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The East Vision

The Student News Site of East Grand Rapids High School

The East Vision

The Student News Site of East Grand Rapids High School

The East Vision

News
Noordhoek in a nutshell
Lila Marguerite, Editor-in-Chief • March 15, 2026

A new smiling face has joined us here in East Grand Rapids. Meet our new assistant principal…Mr. Noordhoek! Mr. Noordhoek previously worked at a school in Beaver Island, which is a small island in northern Michigan, right by Mackinac Island. He was...

Brands and beliefs
Marianna Spitzley, Focus Editor • March 15, 2026

In recent months, reports that companies like Amazon and Target have been either funding or providing information to the...

Phones down, focus up
Nora Camfferman, News Editor • March 15, 2026

On February 10, 2026, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the monumental House Bill no. 4141, banning students from using wireless...

Open House Labels Now Available!
March 11, 2026

  Seniors! Are you throwing an open house for graduation? The East Vision is selling adhesive labels with with names...

Summarizing political updates from the federal and state level
Finn Ostergaard, Sports Editor • March 11, 2026

The government is partially shutting down. The 2026 midterms are here. And to top it all off, more Epstein files are being...

Ex's and Oh's
Opinion
Ex’s and Oh’s
Emily Hingson, Focus Editor • March 11, 2026

Part of growing up is breaking up. It's inevitable. People go through breakups every day, and no matter how hard we try to avoid them, at some point in...

The upcoming new high school schedule
Lucy Custer, Focus Editor • March 11, 2026

If you are a sophomore or freshmen, you remember the Flexisched from middle school. In 2023, EGR middle school introduced...

The hidden truth behind EGRPS digital history
Max Mitchell, Opinion Editor/Columist • February 9, 2026

From our earliest years as students at Breton, Lakeside, or Wealthy Elementary, we have had school-registered email addresses....

The WhirlWinds and the WhirlWins
Louise Irwin and Lily Gravelle February 9, 2026

We've begun to enter the doldrums of winter, with grey skies and fewer activities to do. Winter depression is beginning to...

The manipulative reality of consumption
Max Mitchell, Opinion Editor • January 12, 2026

Whether it be entertainment or products, Consumption has been increasing at an exponential rate. A big part of this has been...

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: drama stu- dents prepare for their fall production
Entertainment
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: drama stu- dents prepare for their fall production
Chloe Custer, Editor-In-Chief • November 20, 2025

For all of those Halloween lovers out there who just don't want the spooky season to end, the EGR drama department has a perfect way to keep...

The PARKE takeover
Lily Gravelle, Opinion Editor • October 15, 2025

“Propaganda I’m not falling for” has been a phrase circulating on TikTok recently, surronding the brand Parke. Well, guess what, a lot...

World of Winter brightens downtown
Louise Irwin, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025

Brisk weather and sun-less skies can often put a stop to social activities and events. When the temperature begins to drop, so do people’s...

Behind the scenes of the 2025 goneboarding class
Luci Perez-Simons, Editor-In-Chief • January 31, 2025

Looking for a new class to take next year? Look no further. Taught by Mr. Szpieg, gone boarding is a unique class offered at the high school...

Winter Olympics 2026 preview
Sports
Winter Olympics 2026 preview
Marianna Spitzley and Nora Camfferman February 9, 2026

On February sixth, the 25th Winter Olympic Games will be held and ignited by the celebratory torch lighting ceremony in Milano...

The ski team is gliding through their season
Lauren Whynott and Ava Zochowski February 9, 2026

The East Grand Rapids ski teams are racing full speed into the heart of their winter season,...

Boys hockey skates into the playoffs
Grace Taylor, Staff Writer • February 9, 2026

The East Grand Rapids hockey team skates into the second half of its season. With 5 seniors...

Why normalized sports betting is a problem
Charlie Hudson, Sports Editor • February 9, 2026

At what point does sports betting become a harmful addiction? This question is offered far...

Striving into the playoffs
Nora Camfferman, News Editor • February 9, 2026

After a slower start to the season, the East Grand Rapids girls basketball team is beginning...

How senior Blake Sherman is elevating East Grand Rapids bowling
Charlie Hudson, News Editor • February 9, 2026

Bowling might not always get the same attention as Friday night football or packed basketball...

Snack entrepreneurs stand in front of the cart ready for business. (L-R) AJ Hafer, Kennidi Kowal, Lauren Hecksel, and Zoe Boogaart welcome customers.
Focus
Making new friends at The Snack Cart
Chloe Custer, Editor-in-Chief • March 11, 2026

Every day at the beginning of 7th hour on BLANK days, students all over EGRHS look forward to the appearance of the Snack...

Sara Edleman: Sourdough slinger and English teacher extraordinaire
Chloe Custer and Lily Gravelle March 11, 2026

If you’ve ever walked past someone vigorously belting the Star Bangled Banner at 8 Am, do...

Lila and Chloe’s take on college deferrals
Lila Marguerite and Chloe Custer February 9, 2026

  Decision day on Instagram. Roommate pages. Admitted student days. It seems like everyone...

Increased censorship of high school literature
Lily Gravelle and Emily Hingson February 9, 2026

Across the nation, censorship is becoming increasingly common in schools. In the 2024-2025...