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Why the Asian-American community has to stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter

by Yethmie Goonatilleke, Staff Writer June 17, 2020

Right in front of the scene where George Floyd was murdered by Derek Chauvin, Tou Thao, an Asian-American police officer of Hmong descent, heard the struggles of George Floyd right beside him. Instead...

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we need print books more than ever

by Charlotte Siohan, Staff Writer June 17, 2020

As work and methods of communication have rapidly shifted online in response to stay-at-home orders across America, the time spent in front of a screen has majorly increased as well. The importance of...

Beaches should not reopen amidst COVID-19

by Yethmie Goonatilleke, Staff Writer June 17, 2020

Amidst the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic, many crucial decisions are being made determining what will open within the next few weeks, or what will remain closed. Many businesses have either closed or have...

This political cartoon represents both sides of the death with dignity argument.

Death with dignity

by Devyn Ivers, Social Media Manager (Instagram) June 15, 2020

A quick death. A way out. An end to suffering, but only for the terminally ill. Death with dignity is an opinion that is often debated. In many of the states, it is against the law, seen as a crime, but...

University of Texas at Austin (Southern Region)

University of Texas at Austin (Southern Region)

by Chloe Siohan, Chief Copy Editor June 15, 2020

As a prospective student of the University of Texas at Austin, the situation in the state concerns me. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has already re-opened the state, but it has just had its largest single-day...

Rutgers University and Temple University (Tri-State Area)

Rutgers University and Temple University (Tri-State Area)

by Isis Kirkland, Editor-in-Chief June 15, 2020

With New Jersey following New York in the highest number of coronavirus cases, its colleges are scrambling to make a decision on whether to open for the fall semester.  There have been 148,000 positive...

Syracuse University (Upstate New York Region)

Syracuse University (Upstate New York Region)

by Jenny DeStefano, Managing Editor June 15, 2020

Currently reigning first in U.S. coronavirus cases and deaths,  New York began a reopening of three regions on May 15. As of May 19, New York totalled over 360,000 confirmed cases and over 20,000 deaths....

Fall sports are hoping to be able to start there season according to schedule, although the chances of this happening are not in their favor.

Our take on the 2020-2021 season

by Michael Silver and Rob Zamparelli June 15, 2020

As summer sports training is expected to start for all high school teams on July 13th, there is speculation that the fall sports season will be unable to start on time. Summer practices have already been...

Prospective college students reflect on re-opening school for the fall

June 5, 2020

As college campuses nationwide evaluate what course of action to take for the upcoming school year, many students anticipate a return to normal, on-campus instruction in the fall. However, as coronavirus...

The 2019-2020 Journalism class. These members play a crucial and integral role in the success of the Glen Echo  by always showing eagerness to learn more about being better journalists.

Why Journalism should be a 21st Century Careers and Skills Elective

May 16, 2020

Electives labeled as 21st Century Careers and Skills, like Financial Literacy and Broadcast Media, are classes that enable students to make informed decisions that prepare them to engage as active citizens...

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