Since the 1950s, visiting a pumpkin patch and finding the perfect gourd to carve has been a staple in fall family traditions. Generations of families have owned and operated pumpkin patches throughout the country, cultivating a sense of humility and wholesomeness in the activities people of all ages can engage in. For me, a visit to the pumpkin patch has rung in the fall season … Continue reading Three must-visit Illinois pumpkin patches for classic fall fun

Halloween is just around the corner, and as the leaves change, the air cools, and that brisk fall breeze picks up, alarming all of the quickly approaching winter. For now, however, there is something special about savoring this season, sipping on a PSL, carving pumpkins, wandering around corn mazes, and most notably, watching movies. We like movies too, so some of our editors have put … Continue reading Five must-watch films for the Halloween season

East’s Fine Arts Department is in its final days of preparation for its upcoming performance of The Twelve Huntsmen. Shows will be starting October 20th and will run through the 22nd at 7 p.m in the Performing Arts Center. Drawing inspiration from The Brothers Grimm and their stories,  The Twelve Huntsmen follows the brothers while they make their way through the forest, and stumble into … Continue reading East Theater Set to Perform “The Twelve Huntsmen”

As temperatures drop and the wind chills your skin, there are few things better at warming you up than comfort food. Fats and carbs mix together with the wonderful familiarity that comes with favorite foods to heat the body and soul. I asked one of East’s culinary teachers, Ms. Scharbert for an autumnal suggestion and she recommended Smoked Gouda and Pumpkin Mac and Cheese. A … Continue reading A warm fall recipe: Smoked Gouda and Pumpkin Mac and Cheese