a passport to enter the United States from some neighboring...

Updated signs replace former Lake Calhoun signs and advocate for Native American heritage. New signs were placed Jan. 29.

State renames Minneapolis lake

Samantha Klepfer February 14, 2018

On the morning of Jan. 29, signs with only the name Bde Maka Ska replaced old ones at Lake Calhoun, officially changing the name of the biggest lake in Minneapolis, according to the Star Tribune. Newly...

Photo illustration by Grace Farley.

Taser device activation in classroom determined not threatening

Atticus Raasch and Annabella Strathman February 14, 2018

A student’s handheld taser was activated during a fifth hour Business Innovations class Jan. 18, according to assistant principal Charles Johnson-Nixon. “It was something his mother had given to...

STEP-UP is a program that finds internships for Minneapolis residents. STEP-UP is currently taking applications for students interested in participating for the program during the coming summer. All applications are due Feb 16.

STEP-UP open to applicants for summer internships

Izzy Leviton February 11, 2018

According to Kelsey Massey, Youth Services Associate for STEP-UP and alumni of the program, STEP-UP is a program that pairs applicants with paid internships for the summer.    “STEP-UP as a whole...

Junior Anna Kasper makes a speech to the City Council urging them to pass the Climate Action Plan. The plan has the hopes of reaching net zero emissions in St. Louis Park by 2040.

City Council adopts Climate Action Plan

Nicole Sanford February 9, 2018

Senior Roots and Shoots club leader Lukas Wrede said the adoption of a Climate Action Plan by City Council Feb. 5 left him feeling eager for an environmentally friendly future. “I expected (the meeting)...

Drug trends: Discussion to help prevent future drug abuse

Drug trends: Discussion to help prevent future drug abuse

Sumaya Mohamed February 6, 2018
See important facts and statistics to know about recent drug trends. For more information, visit the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office website or call 612-348-3744.
Womens March attendees gathered outside of the Minnesota State Capital on Jan. 21, 2017. The anniversary event was held on Jan. 19 at the St. Paul Union Depot, the event hosted artist, speakers and musicians.

Women’s March returns to Minnesota

Amaia Barajas January 27, 2018

As co-founder of Women’s March Minnesota and Park alumni, Alicia Donahue, settles down from the most recent Women’s March, she explains why it is important for young people to get involved in activism. “Your...

The YMCA of the Twin Cities is partnering with Safe Harbor Minnesota to combat sexual violence at select YMCA locations. For more information about the program visit ymcamn.org.

‘Enough’ provides safe space for young individuals

Hanna Schechter January 26, 2018

According to Sophia Maceda, a youth support specialist at the YMCA’s new Youth intervention service program, Enough, the program will support youths across Minnesota. “Enough is a program that...

Saint Louis Park High School open on Jan. 23 after Minneapolis snow emergency.

Snow emergency leaves students struggling to get home

Esther Gendler and Avia Kaner-Roth January 24, 2018

With finals approaching, senior Skie Ashford said she was frustrated when the Jan. 22 snow quadrupled her commute home from school. “I missed work, and I have a lot of responsibility on my hands,”...

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