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The Student News Site of High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering

The Echo

The Student News Site of High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering

The Echo

The Student News Site of High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering

The Echo

Ms. Hesseltine in her classroom, lovingly dubbed “The Dungeon.”
Tales from the Dungeon: An Interview with Ms. Hesseltine
Oliver Grover, Ocean Hiller, and Ella-Devi Weerackody February 13, 2025

Revered by many, feared by some, Ms. Hesseltine is an iconic figure of the HSMSE community. From her sticker-adorned dungeon in C5, she lovingly advises our student newspaper and drills the foundations of essay writing into underclassmen. The Echo wouldn’t exist without her endless dedication and enthusiasm;...

The Marshak Memorial: Diddy’s First Scandal
The Marshak Memorial: Diddy’s First Scandal
Willow Mintz February 13, 2025

Many HSMSE students are familiar with Sean Combs, better known as Diddy, because of the slew of sex-trafficking and other horrible charges pressed against him. What they may not know is Diddy’s first scandal, albeit of a different nature (but still...

Original Art by Micah Mayberry
Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue; in 30 Years, Texas Could Be Too.
Felix Quezada-York, Club Writer • February 13, 2025

Texas has been considered a red state for decades. It has voted Republican in every election since 1980, and it isn’t a popular rally site for either party. But Texas has become more Democratic over the past few elections, and may one day turn into...

Original art by Emily Dow
The Mind-Body Connection: How Exercise Can Improve Your Mental Health
Astrid Clayton, Managing Editor • February 13, 2025

I wrote in my personal statement that jiu-jitsu is the love of my life, and my friends would probably say that it’s fairly close to the truth....

Major League Baseball Playoffs in a Nutshell…
Major League Baseball Playoffs in a Nutshell…
Zeke Siff February 13, 2025

People say the baseball postseason can be boring some years, especially for non–baseball fans. But this year was different, since we saw BOTH...

Art by Joven Wu
The Rise of the WNBA
December 19, 2024
The Dragons after their win against Bard on Nov 7th 2024.
Reclaiming The Title
December 19, 2024
Original Art by Joven Wu
ENHYPEN: Romance EN-told
Fiona Louie February 13, 2025

Despite being a rookie K-pop boy group, ENHYPEN have proven themselves repeatedly, winning numerous awards and the hearts of millions of fans....

Original Art by Hazel Hansen
The Valentine’s Day Horoscope
Emily Dow, Art Director • February 13, 2025

Aries: If Cupid strikes, be wary: The last guy you need to be taking relationship advice from is the immortal baby with a long-range weapon. Taurus:...

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Original Art by Emily Dow
The Presidential Debate: How it Impacts Immigrants
Taha Usha October 31, 2024

Many HSMSE students scrolling on TikTok might have stumbled upon videos of cute pets featuring the trending “Cats and Dogs” remix. But did...

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A New Challenger Approaches: The Start of a Science Track at HSMSE
A New Challenger Approaches: The Start of a Science Track at HSMSE
Md Islam November 30, 2023

Our school moniker boasts a triquetra of mathematics, science, and engineering but hasn’t really lived up to its name — until recently. Just...

Math Track Monologue
Math Track Monologue
Kent He May 29, 2023

HSMSE offers three academic concentrations: Math, Engineering, and Sinai. Your classes in junior and senior year will depend on your choice of...

Original Art by Farah Dackour
The Sinai Spiel
Md Islam May 29, 2023

There's a running joke in our grade that the Sinai kids do nothing, or even worse: they play with children’s toys. I am here to admit that...

Collage by Orlena Fella with images from Charlotte Almond
Exposé on the Engineering Track
Aron Liu May 29, 2023

There comes a time when rising HSMSE juniors must decide the fate of the remainder of their high school career. This pertains mostly to their...

Eating Out at MSE
Lucas Dotoli November 30, 2023

Buying lunch off campus at HSMSE can be both stressful and complicated, especially for a new HSMSE student. There are over 35 restaurants, delis,...

Top Four Thanksgiving Pies
Top Four Thanksgiving Pies
Willow Mintz November 30, 2023

When I think of Thanksgiving, I think of family and friends gathering to enjoy a meal and celebrating their love for one another. Everyone knows...

Original Art by Sanjida Sultana
Sunscreen and Ice Cream: Summer Go-Tos
Willow Mintz June 29, 2023

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of summer? Is it an emotion? An item? The feeling of the warm breeze in your hair?...

Original Art by Samuel Desilva
Health at HSMSE
Jayden Cedano June 29, 2023

Many times throughout the school year I’ve told myself that I should eat healthier. But just as quickly as the idea comes, I buy yet another...

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