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School safety goes beyond policy
March 5, 2013 • Gage Scurlock, Opinion Editor
Filed under Opinion
When a child is afraid for his safety to walk into school, there is a problem. When a teenager sits at their desk pondering the idea of if it is at all possible for a terrible act of violence to strike their high school, there is a problem. When the common teacher becomes a front-line soldier by the... Read more »
The difference between should and can
February 5, 2013 • Gage Scurlock, Opinion Editor
Filed under Opinion
A few days ago I was browsing Facebook and checking out the (few) genuine opinions that are left in what is practically a “free thought ghost town” — almost entirely pictures of people’s face with their tongue out, advertisements for some Gang Mafia Wars Ville 3, or watered down... Read more »
Chalk Talk- January
February 5, 2013 • Lea Ahrens, Feature Editor
Filed under Opinion
I’m sure we’ve all heard about Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o and his poor, messed up little situation. In case you haven’t, here’s a little rundown. This guy’s grandmother passed away, and the same day he was told that his online girlfriend was dead too. Turns out, his girlfriend never... Read more »
Staff Ed: high-school, or Clint Eastwood movie?
February 5, 2013 • ECHO Staff
Filed under Opinion
The Sandy Hook massacre was the most devastating and tragic events of the recent years. This shooting, that involved the killing of 20 kindergarteners and several faculty members, has recently sparked a debate that is unbearable to sit back and listen to. Following the Sandy Hook massacre, the NRA... Read more »
Letter from the Editor- January
February 5, 2013 • Katie Williams, Editor-In-Chief
Filed under Opinion
In case anyone didn’t know, it is now 2013. New Year’s has come and gone, which means that New Year’s resolutions have come and gone as well. I used to make fun of people who made resolutions, because no one who made them could stick to said resolution for a whole year. The statistics are not in... Read more »
Westover’s guide to getting the job for the struggling teen
February 5, 2013 • Morgan Westover, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Filed under Opinion
Everyone knows the teenage struggle – whether it’s finding the perfect outfit for school, getting so-and-so to like you, deciding what the Hades you’re doing after graduation or simply having enough gas to get to school in the morning – whatever it is, it usually requires money. Some of you may... Read more »
Just Listen
December 21, 2012 • Morgan Westover, A&E/Photography Editor
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
With the recent tragedies that have struck Newtown, Connecticut and our neighbors St. James, it seems appropriate to dedicate a part of the paper to the lives that have been lost. On Dec. 14, a man shot his mother and went to an elementary school and opened fire upon young children and the adults trying... Read more »
Letter from the editor: December
December 21, 2012 • Katie Williams, Editor-In-Chief
Filed under Opinion
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Honestly though, I’m never happier than this lovely month between Thanksgiving and Christmas. There’s Christmas lights, Christmas trees, Christmas albums, shopping trips, online shopping, window shopping, surprises, candy, sometimes there’s snow… The... Read more »
Be aware, accepting every day
December 21, 2012 • Abbie Darnell, Business Manager
Filed under Opinion
Over the past several years, I have had the privilege of participating in Acceptance Awareness Day. It is a program implemented by Rolla Middle School, and is held on the last Friday in September every year. Speakers from within the community are invited to share their personal stories about disabilities,... Read more »
Chalk Talk: December
December 21, 2012 • Lea Ahrens, Feature Editor
Filed under Opinion
I was pretty much trained my entire life to become the master commander of bargain shopping. It runs in the family, I think, and it’s a gene I hope to pass on because it is truly wonderful. I fear one day I might be one that one show, “Extreme Couponers,” but then I know there’s no way because... Read more »