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School Board names incoming superintendent

Ethan Brown May 11, 2017

Astein Osei was named as St. Louis Park Schools' next superintendent May 10, according to School Board chair Jim Yarosh. The decision marks the end of a search to replace outgoing superintendent Rob Metz. Osei,...

Journalist Susan Linnee interviews Park alumnus and distinguished journalist Thomas Friedman at the Sabes Jewish Community Center April 30. Fundraising from the event goes to support the St. Louis Park Historical Societys fund for construction of a history center.

Thomas Friedman returns to Park

Mimi Fhima and Kirby Goodman May 9, 2017

When reflecting on visits to his hometown, distinguished Park alumnus and New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman said the trips aided him in writing his latest book “Thank You For Being Late.” “I...

Updates will begin for a lab in the A3 hallway. Due to the large plans for the lab, it will not be fully completed over the summer.

Summertime renovations planned for high school

Marta Hill May 5, 2017

  Junior Ryan Lee said when he thinks about renovation plans for Park, he feels they will benefit the school.   “I think to be honest the renovations that are happening right now seem...

Distinguished journalist Susan Linnee interviews Park alumnus and bestselling author Thomas Friedman at the JCC April 30. Proceeds from the event go to support the St. Louis Park Historical Societys capital fund for a history center.

Q & A: Thomas Friedman reflects on community experiences

Mimi Fhima and Kirby Goodman May 3, 2017

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman spoke at a charity event raising funds to build a permanent history center in St. Louis Park April 30. After the event, Echo...

Superintendent Rob Metz announces his resignation to the school board meeting on Jan. 9. Metz will resign after the end of the 2016-2017 school year this June.

School Board narrows superintendent candidates

Ethan Brown, Maggie Bahnson, and Mimi Fhima May 2, 2017

The School Board has narrowed its selection of St. Louis Park Public Schools superintendent candidates to six finalists, according to the district's website and School Board chair Jim Yarosh. According...

Wat Thai Buddhist temple hosted an open house on Sunday, April 9. In the shrine room, a buddhist monk prays with people who attended the open house.

Temple strives to include community

Jenna Cook May 2, 2017

Upon entering Wat Thai, St. Louis Park’s new Buddhist temple, temple visitor Christine Laube said guests were greeted with a floral necklace and the smell of Thai street food. According to temple...

Freshman Mathew Loftus receives high fives after his speech at the school board meeting April 24. The Gender Sexuality Alliance and their supporters proposed a gender inclusive policy to the school board.

District, GSA clash over Inclusion Policy

Sam Orloff and Nicole Sanford May 1, 2017

While attempting to push the passage of a new Gender Inclusion Policy, the Gender Sexuality Alliance’s petition garnered over 600 signatures, including that of U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison. According to...

Minnesotans gather to promote science and protest Trumps budget cuts for science agencies, April 22.

March for Science unites thousands of Minnesotans

Max Bechtold April 30, 2017

During the Minnesota March for Science, an estimated 40,000 people marched to the Minnesota State Capitol in celebration of Earth Day, including Biology teacher Julie Schilz, who said the march was full...

A student locks his car in anticipation of the school day. The increase in carjackings in the warmer months has led to this level of security amongst students.

Warmer months bring vehicular crime

Ndunzi Kunsunga April 29, 2017

As the snow begins to melt and the days grow longer, another phenomena seems to frequent the twin cities area—car break-ins. According to local police officer Chaunte Ford, car break-ins heighten...

Former Lieutenant Mike Harcey received a badge after being sworn in as Chief of police at St. Louis Park City Hall.

City police chief announced

Maggie Bahnson, Ethan Brown, and Mimi Fhima April 27, 2017

After working for the Park Police Department for 26 years, Lieutenant Michael Harcey was appointed to the position of police chief in March. According to Harcey, he believes his unique leadership skills...

(From left) At the April 24 School Board meeting, Science teachers Patrick Hartmann and Kristen Moravetz speak out against the decision to cut the ParkSci program from the 2017-2018 budget, while science department chairman Mark Miller holds a sign detailing the benefits of the ParkSci program.

Elementary STEM program faces cancellation

Update: This story has been updated to reflect superintendent Metz's reasoning for the ParkSci program being cut from the 2017-2018 budget. After an April 24 School Board meeting marked with concerns...

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