Sean Mullins Technology Columnist Sonic the Hedgehog, with a little help from his lifelong fans, is back on his feet and going full speed ahead. Sonic hasn’t been in the best situation lately. As SEGA’s mascot, he’s been a staple… Read More ›
Entertainment
Botan Beliefs: ‘Get Out’ displays ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ twist
Abyana Botan Entertainment Columnist Racism is very much alive. It can be hidden, withdrawn from one’s sight. Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” showcases a form of racism that sneaks up on the viewer. A black Chris Washington, (Daniel Kaluuya), and his… Read More ›
Singer/songwriter’s 3rd album pulls heart strings
Riley Mullgardt Entertainment Editor When the Instagram page “teddysphotos” posted on Jan. 1, the world knew Ed Sheeran was back. After taking a break from music and social media the previous year, Sheeran released two singles, “Castle on the Hill”… Read More ›
HAIM bass player talks to ECHO
Riley Mullgardt Entertainment Editor Alumna Karlie Kloss showed her new Express fashion line at the Pageant with music provided by Charlie XCX and Dj. While at the fashion show, the ECHO got an exclusive interview with bass player Este Haim, member… Read More ›
Review: Styles returns to top charts
Natalie Johnson Humor Columnist Former One Direction member Harry Styles has not lost his grip on the hearts of young fans world wide. After going on a hiatus in early 2016, Styles has released new music: “Sign of The Times,” a… Read More ›
Josie’s Journal: Recent Pepsi advertisement sparks controversy
Josie Krueger Entertainment Columnist Pepsi’s most recent attempt at advertising through empowerment and recent issues has clearly failed, causing an eruption of discontent and criticism over social media. Starring in the commercial is supermodel and reality television star, Kendall Jenner…. Read More ›
Students perform ‘Detective Story’ as spring play
Page Kimzey Audio Editor Junior Logan Corzine, sophomore Spencer Erb, junior Meredith Grimm-Howell, sophomore Christian Ragain and 23 other WGHS students from all classes will act in the Drama Department’s spring play. This play is called “Detective Story” and is… Read More ›
Veterans, beginners work together for spring production
Greg Frazier Circulation Manager Sophomore Christian Ragain alongside others has never performed on a main stage before; however, he along with drama veterans will participate in the spring production, “Detective Story” on April 20, 21, and 22. With seven weeks… Read More ›
Review: Despite controversies, movie will bring together generations
Caroline Fellows Online Editor It’s a “tale as old as time,” but as Disney prepared to release its $300 million movie, controversy arose over one of the movie’s minor characters. LeFou (Josh Gad) is Gaston’s inferior sidekick and has an… Read More ›
Dancer takes on best of St. Louis
Riley Mullgardt Entertainment Editor Senior Duyên-Anh Vo danced at the 2016 Teen Talent Competition at the Fox last year and went back for more this year. In 2016, Vo won the “I Award” for the most imaginative, inspired and inventive… Read More ›
Alumna releases new fashion line with Express
Riley Mullgardt Entertainment Editor Alumna Karlie Kloss hosted a fashion show in her hometown, St. Louis, on March 30. The show took place at the Pageant, and Kloss told the audience that she walked her first show at the Pageant… Read More ›
Jazz bands perform at local venues
Andy Kimball Editor-in-Chief Members of the high school and middle school jazz bands performed at Delmar Hall on Jan. 15, and Jazz I members performed at the Pageant on Jan. 21. The concert at the Pageant was moved from Jan…. Read More ›
Review: Dog movie will bring viewers to tears-multiple times
Caroline Fellows Online Editor “What is the meaning of life? Are we here for a reason? Is there a point to any of this?” While these may seem to be words from famous philosophers like Plato and Socrates, they’re actually… Read More ›
Mardi Gras celebrations return to St. Louis
Riley Mullgardt Entertainment Editor Beads, King Cake and feathers are all signs of the ever so popular holiday Mardi Gras. The St. Louis’ Mardi Gras parade is Saturday, Feb. 25, at 11 a.m. starting at Busch Stadium and ending at… Read More ›
Gavin becomes international meme, showcases everyone’s mood
Abby Botan Entertainment Columnist According to Merriam-Webster, a meme is an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a culture. Gavin Thomas became a meme over such a short time period. Gavin has quickly become… Read More ›
Drama department performs ‘Rabbit Hole’
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