Rosa Parks Feature Editor On a recent ECHO survey, one student said, “No one’s racist at this school.” This statement is completely false. Webster Groves High School, like other schools, has had racism since the day its doors opened…. Read More ›
Opinion
Excessive homework negatively impacts students
Evelyn Trampe Business Manager Kirkwood High School has decided that for the weekends following Feb. 16, and March 9, teachers will not assign homework assignments in an attempt to help lesson stress among students and teachers. With pressures to get… Read More ›
Ellie’s Expression: Discrimination against AIDS must end
Eleanor Marshall Opinion Columnist People with HIV and AIDS are treated unfairly, mainly because of the misinformation. Many people are so confused they don’t realize that AIDS and HIV are not exactly the same thing. HIV is a virus that… Read More ›
Ellie’s Expression: Is vaping really better for your health?
Eleanor Marshall Opinion Columnist In honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, it’s time to tackle a difficult topic: vaping. In theory e-cigarettes are a great idea. They were created to help smokers quit, and they don’t have any tobacco (which… 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 ›
Ellie’s Expression: America needs tougher gun laws
Eleanor Marshall Opinion Columnist Recent events in Las Vegas have brought to light the issues our country has regarding gun rights. On one hand, it’s our right to have a gun. The Second Amendment says so. On the other hand,… Read More ›
Op-ed: Sports should count as PE credit
Cole Schnell Junior Editor Riley Mullgardt Print Editor Picture someone who has been taking every AP class that Webster offers, has played two Varsity sports and has over 50 hours volunteering. Despite all these things, this student athlete must still… Read More ›
Ellie’s Expression: Peaceful protests are effective
Eleanor Marshall Opinion Columnist “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 to peaceably assemble, and… Read More ›
Writers present two views on parking
Ashli Wagner Video Editor Two student parking lots provide a collective 225 parking spaces. People think this is enough parking space for everyone, but it isn’t. Based on a survey of 67 respondents, 73.8 percent replied they are either driven… 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 ›
Op-ed: Teen drivers’ safety remains critical issue
Caroline Fellows Editor-in-Chief Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 15 to 20 year olds, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Although the percentage of crashes has decreased, safety for teenage drivers remains a critical… 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 ›
Op-ed: Teachers should prioritize All Write Festival
Caleb Bolin News/Feature Editor All Write Festival–a week-long affair that brings together respected musicians, journalists, filmmakers, comedians and other notable figures, and students with creative ambition– is entering its third year at Webster. This year’s lineup of guests will be… Read More ›
Op-ed: School should provide feminine products for students
Ashli Wagner Page Kimzey Video Editor Audio Editor In Webster Groves High School, there has been little to no access to feminine hygiene products. If a student forgets to bring a… 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 ›
Op-Ed: Seniors learn to teach sex-ed to peers
Natalie Johnson Graphics Editor Webster’s sexual education program is exclusive to heterosexuality. LGBTQ identifying students do not receive sexual education through school. Seniors Patrick Schranck, Jane Benkelman and Annie Buck, leaders in the Feminist Coalition, are participating in the Peer-to-Peer… Read More ›
