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The Student News Site of Altoona Area High School

Mountain Echo
The Student News Site of Altoona Area High School

Mountain Echo
Makenzie Closson

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor

My name is Makenzie Closson. I’m seventeen, and have always loved to write. This is my first year on staff, and I'm excited to see what this year holds for me.

All content by Makenzie Closson
A Two-tailed Swallowtail butterfly was found on the concrete near State College. This Swallowtail has a broken wing and can no longer fly.

Why do we step on bugs?

January 20, 2023
Fun! News 1 students doing a cookie competition for their games day. The two winners for the competition were sophomore Abigail Rudy with her sugar cookies and freshman Miley Naugle with her Hershey kisses blossom cookies.

[Photo] Mountain Echo Christmas Cookie Competition

January 6, 2023
Always Working. According to Yale News, nationwide, 21,678 U.S high school students feel tired and unmotivated.

High school kills creativity

December 19, 2022

December 2022 editorial cartoon

December 16, 2022
Hunters kill about six million white-tailed deer during each season. 65 percent are killed with a firearm.

The desire to kill: hunting season

December 14, 2022
Golden Smile Abigail Herncane smiles as she is being crowned as the Homecoming Queen. Herncane was announced as the Homecoming Queen on Sept. 30.

[Photo] Homecoming isn’t popularity contest

December 5, 2022
Senior Morgan Stevens calls for her teammates help during the Turkey Bowl. The Turkey Bowl event started in November 2021.

[Photo] Tom and Joe’s Turkeys, Hot Hens advance to Turkey Bowl championship

November 22, 2022
Turkey Bowl to be held on Nov. 22

Turkey Bowl to be held on Nov. 22

November 21, 2022
Dance studios are where the majority of dancers or even cheerleaders spend their time practicing. Comfortable spaces where young teenagers devote most of their time should remain safe and positive.

Unhealthy eating habits in female-dominated sports

November 16, 2022
From the Locker Room: episode one

From the Locker Room: episode one

October 26, 2022
True crime, a phenomenon, has taken the world by storm. From new documentaries being released by the month, the real question is what keeps the viewers so enticed?

The problem with true crime

October 25, 2022
Get hyped. Representing Kadyn Karate Krew, Olivia McMinn cheers from the sidelines.

Homecoming games night

October 17, 2022
Apple TV+ Severance was released on Feb. 18, 2022. The show features nine episodes and has been renewed for a second season premiering February, 2023.

AppleTv+ “Severance” creates mind-blowing television

October 11, 2022
Students gather in Madilyn Obers classroom to prep for a test with a Kahoot. Ober joined the faculty staff this year.

Madilyn Ober

September 16, 2022
Empty tables, empty stomachs. Every school day during fifth period, students gather to eat lunch. The cafeteria workers prepare lunch everyday for the students.

Food for thought: why school lunches should be free

September 20, 2022
Go lions, go. On Aug. 26, the football team faces Hollidaysburg at Mansion Park. The boys won with a score of 19-9.

Altoona to play Allderdice

September 1, 2022
Rothlisberger inducted into hall of fame

Rothlisberger inducted into hall of fame

May 19, 2022
LIFE OF PI | Ang Lee | 35th Mill Valley Film Festival

Life of Pi worth multiple reads

March 15, 2022
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