Yes, this story is political
I have thought long and hard about how to say, “Goodbye,” to the Echo Newspaper. It’s hard to sum up my experience in just a few hundred words. Continue reading Yes, this story is political
Category: Opinion
New Voices Bill essential to protect speech
A New Voices bill has been introduced into the Missouri State Legislature for the 2025 session. This bill is a major step in protecting the freedom of speech for student journalists. Continue reading New Voices Bill essential to protect speech
Do high school relationships last?
Statistically, high school relationships don’t last. However, when looking at high school relationships closer, there is more to the relationship’s lasting than the surrounding environment. Continue reading Do high school relationships last?
Editorial: School needs to better educate about alcohol abuse
Across the United States, 34% of people aged 12 to 20 have or do participate in underage drinking, a study done by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIH) found. Continue reading Editorial: School needs to better educate about alcohol abuse
Webster Confessions encourages masked bullying
Webster Confessions is the new Instagram account taking Webster by storm. It features a Google form in the bio where one can fill out a “confession,” and it will be posted anonymously. Continue reading Webster Confessions encourages masked bullying
Editorial: Religious discrimination is out of control
Gaza political group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel Oct. 7, which led to Israel’s retaliation. This situation reflects a deeper issue taking place all over, including right here in Missouri. Continue reading Editorial: Religious discrimination is out of control
Editorial: Individuals should do more to combat climate change
Environmental issues have become a hot topic of conversation as the harm that humans are doing to the environment has become more and more apparent.
Continue reading Editorial: Individuals should do more to combat climate change
Editorial: School needs to better regulate the workload for students
Mental health of students has been a rising topic of conversation these past few years.One area the school could do more to support mental health is to regulate students’ workload. Continue reading Editorial: School needs to better regulate the workload for students
Is Stranger Things Season Four a blockbuster epic or too big for its own good?
Season Four of Stranger Things is far gone from the conspiracy-comfort of the first two seasons, sometimes for better, often for worse. Has it just gotten more epic, or is it too big for its own good? Continue reading Is Stranger Things Season Four a blockbuster epic or too big for its own good?
Editorial: Christmas gets too much focus in school compared to other holidays
December is the season where all the holiday festivities officially start, both in schools and around communities. Here at WGHS, a clear focus on a certain holiday, Christmas, can be seen. Continue reading Editorial: Christmas gets too much focus in school compared to other holidays
Editorial: Gun laws need to be stronger
Two people were killed and seven others were injured in a shooting at the Central Visual and Performing Arts High School and Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience on Oct. 24.
This event showed the reality that guns can find their way into communities even like Saint Louis. Continue reading Editorial: Gun laws need to be stronger
Editorial: Someone needs to make more Halloween music
From buckets of candy to scary movies, Halloween almost has it all. The one thing that Halloween doesn’t seem to have is enough music. Continue reading Editorial: Someone needs to make more Halloween music
Letter from the editor: Wait… is this the yearbook?
Echo staffers gather for a BeReal on the first week of school. Photo by Izzy Poole
Hi everyone!
It’s Lydia, your Editor-In-Chief. If you’re new or you’re not- Welcome!
Many of you have asked me, “What is Echo?” and “Are Echo and yearbook different?” I’m here to tell you that yes they are different. Continue reading Letter from the editor: Wait… is this the yearbook?
Editorial: ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill targets the LGBTQ+ community
Public School teachers in Florida are now restricted from talking about gender identity or sexual orientation after what is being called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill was signed by Florida’s Governer Ron DeSantis. Continue reading Editorial: ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill targets the LGBTQ+ community
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?