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

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,”...

Photo Illustration by Lukas Levin.

2018 to be last year of free ACT

Emma Kempf January 18, 2018

According to district director of assessment, evaluation and research Prachee Mukherjee, this February is the first year the state will not reimburse all students for the February ACT. “As of (this)...

Array of Vikings apparel displayed at Target. The Vikings play the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday Jan. 21.

Vikings victory sparks anticipation, excitement

Annabella Strathman and Dani Orloff January 18, 2018

Viking’s US Bank stadium rang loudly with excitement when wide receiver Stefon Diggs’ ran for a 61-yard touchdown in the final seconds of the game, according to math teacher Robert Otto, who attended...

Fair use from Barbie.

Barbie to release hijab-wearing doll in 2018

Yonit Krebs and Yonah Davis December 27, 2017

On Nov. 13 at the 2017 Glamour Women of the Year Summit, Mattel launched a new doll in its Shero, female hero, collection. The doll is modeled after Ibtihaj Muhammed, an Olympic medal-winning fencer who...

Juniors Lily Kulevsky and Claudia Stone take the Student Engagement Survey during their math class on Dec. 18. The Student Engagement Survey helps teachers learn how to improve different areas in the classroom.

Student Engagement surveys give teachers feedback

Amaia Barajas December 23, 2017

As chemistry teacher Alex Polk reflects on the recent student engagement surveys the school gave to students, said he thinks the surveys give students more freedom to express how they feel in class. “I’m...

New hangout space moves ahead

New hangout space moves ahead

Maddie Lund December 22, 2017

After an initial hesitancy to join The Nest student board, junior Hope Ramsperger said she now appreciates the opportunity to be an active role in her community. “I didn’t want to join at first,...

Second semester Echo editorial positions

December 21, 2017

Editors-in-Chief: Mimi Fhima, Annabella Strathman and Dani Orloff   Managing Editors: Alex Balfour, Anna duSaire, Alec Pittman and Atticus Raasch   Web Managing Editors: Josh Halper...

Fair use from Al Franken, U.S. Senator for Minnesota.

Al Franken to resign in January, Tina Smith appointed to fill seat

Eli Curran-Moore December 21, 2017

On Dec. 7 Al Franken announced he would be resigning as senator amid allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior after much consideration, according to the New York Times. Much of the public and many...

Federal grant nationally distributed

Federal grant nationally distributed

Sophie Yarosh and Nicole Stanford December 21, 2017

According to vice president of clinical programs at Wayside Recovery Center Jessie Everts, the recovery center received grant money that will be used to develop a peer recovery program at their treatment...

The Metro Transit light rail pulls into Target Field Station marking its way to the Mall of America. A light rail station will be built at Wooddale in 2019.

PLACE brings hub to Park

David Bryant and Atticus Raasch December 21, 2017

As a supplement to the future Park light rail station, the city has partnered with PLACE developers to create a multi-use development building with apartment spaces, a hotel and various other shops, according...

Partial photo of Minneapolis skyline taken Dec. 16. Minneapolis plans to take tangible steps in becoming a sanctuary city.

Minneapolis passes sanctuary city ordinance

Mimi Fhima and Annabella Strathman December 20, 2017

An ordinance passed by the Minneapolis City Council Dec. 13 gives protection to undocumented immigrants seeking to report a crime. If they are willing to cooperate in the investigation, this will grant...

The Park Human Rights Commission recognizes Chana Shagalow with the 2016 Human Rights Award at a City Council meeting. The commission is currently accepting nominations for the 2017 award, among other activities.

Human Rights Commission searching for student

Eli Curran-Moore December 18, 2017

The Park Human Rights Commission is currently searching for a youth member, according to Chair Sara Wilhelm Garbers. Garbers said a youth presence on the board is important to give the city a youth perspective...

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