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One night last summer, Durham-based photographer Cornell Watson was standing on the quad at UNC, setting up a white curtain and a light set in front of the Unsung Founders …
“Tarred Healing”: Photo exhibit reflects on local Black history Read More
Allen Buansi, left, poses with junior Max Winzelberg. Sitting in Maureen Galvin’s APUSH class 17 years ago, Allen Buansi fell in love with history again. He’d already become enamored with …
East alum Allen Buansi wins State House seat Read More
The last time East captured a singles state championship in boys tennis in 2006, freshman Oliver Narbut hadn’t been born yet. Nevertheless, on May 7, Narbut became the 4A Singles …
“Good to reverse the script”: East freshman clinches state championship Read More
On Tuesday, May 17, several key primaries will take place, potentially shaping the future of Orange County, North Carolina and even the country. Early voting begins Thursday, April 28. Anyone …
The ECHO’s Guide to the May 17 Primaries Read More
East beat Chapel Hill 8-1 away on Wednesday, April 13, bringing the Wildcats’ season record up to 13-1. Photos by Caroline Chen/The ECHO.
Gallery: Boys Tennis April 13 Read More
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Asian Night came back to the East auditorium on the night of Friday, April 8. The two-hour program included performances from 12 …
Gallery: Asian Night April 8 Read More
For three nights, two dozen Wildcats from East Chapel Hill High momentarily became the fabled Wildcats of East High onstage in “High School Musical.” Starring juniors Zane Buckner as Troy …
Gallery: High School Musical March 4 Read More
It was dusk on a warm New Year’s Eve. Anne Goldstein was folding laundry upstairs in her home when she heard a loud bang from outside of her open window. …
“An accident waiting to happen”: How car-centric systems led to a tragedy Read More
I stabbed at the ground furiously. Covered in soil and sweat, I set down the old iron pitchfork to wipe away unruly strands of hair so I could better see …
A year at the farm Read More
Three years ago, sitting in East’s Career Information Center, I completed a virtual test on Naviance along with the rest of my English class. My top career paths? Crossing guard …
NC Education Budget: Over career quizzes and tax cuts, focus on public schools Read More