Junior Hania Timek’s grandma, Janina Ili, has spent the last month in Kraków, Poland welcoming Ukrainian refugees. Ili has been accommodating people fleeing the war in her hostel, Zajazd Kosynier, since...
As Kenny Pontius ‘22 surged into the wall for the last time as an East Grand Rapids Pioneer, a wave of emotion overcame him. “As I touched the wall I couldn’t help but cry,” Pontius said. “It...
What the hell does it mean to be hot? After my four years at East Grand Rapids High School, this question still remains unanswered. I was too tall, too fat, too loud, and most notably not blonde. All of...
Pro: Eliminating the SAT will further inequality
At the height of the pandemic, when universities gradually released new test-optional admission policies, I was thrilled. I didn’t get my ideal SAT score,...
Too often students get pigeon-holed into a certain group, clique, or “cult” from the moment they walk into high school. There’s the students who spend all of their time as part of an athletic team....
With summertime being just around the corner, concerts and the excitement of being in the environment of concerts is back: whether they are big music festivals, or more local concerts.
This summer,...
Spider-Man No Way Home set the bar for comic book movies high only three months ago, and Matt Reeves’ highly anticipated “The Batman” was dealt the difficult task of following it up. The first real...
From drawing on napkins to canvas, Reese Dupin ‘22 was introduced into the world of art and design by her grandfather and mother.
“Since I was a little girl, it slowly grew to be a big part...
‘Turning Red’ premiered on Disney Plus on March 11 and was something we were strongly anticipating to be great after watching the trailer.
However, we quickly concluded this movie would not live...
While Earth Day may not be for another month, April is coming up as a month focused on a wide variety of environmental issues. There are quite a few people in EGR who have been doing environmental work...
“The PCT is 2,650 miles long, so if we’re lucky, it will only take us five months,” Pierre Sirois said. This summer Sirois and his wife are going to hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT).
The PCT...
Links Connect teachers Lori Goins and Julie Laroque arrive at school each morning with a smile on their face, excited to teach compassion through experience.“ Links gives all students an opportunity...
It is common for young teenagers to be really interested and devoted to a personal hobby outside of school such as drawing, making clothes, or filming movies. With sports as the main focus of the curriculum...
Many East Grand Rapids students participate in sports, however Carlos Santos ‘24 may participate in one of the most unique sports at East: fencing. Santos began fencing in fifth grade when a family...
The coffee scene in Grand Rapids is far from disappointing. Littered throughout the city are a plethora of cafes and shops. Some are quaint and cozy, occupying old historic buildings, while others are...
