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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

The Echo

Downtown Minneapolis in the background of Lake Bde Maka Ska May 27. The beach volleyball courts are packed during the warm summer months.

It’s lake season

Ryan Moran June 2, 2025

The Minneapolis lakes are a beautiful way to escape from all the unappealing things about a city while staying in the city. With stunning views, open parks, and refreshing water, the lakes are the place...

A peaceful wooden boardwalk through the nature center on a beautiful spring day May 16. Westwood Hills Nature Center is one place to visit this summer in Park.

Hottest outdoor spots for Summer

Lila Frank May 20, 2025

With summer break approaching and Minnesota's brisk, snowy winter finally retired until next year, it's time to welcome the new season by exploring some fun outdoor activities to enjoy in Park. As it is...

A potential new owner sits with a husky puppy March 1. Local breeders work with Puppies and Yoga in hopes of finding them a forever home.

Paws, poses and puppy love

Hanna Lipschultz April 21, 2025

Puppies and Yoga, located in North Loop, Minneapolis, is a 75-minute yoga class with puppies. The class is offered every weekend on Saturdays and Sundays with five different sessions each day. There...

Powwow brings excitement and culture to Park

Powwow brings excitement and culture to Park

Roberto Alvarez May 25, 2023

Recently, the Rec Center held a powwow event that I attended. This event was a day to celebrate Native American culture, with a variety of different things you can do at this event and celebrate native...

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‘Creed lll’ knocks out expectations

Roberto Alvarez March 8, 2023

Last Sunday, I saw the very anticipated movie “Creed lll,” which came out March 3. Being a massive fan of the other two movies part of this trilogy, I thought this one was the best out of the three...

Students share in a circle during first hour civics June 8. To sign up for credit recovery talk to your counselor or email Patrice Howard (howard.patrice@slpschools.org).

Enriching events for the summer

Ivan Zank June 8, 2022

The summer is almost here but that doesn't mean school stops for everyone. Park offers various activities for when school is out, both educational and recreational.  Patrice Howard, Director of Community...

How my team won assassins

How my team won assassins

Henry Harper May 10, 2022

Assassins is one of the most frowned upon traditions in high school. A game between students where you’re on a team of six, shooting a designated six people with nerf guns. This game has always been...

"Glow" sign lights up Glow holiday festival fairgrounds Dec. 13. The festival was hosted by the Minnesota state fair and will last until Jan. 2.

Get glowing to the fairgrounds

Mya Stanberry December 16, 2021

To many this past year has been crazy and hasn't felt real, especially during the holidays. People need to find other ways to make the holidays feel more normal. One way is going to a light show. The Glow...

Photo illustration by Sam Listiak.

‘Quarto’ provides fun for all ages

Sam Listiak January 27, 2021

“Quarto” is a fun strategy game that is somewhere between tic-tac-toe and chess with its own unique twist. The board is a 4x4 grid and the goal is to make a row of four pieces that share at least one...

Photo Illustration by Abigail Prestholdt

Snowmobiling allows for a fun winter activity

Abigail Prestholdt January 24, 2021

As we speed across the lake, I look over to my right to see the ice-fishing community in their ice-fishing houses. To my left, I see parasailers skimming across the snow using snowboards, and as I look...

Three fun things to do while stuck inside

Three fun things to do while stuck inside

Isra Mohamed November 15, 2020

For the past seven months, many of us have become very familiar with being bored or restless. Due to COVID-19 and snowy weather, we are essentially being forced to stay inside our houses for long periods...

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