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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

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...

Referendum to update school, other district facilities

Referendum to update school, other district facilities

Claire Kaiserman and Atticus Raasch November 1, 2017

According to Superintendent Astein Osei, two different referendums will attempt to pass on Nov. 6. Osei said that each referendum will address different needs throughout the school district. “We...

Writer participates in the writing of poems as part of the Black Lines Matter program. The next program will be offered at 6 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Loft Literacy Center in Minneapolis. Photo used with permission from Black Table Arts.

Black Lines Matter focuses on equity

Tjessa Arradondo October 27, 2017

According to project manager Lakresha Williams, new literature program Black Lines Matter thrives on black protest and culture expressed through powerful art forms. Williams said there is a variety...

Lunch doors locked after school

New policy locks lunchroom doors

Emma Yarger October 27, 2017

Wanting a calm space to study, junior Anthony David said he was irritated to find the lunchroom doors locked after school. According to David, the lunchroom provides a safe, quiet area for students...

Minnesota licenses to work until 2018

Minnesota licenses to work until 2018

Avia Kaner-Roth October 26, 2017

According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety website, Real ID will go into effect on October 10, 2018, due to the extension granted by the Department of Homeland Security on October 18, 2017. Democratic...

Protesters march on the Capitol in downtown St. Paul to demonstrate against Line 3 on Sept. 28.

Line 3 prompts debate

Eli Curran-Moore October 25, 2017

Senior Ryan Lee said he recently attended ‘Hold the Line: March to the Capitol and Public Hearing to Stop Line 3,’ a protest Sept. 28 in downtown St. Paul to demonstrate against the proposed pipeline. “(The...

Excerpt from the courts opinion.

District Court rules against Echo

Dani Orloff October 10, 2017

After motioning for summary judgement July 7, the Fourth Judicial District Court for Hennepin County ruled against Echo Oct. 7, stating the video footage requested from the alleged hijab incident Nov....

Junior Alaysha McCall-Davis completes a test in room A305. The PSAT takes place at 8:20 a.m. Oct. 11 in the old gym.

PSAT to take place Oct. 11

Alex Balfour October 6, 2017

Park will be holding the annual Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test  Oct. 6, according to Assistant School Assessment Coordinator Jami LaPray. According to LaPray, there are certain requirements...

A TORO Volunteer measures the size of first base to shift the center of the base to align with the foul line, Oct. 4.

Dakota Park, Keller Baseball Field undergo renovations

Dani Orloff October 3, 2017

When freshman baseball player Sam Hunt evaluates the renovations occurring on the Park baseball and softball fields Oct. 4, he said he believes they will help the team enhance their skills. “I think...

Construction on Brunswick and Hamilton and other St. Louis Park side streets causes school bus riders a bumpy ride on their way to school. This portion of the construction includes street rehabilitation and watermain.

Construction causes conflicts with school bus routes

Creston Halstead October 3, 2017

According to the Agnus Corporation who run St. Louis Park Transportation, the bus routes have gotten worse ever since construction began this summer. Construction season commenced in May and since then,...

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