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The newest rock band Meltdown Cinema

The newest rock band “Meltdown Cinema”

Nick Van Hekken, Staff Writer April 3, 2018

Get used to hearing the name “Meltdown Cinema.” This hot new music group is growing their popularity every day. Meltdown Cinema is a local rock band, composed of five talented musicians, most of...

One juniors Soundcloud music success

One junior’s Soundcloud music success

Sophie Sears, Staff Writer April 3, 2018

Soundcloud rappers have taken the music industry by storm. Artists such as Lil Pump, Trippie Redd, and Lil Yachty have produced music which has gone viral thanks to Soundcloud. One student at East wants...

Laughfest returns to GR

Laughfest returns to GR

Maddie VanGessel, Staff Writer April 3, 2018

Gilda’s LaughFest, the nation’s first-ever community-wide festival of laughter, has quickly earned a reputation for being one of the nation’s marquee events for both participants and artists. This...

The presidents personal life does matter

The president’s personal life does matter

Paul Janes, Staff Writer April 2, 2018

Donald Trump, despite being elected President of the United States just a year and a half ago, has sought the attention of the American people and the world for most of his life. While he began his career...

Stand up for what you believe in

Stand up for what you believe in

Ben Sagritalo, Opinion Editor April 2, 2018

Since being sworn in as the 45th President on January 20, 2017, the United States has been under Donald Trump's leadership. And while I wouldn't say that many positive changes have occurred in our country...

Underclassmen taking over girls varsity lacrosse

Underclassmen taking over girls varsity lacrosse

Anna VanderLaan, Staff Writer April 2, 2018

Spring sports are underway and it’s back to the grind for many East Grand Rapids student athletes. For all sports, each season brings about changes to the team, however this year, the girl’s lacrosse...

Ben Biermacher 19 practices his throw.

Boys Baseball looks forward to a successful spring season

Emily Bergstrom, Staff Writer April 2, 2018

As spring approaches, the baseball fields will be more lively than ever. Baseball season has finally begun and those who were longing for the season to start, have had their dreams come true. Although...

Elliot Jung 18 holds the Canadian flag to represent his dual citizenship. He is of several students who have two citizenships.

You get the best of both worlds

Abby Theodorsdottir, Staff Writer April 2, 2018

Students in our school are living much more than the American dream; they are living the dream in two different countries. Several students in our school are dual citizens, meaning, a person is a citizen...

James Murray 18 during the November signing when he committed to play at Aquinas College

The man, the myth, the Mookie

Michael Barnes, Staff Writer April 2, 2018

After a seemingly endless winter, the snow has finally melted, and spring athletes have taken to their respective fields and courses in preparation for a new season. In the case of James Murray ‘18,...

Annas advice for...finding a balance

Anna’s advice for…finding a balance

Anna VanderLaan, Staff Writer April 2, 2018

If you’re anything like me then you know that finding a balance between academics, sports, a social life, and basic health is virtually impossible. Tie in the tendency to procrastinate and a frenzy of...

Victoria Kratt 18 made the decision to find a roommate on her own and not go in blind.

Finding a college roommate: blind versus decided

Maddie VanGessel, Staff Writer April 2, 2018

One of high school seniors’ biggest fears when going away for college is whether or not they’ll like the person they’re living with. While many students opt to find their roommate via Facebook or...

World traveler Emmeline Roney 19 gives her monthly insight into both the joys and frustrations of life at East Grand Rapids High School.

Struggling for a sense of purpose

Emmeline Roney, Staff Writer April 2, 2018

The last few months have been difficult - both on a national scale and within our community. We have faced rising racial and political tensions, seen evil plague our nation through violence and hate, and...

IS Blog Post #4

Nora Verdier, Staff Writer April 1, 2018

Sunday, April 1st Happy Easter, East! Not only is it the first day of April, April Fool's Day, and Easter, but it is also almost one year from today that I found out I got accepted into the Island School....

How teaching abroad is more like learning abroad

How teaching abroad is more like learning abroad

Ally Jackoboice, Staff Writer March 31, 2018

Q: Why did you decide to teach abroad? Tad VandenBrink: When I graduated from college I really didn’t have the thought and expectation that I was going to go overseas. What I found though was that...

The school changes are advantageous for safety

The school changes are advantageous for safety

Ally Jackoboice, Staff Writer March 31, 2018

Following the devastating shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida we have seen our own school change. The biggest change is the decision to lock all the doors into the...

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