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It’s National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – and only 4% of all funding is dedicated to its research
Irene was 20 years old when she was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer. She had to leave school, her three-year-old son, and her entire life was put on hold. For a year, she went through chemotherapy, numerous surgeries, and even had an above knee amputation after her immune system collapsed as a result…
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WCSU Alum Doing Big Things!
http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d7358_3068953a884f480bba332a90f08883f7.jpg?dn=drewisms+cover+art.jpg There’s nothing like being a WestConn student and reading in The Echo the accomplishments of one who’s been in our shoes. I’m talking about WCSU ’13 graduate Drew Mazur. A former Managing Editor for The Echo as well as a Professional Writing major, Mazur has since put out a book of poetry earlier this year…
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Rogue Nation: Rocking Action
http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d7358_cb21bbb4682e4b3ab7231e1ac5cf7592.jpg?dn=rogue+nation.jpg Rogue Nation was written and directed by Christopher McQuarrie, who keeps things going at a breakbrain pace. Now, I am not saying the movie doesn’t have some semblance of intelligence and wit. There are times it even borderlines on judicious. The base of the story is about an international group called the “Syndicate” trying to…
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ALL THAT JAZZ
Dear Mr. God, Can I “dream a little dream of me” being in the audience at the Savoy during the Roaring Twenties listening to the greats? Tonight? Benny Goodman. Duke Ellington. Ethel Waters. Can I watch…
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“Jurassic World” Review
http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d7358_a35cb64b03ff4f0ab7b946f7fa868a1f.png?dn=logo.png The movie Jurassic World holds a great deal of the wow factor for the smartest dumb people in today’s society. The best parts about the 4th installment of the Jurassic Park movies is the mindless entertainment the movie does provide for two hours of escape. Second, the super dinosaur that has been genetically created by the…
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Stars Come Together for the Met Gala!
http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d7358_7f7815c669ec4e31a894a60928cdff0e.jpg?dn=style-kim-kardashian-met-ball-2015.jpg On Monday, May 4, stars of music, film, television, and fashion (and the category Kim Kardashian falls under) came together for fashion’s biggest night in New York City: the Met Gala. This year’s theme was China: Through the Looking Glass. And though some celebrities did not come close, others certainly looked the part. Anna Wintour,…
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Spotlight: Hillary Clinton
Shiny S. Patel General Sections Editor The Clinton in the spotlight right now: Hillary Clinton is in the running to be the next President of the United States of America. As former U.S. Secretary of State, New York State Senator, and former First Lady, Clinton seems to have the experience needed in order to win…
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#Waka2016 has to wait until 2024
Jordan A. Sprogis Editor-in-Chief Juaquin James Malphurs, better known as Waka Flocka Flame, announced in a Rolling Stone interview on April 20 that he would be running for president. “I’m very pleased to announce today on 4/20, the best day of the year, I will be running for president,” he said before he rolled a…
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