By Chloe Wright My nickname in middle school was “Queen of the Furries,” but contrary to popular belief, I have never been to a furry convention. However (and I do not use this “however” lightly), I know one when I see one. So when I started The Masked Singer when it first started airing, I... Continue Reading →
Halloween Nostalgia
By Jordan Collins Often, Halloween evokes some of the best memories of being a kid: trick-or-treating, being excited about king-sized candy bars, carving pumpkins for the porch, and watching spooky movies ranging from Goosebumps to The Nightmare Before Christmas become traditions. I asked some students around campus about their favorite parts of Halloween from the... Continue Reading →
Horror Movie Trailer Reviews
By Anna Sgarbi As someone who hates horror movies, I feel the need to review the trailers of the new and intriguing ones. Now, I am in no way qualified to review these trailers as I have only watched one horror movie in my entire 15 years of life. I believe it was the Black... Continue Reading →
Hoco Week Recap
By Kiana Raoufiniai Homecoming Week is an opportunity for students to express themselves through humor or artistic choice. While serving as a respite for students and teachers alike, Homecoming also celebrates the welcoming back of alumni to our community. The most interesting and creatively liberating day was Movie Monday. This theme had varied responses at... Continue Reading →
The History of Halloween
By Julia King Halloween is a tradition that started over 2,000 years ago and is one of the most popular holidays in American culture. Halloween first started when the Celtic people in Europe celebrated the end of the harvest and the start of a new year in a festival called Samhain. Halloween is a holiday... Continue Reading →
Water: Fact or Fiction?
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The Mouse that Roared
By Lili-Claire Nichols Imagine this: darkness surrounds you like a heavy blanket. People are packed like sardines, the excitement buzzing in the air. Bam! A light shines on the stage, and the crowd roars with approval. The well-crafted set is presented like a prized pony to judges at an English riding competition. It’s a ten... Continue Reading →
Rylee’s Guide to Pilgrimage
By Rylee Cason As a first-timer at this year's Pilgrimage festival, I had no idea what to expect. If you're a music lover and social butterfly, this is the event for you. With an amazing lineup including Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, John Batiste, Elle King, and more, there was truly something for everyone. The best... Continue Reading →
Meet the new Editors
Hi! I’m Sydney! I’ve been onThe Echo staff since freshman year, and I’m so excited to finally be your editor. I have a passion for journalism and plan to explore it in college. My main focus throughout my Echo career has been writing about everything from social justice to pop culture and happenings on campus.... Continue Reading →
Hoco Dos and Don’ts with Sydney and the Seniors
By Sydney Carroll Homecoming is a stressful time of year. You need an outfit, dinner reservations, pictures, plans -- who has time for all that? So, if this is your first Homecoming, or you just feel like you didn’t nail it last year (because let’s be honest, who did?), join my senior friends and me... Continue Reading →
