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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

Junior Haim Lyubeznik prepares to serve the ball to his opponent in the Orioles match against Mound Westonka on April 11. Park lost by a score of 3-4.

Boys’ tennis loses first match to Hopkins

Alec Pittman and Atticus Raasch April 12, 2017

Losing to Hopkins 1-6 and Mound Westonka 3-4, boys’ tennis head coach David Breitenbucher said he thinks the team performed well given how little practice it had. “The preparation, with spring...

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‘Memories…Do Not Open’ leaves no impression

Isaac Wert April 12, 2017

Stuffed to the brim with indistinguishable drops and meaningless lyrics, the Chainsmokers’ debut album fails to meet expectations set by their previous hit singles. The Chainsmokers, DJ/producer...

Students walk in hallway during passing time. New enforcement of hall pass system forces students to ensure timely arrival at all their classes.

Administration begins to further enforce pass policy

Yonah Davis and Yonit Krebs April 4, 2017

A loudspeaker announcement Monday morning informed students that new measures will be enforced regarding attendance. “GLCs will be sweeping the hallways for students without a pass. If you are in...

“(This) shows nature in its terms of just beauty and how its not just for pure survival but also brings people joy and happiness in the form of really pretty plants,” sophomore Yonah Davis said.

Roots and Shoots brings awareness to climate change

Nietzsche Deuel and Isabelle Becker April 4, 2017

Roots and Shoots worked with St. Louis Park City Council to hold a contest to raise awareness for the environment by decorating a utility box with the winners art/photo submission. These are the art/photo...

Senior Bauer Neudecker handles the puck February 25th at the second section game against Edina. Neudecker is currently playing in Fairbanks, Alaska for the Fairbanks Ice Dogs.

Senior hockey player travels to Alaska

Maggie Bahnson, Ethan Brown, and Mimi Fhima April 3, 2017

On February 28th, senior Bauer Neudecker traveled to Fairbanks, Alaska beginning his post-high school hockey career by playing for the Fairbanks Ice Dogs. Neudecker said after communicating with the...

The Minneapolis/St. Paul METRO Lightrail Green Line travels down Marquette Avenue and 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis March 19. The proposed Southwest light rail is currently in the process of receiving funding for construction.

Southwest light rail connects communities

Maggie Bahnson, Ethan Brown, and Mimi Fhima April 3, 2017

Freshman Amaya Fukuo said she thinks despite the cost of constructing the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT), it will provide the most benefits for the community and students. “It’s going to affect...

Seniors Dotan Appelbaum and Amira Stone present their History Day exhibit on the Stonewall Riots. Four projects from St. Louis Park High School qualified for the State Competition at Regionals.

Regional History Day 2017 competition results

April 3, 2017

Below are the State qualifiers from the 2017 Regional National History Day competition held March 14. Group Websites: Raphy Gendler, Jared Zirkes and Noah Smith – Curt Flood Anna Zirkes and...

Softball senior captain Anya Lindell Paulson speaks with junior Annabelle Schutte at practice March 21. The team is practicing for its spring break trip to Kansas.

Softball players prepare for travel

Grace Farley and Max Bechtold March 23, 2017

S enior captain Anya Lindell Paulson feels excited for spring break because of the softball team’s upcoming trip to Kansas. According to Lindell Paulson, 21 players and two coaches will attend the...

Minnehaha Falls, located in Minneapolis, hosts many events throughout the year. In the past these have included MS walks, Diabetes Bikes, concerts and more.

Spring Break stay-cation activities

Yonit Krebs March 22, 2017

Can Can Wonderland art environment includes mini-golf course After spending time at Can Can Wonderland, business and computer science teacher Jacob Utities suggests students visit the new amusement...

Senior Echo editors-in-chief Ethan Brown (left) and Maggie Bahnson (right) discuss content decisions with adviser Lori Keekley. Brown was recently named Minnesota High School Journalist of the Year March 10.

Echo editor named Journalist of the Year

Raphy Gendler and William Phelan March 21, 2017

When Echo editor-in-chief Ethan Brown was named Minnesota’s high school journalist of the year by the Journalism Education Association (JEA), he was quick to credit his co-editors and staff. “I...

Senior Lukas Garcia Oppriecht and junior Maria Duarte Garcia pose during the fashion show as part of the Multicultural show. The two students are wearing outfits traditionally worn in Colombia.

Multicultural show displays diversity

Sumaya Mohamed and D'aviyan Robinson March 17, 2017

After junior Mario Marin Luna performed at the Multicultural show March 10, he felt satisfied with his performance because of the reaction it received. “I think (the audience) was not shocked...

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