Students who aren’t part of the ECHO have an opportunity to get their opinions heard. If you have any ideas or opinions (they don’t need to be lengthy or serious) and are interested in sharing…
Why is it that overall our impression of East party culture is so skewed?
Imagine if Mark Zuckerberg had never been able to launch Facebook to an eager audience, if Youtube was unable to provide a platform for millions to watch and upload videos, or if Wikipedia wasn’t available as a go-to source for basic knowledge of any topic. Innovations like these ─ driven by young experimenters like us ─ may no longer have a chance to succeed.
By Brie Broyles Undeterred by the many injuries and losses they have faced this year, East women’s tennis season is off to a fiery start, due to the team’s promising record, multiple revitalizing defeats, and…
By Jake Weinshank Fletcher O’Neil has been a part of East football since his freshman year. Now, he is a dominant force at offensive tackle and a senior captain. ECHO: What is your role as…
By Brie Broyles After many years of walking East’s halls, our beloved former principal undeniably left a legacy here. Dave Thaden was the epitome of an awesome principal and, let’s face it, we miss him….
By Alison Smith Mildred Council, better known as Mama Dip, has been practicing redemption for longer than she can remember. For more than thirty years, Council has hired employees from the prison work release program…
By Sam Schanfarber Close your eyes and flash back five years to Hurricane Katrina. Picture the chaos, panic, and sheer destruction you witnessed on your television. Our nation tuned in as the storm unleashed her…
By Sam Schaefer *** A Review of Kanye’s Most Recent Music (an ECHO online exclusive!) *** Kanye’s Power The recent resurgence of Kanye West — an event that his insightful and entertaining Twitter feed has…
By Becky Scheible Interracial couples at East seem few and far between, but the scarcity of them doesn’t necessarily mean the idea of interracial dating isn’t accepted. East’s interracial couples agree that while it’s not…