Not simply sporting events, they’re marvels, spectacle, absolute extravaganzas, and the month of February is jam packed! What might you ask? Why the Superbowl, and the quickly following Vancouver 2010 Olympics. We took a minute to ask UHS students which of the two sports splendors they prefer. Mark Peterson (Sophomore): l prefer the Olympics, because... »
In hopes of reducing the number of children who get fat during their school years, a federal effort has been made to push junk foods out of schools. Foods like Pepsi, french fries and Snickers bars will be expelled from the nation’s schools. The first lady, Michelle Obama said that she would lead an initiative... »
Four o’clock in the morning is early to wake up. Four o’clock in the morning to wake up for a 15 hour work day is way, way too early. On February 2 I dragged myself out of bed, quickly consumed my morning bowl of frosted mini wheats, and then headed over to my assigned... »
Attention to anyone who owns a pet or is looking for some side cash: have you ever thought about going out of town or staying at someone else’s house for a night without having to bring your noisy pet with you? Well, look no further thanks to the wonders of pet sitting. Pet sitting... »
Badminton Club is a newcomer to Urabana High School’s long list of extracurricular, but its uniqueness sets it apart from the pack. Lucy Lu, a sophomore, got the idea for the club. After asking around, Carol Godoy and Shanda Goodrum volunteered to sponsor it. “The club needed a sponsor and I thought it would be... »
This spring marks the one hundredth edition of UHS’ yearbook, The Rosemary. The yearbook staff has been working tirelessly throughout the school year to create a signature issue that embraces the 2009-2010 school year, but also pays tribute to the previous century’s worth of UHS coverage. To celebrate the anniversary, Editor in Chief Mariah Burgess... »
The last decade has been an important one for UHS students, seeing as it has contained the majority of our lives , and, therefore, our memories. The Echo has covered a ton of issues within the last ten years, including some of the biggest moments for not only UHS students, but the world alike.... »
Wondering why your peers are missing part of the school day and then coming back with false beards and devil eyes? They’re part of the children’s show: Gold in the Bones. Every year Urbana High School’s Drama Club puts on a children’s show with five public performances in the evening, but also special matinees for... »
There has been a lot of discussion lately about whether or not baseball players, or even athletes in general, should be able to get into the hall of fame if they have taken steroids. First, let’s look at the history of anabolic steroids. Testosterone (which helps strengthen bones and muscles in both men and women)... »
It was a historic day for Louisiana, a short four and a half years after Katrina the saints won the Superbowl. The New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts in the 44th annual Superbowl 31-17. It was the Saints first appearance in the Superbowl. The first quarter was slow for the Saints. The Colts were... »
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