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Emma Yarger

Emma Yarger, Copy Editor

Hi queens! I am Emma Yarger and I’m one half of an epic copy editor duo. I am a senior this year and it is my second year writing for the Echo. I enjoy singing, drinking coffee and watching TV, among other things. I am also Film Club president and do lots of theatre. Sincerely yours, Emma.

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Assistant Principle Jessica Busse hands senior Natalie Aune her academic award during the academic awards ceremony.

Dollars for Scholars ceremony uplifts recipients

Emma Yarger
May 23, 2019
Fair use from Parkwood Entertainment.

Beyoncé releases ‘Homecoming’

Emma Yarger
April 23, 2019
When the shot falls short

When the shot falls short

Yonah Davis, Samiya Mohamed, and Emma Yarger
April 23, 2019
Seniors Emmanuel Iwe and Zinedine Kroeten shake hands after signing to play soccer for University of Missouri Kansas City, April 21. They began playing together at the soccer club Joy of the People.

[Photo] Varsity soccer players commit to University of Missouri-Kansas City

May 8, 2019
Taxes should fund all healthcare

Taxes should fund all healthcare

Emma Yarger
March 19, 2019

City experiences power outage

Dani Orloff and Emma Yarger
March 13, 2019
Fair use from Netflix

‘Sex Education’ doesn’t satisfy

Emma Yarger
February 7, 2019
Fair use from little, brown Book Group

‘When Katie Met Cassidy’ stands out

Emma Yarger
January 18, 2019
Abuse lurks behind closed doors

Abuse lurks behind closed doors

Emma Yarger and Jenna Cook
January 8, 2019
Song depicts decades-old feminist struggle at its finest

Song depicts decades-old feminist struggle at its finest

Emma Yarger
December 21, 2018
Inmates fight fires in California

Inmates fight fires in California

Emma Yarger
December 11, 2018
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Ashley Tisdale, Tee Grizzley, One Republic (Week of Nov. 16)

Emma Yarger
November 16, 2018
Senior Lindsey Olson works out with the weight bars. The weight room at St. Louis Park High School is a workout area for students.

Fitness apps build alternative routines

Emma Yarger
November 6, 2018
Mining projects approved near Boundary Waters

Mining projects approved near Boundary Waters

Emma Yarger
September 17, 2018
Neutral shirts unify class

Neutral shirts unify class

Emma Yarger
September 10, 2018
During the national high school walkout against gun violence March 14, juniors Ruby Stillman, Anna Wert and Franny Bevel talk to Mayor Jake Spano about actions he would take to support Park students seeking gun reform.

Advocacy group works toward gun reform

Emma Yarger
September 4, 2018
Freshman Zoe Frank and sophomore Maddie Lind discuss environmental activities they can participate in over the summer vacation at the Root and Shoots meeting May 15.

Club plans summer canoe trip

Emma Yarger
May 31, 2018
The Way Things Go inspired by modern artist David Weiss Rube Goldberg machine video. The art pieces are combinations of random everyday objects.

Exhibit manufactures new from old

Emma Yarger
May 8, 2018
Users neglect internet security

Users neglect internet security

Emma Yarger
May 5, 2018
Senior Lukas Wrede points to his fellow Roots and Shoots members while the crowd applauds them for their work on the Climate Action Plan at their launch party April 22. The launch featured many speakers including St. Louis Park Mayor Jake Spano, Superintendent Astein Osei, Congressman Keith Ellison and several park high school students as well as students form the St. Louis Park class of 2025.

Climate Action Plan aspires to promote change

Emma Yarger
April 22, 2018
Senior Lukas Wrede leads conversation on organizing the Climate Action Plan Launch Party. The event will take place from 2-5 p.m. on April 22 at the St. Louis Park Rec Center.

Launch Party to happen on Earth Day

Emma Yarger
April 19, 2018
Junior Aiden Henry records in his personal studio for his next album.

Rappers in Park dream big

Emma Yarger
April 18, 2018
Photo Illustration by Grace Farley

Administration to enforce Pledge of Allegiance

Abby Intveld, Dani Orloff, and Emma Yarger
April 17, 2018
Members of Roots and Shoots Lukas Wrede and Katie Christenson smile while talking about their plans for the Climate Action Plan launch party as well as their expectations April 3.

Roots and Shoots promotes Climate Action Plan

Jenna Cook and Emma Yarger
April 11, 2018
Racist Indians logo to be removed

Racist Indians logo to be removed

Emma Yarger
February 20, 2018
New personal financial management teacher Abigail Lugo speaks with senior William Colway during 2nd hour personal finance Feb. 16.

Teacher takes on new classes

Emma Yarger and Amaia Barajas
February 20, 2018
Park DECA members line up after the award ceremony luncheon on Jan. 29 at the Medina Ballroom. Juniors Alexis Machoka, Mazie Lainsbury, Paige Slavik, Yonah Davis and Rachel Salzer will compete at State in March

DECA members participate in competition

Emma Yarger and Amaia Barajas
February 15, 2018
Trump declares he is not a feminist

Trump declares he is not a feminist

Emma Yarger
February 12, 2018
Tax bill neglects Americans in need

Tax bill neglects Americans in need

Emma Yarger
January 17, 2018
Household reshaped by foster care

Household reshaped by foster care

Emma Yarger
January 11, 2018
Mamas Scrunchies sit in the display case inside the Storiole. They are sold for $3 each.

Scrunchies sold in Storiole

Amaia Barajas and Emma Yarger
January 8, 2018
The DECA students visit the Rockefeller Center during their trip to New York. Students went on different excursions touring the city, both individually and together.

DECA travels to the Big Apple

Amaia Barajas and Emma Yarger
December 21, 2017

Pep fest boosts Park pride

Amaia Barajas and Emma Yarger
November 17, 2017
Concerns arise over possible birth control legislature

Concerns arise over possible birth control legislature

Maddie Lund and Emma Yarger
November 15, 2017
Student Council members Anna Wert and Hattie Kugler participate in a meeting Nov. 8 to prepare for upcoming pep fest in honor of the football team going to the State tournament.

Student Council celebrates Park history

Emma Yarger and Amaia Barajas
November 9, 2017
Senior Jack Dooley completes a form. Dooley tested for his third degree black belt Nov. 3.

[Photo] Athlete strives to move forward in karate

November 17, 2017
Sophmores Ian Otos and Shayla Miller collect breast cancer donation from sophmore Nebyu Bekele.

Student council raises breast cancer awareness

Emma Yarger and Amaia Barajas
October 27, 2017
Lunch doors locked after school

New policy locks lunchroom doors

Emma Yarger
October 27, 2017
Race equity coaches Leeann Stephens and Matthew Horel lead a class discussion reflecting on the movie 13th on Oct. 13.

Teachers incorporate social justice into classes

Emma Yarger and Amaia Barajas
October 26, 2017
Math team member Eitan Weinstein and club adviser Kristin Johnson discuss math drills during their first meeting Sept. 18.

Math team establishes welcoming environment

Amaia Barajas and Emma Yarger
October 6, 2017
Student Council president Sophie Yarosh signs students up for blood drive held at the High School on Sept. 28th.

Student Council lifts school spirit

Amaia Barajas and Emma Yarger
September 28, 2017
Photo illustration by Ruby Stillman

Review: In The Heights raises the bar

Emma Yarger
September 19, 2017
Photo by Michele K. Short, fair use from Universal Studios

“Girls Trip” provides women-led hilarity

Emma Yarger
September 1, 2017
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[Photo] Executive order hits home

Sam Orloff and Jayne Stevenson
February 11, 2017
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