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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

Social studies teacher Michael Nordean helps a student Jan. 12. Nordean also teaches Introduction to Criminal Law as well as Law and Public Policy.

Class at Park Spotlight: Law Courses

Rylie Unangst January 15, 2024

Out of the many courses Park has to offer students, there are only two classes in the law field. Introduction to Criminal Justice and Law and Public Policy often gain waitlists as they are some of the...

The infographic above shows how conversion therapy affects LGBTQ+ members. Conversion therapy is a practice banned in over 21 states.

Bill HF16 bans conversion therapy in Minnesota

Anya Panday May 23, 2023

Governor Tim Walz’s Executive Order 21-25 was signed with the goal of protecting Minnesotans from conversion therapy on July 15, 2021. The order defined conversion therapy as "any practice by a mental...

Superintendent Astein Osei at school board meeting April 25. The school board is planning the budget for upcoming 2023-2024 school year.

Under the surface of budget cuts

Abby Keller and Modesty Manion April 27, 2023

While still in recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Park, like many other school districts in the state, is facing budget cuts.  Even as the state legislature moves to increase funding for schools,...

Privacy under attack

Marta Hill and Maggie Klaers March 10, 2020

Following the release of YouTuber Shane Dawson’s hidden camera conspiracy video, some raised concerns about being watched. This, coupled with the increase in reports of hidden cameras in Airbnbs and...

Hands-Free Law improves road safety

Hands-Free Law improves road safety

Maddie Schutte September 11, 2019

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s new Hands-Free Law will keep drivers’ hands off their phones and on the wheel again. This new legislation will protect the lives of Minnesotans every day. Gov. Walz signed...

Staff Editorial: Hands-free driving bill presents solution

February 28, 2019

Recently, a bill to restrict phone usage while driving has gained support in the House of Representatives and Senate among both Republicans and Democrats. The Echo Editorial Board sees this as a step in...

Law, policies protect confidentiality

Law, policies protect confidentiality

Sophie Yarosh and Nicole Stanford December 21, 2017

Medical director for the Minnesota Poison Control Center Jon Cole said in 2015 the Minnesota State Legislature passed a law allowing any person to be free of legal jeopardy if they call 911 during an...

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