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

Newspaper highlights struggles students of color face

Newspaper highlights struggles students of color face

Isra Mohamed March 4, 2020

When I was first approached by a student handing me a newspaper, I thought it was just a copy of the Echo newspaper, but as I looked at it more closely, I realized that it was another newspaper made by...

A protestor leads a chant through a megaphone during Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchars rally at St. Louis Park High School March 1. Klobuchar announced she would be suspending her campaign March 2.

Staff Editorial: Protest brings important issue to national stage

March 4, 2020

At the beginning of Sen. Amy Klobuchar rally March 1, a group of protesters took to the stage with the goal of spreading awareness of Klobuchar’s involvement in the imprisonment of Myon Burrell. Although...

PCP: Daylight saving time impacting many Minnesotans

PCP: Daylight saving time impacting many Minnesotans

March 2, 2020

Two bills were proposed in February to the Minnesota legislature – HB 1397 and SF 1416 – debating on making daylight saving time permanently.

Letter to the Editor

February 28, 2020

In light of local efforts to make our community more sustainable, I implore you to reconsider your ​environmentally irresponsible distribution policies.​ Unfortunately, after handing out newspapers...

Letter to the Editor

February 28, 2020

We found Echo’s reviews of macaroni and cheese perplexing. While it’s important to consider dietary restrictions, it’s vital that reviews are consistent to determine “the best mac &...

Senior Alex Riley takes a shot during the Sno Daze pep fest Feb. 14. Student Council announced the possibility of new mirrors in the bathrooms if students participated in dress codes.

Staff Editorial: Bathroom mirrors should not be incentive

February 24, 2020

Going to the bathroom at school is a hassle. First, you have to find an unlocked bathroom and wait in line for an open stall. Also, few bathrooms include mirrors, so you have to search for a bathroom with...

Pelosi ripping speech was excessive

Pelosi ripping speech was excessive

Isra Mohamed February 24, 2020

When I first saw the video of the Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ripping the State of the Union speech, I immediately thought of how the media was going to make a big deal of Pelosi’s actions. I thought...

Junior Leo Dworsky and other members of the ‘Hairspray’ cast perform their final dress rehearsal Feb. 19. Choir performed the musical “Hairspray” Feb. 20–Feb. 23.

Choir makes unfortunate schedule decision

Colin Canaday February 23, 2020

Scheduled for 8-11 p.m. Feb. 22, the Sno Daze dance directly conflicted with the high school choir rendition of “Hairspray” on the same day at 2 p.m. The competition between these two events demonstrates...

‘Hairspray’ costume decision turns out hurtful

‘Hairspray’ costume decision turns out hurtful

Izzy Kanne February 20, 2020

When I heard Park’s choir was going to be putting on “Hairspray” as their spring musical, I was excited to see one of my favorite musicals, but when rumors began circulating that Tracy would be...

Photo Illustration by Emily Ziessman. The Iowa Caucus Feb. 3 failed to announce a winner for several days and was riddled with technical and human errors.

Staff Editorial: Iowa Caucus produces muddled results

February 11, 2020

In light of the Iowa Caucus controversy — where nearly everything went wrong — changes must be made to the overall nominating process for the Democratic Party. The Caucus Feb. 3 initially planned...

Scheduling change necessary

Scheduling change necessary

Tobias Khabie February 6, 2020

According to Superintendent Astein Osei, the district has initiated conversation to change the schedule for the high school. While changes are not guaranteed to happen, the fact that these discussions...

Photo Illustration by Lilly Strathman.

Fake draft texts bring trust in technology into question

Colin Canaday February 5, 2020

Following the conflicts between the United States and Iran, concerns of a draft have been steadily increasing. Preying on that fear, there have been many reports of “fake draft texts” being sent to...

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