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A sweet treat for a sweet cause

A sweet treat for a sweet cause

Lilly Vydareny & Gwen Patterson, Staff Writers December 17, 2019

Photo via Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Website The Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital has given care to hundreds of kids from all over the country. It is easy to see why so many organizations support...

Sport dress codes at East

Belle Gorsline, Staff Writer December 11, 2019

“Practice is sometimes really hard,” says Abby Willaims 20, “but all the girls on my teamwork really hard.” That’s what being an athlete means: consistently and determinedly working hard. Whether...

December - Alaia Murua 22

December – Alaia Murua ’22

December 6, 2019

"This is an inking of a very frostbitten Jack Torrance from Stephen King and Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. I adore the expression that is frozen on his face, it's the 2nd to last time you see him in the...

Far-out sports make a come back

Belle Gorsline, Staff Writer December 5, 2019

It’s natural to recognize and applaud the athletes that participate in major sports. Typically, the most recognized athletes at any level are ones that participate in major sports, and there’s absolutely...

New mayor, Katie Favale

New mayor, Katie Favale

Paul Janes, Editor-in-Chief December 1, 2019

As the federal election cycle ramps up, the local election cycle is coming to a close. There were quite a few changes in the local EGR government, and the most important was that of mayor. Mayor-Elect...

If you think something is wrong, then something’s probably wrong

Ryan Post, News Editor November 22, 2019

Within the past few weeks I noticed some improvements, and thought my anxiety was steadily decreasing. It had been many months since my last episode. That was all until last Monday night: I was faced...

Join Model UN! You will not regret it

Join Model UN! You will not regret it

Becca Meyer-Rasmussen, Staff Writer November 19, 2019

Robert Janes ‘20 joined Model United Nations (MUN) in his freshman year. He says, “from [the start] I kinda fell in love with it, so now I go as often as possible.” This academic club has grabbed...

Is dancing a sport?

Is dancing a sport?

Gwen Patterson, Staff Writer November 15, 2019

Photo credit: Jenna Pewarchie Ballet, contemporary, modern, tap, hip hop, and jazz. All of these types and styles of dance are different yet all allude to the same question. Is dance a sport? Some...

Another play in the books for East Drama

Another play in the books for East Drama

Norah Mclaughlin, Staff Writer November 12, 2019

Photo Credit: Madeleine Kim Reporting done by Noor Duoibes The East Drama club has done it again and produced another amazing show, “Sense and Sensibility,” based on the novel written by Jane...

Marching band season has come to an end

Marching band season has come to an end

Lilly Vydareny, Staff Writer November 12, 2019

Photo Credit: Kiki Katsumata-Smith The sound of perfectly blended melodies are carried around East.  Everyone knows the sound. One might say that the East’s marching band is one of the defining...

November - Ellie Huegli 20

November – Ellie Huegli ’20

November 11, 2019

"This is a watercolor painting that I named "Serene". It is the scene of a street corner in Chicago from a photo I took over the summer a few years ago. It was a very beautiful moment and I actually ran...

Cheese cracker drive for Kids Food Basket was a success!

Cheese cracker drive for Kid’s Food Basket was a success!

Olivia Borgula, Staff Writer November 4, 2019

“I joined the Kids’ Food Basket Club to support my fellow classmates and to make a difference in the community,” said Spencer Millwood ‘21. Millwood and other members of the Kids Helping Kids Club...

Girls Cross Country wins states, Boys take 7th

Girls Cross Country wins states, Boys take 7th

Clare Backus, Staff Writer October 31, 2019

Girls Cross Country won states this year, with Anna Petr '20 winning the division 2 girls overall race. Anna Petr, a senior won the overall individual race with a time of 17:59.6. Other runners who...

Sailing season comes to an end

Olivia Borgula, Staff Writer October 31, 2019

“One of my favorite memories was placing 3rd at the club 420 Junior Olympics with my sister Elizabeth Grin,” said Caroline Grin, a junior on the varsity sailing team this past year. After the duration...

Boys water polo takes on Regionals

Norah Mclaughlin, Staff Writer October 29, 2019

The East polo boys have finished up a fantastic season and are now leading into their postseason, after finishing second at their District tournament this past weekend there are high hopes for State. With...

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