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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
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Concussions prompt football retirement

Concussions prompt football retirement

Adin Zweigbaum
January 22, 2020
Fair use from Netflix: Geralt (Henry Cavill) fights the outcast princess Renfri (Emma Appleton). During the fight, Renfri tells Geralt information that will gain additional significance through the progression of the show.

‘The Witcher’ highlights the potential for fantasy genre

Henry Brettingen
January 16, 2020
Fair use from DC: Harley Quinn fights to be admitted into the Legion of Doom to exact revenge on Joker. In order to do this, Quinn recruits a team of villains.

‘Harley Quinn’ entertains, delights

Henry Brettingen
January 16, 2020
Sophomores Blake Anderson, Evan Donesky, Cameron Delorme, and junior Nick Lanoux cheer on teammates during the game against Bloomington Jefferson. Park defeats Bloomington Jefferson 58-51.

Park takes the victory after second half comeback

Adin Zweigbaum
January 15, 2020
Senior Cole Ewald looks to pass the ball to his teammates Dec. 21. Park’s current record is 2-9.

Park looking to overtake Chanhassen

Adin Zweigbaum
January 8, 2020
Students are working on designing logos for a local soda company. The company helps students learn about jobs.

Students to work with REM5, local soda company

Henry Brettingen
January 8, 2020
Fair use from Lionsgate Films: The Thrombey family poses with their patriarch and famed mystery author, Harlan Thrombey. Soon the family would be divided by the conditions of Harlan's death.

‘Knives Out’ portrays unique mystery

Henry Brettingen
December 28, 2019
Mama's Scrunchies is having a buy one get one free sale until Dec. 20. Sophomore Luna Labelle runs the business with her mom, they make and sell scrunchies.

Mama’s Scrunchies to hold closing sale

Henry Brettingen
December 18, 2019
The school technician Trevor Paulson tests out the new virtual system. The virtual system is meant to help him make logos for companies.

Art Tech Department invests in virtual reality

Henry Brettingen and Zuhayb Yassin
December 13, 2019

Minneapolis indoor farmers market

December 12, 2019
Captain senior Aaron Ellingson looks to pass the ball to a teammate Dec. 10 against Henry Sibley. Park will face Hopkins at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at St. Louis Park High School.

Boys’ basketball defeated by Henry Sibley

Adin Zweigbaum
December 11, 2019
Band students will play a variety of holiday music for senior citizens. Afterward, students will engage in conversation.

Band to play for senior citizens

Henry Brettingen
December 11, 2019
Sophomore Deontez Ross Jr. goes up for a layup Dec. 10. The record of the boys' basketball team is 0-3.

Boys’ basketball plays Hopkins in upcoming game

Adin Zweigbaum and Sadie Yarosh
December 11, 2019
Reactor No. 4 at Chernobyl, which blew up due to inadequately trained personnel, creating devastating nuclear fallout. Cleanup efforts where under equipped leading to high fatalities.

Chernobyl exhibit proves valuable investment of time

Henry Brettingen
December 7, 2019
EPA must add Park to National Priority List

EPA must add Park to National Priority List

Henry Brettingen
December 6, 2019
Senior Amelia Ryan reaches to catch the disc during the game against Edina Nov. 30. Marta Hill, Amelia Ryan, Lauren Schmelzler and Danny Shope played on the Minnesota All-Star team at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Four ultimate players selected to play on Minnesota All-Star team

Adin Zweigbaum and Sadie Yarosh
December 5, 2019
Senior Blake Grant grabs a piece of paper from the student printer Dec. 2 in the At-Large Lab. According to librarian Ellen George, students and teachers now use separate printers.

New printer system to help Park financially

Adin Zweigbaum
December 3, 2019
Senior Aaron Ellingson dribbles the ball around Burnsville player senior Cedric Ung Nov. 30 at home. The teams's next game will be 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at Park Center.

Boys’ basketball loses at home opener

Adin Zweigbaum
December 2, 2019
Park student works on homework during lunch. The chill room can be located in the student services office.

New Chill Zone open for relaxation

Henry Brettingen
November 18, 2019
Fair use from FX Productions: Actress Sarah Paulson guides herself through darkness with a candelabra. Paulson posed for a promotional photo for "American Horror Story: Apocalypse."

First half of ‘American Horror Story: 1984’ full of bloody plot twists

Henry Brettingen
November 11, 2019
Fair use from Cosmic Pictures

Superpowers aren’t just for Marvel heroes

Adin Zweigbaum
November 7, 2019
Senior Mohamed Mohamed dribbles past seniors Sammy Ruff and Aaron Ellingson Oct. 24. For more information visit @slppickup on Instagram.

Senior creates local pickup soccer league

Adin Zweigbaum
November 5, 2019
Junior Rachel Stein and Symone Wilson youth coordinator talk about scamming that can occur on a daily basis. The Aarp volunteer informs students about concerns you don't always learn in High School.

Successful year of progress for Nest

Henry Brettingen
October 23, 2019
Fair use from Warner Bros. Studios

‘Joker’ delivers on every level

Henry Brettingen
October 21, 2019
Juniors Julia Salita and Liz Madigan work on an online assignment in English teacher Andrew Wilkes's class Oct. 3. Wilkes works to go paperless this school year.

