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Pass the quinoa — for some, a vegetarian diet tastes just right

Sam Schafer February 19, 2014

Can you imagine what 10.2 billion animals would look like all gathered into one place? This may be nearly impossible to wrap your mind around, but that, according to the United States Department of Agriculture,...

From brushing teeth to driving, much of our day is second nature

Devon Little February 17, 2014

Brushing your teeth. Driving your car. The two acts seem to have little in common, but for many of us, they become part of our routines, actions that are often performed without much thought.  The...

BBC’s modern ‘Sherlock’ stays true to original

Ryan Coleman February 10, 2014

Every great story deserves to be retold, as many times and in as many ways as possible. Whether it's a fan-written continuation of the story, a new spin on an old tale or a simple republishing of a good...

How a snow day turned Toni ‘snow god’ Konz into a local Twitter star

Jake Smith February 10, 2014

A few extra hours of sleep, the chance to miss that pesky anatomy test, and a day at Dog Hill in Cherokee Park with a sled and friends. That is the snow day dream. Toni Konz, an education reporter with...

Kroger community coping with tragedy

David Mulhall February 7, 2014

A nightmare became reality for the employees at the Kroger on North Hubbards Lane when 34-year-old Jack Combs was murdered Nov. 23 after his shift. Combs, a beloved 18-year employee, was shot while...

A spotlight on Senor Cuenca and Charlie Tancula

Austin Sanders February 6, 2014

The ECHO spotlight this week shines on world languages teacher Señor Carlos Cuenca, who teaches teaches Spanish I and II, and Senior Class officer Charlie Tancula. Cuenca is from Ecuador,...

For this dean, roads led back to Trinity

Ryan Kelly February 3, 2014

Believe it or not, Mr. Marty Minogue has not always worked in academic services.  In fact, at one point Minogue was a  three-sport athlete at Trinity High School.  So how does someone go from...

Band on the rise — an inside look at Nerves Junior

Forde Womack January 29, 2014

  If you never read "Catcher in the Rye" or listened to Nirvana, rap, or punk when you were, or are still, a teenager, read and listen to them now! What does this free advice have to do with...

Embracing the Polar Vortex

ECHO Staff January 24, 2014

The words "polar vortex," "closed" and "delayed schedule" have become part of daily conversation this winter. Braving brutally cold temps, Trinity faculty, staff and students have also coped with altered...

Combined Passions

ECHO Staff January 10, 2014

Trinity art and theology teacher Mrs. Holly McGuire combined her passions to paint this banner depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Mall visit reveals restless reindeer and sentimental Santas

Devon Little December 17, 2013

There is no doubt Christmas is a big deal. Every year we decorate our trees, watch our Christmas movies and wrap presents. But most of all, we let Santa know what we want for Christmas. It goes without...

Trinity anatomy teacher and classes putting heart and soul — and kidneys — into documentary

Ryan Coleman December 17, 2013

Trinity students recently watched a documentary called "The Potter's Field," which focuses on dignified burials for the homeless. Students will soon be able to watch another documentary that may help...