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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo
The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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Aisha Hersi

Aisha Hersi, Assistant Opinions Editor

Hi! My name is Aisha Hersi and I am a Sophomore. This is my first year on Echo as a Writer/Photographer. I enjoy reading mystery books, spending time with my family, and watching Criminal Minds. I’m very excited to be on Echo, and I can’t wait to see what this year brings!

All content by Aisha Hersi
Sophomore Cole Wiltse starts a new project in Art club. Art club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.

[Photo] Creativity flows free in Art club

December 17, 2021
Kaelyn Dagon wipes down cafeteria tables Nov. 15. Dagon is the newest Achievement Support Coordinator at Park.

New achievement support coordinator pursues place in education

Aisha Hersi
November 20, 2021
Junior Ashaar Ali works on Naviance training during a HAP meeting on Nov. 16. Naviance helps students plan for their academic future.

Naviance provides academic support

Aisha Hersi
November 16, 2021
History teacher Jeffrey Cohen assists student Ford Marciniak in filling out forms for student-led conferences. Student facilitated conferences will be held the week of Nov. 15.

New conferences format bewilders student body

Aisha Hersi and Johanna Kaplan
November 16, 2021
Three available resources to help create community

Three available resources to help create community

Johanna Kaplan, Aisha Hersi, and Molly Schochet
November 15, 2021
Club adviser Dan Ruzek and student Hera Roush discuss game strategies during a Dungeons and Dragons meeting Oct. 11. Dungeons and Dragons meets in A305 after school Mondays and Wednesdays.

Dungeons and Dragons offers an inclusive space

Aisha Hersi and Johanna Kaplan
October 18, 2021
Junior Micah Davis looks for a teammate to pass the frisbee to Oct. 1. The Ultimate team held an exhibition game to promote the sport.

Crush Ultimate plays exhibition during halftime

Aisha Hersi and Johanna Kaplan
October 8, 2021
Students exit the field house after taking the PSAT Jan. 27. Registration for this year's PSAT begins Sept. 20 on Total Registration.

Registration opens for PSAT

Aisha Hersi
September 30, 2021
Katie Boerboom works on ninth grade environmental science notes, Sept. 16. Boerboom has began teaching environmental science and will move on to biology.

Student-teacher plans to gain teaching experience

Aisha Hersi
September 19, 2021
Fair use from Macmillan Publishers.

‘The Silent Patient’: an original, spellbinding mystery

Aisha Hersi
May 27, 2021
LaNisha Paddock selected to become the next principal for Park. According to Paddock, she is looking forward to building relationships with the community.

Incoming principal emerges in midst of a pandemic

Aisha Hersi
May 6, 2021
Students walk in the hallway to class April 9. Many students are now eligible to get the vaccine after Gov. Walz expanded vaccine eligibility to all 16-year-olds March 30.

COVID-19 vaccine now available to all 16 and up

Aisha Hersi
April 9, 2021
Science teacher Al Wachutka waters plants in the A3 hallway March 16. Wachutka is one of the many teachers that has received the COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccinated teacher feels at ease

Aisha Hersi
March 18, 2021
Protesters hold signs on a bridge during a family-friendly protest June 3. St. Louis Park leaders are considering amending or repealing an ordinance banning targeted residential protests.

Council reconsiders 45-year old ban on residential protests

Aisha Hersi
March 16, 2021
Classroom connection reappears in distance learning

Classroom connection reappears in distance learning

Aisha Hersi
March 6, 2021

Returning in-person will benefit many students

Aisha Hersi
February 11, 2021
Finals ‘schedule’ is flexible for distance learning

Finals ‘schedule’ is flexible for distance learning

Aisha Hersi
January 20, 2021
Loosening restrictions is risky

Loosening restrictions is risky

Aisha Hersi
December 18, 2020
Used with permission by Minnesota Government

Governor launches climate change council

Aisha Hersi
December 14, 2020
Sarah Fuller becomes a beacon of hope

Sarah Fuller becomes a beacon of hope

Aisha Hersi
December 6, 2020
The new announcement by Gov. Tim Walz restricts gatherings and closes bar early in hopes to reduce the number of rising cases in Minnesota. 189,681 Minnesotans have tested positive for the virus, with 2,698 deaths since the first cases of COVID-19 found in Minnesota.

Gov. Tim Walz announces new COVID-19 restrictions

Aisha Hersi
November 13, 2020
Used with permission from Semona Robel. Junior Semona Robel organizes voting outreach for Park Students.

Junior organizes voting outreach for students

Aisha Hersi
October 28, 2020
Vice President choosing Kamala Harris proves promising

Vice President choosing Kamala Harris proves promising

Aisha Hersi
October 14, 2020
Senior Evie Gutzke serves the ball to opposing team during the Homecoming pickleball tournament Oct. 1. The tournament was part of many Homecoming festivities that were modified from last year to comply with state social distancing regulations.

Pickleball game runs until sundown

Aisha Hersi and Juweriya Sherif
October 5, 2020
TikTok benefits from Oracle deal

TikTok benefits from Oracle deal

Aisha Hersi
September 23, 2020
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