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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

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The future of writing

The future of writing

Gavin Tombers May 20, 2025

In an increasingly digital world, the debate over whether elementary schools should continue teaching handwriting has gained momentum. With the use of technology and typing as the primary means of communication,...

From lag to learning

From lag to learning

Gavin Shultz May 8, 2025

From the near-instant connection by the school windows to the seemingly dead zone that is the park cafeteria, the school's Wi-Fi is very inconsistent, making it impossible to know when you will be able...

Technology troubles

Technology troubles

Luciana Scheid May 6, 2025

As the end of the school year rolls around, many students' Chromebooks show a lot of wear and tear. While some of that might be due to irresponsible use, a lot of the time, Chromebooks slow down and give...

Flaws emerge in distance learning

Flaws emerge in distance learning

Elena Ortiz-Fishman October 30, 2021

The amount of COVID-19 scares have been skyrocketing. Because of this, students are urged to stay at home until they can procure a negative test result. This ensures that the school is staying safe and...

Removal of BYOD Wi-Fi beneficial

Tenzin Gyaldatsang September 30, 2021

The decision to remove the bring-your-own-device (BYOD), otherwise known as the student Wi-Fi, was a positive decision that reduces complications. One issue that arose during distance learning last...

Used with the permission of Jacy Demcisak.

Junior builds her own computer

Jacob Khabie December 7, 2020

When junior Jacy Demcisak felt unsatisfied with the quality of the computer she had, she realized that there was only one option for a replacement that made sense to her. “I wanted to get a computer...

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...

Juniors Julia Salita and Liz Madigan work on an online assignment in English teacher Andrew Wilkes's class Oct. 3. Wilkes works to go paperless this school year.

English teacher going paperless

Adin Zweigbaum October 10, 2019

When cleaning his room at the end of the year, English teacher Andrew Wilkes said he felt sad about the amount of paper he was wasting. “I was throwing out just reams and reams of, either student...

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