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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

Achievement & Support Coordinator, (ASC) Chris Nordstrom, checks in with students in the hallway Oct. 10. He has worked closely with the implementation of SmartPass at Park.

SmartPass was a useless change

Wesley Marggraf October 15, 2024

Recently, Park implemented a new “Smart Pass” system – I believe it was a complete failure. It's a method of hall passes through student and teacher computers. This can be troublesome for many students...

Protecting student property wasted our time

Protecting student property wasted our time

Gavin Tombers September 30, 2024

Phones and AirPods are considered personal items to many students. Students use them daily, from texting friends to responding to their guardians. Many students lose their devices throughout the school...

Requesting lockers has no value

Requesting lockers has no value

Gavin Tombers September 25, 2024

Lockers can be some of the most versatile tools a student can use in their day. Lockers can take a burden off your shoulders, from carrying extra books or extra sports equipment, it saves extra energy....

Fair use from RCA Records

UMI’s new EP has nothing but good vibes

Estrella Ochoa January 26, 2024

Artist UMI recently released her new EP (Extended Play) “talking to the wind” on Jan. 19, and I can officially confirm that I’m a huge fan. The EP consists of four tracks: “why don’t we go,”...

I came home for this?

I came home for this?

Modesty Manion October 23, 2023

This year, Park had one of the latest homecoming weeks in the metro area. The homecoming dance being on Oct. 14 came with its upsides and downsides. The day of the dance was pretty cold, which made pictures...

Everyone hates Black people: even Black people

Everyone hates Black people: even Black people

Anisa Kahin October 23, 2023

What is anti-blackness? According to Boston University, anti-blackness is defined as the beliefs or actions of individuals and institutions that devalue, minimize and marginalize the full participation...

Legalization of weed in minnesota

Legalization of weed in minnesota

Cole Denham June 8, 2023

With the legalization of weed in Minnesota, it is possible that Parks’ students will take advantage of this and possibly bring weed into school. The main effects of cannabis, or weed according to...

Florida Governor becomes a presidential candidate

Florida Governor becomes a presidential candidate

Anisa Kahin June 5, 2023

Florida Governor Ron Desantis announced his presidential run on May 25. Desantis is a republican and has been governor since 2019. Desantis is known for his far-right political beliefs and the number of...

Senior Axel Abrahamson at a student council meeting on March 22. Park plans to make an enrollment fee for clubs in the upcoming year.

Staff Editorial: Potential new club fees

April 19, 2023

Recently, Park’s administration has been considering the idea of having a 25 dollar club fee. If this idea is approved, clubs will be charging a 25 dollar fee for students to join. Clubs that are considered...

New trans refuge bill passes Minnesota House

New trans refuge bill passes Minnesota House

Serena Bovee April 9, 2023

The nation is becoming increasingly split on the topic of trans medical care. Trans people have become the focus of discussion, and have become vilified by the Republican party. As of right now, 492 bills...

Jana Faust March 29, 2023

Asynchronous days are a somewhat new concept. They began during the pandemic and have stuck around . Going through schooling during a time like the pandemic was very challenging. Because of the way students...

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