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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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Crystal Diaz

Crystal Diaz, Opinions Editor

Hi, I’m Crystal! I’m a junior. I’m returning from my hiatus. I’m very excited for this year. I enjoy the community and the relationships I build. Some of my favorite things are journaling and listening to music. At the moment my favorite song is “the shade” by Rex Orange County.

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Sophomore Rowan Jansen and senior Sofia Hoffman skate towards the puck Jan. 16. Park lost 4-5 against Anoka during overtime.

Two girls’ hockey teams unite

January 25, 2023
Junior Camryn Witham prepares to receive pass Jan. 16. Park lost to Anoka 4-5 in overtime.

Girls Hockey loses to Anoka

January 19, 2023
Junior Eliana Montero-Ward looks at the PSAT website. PSAT scores have dropped in Minnesota as a result of COVID-19.

Classrooms readjust post-COVID

November 28, 2022
Sophomore Rowan Jansen guards puck against Osseo park center player. Nov. 19.

[Photo] Girls' Hockey defeated by Osseo Park Center

November 24, 2022
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Girls hockey players celebrate after scoring a goal. Hopkins-Park won against Hutchinson4-3 Nov. 12.

[Photo] Girls’ hockey victorious against Hutchinson

November 15, 2022

Echo staffers try carving pumpkins

November 3, 2022
A new acai bowl restaurant, Nautical Bowls, recently opened up this summer. It’s located at 5327 west 16th street St. Louis Park.

Echo staffer tries acai bowls

October 17, 2022
Homecoming 22’ brings smiles

Homecoming 22’ brings smiles

October 17, 2022
Food is served in a cup on minimalistic and modern table. Urban Work recently opened at the West End.

Urban Wok is the new talk of the town

October 12, 2022
Junior captain Addison Chenvert and sophomore Evelyn Barnett get ready to hit an incoming ball. Park came out on top in the tournament Oct. 1.

Girls’ volleyball sets to serve

October 2, 2022
Progress towards recognition for Hispanic Heritage Month

Progress towards recognition for Hispanic Heritage Month

September 28, 2022
Sophomore Huston Samoy gets ready to spike the ball Sept. 15. Samoy plays opposite hitter.

Girl’s volleyball thrown off by Benilde

September 17, 2022
Juniors Keira Trill and Soline Mendez-Duffy unbox clothing donations during meeting. SLP Streetwear meets 3:30pm Wednesdays in A301.

SLP Streetwear going in style

January 26, 2022
Park students cheer on boys basketball during their games Jan. 11 against Orono. Masks are currently required for all spectators at Park sports games that are indoors and in the building.

Spectator Safety

January 20, 2022
Double trouble with the Curtis twins

Double trouble with the Curtis twins

January 19, 2022
Sophomore Cole Wiltse starts a new project in Art club. Art club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.

Creativity flows free in Art club

December 17, 2021
Normalization of cyberbullying haunting

Normalization of cyberbullying haunting

November 30, 2021

Echo Staffer Tries Baking a Turkey

November 24, 2021
Students discuss their goals in esports with the team Oct. 28. Students worked in teams to make sure that the goals are achievable.

Video game club opens up opportunities for new members

November 20, 2021
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[Photo] Three available resources to help create community

November 15, 2021
Photo Illustration by Lauren Thon

Lack of murals lead to outdated hallways

October 28, 2021
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Westwood Hills Halloween Night

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Photo illustration by Crystal Diaz. Students laying in circle while using phones.

[Photo] Social media turning you green?

October 18, 2021
Failure to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month

Failure to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month

September 28, 2021
Senior Tait Myers and junior Miles Rider race to the finish line Sept. 9. The race featured two students from each grade.

Return to school met with joy, curiosity

September 15, 2021
Senior Claudy Zua kicks a football at the pep fest Sept. 9. Fall captains encouraged students to come to their upcoming games.

Pep fest kicks off Park Pride

September 14, 2021
Seniors Nadia Mburu, Lily Simonett, Anna Haen and Mason Boesche talk during senior sunrise. Seniors gathered at stadium, Sept. 10.

Class tradition brings seniors together

September 14, 2021
Principal LaNisha Paddock socializes with students at the ice cream social Aug. 24. The event took place outside of the cafeteria.

[Photo] New principal hosts ice cream social

August 28, 2021
Students painting the wall and each other June 9. Juniors traditionally paint the wall every year after graduation.

Class of 2022 paints wall

June 14, 2021
Freshman Born Anderson designs his own shirts, May 28. Anderson expresses his creativity through the designs on his shirts.

Freshman launches clothing brand

June 1, 2021
Senior Ellie Keller goes prom dress shopping on May 5. The senior prom will be May 15.

Prom to be held at the ROC

May 11, 2021
Senior Grace Kanyinku speaks to students during the walkout April 19. Park was one of many schools statewide to participate in the Justice for Daunte Wright walkout.

‘Justice for Daunte Wright’ walkout takes place

April 19, 2021
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Vice principal shares challenges of pandemic

April 16, 2021
Echo staffers work in the pub Mar. 8. The Echo was one of 43 Online Pacemaker finalists and one of seven winners of the CSPA Print News Gold award.

Echo commended for work during pandemic

March 25, 2021
Engineering teacher Mark Miller teaches his online and in-person class March 4. Miller said he prefers teaching his hybrid students because engineering is a hands-on class and he enjoys seeing his students being able to work in-person.

Engineering class adapts to hybrid learning

March 8, 2021

[Video] Precautions for hybrid learning

March 5, 2021
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