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Webster Groves High School
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Former Echo Staffers

*Former entertainment editor Abby Botan interned with the St. Louis Post Dispatch during the summer of 2016. Here are a few of her published works.
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*Class of 2009 former business/advertising manager Caitlyn Davis is a public relations strategist.
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*Former editor-in-chief Kate Grumke is a a freelance reporter who also served as political producer for PBS and an Edward R. Murrow Award winner.
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*Class of 1978 ECHO staffer Russ Mitchell is an anchor for WKYC in Cleveland.
*Former technology columnist Sean Mullins is at Webster University and continuing his blog "Electric Retrospective."
*Former web editor Phoebe Mussman is a videographer/photographer at Lindenwood University and won the Jury Award for Best Cinematography and Sound at the Stronger Than Fiction Film Fest for her documentary "Qualm and Quietus."
*Class of 2021 entertainment editor Addie Palmquist is working for the University of Arizona's The Daily Wildcat.
*Class of 2019 editor-in-chief Cole Schnell is a youth reporter for the Columbia Missourian.
*Class of 2009 web and podcast editor Kathryn Wolterman is a senior consultant at CGI

Category: Entertainment

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ lives up to hype
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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ lives up to hype

Marvel Studios released one of its new Phase 4 movies, the sequel to Black Panther which came out in 2018. The movie quickly became number one in the theaters. Continue reading ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ lives up to hype

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Star studded cast let down by messy plot
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Star studded cast let down by messy plot

“Amsterdam” is the newest star-studded movie in theaters, featuring Christian Bale (“Batman”), Taylor Swift (“Cats”), Margot Robbie (“Suicide Squad), Robert De Niro (“Goodfellas”) and others. Continue reading Star studded cast let down by messy plot

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Echo to give away Ben Platt tickets
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Echo to give away Ben Platt tickets

Echo publications is giving away two free tickets to the Sept. 17, Ben Platt concert at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Those interested should scan the QR code and complete the form. The Echo staff will draw for the winner and announce that winner on Sept. 14. Continue reading Echo to give away Ben Platt tickets

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Review: ‘Ratatouille’ offers family entertainment
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Review: ‘Ratatouille’ offers family entertainment

Whether people have childhood memories of watching Disney movies or are catching up with everyone, “Ratatouille” a (Family/Comedy) released in June. 2007 is a great example of a movie, this generation grew up with. Continue reading Review: ‘Ratatouille’ offers family entertainment

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Will ‘Harry’s House’ be soundtrack of summer?
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Will ‘Harry’s House’ be soundtrack of summer?

“In this world, it’s just us / You know it’s not the same as it was,” Harry Styles sings in his “Harry’s House” lead single, “As It Was.”

Released on April 1, this powerful, vulnerable, and incredibly dance-able tune foreshadows what promises to be a unique third album for Styles. Continue reading Will ‘Harry’s House’ be soundtrack of summer?

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Cast shares preparation for ‘Harvey’
Entertainment, Features

Cast shares preparation for ‘Harvey’

“Harvey is not a fluff piece. Harvey is a very smart, well-written comedy, so I thought I want to do Harvey because about eight years ago we had planned to do Harvey,” drama teacher Todd Schaefer said.  Continue reading Cast shares preparation for ‘Harvey’

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Review: Charli XCX CRASHES charts with new album
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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. Continue reading Review: Charli XCX CRASHES charts with new album

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Music makes for powerful outlet, more than just a noise
Entertainment, Features

Music makes for powerful outlet, more than just a noise

With the image of teenage musicians being loud and uncaring, Webster student musicians are here to change the narrative.  Continue reading Music makes for powerful outlet, more than just a noise

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Review: ‘Euphoria’ season 2 lacks eye glitter
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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. Continue reading Review: ‘Euphoria’ season 2 lacks eye glitter

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Editors determine what’s ‘in’ and what’s ‘out’
Column, Entertainment, Opinion

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.”  Continue reading Editors determine what’s ‘in’ and what’s ‘out’

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Parks’ Perspective: Is ‘Scream’ ‘favorite scary movie’-worthy?
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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. Continue reading Parks’ Perspective: Is ‘Scream’ ‘favorite scary movie’-worthy?

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Drama department to put on ‘Reflection’ play
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Drama department to put on ‘Reflection’ play

Drama is producing “Reflection” on March 11, at the Jerry R. Knight auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets will cost $10. Continue reading Drama department to put on ‘Reflection’ play

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St. Louis venues offer gluten-free cuisine
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St. Louis venues offer gluten-free cuisine

Good gluten free food can be exceptionally hard to find when trying to eat out, grocery shop, or even find a sweet treat, although St. Louis does have a lot of places that accommodate the gluten free community. Continue reading St. Louis venues offer gluten-free cuisine

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Review: ‘Riverdale’ returns with 5-episode special event and new name
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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. Continue reading Review: ‘Riverdale’ returns with 5-episode special event and new name

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Review: New hit game app ‘Retro Bowl’ proves simple yet successful
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Review: New hit game app ‘Retro Bowl’ proves simple yet successful

“Retro Bowl,” an 8-bit themed game produced by Retro New Star Games has reached No. 1 on most downloads and is currently rated as the No.1 free game to download on the Apple App Store. Continue reading Review: New hit game app ‘Retro Bowl’ proves simple yet successful

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Review: Starbucks wins peppermint coffee competition
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Review: Starbucks wins peppermint coffee competition

I rated four drinks based on six categories on a scale from one to five, one being the worst, five being the best. The first category was presentation, how cute is the drink, does it look good?
The second category was peppermint to coffee ratio, one being mostly coffee and five being mostly pepperminty. Continue reading Review: Starbucks wins peppermint coffee competition

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Review: ‘Queer as Folk’ portrays honest look at gay life in America
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Review: ‘Queer as Folk’ portrays honest look at gay life in America

“Queer as Folk (US)” was a television show that ran on Showtime from 2000-2005. It was one of the first genuine looks at gay life from a gay perspective to ever air on American television. Continue reading Review: ‘Queer as Folk’ portrays honest look at gay life in America

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