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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

Upcoming Hennepin County Vaccination Events

Tednaisha Satterwhite November 9, 2021

For people hoping to get vaccinated, Park and Hennepin County will soon be partnering to host Pfizer vaccination events. These events are for those twelve and up, and will also support booster shots for...

Student browses a website for locating COVID-19 vaccines. There are many online resources that assist with finding and making a vaccine appointment.

Club helps students get COVID-19 vaccine

Sophia Curran-Moore June 1, 2021

Finding a COVID-19 vaccine can feel like navigating a maze of websites and waitlists, especially for those under 18, who are only approved for Pfizer. Junior Semona Robel said she advises people searching...

Park hosted a vaccine clinic on April 24 and 25. This clinic is part of a larger effort by the community to reach herd immunity.

Vaccine drive-thru relocated to Park

Danny Shope May 11, 2021

When bad weather spelled problems for a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic, the Hennepin County Public Health Department looked to relocate to Park, according to Communications Manager Allison Thrash. “(It...

As the amount of vaccinated Minnesotans increase, COVID-19 restrictions may be lifted as we begin to return to normalcy.

Restrictions should decrease as vaccinations increase

Colin Canaday May 2, 2021

As the number of vaccinated individuals is steadily increasing, with no sign of stopping anytime soon, restrictions around the state should adjust accordingly. With 57% of Minnesotans over the age of...

Increased vaccine eligibility is a positive move

Increased vaccine eligibility is a positive move

Gillian Kapinos April 14, 2021

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been much more successful than we thought. As Minnesota approaches nearly 3 million people vaccinated, another big step has brought us closer to possibly having all 5.6...

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

With Park’s decision on a full capacity start date, science teacher Alan Wachutka said he feels safe now that he’s been fully vaccinated. He said receiving the vaccine immediately addressed many of...

Based on current guidelines from the CDC, schools do not have to wait for teachers to be vaccinated.

Vaccines not considered necessary for hybrid

Tobias Khabie and Talia Lissauer February 26, 2021

After english teacher Andy Wilkes received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, he said obtaining the vaccine was like with winning a lottery. “HR sent out the sign-up for the State Clearinghouse....

Freshmen Graham Sullivan and Charlie Odens wait for math class to begin during freshman orientation Oct. 21. Park will return to a hybrid learning model Feb. 22.

District prepares for hybrid learning

Tobias Khabie and Maddie Schutte January 29, 2021

Park will get a second shot to start to return to normalcy after the School Board approved a plan for students to return to hybrid learning. According to Superintendent Astein Osei, the focus this time...

As the COVID-19 vaccine approaches its release to the public, mixed opinions grow amongst students.

Deliberating over COVID-19 vaccine

Andrea Melear December 13, 2020

As the pandemic continues to drag on, and lockdowns continue, the need for a vaccine has persisted. Multiple companies worked on producing one and distributing it to the public. One of the most notable...

As COVID-19 vaccines are approved and appointments become increasingly available, more students will be able to get inoculated.

COVID-19 vaccine needs to be mandatory

Colin Canaday December 8, 2020

With the newfound hope of a COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon, many are rightfully excited. However, some are not as enthusiastic, going so far as to say that they would actively avoid getting vaccinated....

Pfizer and Moderna vaccine sheds light during pandemic

Pfizer and Moderna vaccine sheds light during pandemic

Tenzin Gyaldatsang November 19, 2020

With the recent announcements of COVID-19 vaccines made by companies Pfizer and Moderna, being up to 95% effective, comes both excitement and unanswered questions.  Both companies’ vaccines have...

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