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

Logan Paul represents everything wrong with social media

Logan Paul represents everything wrong with social media

Emma Leff February 7, 2019

Only a year after Logan Paul caused outrage after he shared a disrespectful video of a suicide victim in a Japanese forest, the YouTube star is once again at the center of another controversy. Earlier...

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Cyntoia Brown finally released after 15 years

Samiya Mohamed February 6, 2019

At the age of 16, Cyntoia Brown was convicted for murdering 43 year old Johnny Allen. Originally, she was sentenced to at least 51 years in prison and would only have been eligible for parole at the age...

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Months long wait for driver’s test is unacceptable

Kate Schneider January 23, 2019

Due to understaffed testing centers and a busy summer, those looking to get their first driver’s license face a wait of at least two months, according to sophomore Jonah Smith. This long wait is unfair...

City council member Anne Mavity talks about her opinions on the evicted before convicted board Jan. 14. This month they are conducting interviews for potential board member.

Staff Editorial: Evicted before convicted program must be stopped

January 23, 2019

Since 2008, the crime-free housing ordinance has been in effect in St. Louis Park. According to the city, it was put in place to address concerns about disorderly and criminal activity in housing units....

R. Kelly backlash too little too late

R. Kelly backlash too little too late

Amaia Barajas January 22, 2019

R. Kelly has been a star in the music industry for decades, even being nominated as one of the greatest R&B artists in history by Billboard. But after the release of the Lifetime docu-series “Surviving...

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Insulin prices should be lowered to protect diabetics

Abby Intveld January 19, 2019

Every day, more than 6 million Americans with diabetes must inject themselves with insulin in order to survive, according to the American Diabetes Association. If this isn’t stressful enough, the prices...

University of Minnesota finally hires female president

University of Minnesota finally hires female president

Marta Hill January 18, 2019

In the 167 year history of the University of Minnesota, 16 men have filled the role of university president. That will all change come July 1, 2019 when Joan T.A. Gabel will become the president of the...

Gov. Walz speaks to a room of climate activists including students from across Minnesota Jan. 9.

Staff Editorial: MN Can’t Wait rally should inspire action

January 17, 2019

With issues such as climate change, student activism is essential to impact politics. This is why the Echo Editorial Board applauds MN Can’t Wait’s campaign. The student-led organization, MN Can’t...

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Staff Editorial: Locker room policy requires clarification, exceptions

January 15, 2019

The locker rooms are supposed to be locked during school hours, and only used before or after school to store sports equipment. The Echo Editorial Board believes this is the best possible option for success,...

Inappropriate setting, time to represent school shooting

Inappropriate setting, time to represent school shooting

Maria Perez-Barriga January 13, 2019

This article has been changed Jan. 17 to correct errors. Echo apologizes for the mistakes. Park’s selection for the winter play, “The Amish Project” is based on a true story about the aftermath...

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