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It was a Monday morning, and freshman Kyla Jean was freezing. Though her mom told her not to miss class and it was only 40 degrees outside, she stood outside …
“Shocked, disappointed, but never surprised”: Students protest racism at East Read More
Becoming. Becoming a nonprofit serving free coffee at town events. Becoming a path into the workforce. Becoming a tight-knit community of members who grow together and learn from each other. …
B3: More than coffee, Chapel Hill nonprofit shares genuine inclusivity Read More
From left: newly-elected Board of Education members Mike Sharp, Riza Jenkins and George Griffin pose together on Election Night. Photo courtesy of Ben Rappaport/Chapelboro. Across the country, school boards have …
The ECHO’s guide to the newest CHCCS Board of Education members Read More
Even though he is still months away from being old enough to cast his own ballot, senior Ronan Bigler is already making an impact on local elections. A volunteer with …
Without a ballot, East students participate in local elections Read More
East girls’ varsity tennis took on Marvin Ridge Nov. 6 in the NCHSAA 4A State Championships in Burlington, N.C. Both teams went into the match undefeated, the Wildcats with a …
Gallery: Girls 4A Tennis Championships Nov. 6 Read More
In response to “How CHALT Chokes Authentic Progress In Chapel Hill” by Caroline Chen, Julie McClintock, co-founder of CHALT, wrote a letter Oct. 20 to our high school newspaper, IndyWeek …
A Response to CHALT Read More
[An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Rod Stevens Housing Report was authored by the Town Council and UNC, when it was written by Rod Stevens, presented …
How CHALT chokes authentic progress in Chapel Hill Read More
For senior Amrit Verma, his fourth and final year of high school soccer looks different. The difference is more than his new role as East’s varsity captain. It’s even more …
Doubling Down: East senior dedicates soccer match to beating cancer Read More
The millennium-long tale of tofu is one intertwined with cultural appropriation and Westernization. When Americans hear its name, perhaps an image of a bland, white slab of sponginess is conjured …
The Whitewashing of Tofu Read More
Even among 15-year old filmmakers, junior Anna Ivanisevic stands out. For one, she shot her first feature-length movie with no previous experience. For another, she’s the movie’s writer, director and …
“Things Go South”: East Juniors Premiere Magical Film Read More