Mental illness affects one in 25 adults. Mental health is something that students must be aware of in order to … Continue reading Editorial: Mental health should be integrated into curriculum
Let’s get one thing straight: the term “toxic masculinity” doesn’t imply that men are evil, far from that. It simply … Continue reading Ellie’s Expression: Toxic masculinity affects men’s mental health
I am a part of the new Real World Problem Solving class. This semester, we have been studying global poverty and all of the contributing factors of it, including hunger, health care, lack of education and gender inequalities. Continue reading Ellie’s Expression: Field trip opens students’ eyes
Starbucks, by 2020, has committed to making piles of indisposable lids. As of now, Starbucks produces its new lids with … Continue reading Ellie’s Expression: Starbucks grasps for straws
[Trigger warning: Abuse and assault is talked about in this story. If you or someone you know is struggling in … Continue reading Op-ed: Abusive Artists should not be supported
Students in the Special School District (SSD) need to be more included in day-to-day activities at WGHS. They are excluded … Continue reading Ellie’s Expression: Students should support Best Buddies
Eleanor Marshall Opinion Columnist Juniors and seniors are allowed to purchase a parking pass, permitting them to park in the … Continue reading Ellie’s Expression: Students should stop parking without passes
Josie Krueger Entertainment Columnist According to Wikipedia, a school shooting is defined as “an attack at an educational institution, such … Continue reading America needs better gun control
Eleanor Marshall Opinion Columnist News flash: eating disorders are a disease. I know it’s hard to picture something Hollywood glamorizes … Continue reading Ellie’s Expression: Educate to destigmatize eating disorders
Rosa Parks Feature Editor Earth is dying. Contrary to the beliefs of the 45th President, global warming is real, and … Continue reading Op-ed: School needs to be more environmentally aware
Cole Schnell Junior Editor Whitehouse.gov released a statement titled, “Tax Cuts and Reforms are Helping American Workers and Businesses” on … Continue reading Op-ed: ‘Trump Bump’ doesn’t improve wages
Eleanor Marshall Opinion Columnist Making marijuana legal would greatly benefit the United States economically and politically. It would also increase … Continue reading Ellie’s Expression: Legalizing marijuana would benefit the U.S.
Rosa Parks Feature Editor On a recent ECHO survey, one student said, “No one’s racist at this school.” This … Continue reading Op-ed: Oppression lives on at Webster
Evelyn Trampe Business Manager Kirkwood High School has decided that for the weekends following Feb. 16, and March 9, teachers … Continue reading Excessive homework negatively impacts students
Eleanor Marshall Opinion Columnist People with HIV and AIDS are treated unfairly, mainly because of the misinformation. Many people are … Continue reading Ellie’s Expression: Discrimination against AIDS must end
Eleanor Marshall Opinion Columnist In honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, it’s time to tackle a difficult topic: vaping. In … Continue reading Ellie’s Expression: Is vaping really better for your health?
The ECHO defines sexual harassment as verbal, nonverbal or physical conduct that is sexual in manner and is non-consensual/unwelcome. Sexual … Continue reading Editorial: More should be done to prevent sexual harassment
Eleanor Marshall Opinion Columnist Recent events in Las Vegas have brought to light the issues our country has regarding gun … Continue reading Ellie’s Expression: America needs tougher gun laws