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Junior Grant Haggerty works on his essay about Racial injustice in Colonial America in Ms. Merkele's IB America's class Oct. 22. Students in her class started writing after talking about Indigenous People's day on the holiday.

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Ryan Moran October 26, 2024

Every year, the second Monday of Oct. is dedicated to the indigenous people of America. It celebrates the people who lived in present-day American land before European colonizers conquered it. The day...

Illustration by Hanna Wilsey

Chugga chugga choo choo

Miles Johnson December 14, 2023

Every year, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train makes a stop at Park on Dec. 11. Hundreds of people gather to participate in activities such as live music, photo booths and a showing of short films. According...

Park puts up a 12-foot Hanukkah menorah to represent which day of Hanukkah it is. This is one of the many ways Park celebrates Hanukkah.

Hanukkah at Park

Audrey Kuendig December 10, 2023

As the Holiday season approaches, Park Jewish Student Union (JSU) students and advisor Mindy Daitchman discuss all things Hanukkah. JSU is talking about the school’s hits and misses in celebrations and...

The European Christmas market located at the Union Depot in St. Paul offers a wide variety of European holiday foods, live music and 70 different vendors selling a wide array of holiday goods. They are open every weekend from Nov. 24 to Dec. 17.

Holiday fun at Park

Annika Koch December 6, 2023

Minnesota is the perfect place for fun and inexpensive holiday activities. It can be difficult to find things to do in the wintertime in Minnesota, but there are so many great options, especially over...

Park Overlooks Diwali

Park Overlooks Diwali

Lucia Versalles November 10, 2023

Over 6 million citizens in the United States celebrate Diwali, recognizing Diwali is an opportunity for students to share their culture and feel seen. Park gives students a day off for important dates...

Sophmores Susannah Israel and Madi Abelson, write letters that they will receive and open next year. This is the spirit of Yom Kippur which follows the Jewish new year.

Park gives day off for Yom Kippur

Roberto Alvarez October 2, 2023

This year at Park, students got the day off for the holiday of Yom Kippur. This is a Jewish holiday that is known as one of the most important holidays in the Jewish faith. This is the first year the entire...

Ramadan impact on students

Ramadan impact on students

Nafisa Kahin March 31, 2023

It’s that time of the year, Ramadan Kareem for all Muslims around the world. When it comes to Ramadan, it’s not just fasting — which is no eating or drinking — you also have to continue to pray...

Valentine’s Day decor and candy displayed at target Jan. 9. As Valentines Day is coming up, people are able to buy gifts, candy or decor for their loved ones.

Winter celebrations warm up cold months

Abby Bartleson January 11, 2023

During the cold, freezing months of winter, many holidays occur to warm spirits. Although several holidays are in December, there are also a number of holidays celebrated during January and February. Kwanzaa...

How to “sleigh” the holidays

How to “sleigh” the holidays

Anya Panday December 22, 2022

Teenagers are chronic procrastinators and with the holidays quickly approaching many are scrambling to find last-minute gifts. To help combat this yearly cycle, I’ve compiled a list in no particular...

Echo staffers rate Thanksgiving food

Scott Schmidt, John Hunter, and Abby Bartleson December 5, 2022

https://vimeo.com/778318197

Echo staffer tries holiday drinks

Mya Stanberry December 5, 2022

https://vimeo.com/778300917

Thanksgiving doesn't represent diverse population

Thanksgiving doesn’t represent diverse population

Roberto Alvarez November 21, 2022

With it being well into November the holiday season is almost here. Coming around the corner is Thanksgiving. It's a holiday that is highly promoted throughout the United States and in most schools within...

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