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

Trump’s choice for Defense returns idea of American exceptionalism

Trump’s choice for Defense returns idea of American exceptionalism

Adah Koivula January 5, 2017

President-elect Donald Trump recently nominated four-star General James Mattis, affectionately known as ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis, to be his Secretary of Defense in one of his best choices thus far in his transition...

Megyn Kelly’s departure from Fox News brings hope to moderate conservatives

Megyn Kelly’s departure from Fox News brings hope to moderate conservatives

Adah Koivula January 5, 2017

On Jan. 3, anchor of Fox News’ “The Kelly File” Megyn Kelly made a statement explaining her departure from Fox News to work with NBC, and everywhere moderate Republicans and other right-leaning individuals...

Christmas holds meaning beyond religion

Christmas holds meaning beyond religion

Jayne Stevenson January 4, 2017

I celebrate Christmas, but I am not religious. For me, the meaning of the holiday does not involve faith. I have celebrated Christmas all of my life. For years, I hadn’t formed my own religious beliefs,...

Frigid temperatures provide bonding opportunity

Frigid temperatures provide bonding opportunity

Alec Pittman December 27, 2016

Although temperatures below zero aren’t popular with the majority, the cold front creates alternative positives often overlooked. The wintry conditions offer numerous activities to do that otherwise...

Commercialization threatens meaning of holidays

Commercialization threatens meaning of holidays

Alissa Meredith December 19, 2016

With the continually increasing marketing of the holiday season, consumers must take a step back and acknowledge the real reason for the season. According to Bloomberg View, since 1870, companies have...

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Series revival fails to bring closure

Maggie Bahnson December 13, 2016

  Airing in May 2007, the last episode of the iconic “Gilmore Girls” left fans with many unanswered questions. Almost 10 years later, Netflix released four 90-minute episodes called “Gilmore...

Administrative officials must more effectively create an environment where students and faculty are certain that incidents are handled fairly and honestly.

Disciplinary mischaracterization fails students

December 9, 2016

After recent investigations and incidences at Park, the editorial board believes a criticism of the administration’s handling of an alleged incident on Nov. 14 to be necessary. An Echo investigation...

Working over holidays beneficial, rewarding

Working over holidays beneficial, rewarding

Atticus Raasch December 9, 2016

Although widely considered a family day, holiday hours are one of the best opportunities for showing initiative and determination within the workplace. Working for a company is a test of skill and character. Taking...

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Childish Gambino flourishes through funk

Ethan Brown December 7, 2016

Throughout his career, Childish Gambino’s many endeavors have vaulted him to the forefront of musical creativity. But his newest release, “Awaken, My Love!” finds the multifaceted artist in a...

Gun-Free Zones do not stop crime

Gun-Free Zones do not stop crime

Adah Koivula December 6, 2016

It seems day after day we hear news of more people dying in places that were specifically deemed safe zones. The idea was to protect citizens in malls, movie theaters, any public place, primarily schools....

The Represented Virtues of Hijab (Part 1)

The Represented Virtues of Hijab (Part 1)

Hadeal Rizeq December 6, 2016

I started wearing the hijab full-time in eighth grade. Everything was so beautiful about the new way I dressed. Everyone admired the way my hijab gracefully complimented my outfit. It felt especially wonderful...

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