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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

Girls golf captain senior Carly Livingston practices her swing indoors at the Life Time Fitness in Park. The teams has been practicing indoors due to the cold weather.

Girls’ golf combats weather

Nicole Sanford and Ruby Stillman April 15, 2018

Beginning her second year on the girls’ golf team, junior Erica Dudley said the cold spring weather could make for a more stagnant season than in years past. “We just don’t get to play that much...

Ultimate junior captain Daniel Hunegs passes the frisbee to a teammate at practice. The team is preparing for their tournament April 28-29.

Ultimate chooses tournaments for the season

Ella Hammerstrand and Carissa Prestholdt April 13, 2018

According to junior ultimate captain Daniel Hunegs, the head coach of the team decides what tournaments the team will play in based on player’s flexibility regarding practices and holidays. “Spencer,...

Senior captain Riley Dvorak slides into second base during Parks first regular season game against Edina. Park scored the first run of the game, but lost 3-1.

Baseball team remains positive, confident after loss

Mimi Fhima and Izzy Leviton April 12, 2018

Despite today’s loss to the Edina Hornets, head baseball coach Brian Kelly said he is pleased with the team’s performance and believes the Orioles outplayed Edina. Kelly said the team began mentally...

Freshman Katie Casey gets help from a Tria employee while she signs into her computer to get ready for concussion testing April, 6.

Athletes participate in concussion tests

Izzy Leviton April 12, 2018

Junior lacrosse captain Grace Lynch said she believes Park has invested more into athletic programs this year, especially with the new captains training and concussion testing. “It feels like our...

Photo illustration by Grace Farley.

Assassins elicits new concerns

Atticus Raasch April 12, 2018

This story has been modified since the release of the print edition April 11.

Senior Riley Dvorak congratulates teammate during Parks Section game  against Minneapolis South  May 26 last year at Dakota Park. Park won 10-0.

Team prepares for match-up against Edina

Mimi Fhima April 11, 2018

According to junior outfielder Aaron Sledge, despite the recent cold weather, he is not concerned about tomorrow’s non-conference baseball game against Edina. Sledge said the team has prepared mentally...

Senior Caleb Mesick scoops the ball out of the snow to toss it to his fellow teammates during boys’ lacrosse practice April 4 at the
stadium. Spring sports have had difficulties practicing outdoors because of a reported 9 inches of snow, according to Minnesota CBS.

Cold weather sidelines outdoor practices, games

Adam Johnson April 11, 2018

The recent snow, coupled with cold temperatures, has forced most spring sports to use indoor practice facilities as game schedules remain uncertain, according to Athletic Director Andrew Ewald. Ewald...

Members of Roots and Shoots Lukas Wrede and Katie Christenson smile while talking about their plans for the Climate
Action Plan launch party as well as their expectations April 3.

Roots and Shoots promotes Climate Action Plan

Jenna Cook and Emma Yarger April 11, 2018

Roots and Shoots president Lukas Wrede said the club’s Climate Action Plan launch event serves to unite the community in a common vision for the future of the city. “The point of the launch is to...

Photo illustration by Grace Farley

Muslim students express sadness over Islamophobic threats

Marta Hill and Dani Orloff April 3, 2018

As junior Ridwan Aden prepared to leave for school April 3, she said she was instructed to be cautious of her surroundings, as opposed to being told to enjoy her day. “This morning my mom said, ‘stay...

Junior Sam Jensen prepares to throw the frisbee past a defender at practice Feb. 23.

Boys’ ultimate low on numbers

Jenna Cook March 30, 2018

Boys’ ultimate head coach Spencer Hagen said he is ready to teach an almost completely new team because he loves spreading his fondness of the sport. “The reason I’m a coach is because I love...

Junior track captain Anna Jennisen runs during practice warm ups March 21.

Meet the girls’ track captains

Yonit Krebs and Breanna Thompson March 28, 2018

As track concludes its second week of practices, senior captain Anna duSaire said she hopes to build a closer-knit team this year. “I think the team can be a little bit more cohesive than it has been...

Senior Lukas Levin and other supporters of the New Voices of Minnesota create signs advocating for the protection of student journalist voices. Students worked on the signs before entering the Senate Chamber March 19.

New Voices of Minnesota supporters gather at Capitol

Nicole Sanford March 25, 2018

Looking to combat journalistic censorship, senior Annabella Strathman said she was surprised to see the receptiveness of state senators to the newly proposed New Voices bill. “I didn’t totally know...

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