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The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

Trigger warnings create welcoming environment for all

Amber Tran October 11, 2016

University of Chicago’s ban on safe spaces and trigger warnings unintentionally creates liabilities for both students and the school itself. Trigger warnings are necessary because a student may have...

Three Park girls swimmers show their unshaved legs.

Hairy season for swimmers

Isaac Wert October 11, 2016

Every year, for as long as girls’ swimming coach Joe Yaeger can remember, swimmers shave their bodies before meets, giving them a boost before competing. “Hair has air bubbles, and it will slow...

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New grading system creates disadvantage

Maggie Bahnson October 11, 2016

The new grading system used by Park’s Science and Math departments ignores the needs of many students. Now, 80 percent of a student’s final grade comes from summative assignments, such as tests, presentations...

Equity coach Joy Esboldt

Equity coach Joy Esboldt

October 11, 2016

What do you feel is the main purpose of your job? Who does it impact? “The purpose of our work is to help ‘build educators’ will, skill and capacity to disrupt systemic racism in order to impact...

Orchestra collaborates with guest conductor

Orchestra collaborates with guest conductor

Amaia Barajas, Malaika Bigirindavyi, and Lukas Levin October 11, 2016

Students are excited as they prepare for their November concert with guest conductor Dr. Benjamin Klemme. Klemme said he is enthusiastic to be collaborating with students in their upcoming concert. “One...

The varsity team celebrates after scoring a point during the fifth set.

Girls’ volleyball beats Benilde

Hannah Leff October 9, 2016

The girls’ varsity volleyball team played the Benilde Red Knights on Thursday, October 6th. The girls won the game and their record is now 11-9 this season. The Orioles won the first set, lost the...

Students explores language camp

October 6, 2016

Language department head and French teacher Kyle Sweeney said teachers plan trips to span a weekend. “(Language teachers) take students to Concordia Language villages and they have weekend camps for...

Band participates in All-Conference

October 6, 2016

Performing at All-Conference band Oct. 4 provided an opportunity for band students to work with other high school students at the same skill level, according to senior bassoonist Ellie Cook. “(All-Conference)...

Storiole opens during homecoming week

Storiole opens during homecoming week

Makagbe Kuyateh and Ruwayda Mohamed October 6, 2016

When Deca had its grand opening Monday of homecoming week, many students and teachers visited the store, according to Deca adviser Sophia Ross. Deca social media manager senior Ian Juaire said the amount...

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