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Mizzou students protest racist campus among threats against the black community
Jordan A. Sprogis Editor-in-Chief This story was also contributed by Jessica Pascale, Alana Branch, Dakota Sarantos, Shiny S. Patel, and Emilia Dabrowski. Since 1950, race has been an issue at the University of Missouri. Students of color, black students especially, can recall dirty looks, vandalism and racial slurs. Senior Briana Gray woke up one morning and found a photo of a…
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Minaj’s “Anaconda” is a shot at feminism
Shiny S. Patel General Sections Editor Everybody knows the song “Anaconda” by Nicki Minaj. However, after digging deep into the song’s meaning, I’ve come to realize that it is a reflection of our historical understanding of gender equality and reverses the role of female empowerment in our society. The song shows that Minaj is comfortable within her…
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Georgia Pimentel: Student, Writer, Rock Star | Thomas Guardado
We’ve all had wild dreams when we were younger. Some may have wanted to be an astronaut; others may have wanted to be president or a firefighter. Georgia Pimentel had the dream to be a professional singer. Georgia Pimentel, a junior at Western Connecticut State University, has been singing her heart out for years. When…
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It’s on Us to Stop Campus Sexual Assault
Joe Biden * This article was sent to The Echo by the Office of the Vice President. SMLXL Twenty-one years ago, I wrote the Violence Against Women Act to end the scourge of violence against women and hold perpetrators accountable. It’s been a great success, but even one attack is one too many. So…
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Diary Entry
http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d7358_f3c7816d47984ae1bb82092154c1b7bd.jpg?dn=poem+pic.jpg What do you do when you think you’re an alcoholic? Get a cat; she’ll keep you occupied. What do you do when you think unproductive thoughts like murdering a supposed loved one? Write a movie about it. What do you do when your imagination is better than the real world? Try to log out….
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11 students volunteer for CT Publics Make a Difference Week
Western’s turnout for the first annual “CT Publics Make a Difference Week” was bleak in comparison to the “Day of Service” but the payoffs were just as rewarding. 11 students committed themselves on Oct. 23 to four hours of service at two locations: ESCAPE to the Arts and Danbury Museum and Historical Society.
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Whole Foods Market to host its first open mic night
Emilia Dabrowski Staff Writer http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d7358_5c7e2441956c44d7833c2984cbd72039.jpg?dn=winterstore.JPG.jpg Attention all musicians and singers: Whole Foods Market in Danbury is scheduled to host its first open mic night on Wednesday, November 4. Come by to the Whole Foods café to sit back and have a good time or come up to the microphone and show your skills! All musicians…
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Shelton student charged for alleged gun threat
Jordan A. Sprogis Editor-in-Chief A 17-year-old Shelton High student was arrested Monday morning after allegedly tweeting “I have a gun and I think I’ll use it tomorrow.” His name was not released due to his age. The mother of a Shelton High student saw the tweet and reported it to authorities, according to Shelton Police Detective…
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