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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

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New release of ‘Mulan’ inspires

Nora Hall September 25, 2020

Ever since I saw the trailer of “Mulan” (2020) directed by Niki Caro, I have wanted to see the movie and see if it was as good as the 1998 cartoon version. I have mixed feelings with the results of...

Gigaton album provides fresh perspective on modern grunge. This is Pearl Jam’s 11th studio album in 29 years.

‘Gigaton’ brings new music to grunge fans

Harris Keekley, Writer June 4, 2020

After a long wait, Pearl Jam released a new studio album filled with political rage, angst and amazing songs. Although “Gigaton” is no “Ten”, the album has some great songs. For example, “Quick...

Pair the recording of Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” with “The Wizard of Oz” starting at the third roar of the MGM lion.

One of rock’s greatest albums syncs a classic movie

Harris Keekley, Writer June 4, 2020

What happens if you take one of rock's most famous albums and pair it with a classic movie like “The Wizard of Oz”, you get a sync that seems almost too accurate to have been accidental. If “The...

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YouTubers newly released music turns out dull

Izzy Kanne May 21, 2020

As a fan of Gabbie Hanna’s YouTube channel, I was excited to stream her newest extended play (EP) “Bad Karma,” but after listening, I was left unsatisfied. In 2017, Hanna started releasing singles...

Dr. Erin Mears (Kate Winslet) talks on the phone with someone amidst her research to understand the source of the flu-like disease spreading throughout the world. The movie Contagion is available on Amazon Prime and Hulu.

Movies about widespread disease provide parallels to COVID-19 pandemic

Ruthie Posada May 20, 2020

With the current COVID-19 pandemic underway, several movies characterized by widespread infection have resurfaced as viewers compare and contrast the movies with our current situation. Two movies I’ve...

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‘Dark Lane Demo Tapes’ feels appropriate during pandemic hiatus

Tenzin Gyaldatsang May 14, 2020

While listening to the radio one evening, I heard rumors that Drake was going to drop a mixtape at midnight. Sure enough, on May 1, “Dark Lane Demo Tapes” was available for me to listen to. Contrary...

Fair use from Netflix. Never Have I Ever character Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) interacts with friends Jonah Sharpe (Dino Petrera), Eleanor Wong (Ramona Young) and Fabiola Torres (Lee Reodriquez). The Netflix series was created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher.

‘Never Have I Ever’ Netflix series is mediocre

Noah Orloff May 12, 2020

As I was missing the noisy halls of high school and the feeling of a real classroom, watching “Never Have I Ever” provided a reminder of the high school experience. Season one of Netflix’s “Never...

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‘BLAME IT ON BABY’ electrifies

Adam Gips May 6, 2020

I had high expectations for DaBaby’s newest album because his single “FIND MY WAY,” which was released a couple of weeks before the album, was an instant hit. “BLAME IT ON BABY” exceeded my expectations,...

Fair use from Columbia Records. The song cover for “I Contain Multitudes” includes a picture of Bob Dylan playing electric guitar. This song was the second of two recent releases by Dylan.

Bob Dylan’s two new singles inspire

Noah Orloff April 28, 2020

After an eight-year hiatus from releasing original music, Bob Dylan has dropped two new songs within a month of each other. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature recipient...

Pictured is the game “Monopoly.” The game is recommended for ages 8 and older, and it is played with two to 10 people with teams.

Game reviews and recommendations

Adam Gips March 31, 2020

After feeling bored during this time in self-isolation because of COVID-19, I quickly realized I needed to do something to pass the time. I went in my closet and rediscovered some games full of memories....

Sophomore Theresa Haerke does a goblet squat in the new weight room March 10. The new weight room was installed in order improve the strength and conditioning program for athletes.

New weight room exceeds expectations

Jayde Claussen March 11, 2020

After discovering the school would be building a new weight room, I was disappointed. I felt that Park needed to focus its spending on necessities such as renovations on bathrooms and arts programs, but...

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