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EDITOR’S NOTE: All student names in this article have been changed. Daniel Miller was just 16 when he placed his first bet. Since originally betting on the World Cup, Miller, …
Gambling Threatens Teens’ Futures Read More
Many of you know me as the ECHO’s advice columnist. Over the years, I have tried to answer your most pressing questions such as “what do I do if I …
A Final Farewell Read More
Since its release on Netflix in 2020 during the height of the pandemic, I have become obsessed with the reality show “Indian Matchmaking.” Although I often disagree with the pairings …
Oy Vey… Review of “Jewish Matchmaking” Read More
Submissions for this advice column are taken from the ECHO Monthly Student Survey. Every single day I walk down a hallway that somebody I hate walks down the opposite side …
Push them down the stairs Read More
Although Chapel Hill is relatively affluent compared to the rest of the state, many local households cannot afford food. In Orange County, 12 percent of residents, including 3,200 children, are …
“Awareness is the first step”: Addressing Food Insecurity Among Students and Their Families Read More
As May approaches, I am reminded once again that I never had a B’nai Mitzvah, the Jewish coming of age ritual that celebrates transition from childhood to adulthood around age …
Confronting My Jewish Roots Read More
April 22 is Earth Day. In honor of our environment, the ECHO offers sustainability knowledge and tips from around campus, featuring an interview with Marin Lissy, president of Eastainability. As …
Tackling Climate Change on Campus: Renewable Energy, Recycling and Education Read More
Submissions for this advice column are taken from the ECHO Monthly Student Survey. How do I cure my severe senioritis? Well, while I’m not in the best position to offer …
Do not tell him your name Read More
A Petrarchan sonnet on virtue written in the style of a 19th century poet. A solution to a physics problem that has stumped graduate students. Feed it almost any prompt, …
“Large implications for our future”: Teachers and Staff Caution ChatGPT Could Transform Secondary Education Read More
It was down to the final tiebreaker, and East wrestler Stephen Halsey was neck to neck with his opponent on the mat. His fellow wrestlers and coaches eagerly watched from …
“Biggest achievement of high school”: Wildcat Wrestling Makes History Read More