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Park said it: no more pass/no credit

Noah Leventhal November 22, 2022

During the pandemic, if a student received a grade they didn't like, they could opt for a pass grade to replace the unwanted letter grade. This was useful for students who got mostly A’s or B’s, but...

Freshman Sophie Miller and Claire Williams remove the remaining shingles from a roof Oct. 20. Family friends and I went to Florida to help clean up after Hurricane Ian.

Helping clean-up after Hurricane Ian

Anna Williams November 14, 2022

Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwestern Florida as a Category Four hurricane Sept. 28. The overwhelming devastation extended from islands and into the mainland. Over the news, the nation watched as...

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Cut Through The Noise: Yves Tumor, Joji and P!nk

Ivan Zank November 11, 2022

Welcome to “Cut Through the Noise,” an entertainment column from the St. Louis Park Echo covering new music releases. Every week, a different Echo staffer takes on the role of writer, reviewing recent...

Senior Thomas Kniser is granted access to leave campus for lunch after showing his student ID to a teacher on Monday, Oct 10. New senior rules are much stricter than previous years.

Stricter Rules on Seniors

Lex Lee October 19, 2022

After last year’s constant appearance of students misbehaving and abusing hall passes, principal Paddock and vice principals Alyssa Gardner and Derek Wennerberg said they decided to make some changes. There...

Going forward

October 18, 2022

After a month and a half of implementation, Paddock said she believes the new precautions have been beneficial for both staff and students.   “It's been going really well. I've been pleased, for...

Reaction to the changes

October 18, 2022

According to Smith, long-term safety implications of the new rules outweigh short-term limits on student freedom.  “We watch the news and we see and hear about school shootings or people sneaking...

Effects on Park

October 18, 2022

According to principal LaNisha Paddock, the newly enforced safety precautions are not only to ensure security, but also to make sure students are in the classroom.  “We were struggling as adults...

Fair use from Netflix

Marilyn Monroe back on the big screen

Eliah Fink October 12, 2022

Marilyn Monroe has been out of the spotlight for quite a while, but only up until recently. “Blonde” gives an intimate perspective on Norma Jean’s life and the performance she put on for the world...

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Maya Hawke’s ‘Moss’ is breathtaking

Modesty Manion October 11, 2022

Maya Hawke has been all over the media lately. Over the summer, she starred in Stranger Things Season 4, as well as Netflix’s new movie, “Do Revenge.” As the daughter of actors Ethan Hawke and Uma...

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‘Pinocchio’ is charming, yet unnecessary

Anna Williams October 4, 2022

Ever since Walt Disney Pictures announced its plan to reintroduce the classics — reenvisioned, reimagined, retold and remade — viewers have patiently waited and watched as each project was released....

Sophmore Dominica Mora Zengel studies during her honors English class.

PSAT registration open

Rachel Arkis September 28, 2022

The PSAT will be held Oct. 12. Sophomores and juniors are eligible to take the exam and must be registered by Friday, Sept. 30. The PSAT is a chance for students to practice taking standardized exams such...

New Park policies restrictive

Ivan Zank September 27, 2022

The new Park policies have become a controversial topic. Some students are against the harsher regulations on phones and tardies, while others advocate for the stricter rules. After looking over the new...

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