Montero Lamar Hill, known in the music industry as Lil Nas X, recently made Grammy history as the first black openly gay artist nominated in top categories and winning two awards. Continue reading Stisser’s Scoop: Lil Nas X inspires change within industry
Harry Styles has made his long awaited return.
Harry Styles’ second album, “Fine Line,” came out on Dec. 13.
Comprehensive in soulful guitar riffs, rich imagery and unparalleled background vocals throughout, “Fine Line” asserts Styles continued 70s influence. Continue reading Stisser’s Scoop: ‘Fine Line’ illustrates transition, honesty
Jaden Fields Junior Editor Women’s basketball started its season with its first game on Thursday, Dec. 5, against Lutheran South. … Continue reading Fields from the Frontline: Women’s basketball gives back to community
Emily Stisser Entertainment Columnist There are two types of people. Either the Apple Podcast app lies untouched on your phone, … Continue reading Stisser’s Scoop: Podcasts offer business insights, laughs
Jaden Fields Junior Editor Men’s Varsity soccer had an exceptional year under the guide of new head coach Tim Velton. … Continue reading Fields from the Frontlines: New coach continues soccer success
Varsity football enters a sudden winning streak after a season of hardships.
Following a game a few weeks ago, Varsity football has seemingly lifted whatever “curse” had been on the team for the past seasons. The sudden success from the team may be credited to one crucial factor: unity. Continue reading Fields from the Frontline: Football continues 4-game winning streak
Chances are you had an account on Vine. Perhaps you even have an active account on Tik Tok. Whether you simply view videos or are viral, there is a clear difference between the two applications, but which app is better? Continue reading Stisser’s Scoop: Vine walked so Tik Tok could run
Now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for: the first article in which I get to speak in first person. Contrary to popular belief, I know how to use the words “I” and “you.”
I certainly hope this isn’t a boring read after four or five other senior columns- writing this type of article isn’t exactly my cup of ECHO tea- but then again, you paid for this with your hard-earned money dollars. You knew what you were getting into, so you’re stuck with me until you turn the page to read something else. Do as you please, we got your cash. (Don’t actually do that.) Continue reading Cartoonist loses job
I have always loved writing, but I laughed when my mom suggested taking journalism class as I entered high school. I probably said something along the lines of, “The newspaper is boring, Mom.” Continue reading Entertainment columnist will impact wind turbine industry not today but someday
I’ll try to make it short and sweet, sparing you the painful cliches, but how do I sum up the … Continue reading Print editor loses expression
YouTube’s shaky attempt to stop predatory comments on videos of and created by children has proven to be ineffective and has only escalated the situation. Continue reading YouTube inadequately deals with sexual exploitation of children
Abortion. What once was simply a medical procedure has morphed into the hottest political topic of the last 50 years.This dividing issue has trickled down from the rural areas of our state and infiltrated Jefferson City in the form of five bills. Continue reading Ellie’s Expression: New bills regarding abortion wrong for Missouri
“Freshly Broke Productions,” a theater company founded by seniors Ethan Ryan, Sammy Toskin, and Christian Ragain, will produce the spring mainstage play, “It’s a Mystery.”
“It’s a Mystery” is written by Ryan and directed by Toskin, and it’s the company’s biggest project yet. Continue reading Josie’s Journal: Student-run theater company to produce spring play
“Undertale” seemed like the magnum opus of developer Toby Fox, but “Deltarune: Chapter 1” proves he has another ace up his sleeve, even if it’s far from completion. Continue reading Electric Retrospective- Review: ‘Deltarune: Chapter 1’ charms in spades
With Valentine’s Day in our recent past, love is in the air. It’s hard to escape the sappy ballads, cheesy rom-coms, and couple pictures on Instagram during February.With all the good, it is easy to overlook the ugly truth of relationships: according to VAWnet.org, “One in three teens will experience physical or sexual violence in their relationships.” Continue reading Ellie’s Expression: Teen dating violence epidemic needs to end