Proposition E will create a beneficial environment for all students with the new proposed extensions. The Echo endorses proposition E. The new bond increase will not raise any taxes and will keep the current tax rate at 56.99 cents per… Read More ›
Editorial
Editorial: Mental health should be integrated into curriculum
Mental illness affects one in 25 adults. Mental health is something that students must be aware of in order to function in this world. It must be taught to students, so they are prepared for life. According to the National… Read More ›
Editorial: More should be done to prevent sexual harassment
The ECHO defines sexual harassment as verbal, nonverbal or physical conduct that is sexual in manner and is non-consensual/unwelcome. Sexual assault is a form of sexual harassment. The ECHO condemns any and all conduct of this nature. A majority of… Read More ›
Editorial: ECHO responds to site’s misinformation
About 250 Webster Groves High School students participated in a peaceful protest inspired by the Jason Stockley case on Monday, Sept. 18, from 10:10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. The students protested, staying on the school grounds and obeying guidelines from… Read More ›
Editorial: Act should be passed to protect student journalists
School-sponsored media that isn’t established as a public forum can be censored by school administrations in Missouri. If the Cronkite New Voices Act passes, that will change. The ECHO supports this bill. The Cronkite New Voices Act has recently been… Read More ›
Editorial: Students should not be criminalized for misbehavior
Fighting and bullying in school have recently become less acceptable, and students are being punished more frequently and severely than ever. Now, however, there is concern about more severe consequences to fighting than suspension/expulsion. A revision made to the Missouri… Read More ›
Editorial: Student rights, clubs need protection
First Amendment: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition… Read More ›
Editorial: Americans must come together
Over half of U.S .voters, voted against Donald Trump on Tuesday, Nov. 8. It’s easy to see why: Trump attacked women, Muslims, Prisoners of War, Mexicans, refugees and other minority groups. Trump also denied climate change, attacked the family of… Read More ›
Editorial: Student journalists should be credentialed for debates
Millennials, defined as “adults between the ages of 18-35 in 2016,” now rival the Baby Boomer Generation as the biggest voting bloc by generation according to a recent report from the Pew Research Center. Baby Boomers number about 69.7 million… Read More ›
Students should care about presidential election
Graphic created by Jake Collins using meta-chart.com Primary results in Missouri show how close the race is between the Democratic and Republican parties. Students who are of age to vote should get to the polls for Election Day, on Nov…. Read More ›
Editorial: Students can benefit, or suffer from math placement tests
Seventh grade. Seventh grade is when Webster students are placed into two separate courses that can decide what math courses they will take throughout high school. Students wanting to take calculus before they leave Webster will need to “double up”… Read More ›
Editoral: ‘Sex positive’ education would better meet students’ needs
Moving WGHS’ sexual education program towards a “sex positive” program would help students understand that sex is a part of life and should not be something the school sweeps under the rug. “(Abstinence only sexual education) Makes sex seem like… Read More ›
Editorial: Is Roberts Rowdies sexist?
This year’s men’s basketball season stands as one of the biggest successes in Webster basketball history, backed by one of Webster’s biggest student sections from the stands. Roberts Rowdies is definitely the most exciting, organized and enthusiastic student section Robert’s… Read More ›
Editorial: Students would benefit from college guidance class
Between looking at colleges, picking which colleges to apply to, applying to colleges, writing essays, applying for scholarships and deciding what college to attend, a lot of work goes into the college process. Webster Groves High School is an excellent… Read More ›
Editorial: District under utilizes garden
There’s the Botanical Garden, the Garden of Versaille, and then there’s the third floor of Webster Groves high. You’ve probably never noticed it because as gardens go, it’s a real dandelion. It looks as if this woebegone green space was… Read More ›
Editorial: Students, staff debate school spirit
Some feel school spirit at the high school has declined over the past few years and point to the lack of students attending and cheering at games to supports this perception. Coach Dwyane Kirksey, assistant football coach, said when he… Read More ›
Editorial: Men should be feminists
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie defines a feminist as a person who believes in the social, political, economic equality of the sexes. People have a warped understanding of what it means to be a feminist. It isn’t that difficult to understand. Feminists… Read More ›
Editorial: School should better share students’ privacy rights
For only $30 any third party can get any students’ directory information and do anything with it. The ECHO would like students to learn their privacy rights. The district is required by law to distribute the following student information to… Read More ›
Editorial: Movie confuses ECHO staff on issues
“Fifty Shades of Grey” is perhaps one of the most controversial books of the past few years since it came out in 2011, and its movie that came out Feb. 13, just leads to even more. The most controversial issue… Read More ›
Artistic importance again questioned
Irene Ryan Entertainment Editor Students might notice a glaring absence this year among the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day activities. The annual MLK Assembly has been replaced by a day of Black History Month presentations. The administration made the switch… Read More ›
Editorial: Staff finds ways to move past Ferguson
ECHO staffers, like most St. Louis, have had several disagreements of late, mainly about the decision to not indict former police officer Darren Wilson for the death of Mike Brown. While a few of us have definite opinions, with so… Read More ›
Amendment 3 hurts education
Teacher salaries aren’t often on the mind of the average student. Teachers teach; we learn; they get paid, but an amendment on the Missouri Constitution brings attention to the way teachers will be paid. Teacher salaries are currently based on… Read More ›
Editorial: Cameras, knowledge reduce police brutality
Police brutality has become a large issue of debate recently since the events in Ferguson, Mo. According to thelawdictionary.org, “police brutality” is defined as the use of excessive and/or unnecessary force by police when dealing with civilians. A Department of… Read More ›
