The East Vision

March Madness Preview

Nick Van Hekken, Staff Writer March 1, 2018

On March 13, the climax of the college basketball season will begin: March Madness. March Madness is the famous name of the NCAA basketball tournament that takes place every year. The tournament has...

Ski team looks forward to joint victory at states

Lauren Ors and Sophie Sears March 1, 2018

Biz Markie’s, “Just A Friend”, and Tee Grizzley’s, “First Day Out”, are the songs Will Marsh ‘18 and the rest of the boys on the ski team scream at each other on top of the slopes to reach...

Jessie Trube, field hockey aficionado, committed to play in college

Nora Verdier, Staff Writer March 1, 2018

Jessie Trube ‘18 discovered her love for field hockey in the fourth grade when she participated in fall and spring clinics at her elementary school. Eight years later, she has gone through all four years...

Ten more student athletes sign

Anna VanderLaan, Staff Writer March 1, 2018

Ten of East Grand Rapids’ outstanding student athletes committed to the schools they will attend next fall. The Feb. 7 signers are as follows: Marty Ward to Kalamazoo College, Elliot Bergsma to Lake...

Trump’s State of the Union

Halsey Smith, Focus Editor & Photographer March 1, 2018

Throughout 2017, the first year of Donald Trump’s presidency, promises of the “Great America” that he used as a campaign tactic engulfed the media. Throughout his first year, we have heard innumerable...

Flu sweeps America

Flu sweeps America

Maddie VanGessel, Staff Writer March 1, 2018

Got a fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headaches, chills and fatigue? If you do, you’re most likely coming down with this year’s flu and dealing with all the undesirable...

New lunchtime lockdown for better security

Anna VanderLaan, Staff Writer March 1, 2018

In light of the recent tragedy in Florida, East Grand Rapids High School has implemented a new policy to make our school safer. During lunch, all doors except the main entrance will be locked, so anyone...

SAT and ACT Success

SAT and ACT Success

Lauren Vanden Bosch, Web Editor February 26, 2018

Ben Forstner ‘18 was only one of many EGRHS seniors and juniors who recently studied for the upcoming ACT exam. “I took a practice test from my prep book and saw I didn’t do well on the science...

Audrey Pyper on “IB DP Mythbusters”

February 25, 2018

Letter: I reject that, as IB DP coordinator Heather McKinney told the Vision, “The students who chose to pursue the IB Diploma Programme . . . are risk takers who deserve our utmost respect." Although...

Teacher and coach Hopkins accused of sexual misconduct

Ashley Ward, News Editor February 25, 2018

The Facts As of February 9, 2018, high school teacher and cross country and track coach Nick Hopkins has been put on paid administrative leave of absence pending investigation. Hopkins is currently...

EGR Robotics presented their robot to sponsors, community members, and parents at Salespad on Feb. 23

Robotics team successfully completes their third robot

Asha Lewis, Managing Editor February 22, 2018

East Grand Rapids Robotics (otherwise known as FRC 5980) has this season in the bag – literally. “We have to seal our robot in a bag,” Clara Luce ‘18 said. “We’ll be here until midnight...

Sexual Harassment and the Rise of the Heroine

Sexual Harassment and the Rise of the Heroine

Lauren Vanden Bosch, Web Editor February 22, 2018

One only has to examine The Birth of a Nation's role in encouraging racial sentiment and inspiring the formation of the Klu Klux Klan to understand how movies can be a force for societal change. While...

T.V. versus Real Life High Schools

T.V. versus Real Life High Schools

Emily Bergstrom, Staff Writer February 22, 2018

As an elementary schooler, watching High School Musical gave hope to many that a high school hallways will be full of signing and laughter. In reality, it is the exact opposite. High school is a very happy...

Michael Barnes’s Black Panther Review

Michael Barnes, Staff Writer February 20, 2018

Everyone wanted to know and see more of the Black Panther after he was introduced in Captain America: Civil War. After nearly two years of no additional appearances of the Black Panther in the Marvel universe,...

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