Author Archives
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Senior to take on Colorado, psychology
Senior Astrid Thorn will attend Colorado State University to study psychology. Colorado may be far, but Thorn plans to take her studies even further.
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News Brief: Webster Groves elects new mayor, school board members
Webster Groves councilwoman Laura Arnold was elected mayor on Tues, April 4, defeating former councilwoman Kathy Hart with 54% of the vote in the most recent elections.
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Review: Charli XCX CRASHES charts with new album
Twitter’s favorite British pop star Charli XCX has returned with her fifth studio album “CRASH.” In true XCX-fashion, the album leaked on Twitter weeks prior, but its official release date was March 18.
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Students notice lack of support in women’s sports
Students have noticed a difference in crowd size and support between men’s and women’s sports.
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Head football coach position open once again
Assistant activities director turned head football coach Munir Prince has officially resigned from his positions at WGHS.
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Review: ‘Euphoria’ season 2 lacks eye glitter
Every teen’s favorite show and new Sunday night ritual “Euphoria” returned for its highly-anticipated second season on Jan. 9.
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Editor-in-Chief responds to ‘Ins and Outs’ Letter to the Editor
I appreciate the concern and the maturity in the letter. It was never mine or Ava’s intention to offend anyone or promote or endorse hurtful, negative things about body image and identity. These aren’t things that align with mine or Ava’s beliefs or experiences. It was never our intention to promote anything bad or toxic.
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Editors determine what’s ‘in’ and what’s ‘out’
If you all are familiar with the concept of a collab, that’s what this is. The senior editors of the Echo are back this time with the “In’s and Out’s of 2022.”
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Parks’ Perspective: Is ‘Scream’ ‘favorite scary movie’-worthy?
The latest and fifth installment of the iconic, comedic and meta slasher franchise “Scream” hit theaters on Jan. 14, and I’m definitely answering the phone for this movie.
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Teacher gives insight on mental health-focused class
Kinetic Wellness is a new course for the 2021-22 school year. The physical education class differs from the usual gym class, as it is structured around mental health and the positive effects that movement can have.
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Academic burnout plagues students
Through another school year of masks and always-changing schedules, students are feeling stressed more than ever. Whether it be an increased course load, college applications or COVID concerns, this feeling is more than stress: academic burnout.
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Review: ‘Riverdale’ returns with 5-episode special event and new name
“Riverdale” returned for its sixth season with a 5 episode special event on Nov. 16, but with a different town name. However, the town’s name is not the only thing that has changed.
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News Brief: New interim lunch added to prevent rising COVID cases
In an effort to prevent rising COVID cases, a new interim lunch has been added temporarily for the next few weeks. The interim lunch only affects the following departments: Ac Lab, Study Hall, Math and World Language. The new lunch… Read More ›
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News Brief: Grant’s Farm hosts Holiday Lights Drive-Thru Experience
Grant’s Farm is continuing their annual Holiday Lights Drive-Thru Experience this year for every night until Jan. 2, from 5-9 p.m.
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News Brief: Munir Prince named new head football coach
Munir Prince has been named WGHS new head Varsity football coach, following the resignation of Matt Buha and Prince’s brief role as interim head coach for the Turkey Day football game.
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Men’s diving star reflects on major win
Junior Bennet Loving took home his second consecutive State championship at the Class 1 MSHSAA men’s state swimming and diving championship on Nov. 12.
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Op-ed: English teacher unfairly suspended
English teacher Melissa Rainey has been suspended indefinitely for her involvement in a senior flash mob to celebrate Spirit Week and its class theme of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”
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Review: Lana Del Rey adds to her blue-ccentric discography with ‘Blue Banisters’
A mere seven months after her folkish, subtle and classic Jack Antonoff-produced album, “Chemtrails over the Country Club,” Lana Del Rey has returned with an introspective and daring 15-track affair, “Blue Banisters.”
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