The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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

Popular vaporizers present unrecognized risks

Popular vaporizers present unrecognized risks

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff November 9, 2018

Thinking about the people who vape in his life, junior Flynn Spano said he feels the use of vapes should be determined based on the situation. “Some people I know vape just for fun. But I know quite...

Donation bins were set up around the school for students to donate as much as they were able. If students donate, they are able to take a purple ribbon sticker to show their support for mental health awareness.

Student Council raises money for mental health

Emma Leff, Rachel Salzer, and Anika Hanson October 17, 2018

Following a tragic loss in the St. Louis Park community, Student Council decided to raise money for the National Alliance on Mental Illness as well as raise awareness about mental health Students created...

Senior Hannah Wolk prepares a cauliflower shrimp stir fry May 2. Wolk and her family previously participated in the Whole30 challenge, during which participants eliminate sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, soy, and dairy from their diets for 30 days. Although they no longer keep a strict paleo diet, Wolk and her family still eat many paleo foods.

New diets, eating habits grow in popularity with mixed results

Dani Orloff May 5, 2018

As senior Hannah Wolk reflects on her experience participating in the Whole30 challenge she said she felt electrified after the lifestyle change. “I definitely felt a lot healthier and not very bloated...

Founder of SEEDS Julie Rapperport serves fruit to students and community members April 24 in the St. Louis Park High School cafeteria.

Earth Day SEED event arranged meals for families

Sumaya Mohamed May 3, 2018

Aspiring to be a garden intern over the summer, senior and co-chair of St. Louis Park’s (SLP) annual SEEDS Earth Day event Lindsey Prestholdt said over 200 individuals received a free meal April 24....

Photo illustration by Katie Hardie

Step to it challenge encourages physical activity

Sofia Seewald April 26, 2018

As freshman Bella Kaplan tries to stay physically fit throughout the school year, she said the Step to it challenge will be a great opportunity for her and other students to get involved in more physical...

Top 3 fitness apps: 7 minute workout, My Macros+, MapMyRun

William Phelan April 20, 2018

  7 minute workout ★★★★★ If there is one app that could single handedly transform your fitness routine, it’s 7 minute workout app. This app takes the user through a 7 minute full...

CPR instructor and physical education teacher Rich Keith teaches a student the proper way to administer CPR April 11.

Seniors required to train in CPR

Dani Orloff April 12, 2018

As seniors begin the final quarter of their high school career, there is one requirement they all need to fulfill in order to graduate, according to CPR instructor Rich Keith. “All seniors have to...

Senior Kate Brinkman picks up broccoli sample on Dec. 8. Different vegetable samples are offered every month.

Cafeteria offers monthly vegetable samples

Breanna Thompson, Yonah Davis, and March 16, 2018

School nutrition manager Tami Borgen said she hopes through the nutrition department’s participation in the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP), Park will be able to offer a wide variety...

Opioid education should be thoroughly addressed at Park

Opioid education should be thoroughly addressed at Park

Izzy Leviton December 21, 2017

The opioid crisis, which President Trump officially named a public health emergency Oct. 26, according to the New York Times, needs to be talked about and students must have the opportunity to learn about...

Relationships offer benefits, unintended consequences

Relationships offer benefits, unintended consequences

Atticus Raasch February 14, 2017

After a tough day, junior Khyla Bonine said she finds solace in her high school partner. Bonine said dating can provide support to aid in getting through each day. “You have a support system that...

Athletes weigh nutrition options

Atticus Raasch February 9, 2017

Preparing for an important tournament, junior volleyball player Ella Trotter loads up on proteins to give her energy throughout the entire day. Trotter said she often prioritizes proteins over carbohydrates...

Eating greens improves performance

Samyu Yenamandra October 27, 2016

It can be hard for student athletes to maintain a sufficient diet, according to registered dietician Alyssa O’Brien, but O’Brien said eating right is necessary for athletes. “(Eating right) will...

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