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Ski team persists against adversity

Ski team persists against adversity

Chloe Custer and Lauren Whynott February 2, 2024

Despite the long-awaited snowfall, the weather for skiing is finally adequate. The team must rely on the weather's cooperation unless they are lifting. Due to the irregular Michigan weather, depending...

Boys swim proves their dominance

Boys swim proves their dominance

VV LaMange, Sports Editor February 2, 2024

Much like their female counterparts, the boys’ swim team stands as a force in competition. This season they return with even greater determination following a heartbreaking loss at the state championship...

East Grand Rapids Veterans Day Assembly

East Grand Rapids’ Veterans Day Assembly

Harry Reed, Sports Editor December 6, 2023

November 11th, Veterans Day. A day of solemnity and remembrance in East Grand Rapids, yet also a day of celebration and rejoicing. A day when our community comes together to honor all the brave men and...

Girls Swim and Dive kicks off the season strong

Girls Swim and Dive kicks off the season strong

Olivia Shaw and Delaney Myers September 11, 2023

Well known as an athletic powerhouse in the state of Michigan, the girl's swim and dive team has been a force to reckon with in both Divisions 2 and 3 for decades. The team has won 25 state championships,...

The Lads are kicking flashes of good soccer

The Lads are kicking ‘flashes of good soccer’

Harry Reed, Sports Editor September 11, 2023

The boys varsity soccer team, also known as “The Lads” are off to a bit of a shaky start, but the season is long, and they have shown flashes of good soccer in their recent gameplay.  The Pioneers...

The football team continues the tradition of excellence

The football team continues the tradition of excellence

Harry Reed, Brogan Bernard, and Charlie Seufert September 7, 2023

The boys in blue and gold are back. Football season is in full swing here at East Grand Rapids, and the torch is ready to be lit.  After an undesirable outcome in a first-round playoff loss against...

Girls cross country plans to run to states

Girls cross country plans to run to states

Linnea Dever, Lead Editor September 7, 2023

The girl's cross country team is off to a promising start and has high hopes for this year’s season, particularly setting their sights on another state title.  The first race of the season, the Under...

Fockey is on the rise

Fockey is on the rise

Sarah Lincolnhol, Focus Editor September 6, 2023

The girl’s field hockey team led by captains Greta Lampen ‘24, Avery Larsen ‘24, and Julia Sekulich ‘24, is just three weeks into the season and hopes are high.  The season for both varsity...

Boys water polo is picking up speed

Boy’s water polo is picking up speed

Luci Perez-Simons and Lila Marguerite September 6, 2023

The boy's water polo team is ready to make a splash this season and reach the state championship for the first time in 18 years.  The team has been practicing for a long time to get ready for this...

Listen to Linnea: Take More Risks!

Linnea Dever, Entertainment Editor March 29, 2023

Most people take risks every day without knowing it, whether it be talking to someone they don’t normally talk to or getting up in front of their class to give a presentation. However, the bigger risks,...

Boys golf swinging their way into the spring season

Boys golf swinging their way into the spring season

Ben Darooge, Staff Writer March 29, 2023

Spring is in full swing and the boys' golf team is ready to tee off. After many long winter days, the boys are finally able to get back out practicing at Indian Trails. This season the golf team plans...

Finding the balance between sports and school

Presleigh Buck, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

Finding your passion through a sport and being able to pursue it the way that has the most benefits is hard to find. Cole Knuble ‘23 and Maddie Muth ‘23 have found a system that works best for them....

Michigan homes at higher risk for Radon: here’s what to know

Liam VanderLaan, Lead Editor January 31, 2023

January is Radon Action Month here in Michigan, however many don’t know how prevalent Radon is, or the possible implications of having it in your home. Thanks to the Michigan Department of Environment,...

With a new year brings more boys hockey goals and wins

Ben Ruppert and Harry Reed January 10, 2023

After closing out 2022 with two dominating wins over rivals Forest Hills Central and Grand Rapids Christian, the East Grand Rapids Pioneers hockey team looks to bring in the new year with some more wins...

The Attendance Policy changes to get students in seats on time

Katelyn Rogers and Linnea Dever January 10, 2023

A new attendance policy was introduced to students at the start of the second semester and new year. The policy focuses on tackling the issue of “chronic absenteeism,” where students continually miss...

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