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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

Head in the game

Head in the game

Ryan Steinberg May 15, 2025

Sports can be the best thing in the world and bring people more joy than they ever thought possible. They can also bring people extreme depression and anxiety when they start to become less fun. While...

Leveling the field

Leveling the field

Jonah Schwab May 7, 2025

Park offers 27 different varsity-level sports, but this is less than some of the surrounding schools. Park should offer more varsity sports because they provide students with opportunities to improve physical...

Park sports state chances increase

Park sports state chances increase

Jonah Schwab May 5, 2025

On April 3, the Minnesota High School League modified the teams in Park’s section for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 seasons. The section is different from our conference. We play conference games or matches...

Senior Josh Fink checks his phone March 11. Fink started a bracket challenge for students at Park to compete against each other for a prize.

Madness is in the air

Ryan Moran April 7, 2025

It's the month of March, and the NCAA basketball tournament is tipping off with the opportunity to play for a national championship. The tournament is known as March Madness because of insane buzzer-beaters...

Skiers ride up the chairlift at Spirit Mountain Feb. 16. Spirit Mountain is located in Duluth, MN and offers various activities to help people take on the long winter.

Skiing your way through winter

Louisa Augustine February 23, 2025

Finding a fun activity that keeps you active and outdoors can be tricky during the long, cold winter months. If you want something to spice up your winter days, I recommend taking a day to ski or snowboard....

Game changers

Game changers

Ryan Steinberg February 21, 2025

Why do kids play sports in high school? For many kids, playing sports is an integral part of their personality and something they can’t imagine ever stopping. While opportunities for sports in high school...

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Playoff changes improve college football

Bennett Anderson January 28, 2025

College football is a massive sport in the United States and is watched almost more than the NFL. College football constantly changes and new rules are being made to improve the experience. College football...

Senior Marley Curtis slam dunks the basketball against Holy Family Dec. 10. Boys basketball's successful season has attracted a higher student attendance.

The thrill of Park sports

Morgan Grefe January 2, 2025

Sports at Park are more than just competition—they're the heart of school spirit and excitement. Certain events stand out more to some than others, whether it's the energy from the fans or the memorable...

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America’s past

Ryan Steinberg November 30, 2024

Baseball has always been America’s pastime since it was invented in 1839. The game received its famous title in the 1860s as it began sweeping the nation. After the American Civil War, it brought the...

Hockey referee prepares for a face off Oct. 26. A referee shortage has impacted Park for the past couple of years.

Impact of referee shortages

Mohamed Ahmed November 16, 2024

Referees are responsible for significant moments of decision-making and enforcing rules in sporting games. However, high school sports in Minnesota are facing a growing challenge—a shortage of qualified...

Senior boys' soccer players stand for senior night ceremony Oct. 1. Every season, seniors are celebrated for their commitment to their sport with a ceremony dedicated to them.

Last nights under the lights

Owen McColgan November 9, 2024

With the fall sports season wrapping up, so are many senior high school athletes' final seasons. Senior night is a tradition where all the parents walk their kids onto the field and get introduced before...

Head boys' soccer coach Anson Opara goes over plays during halftime Oct. 9.  Coaches are leaders who help guide players throughout their high school athletic career.

Coaches carry an impact

Ryan Moran November 9, 2024

Coaches are intertwined with high school sports—they have unique jobs balancing athletes' sports lives with school lives, something club sports don't have to worry as much about. In high school sports,...

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