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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

Art by Maggie Klaers. Indias new controversial law concerning immigration has caused protests in cities across India and the United States, including St. Paul.

Staff Editorial: Protest at state capitol highlights community values

February 1, 2020

On Jan. 26, more than 200 people, many of Indian descent, arrived at the Minnesota Capitol to protest India’s new law regarding citizenship. The Citizen Amendment Act causes religion to be taken into...

Trump rally and protest prompt waves of mixed emotions

Trump rally and protest prompt waves of mixed emotions

Marta Hill November 6, 2019

The hate I felt directed toward me while trying to enter the Trump rally for Echo coverage is incomparable. The hate directed at me was based on nothing more than the fact that I was standing...

A protester waves a “love trumps hate” flag and holds a sign that reads, “Psst! MN Nice doesn’t cover: racism” at the anti-Trump protest Oct. 10 in front of Target Center.

Trump rally sparks protest

Ben Sanford and Tobias Khabie October 12, 2019

A number of Park students joined masses of protesters outside of Target Center, where President Donald Trump was holding a rally. Senior Yoni Potter hoped to share his objections against Trump by attending...

Juniors Kypri Cepeda-Johnson and Nevaeh Emerson participate in the dress code protest Nov. 27.

Junior opposes dress code enforcement

Yonit Krebs and Dani Orloff December 11, 2018

As a part of an English class project on activism, junior CC Owens said she coordinated a group of girls to protest the enforcement of Park’s dress code. According to Owens, a group of 25 girls wore...

Anti-abortion protester Jeffery Stocker stands outside the high school on the corner of Edgewood and 33rd St. April 24.

Anti-abortion protester outside of high school

Annabella Strathman and Atticus Raasch April 24, 2018

  With signs reading “Abortion is murder” “Fear Jesus” and “Obey his commandments,” protester Jeffrey Stocker stood in front of the high school on the corner of Edgewood and 33rd...

Senior Martha Walton reacts to speeches against gun violence at Firehouse 1. Students left class at 10 a.m. to participate in the walkout, March 14.

March amplifies voices

March 16, 2018

In light of the recent Parkland shooting, activism surrounding gun violence is on the rise with students at the forefront. Because of this, the voices of teenagers are more important than ever. The recent...

Junior Callia Blake writes on the white board during SOAR meeting Oct. 10. Blake used the white board to help express ideas to club members.

SOAR attends 4th Precinct protest

Sophie Yarosh December 7, 2015

Junior co-leader of Student Organization Against Racism Callia Blake said she felt good seeing people help out and stand up for what they believe in when she visited the 4th Precinct Nov. 21.  “I...

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