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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

In an article posted by the SLP Nest, the Nest closed its doors Aug. 31. Senior Rachel Stein says the nest has had a large impact on her.

Nest student worker adjusts to Nest closure

Elena Ortiz-Fishman September 5, 2020

In an article posted on the SLP Nest website, the store announced they will be permanently closing Aug. 31. According to senior Rachel Stein, the open and friendly environment the Nest created had a large...

SLP Nest closed its doors to the public Aug. 31. According to Program Coordinator Symone Wilson, the coffee shop served as a place for students to freely express themselves.

Park coffee shop, student hangout shuts down

Tobias Khabie and Johanna Kaplan September 2, 2020

Following the closing of SLP Nest, junior Natasha Johannes said she will miss the convenience of Park’s student safe haven.  “It was a nice place to hang out with friends and study," Johannes said....

Junior Rachel Stein and Symone Wilson youth coordinator talk about scamming that can occur on a daily basis. The Aarp volunteer informs students about concerns you dont always learn in High School.

Successful year of progress for Nest

Henry Brettingen October 23, 2019

As Chair of the Nest Julia Schmelzer reflected on the Nest’s progress this past year, she was optimistic the Nest would continue to succeed. “I would say it would definitely be considered a success,...

Juniors Ava Tronson and Chloe Richardson perform an interpretive dance while seniors Samantha Schug, Maranda Hoogenraad and Estelle Tronson read a poem at the Nests open mic night March 15. The climate justice art show, which will include an open mic portion, will take place from 6-9 p.m. April 27 at the Nest.

Community exhibition provokes awareness

Jenna Cook and Amaia Barajas April 26, 2019

Nest youth coordinator Ellen Pajor said she hopes the climate justice art show will help draw the attention to the difficult subject of the Earth’s wellbeing. “Normally it’s a lot of doom and...

Destress club takes on aromatherapy

Destress club takes on aromatherapy

Isaac Wahl December 20, 2018

Destress club brings in a professional aromatherapist every so often to lead the club through various activities involving aromatherapy. The club meets every Monday after school at SLP Nest.

SLP Nest coordinator Ellen Pajor cleans the cafe area in preparation for an upcoming food and health inspection.

Ellen Pajor promotes student expression

Evie Nelson September 27, 2018

How is your role classified throughout the SLP Nest? “I am the nest coordinator. That means I am the adult on site, if anybody needs anything, or if people come in and are new they can ask me. If...

Senior Cecilia Brown sings at the Nest street party Aug. 15. There were also performances by Dan Israel, Neb Bekele and Dopeamine.

SLP Nest to open its doors to community

Dani Orloff and Maddie Schutte September 4, 2018

After hearing about the stress high school students undergo, founder of the SLP Nest Julia Schmelzer said she felt she had to take action. “There’s really no space for people to figure out who they...

Senior and SLP Nest board member Lexi Lee sells raffle tickets to a community member at the SLP Nest street party Aug. 15. All money and donations collected at the event will be used support and run the SLP Nest.

SLP Nest will benefit community

September 4, 2018

When the school day ends, students who do not participate in a club or sport have nowhere to go. Because of this, students should support the SLP Nest, which opened today. From conception to reality,...

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