English teacher going paperless

Adin Zweigbaum
October 10, 2019
Senior Thomas Salamzadeh advances down the field, looking to pass to his teammates. Park tied 0-0 in overtime against Benilde-St. Margaret's Sept. 24

Boys’ soccer heads to Sections

Adin Zweigbaum
October 8, 2019
Fair use from Lionsgate

Movie thrills audience

Henry Brettingen
October 3, 2019
Natural Helpers have posters with QR codes for those who need it's services.

Natural Helpers revamp program

Henry Brettingen, Rodolfo Zarate, and Mushtak Barqab
October 1, 2019
Senior Mohamed Mohamed dribbles the ball toward a Blake defender. Park won 1-0 against the Blake Bears.

Boys’ soccer stays undefeated

Adin Zweigbaum
September 18, 2019
Overcoming a traumatic incident

Overcoming a traumatic incident

Adin Zweigbaum
June 7, 2019

State abortion laws are saving babies’ lives across the country

Adin Zweigbaum
June 7, 2019
SLP Streetwear Club meets in the morning to talk about fashion street wear May 3. SLP Streetwear Club has meetings every Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Students use Instagram to share fashion

Adin Zweigbaum
May 14, 2019
Measles outbreak raises concerns

Measles outbreak raises concerns

Henry Brettingen, Jade Shionoya
May 10, 2019
NHS Vice President Senior Marian Mohamud inducts incoming Vice President junior Maggie Klaers at the NHS induction ceremony May 3 in the old gym. NHS inductees' families were invited to the ceremony and breakfast was provided.

National Honor Society inducts members

Megan Raatz
May 9, 2019
Kate Smith controversy reveals double standard

Kate Smith controversy reveals double standard

Henry Brettingen
May 7, 2019
Delayed remorse for anti-Semitic cartoon

Delayed remorse for anti-Semitic cartoon

Adin Zweigbaum
May 1, 2019

Echo Podcast episode four — School employee celebrates retirement

Megan Raatz and Jade Shionoya
April 30, 2019
Tiger Woods proves to be an all-American hero

Tiger Woods proves to be an all-American hero

Adin Zweigbaum
April 25, 2019
Fair use from Marvel Studios

‘Captain Marvel’ increasingly enjoyable

Adin Zweigbaum
April 16, 2019
New Zealand vows to strip liberties

New Zealand vows to strip liberties

Henry Brettingen
April 4, 2019
March Madness seen as unjust, facts say otherwise

March Madness seen as unjust, facts say otherwise

Adin Zweigbaum
March 28, 2019
Decoding cryptocurrency

Decoding cryptocurrency

Evie Nelson, Megan Raatz, and Talia Lissauer
March 21, 2019
Art by Maggie Klaers

Green New Deal oversteps

Henry Brettingen
March 20, 2019
No tax money for abortion services

No tax money for abortion services

Henry Brettingen
March 19, 2019
Fair use from Universal

‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ falls short

Adin Zweigbaum
March 14, 2019
Minnesota senator introduces two gun bills

Minnesota senator introduces two gun bills

Adin Zweigbaum
March 8, 2019
Senior Will Staib helps out during Empty Bowls Feb. 28 at Westwood Lutheran Church. Co-chair Lisa Hertel said the large attendance numbers were surprising.

Empty Bowls educates, unites

Noah Orloff and Adin Zweigbaum
March 5, 2019
Cameras ineffective

Cameras ineffective

Megan Raatz
February 21, 2019
Sophomores Deo Shindano and Cal Stokes practice singing their part with the rest of choir Feb. 7. Shindano and Stokes both play Rolf in Park's rendition of "The Sound of Music." Park choir will be performing "The Sound of Music" Feb. 28, March 1, 2 and 3.

Choir works to make ‘The Sound of Music’ a success

Ethan Meisler, Adin Zweigbaum, and Sofia Seewald
February 20, 2019
Seniors Serena Moore, Alessandro Giannetti, Anthony David, and sophomore Julia Salita focus on creating their robot for competition Feb. 12. Robotics club will compete on March 29 and 30 at the Williams Arena and Sports Pavillion.

Robotics prepares for competition

Henry Brettingen
February 17, 2019
Junior presidents Maddie Lind and Ally Feller organize a meeting Sept. 24. Lind and Feller will co-lead this year's chapter of Intersectional Feminism Club.

Intersectional Feminism Club presidents recognized for dedication

Sofia Seewald and Adin Zweigbaum
February 11, 2019
MED club had occupational therapist Steven Boraas speak to discuss his responsibilities Feb. 4. Boraas said he graduated from Park in 2010.

Occupational therapist speaks at MED club

Henry Brettingen, Dani Orloff, and Noah Orloff
February 9, 2019
Fair use from Warner Bros.

‘Aquaman’ falls below expectations

Megan Raatz
January 23, 2019
Zimmern discusses his new restaurant at West End

Zimmern discusses his new restaurant at West End

Megan Raatz
December 21, 2018
Sophomore Evie Gutzke sells a candle to sophomore Maia Seidel outside the lunch room Nov. 7. The candles are selling for seven dollars .

Honey Candle Company creates buzz

Megan Raatz
December 3, 2018
Fair use from Netflix

‘Big Mouth’ is the throwback no one wanted

Megan Raatz
November 1, 2018
Fair use from Sony Pictures

‘Venom’ proves weirdly wonderful

Megan Raatz
October 27, 2018
Fair use from Netflix

‘Maniac’ goes inside the brain to break yours

Megan Raatz
October 18, 2018
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