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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

City Council member Thom Miller contributes remarks at the City Council meeting Dec. 4. Among other ordinances, the meeting banned the selling of flavored tobacco in St. Louis Park.

Flavored tobacco ban passes

Nicole Sanford December 6, 2017

At a City Council meeting Dec. 4, banning the sale of flavored tobacco in the city of St. Louis Park passed with a vote of 7-0. This meeting took place following a previous hearing Nov. 20. According...

The Minnesota state capitol building in downtown St. Paul where the page program takes place. Students chosen for the high school page program from across Minnesota will spend a week at the capitol serving as pages.

Minnesota House of Representatives offers annual page program

Eli Curran-Moore November 28, 2017

Having evolved into one of the top page programs in the nation, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives, the prestigious Minnesota High School page program is designed to instill a lifelong...

Interim assistant principal Penny Dupris attends a meeting with principal Scott Meyers Nov. 20. Dupris was appointed to the PELSB before she became interim assistant principal.

Interim assistant principal appointed to PELSB by Dayton

Eli Curran-Moore November 21, 2017

As a newly appointed member of the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, interim assistant principal Penny Dupris said she feels happy to have another opportunity to benefit her fellow teachers. “Hiring...

Sophomore Eitan Weinstein testifies on behalf of a proposed ban on flavored tobacco products in St. Louis Park. The City Council voted unanimously in favor of moving the legislation to a second reading on Dec. 5.

City Council holds tobacco hearing

Alex Balfour, Hadeal Rizeq, and Sophie Yarosh November 21, 2017

At a City Council meeting Nov. 20, after a hearing regarding the sale of flavored tobacco products in St. Louis Park, the City Council unanimously voted to continue discussion about the flavored tobacco...

In-school suspension referral process changed

In-school suspension referral process changed

Annabella Strathman November 20, 2017

After being closed for the first six weeks of school, the procedure for in-school suspensions has changed, according to assistant principal Charles Johnson-Nixon. Johnson-Nixon said Grade Level Coordinators...

Junior Oliver Swenson lands an ollie at the recently opened Carpenter Park, Nov. 9.

Carpenter Park excites local skaters

David Bryant November 20, 2017

With the last touches being made to the skatepark in Carpenter Park, junior Isaak Kimmel said he felt excited to check it out. “I'm really happy with the park as it is a good first free skatepark...

Drug policy confusion draws controversy

Drug policy confusion draws controversy

Alex Balfour, Izzy Leviton, and Hannah Leff November 17, 2017

Upon returning from a leave for lunch, an unnamed student claims to have been greeted by accusations of drug use based on his smell, and then to his further surprise — suspension. “I went out with...

Wyatt and Shawn Mathews displayed as part of a tribute video made in honor of Officer Bill Mathews during a stoppage in play at U.S. Bank Stadium Oct. 15. Wayzata to the Wall will honor officer Mathews and raise money for the departments trip to Washington D.C.

Fundraiser to commemorate officer Bill Mathews

Dani Orloff November 16, 2017

According to Em Spark high school staff member Pat Kripps, the community and Wayzata police officers plan on honoring the fallen officer Bill Mathews at the Wayzata to the Wall fundraiser Nov. 17. “What...

Photo Illustration by Brooklyn Donalson

Drivers irritated by lack of space

Lukas Levin November 16, 2017

As parking lot monitor Mary Quinn makes her rounds through the gravel-paved field of cars, she notices the inequalities many student drivers face when trying to park. “If (students) pay for a permit...

Students gathered in the old gym to protest recent events in the Champlin Park school district. Seniors Doreen Moranga and Ambriya Reese helped organize the demonstration.

Racial events inspire demonstration

Mimi Fhima and Annabella Strathman November 10, 2017

This story has been updated to reflect an error in the location of the event. Echo apologizes for the mistake.  Approximately 100 students gathered in the old gym at 11 a.m. Nov. 10 to show support...

Superintendent Astein Osei speaks in front of school board members Sept. 25. Osei spoke about the $100.9 million referendum and other topics relating to the Park school district.

District prepares for extensive updates

Mimi Fhima November 9, 2017

After 18 out of 19 precincts reported in on election night Nov. 7, District Superintendent Astein Osei said he felt a feeling of immense gratitude toward Park community members. According to the school...

Park residents voted at various locations around Park, including the High School on Nov. 7. Tuesdays voting will elect the new city council and school board members as well as decide the status of the referendum.

New referendum approved in election

Atticus Raasch November 8, 2017

According to the Office of the Secretary of State, both the new and old referendums passed by a large margin following the Nov. 7 voting day. With 19 of 19 precincts reporting in, the current numbers...

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