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Take the Gender Roles Out of Children’s Toys

Eleanor T. • February 18, 2024

It is no surprise that this world is full of sexism and inequality. What might surprise you, however, is how early gender roles are forced upon young children. If you walk into nearly any toy store, you...

Book Review: The Ever Controversial Lolita

Kana D., Editor-in-Chief • June 2, 2023

Disclaimer: The following is an Opinion Piece from The Echo's Editorial Section. An opinion piece is one in which a writer expresses a firmly developed opinion that is supported by study, reasoning, and...

Star Troopers: A Movie Debuted Before its Time

Alia B., Jr. Copy Editor • June 2, 2023

Disclaimer: The following is an Opinion Piece from The Echo's Editorial Section. An opinion piece is one in which a writer expresses a firmly developed opinion that is supported by study, reasoning, and...

Regina Spektor at Disney Hall

Sigrid E., Photographer • March 30, 2023

Stepping out onto the bright stage, sheathed in a deep blue glow from the spotlights, Regina Spektor looked pearlescent, held delicately in the giant clam shell that is Disney Hall. My close friend and...

Political Cartoon | Not Straight: Queer or Crooked

Johanna Mueller, Staff Writer • March 30, 2023

Disclaimer: The following is an Opinion Piece from The Echo's Editorial Section. An opinion piece is one in which a writer expresses a firmly developed opinion that is supported by study, reasoning, and...

The Battle of the Amusement Parks: Universal vs Disney

Bryanna C., Fun & Games Editor • March 15, 2023

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Opinion | Courses I’d Love to See at GALA

Brook’Lynn A., Sr. Learn Something Editor • March 9, 2023

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Opinion | The Beachwood Cafe From a Resident’s Perspective

Juju G, Advertising Creator • March 9, 2023

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Opinion | Peer Pressure – How it’s Changed

Sigrid E, Photographer • March 9, 2023

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Opinion | Gov.Abbott Considers a Law that Repeats the US’ Racist History

Bella B., Jr. Editorial Editor • March 9, 2023

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Opinion | It’s about Time, LAUSD Distributes Free Period Products!

Victoria M-L., Sr. Editorial Editor • February 16, 2023

Disclaimer: The following is an Opinion Piece from The Echo's Editorial Section. An opinion piece is one in which a writer expresses a firmly developed opinion that is supported by study, reasoning, and...

Opinion | The Misrepresentation of Sharks in the Media

Alia B., Jr. Copy Editor • February 14, 2023

When people hear the phrase ‘shark movies,’ they think of the 1975 film Jaws. While Jaws is a classic piece of cinema, it did not present sharks in a flattering light. The basic premise of Jaws is...