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Trump is abusing presidential power

Trump is abusing presidential power

Talia Lissauer March 25, 2019

President Donald Trump’s main campaign promise was to build a wall, but so far that ridiculous promise has been fulfilled only with lies. Trump is the first president to request money from Congress that...

Art by Maggie Klaers

Green New Deal oversteps

Henry Brettingen March 20, 2019

Climate change has long been an issue politicians have struggled to find long-term solutions to. The Green New Deal is no exception. It is nothing more than an idealistic wish list that fails to account...

Students listen to a speaker for the Black History Month presentation March 8. The presentation proved that very little change has been made in the treatment of people of color. Last years presentation was based on black history not starting with slavery which is what most schools teach.

We are tired of being black

Samiya Mohamed March 19, 2019

Celebrating black history is over, and now we’re at the point where we have given up. From acknowledging our history to trying to not let the past repeat itself, “We are tired.” This year's Black...

Senior All Night Party makes improvements

Senior All Night Party makes improvements

Creston Halstead March 19, 2019

There are many milestones every student hopes to achieve senior year, including senior dress codes, senior skip day and the Senior All Night Party. When watching previous seniors countdown the weeks toward...

Senior Bryan Huynh volunteers with the National Honor Society Oct. 19 at the Westwood Hills Nature Centers Halloween party. The St. Louis Park City Council considers using bonds to fund the Nature Center renovations.

Staff Editorial: Nature center renovation needs re-evaluation

March 19, 2019

This month, the city of St. Louis Park is exploring the use of bonds to obtain $22 million in order to work toward several projects and renovations. The Echo Editorial Board sees this as a misdirected...

Staff Editorial: Introduction to new net neutrality bill beneficial to community

Staff Editorial: Introduction to new net neutrality bill beneficial to community

March 17, 2019

The issue of net neutrality has been a lingering question in our government for several years now. Earlier this year, the Federal Communication Commission repealed net neutrality, allowing internet providers...

Minnesota senator introduces two gun bills

Minnesota senator introduces two gun bills

Adin Zweigbaum March 8, 2019

Ron Latz, the district 46 and St. Louis Park senator, released two bills attempting to fix the gun violence epidemic facing the country. One gun bill is finally headed in the right direction, while the...

Measles outbreak highlights dangerous anti-vaccination trend

Measles outbreak highlights dangerous anti-vaccination trend

Emma Leff March 4, 2019

In 2000, the United States was declared measles-free, yet there have already been over 120 confirmed cases in 2019 alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is not only irresponsible...

Minnesotan woman for president?

Minnesotan woman for president?

Tamar Gewirtz March 3, 2019

To the relief of many people like myself, presidential elections are only two years away. Some current tenth graders and upperclassmen will be able to vote by that time. And in exercising our constitutional...

Staff Editorial: Hands-free driving bill presents solution

February 28, 2019

Recently, a bill to restrict phone usage while driving has gained support in the House of Representatives and Senate among both Republicans and Democrats. The Echo Editorial Board sees this as a step in...

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