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Fine Arts club completes their mural

Fine Arts club completes their mural

Asha Lewis, Managing Editor March 30, 2018

After months of hard work, the Fine Arts club has finished their mural. While it may seem like a simple wreath of flowers, it signifies much more. “We wanted each flower to represent something positive....

Wok on over to Wok & Mortar

Wok on over to Wok & Mortar

Natalie Vanderzyden, Staff Writer March 30, 2018

After hearing about the new Asian restaurant that was coming to EGR, I decided to see what all the buzz was about and try it myself. The restaurant has a very welcoming and energetic vibe and the workers...

Fortnite all day all night

Fortnite all day all night

Dylan Schwartz, Design Editor March 30, 2018

Epic Game’s viral hit game “Fortnite” has taken the free time of gamers and non gamers alike by storm. Fortnite follows the same formula as PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), though PUBG was...

Michael Arthur

Think then talk

Mike Arthur, Guest Writer March 30, 2018

Greetings EGRHS. I have returned to the opinion page to inflict my brilliance upon you yet again. I love the idea of the opinion page, and not just because I am filling it with my swill. I am thankful...

Lily Harklesss Leadership

Lily Harkless’s Leadership

Erin Rogers, Staff Writer March 30, 2018

Time and time again we hear about young students standing up for their beliefs to draw awareness to a cause that they are passionate about. One of these exemplary students is Lilly Harkless ‘20;...

Students show activism in various forms

Students show activism in various forms

Asha Lewis and Dylan Schwartz March 30, 2018

Asha Lewis I walked out... When I walk into school in the morning, I carry my backpack and my books. I do not walk in with the forethought that this might be the place I take my last breath. Last...

The Rogers siblings find success on the lacrosse field

The Rogers siblings find success on the lacrosse field

Erin Rogers, Staff Writer March 27, 2018

As spring sports are off to a fresh start and everyone is breaking in new cleats, sticks and rackets there will always be an aspect of a particular spring sport that will never change. Lacrosse is a very...

District superintendent steps down after 12 years of service

District superintendent steps down after 12 years of service

Marisa Mooney, Editor in Chief March 26, 2018

After 12 years as Superintendent, Dr. Sara Shubel is stepping down at the end of the 2017-2018 school year. Over the course of her career as Superintendent, Shubel has worked hard to establish the goals...

Beloved Gym and Team Games teacher Tompkins retires

Beloved Gym and Team Games teacher Tompkins retires

Michael Barnes, Staff Writer March 26, 2018

Anywhere else, students enter gym class merely fulfilling their necessary credit as they suffer through the lethargic conditioning and come to despise physical activity in their own lives. Thankfully at...

East truly has hearts of gold

East truly has hearts of gold

Erin Rogers, Staff Writer March 26, 2018

Our East Grand Rapids community is truly filled with Hearts of Gold. In last few weeks, we have ungone a whirlwind of hardships. Our school lost a beloved student, Kai  very suddenly to complications...

Yes, Senioritis is real

Yes, Senioritis is real

Grayson Powell, Sports Editor March 26, 2018

It might not be a valid medical condition, but just ask any high school student as we move closer to Spring Break: senioritis is very, very real. As high school students, we’re practically conditioned...

Robotics takes second at West Michigan district competition, looks toward states

Robotics takes second at West Michigan district competition, looks toward states

Lauren Vanden Bosch, Web Editor March 25, 2018

The robotics team had high hopes and expectations going into West Michigan, their second district competition. Last year in their second season they won this event and secured their first blue banner....

Community honors the life and positivity of freshman Kai Fitz

Community honors the life and positivity of freshman Kai Fitz

Contributed by the Fitz Family March 25, 2018

Kai Benedikt Fitz, 15, of East Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly March 14 afternoon from a recently discovered brain tumor. He was kind-hearted, compassionate, and thoughtful. Kai improved the...

IS Blog Post #3

Nora Verdier, Staff Writer March 23, 2018

Friday, March 23rd Hi East! It's me. The past week has been pretty busy, so I have a lot to tell you guys: Firstly, on Sunday night, we found out what research groups we're in. We'll be working with...

High school fashionista on social media

High school fashionista on social media

Lauren Vanden Bosch, Web Editor March 23, 2018

When asked by adults, many young children struggle with the question of “what they want to be” when they grow up. Callie Hughes ‘18 never had that problem. “I’ve always had an eye for fashion,”...

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