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

Methodist Hospital provides wonderful assist to Muslim women

Methodist Hospital provides wonderful assist to Muslim women

Tobias Khabie December 17, 2019

Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park recently became the first hospital in the country to sell hijabs, a scarf that covers the hair of religious Muslim women. By doing this, the hospital will help patients...

A vape shop recently began construction on the corner of Louisiana Ave. and Cedar Lake Rd. Minnesota recently sued JUUL, a vape company, for targeting youth as consumers.

Lawsuit against JUUL provides positive message

Lilly Strathman December 17, 2019

Minnesota sued JUUL Dec. 4, accusing the e-cigarette company of targeting youth as consumers. By displaying the idea that e-cigarettes are dangerous and deterring support for tobacco, the amount of e-cigarettes...

A Park teacher prints using the At-Large Lab printer. According to librarian Ellen George, students and teachers will now be using different printers.

Students prevented from printing at school

Samantha Klepfer December 17, 2019

In high school, it is required for many classes that students print assignments. In some cases, it’s required that students print during their class period. When students aren’t able to perform this...

According to the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library, 7% of Minnesota’s population were in foreign countries as of 2017. Minnesota has a history of accepting large numbers of refugees, including Hmong and Somali populations, who began settling in the late 20th century. As of 2015, Minnesota has the largest Somali population and the second largest Hmong population in the nation.

Staff Editorial: Hennepin County should vote to welcome refugees

December 13, 2019

Following an executive order issued by President Trump Sept. 26, a North Dakota county created local tensions by considering a ban on refugees. Burleigh County attracted national attention over a rule...

Art by Ruthie Posada

Non-binary emojis add inclusivity

Zuhayb Yassin December 12, 2019

With the new iOS 13.2 update, Apple added non-binary emojis. I support their addition of gender-neutral emojis in their software update. Since Apple added new non-binary emojis, users don’t have to...

EPA must add Park to National Priority List

EPA must add Park to National Priority List

Henry Brettingen December 6, 2019

The Superfund is a program that allocates federal funds to clean up pollution that are too complex for states to handle by themselves. The National Priority List is a list of sites that will be given priority...

Senior Victoria Caraball makes an announcement during the SOAR meeting Nov. 25. Students discusses what impact race has in their life.

Staff Editorial: SOAR meeting sparks important dialogue

December 5, 2019

The St. Louis Park community places significant value on diversity and student voices. This culminated in the meeting of Students Organized Against Racism (SOAR) Nov. 19. The Echo Editorial Board applauds...

Likes on Instagram repress self-worth

Likes on Instagram repress self-worth

Ruthie Posada December 3, 2019

The number of likes on Instagram has an incredible influence over teens and young adults today in a way that is not always positive. By taking away the number of likes, the mental health of social media...

‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’ remake fixes generational differences

‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’ remake fixes generational differences

Maddie Schutte December 1, 2019

John Legend's updated and informed version of “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” with featured singer Kelly Clarkson, reinforces the right ideas to younger generations and provides a solution to the ongoing...

The U.S. Bank Stadium officials are considering modifying the stadiums glass in order to reduce bird deaths. Around 111 birds die annually due to collision with the building.

Staff Editorial: U.S. Bank Stadium should prioritize bird safety

November 22, 2019

Although the U.S. Bank Stadium’s transparent exterior design is aesthetically pleasing, the 200,000 square feet of reflective glass is killing over 100 birds annually. Out of the 21 buildings in the...

Math teacher Robert Otto leads the cheer at the State volleyball tournament against Moorhead Nov. 8. According to the School Board students and administration should give more attention and enthusiasm to other clubs and activities.

Staff Editorial: Volleyball attendance sets example for how all activities should be supported

November 17, 2019

The girls’ volleyball team made history when it made it to the State tournament for the first time ever Nov. 7. The news was blasted throughout the school, with posters and a pep fest, as it should be....

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