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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

Clubs with a cause

Clubs with a cause

Gavin Shultz February 5, 2026
Clubs are meant to bring students together, but are Park clubs doing that successfully? Discover why ensuring our clubs reflect the student body matters more than you may think.
AP (Advanced Placement) African American Studies learns about local redlining March 25. This continuation of this course is up for debate due to political Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Staff Editorial: Park should take pride in its DEI

March 27, 2025

Since the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20, executive orders have eliminated Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs in government and discouraged its implementation in schools and the workplace....

Affirmative action struck down

Affirmative action struck down

Abby Keller August 19, 2023

As I begin the college application process, diversity is a big thing I'm looking for in a school. I want to learn surrounded by all different viewpoints and lived experiences. The Supreme Court ruling...

Dr. Stephens wins Cultural Jambalaya award

Dr. Stephens wins Cultural Jambalaya award

Alicia Mainjeni November 11, 2022

Every year, Cultural Jambalaya — a non profit organization — grants a diversity award to resource educators who promote multiculturalism and diversity.  When granted the award, equity development...

Sophomores Brandon Castro Lara and Daniel Zilka work on a lab in chemistry May 16. According to chemistry teacher Alexander Polk, diversity is important in different views and ideas in STEM.

Diversity in STEM

Modesty Manion May 31, 2022

SpaceX recently launched a ship of four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA. This crew is groundbreaking both because it is made up of an equal number of men and women, and because one...

Senior Liberty Powers and junior Anna Overall are making jewelry together for their business Jewelry Junkies. After finishing the business innovations class, they are now an independent business.

Students find success in upcycling jewelry

Colin Canaday September 25, 2020

Starting out as a project in junior Anna Overall’s Business Innovations class, her business, Jewelry Junkies, has garnered tremendous success. Co-owner and senior Liberty Powers and her have built an...

Makers of childhood toy create diversity

Makers of childhood toy create diversity

Tamar Gewirtz October 30, 2019

As the world progresses in our understanding and inclusion of diversity, companies have been adjusting to new societal standards. It has been stepping up their game to show their support and encourage...

Islamophobia needs to be recognized, addressed

Islamophobia needs to be recognized, addressed

April 26, 2018

The Park community prides itself on diversity and respect, yet the editorial board feels that students and staff can do more to ensure Muslim students feel comfortable and safe in our school and our community. Although...

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