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The Glen Echo

Since 1956

The Glen Echo

Since 1956

The Glen Echo

From page to screen: Blake Lively’s Ego Ruins It Ends With Us

by Mary Petschler, Feature Editor September 30, 2024

     It Ends With Us, by bestselling author, Colleen Hoover explores the life of the fictional character, Lily Bloom. This book revolves around heavy themes of domestic violence, romance, and emotional...

Social Media’s Effect on The Younger Generation

Social Media’s Effect on The Younger Generation

by Meral San, Opinion Editor September 30, 2024

Younger kids today aren’t being kids anymore. How so? Today the younger generation puts an inconsiderate time of energy into things that are considered to be more “adult”. Kids who are in elementary...

A group of friends dressed up for Semi-formal

Semi-formal: how the sleepy sophomores spent an amazing night under the stars

by Jenesis Brun, Copy Editor May 30, 2024

The term “semi-formal” (or half-dress) refers to the appealing level of clothing between formal and informal. This definition is the foundation for schools’ semi-formal dances, normally hosted for...

Mural advocating for the return of the hostages

It’s been almost eight months, but I haven’t stopped thinking about you

by Naomi Bashan, Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2024

Over 220 days ago, my worst nightmare came to life and I’ve been haunted ever since. Waking up on Oct. 8th, I opened my phone and was immediately paralyzed with grief. The first image I saw of the massacre...

The Reinvention of Lana Del Rey

by Teresa Sapienza May 30, 2024

   The annual California music festival Coachella has been hosting artists since 1995, the year of its inception as a festival, and as a cultural beacon for American music. This year’s festival in...

Starbucks' newest spicy refreshers

New additions to Starbucks’ Menu: An honest review by two loyal customers

by Ella Torsiello and Mary Petschler May 30, 2024

   Starbucks recently created the new Summer berry and Spicy chili refreshers which are a huge downgrade from their past drinks, such as the strawberry lemonade acai refreshers. Although the summer berry...

The Government must prioritize AI funding to improve healthcare in underdeveloped countries

by Jasneet Kochar, Staff Writer May 10, 2024

Picture this: A planet where futuristic technology intersects with the problems of healthcare, transforming medical practices, while it destroys the concept of inequality in less developed countries. The...

Academic praise: The consequences of being pushed too much vs. not enough

by Emily Hochman May 1, 2024

Most students crave academic validation and the feeling that comes with being recognized, but when can it be taken too far? On the other hand, what can happen when validation isn’t given enough? Some...

April Fools Day: A Holiday In Decline

by Andrew Vincenti, Opinion Editor April 30, 2024

April Fools is a classic holiday meant to celebrate people’s love for pulling light-hearted pranks. However, in recent years, April Fools has been declining in popularity, as people are playing less...

Rising college costs and the FAFSA disaster: preventing students from receiving a higher education

by Olivia Berard, Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2024

College is an experience everyone deserves to have. It’s the chance to stretch their mind, find a career that interests them, and live on their own for the first time. But the price tag of college is...

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