As of recently, have you looked at gas prices and been shocked at the price spike in the past week? Well, that’s no coincidence. Gas prices have been surging throughout the country because of a recent conflict in Iran. On Feb 28th, 2026, President Donald J. Trump initiated a major military campaign with Israel against Iran in which he launched a surprise barrage of airstrikes … Continue reading Why are Gas Prices so High?
Since the NFL free agency period began on March 9, many teams have made a splash and given fans what they want, while others have seemingly sat on their hands despite glaring needs. And now that these most important and eventful days of the Offseason have raced by, it seems like an appropriate time to grade the biggest moves made and explain how they affect … Continue reading Grading the Biggest Moves of the NFL Offseason (so far)
Are you looking for a different location to go for a fun drink? Scooter’s Coffee is a relatively new shop in Naperville. It is a drive-up coffee shop with no indoor option. They are most known for their coffee selection, but also have a variety of different types of drinks like soda, matcha, smoothies, etc. We picked three popular drink choices on the menu along … Continue reading Where do Scooter’s Coffee favorites rank?
Sprinting into the school year’s spring sports, Senior sprinter Donavin Eason is the first spring athlete to be nominated for East’s Athlete of the Week by coach Jim Milner, per his embodiment of E.A.S.T. ‘s core values of excellence, academics, spirit, and tradition. Eason began running track his freshman year and is now a three-year varsity runner. Running can be a difficult sport to stay … Continue reading Boy’s Track and Field Athlete of the Week: Donavin Eason
You’d think to see floods of brawny, athletic, super-humans walking the halls of East with this sudden protein infatuation amongst students. Health trends are always changing and evolving but this one seems to have people hooked. A priority on fitness, especially among teens, began in the 2000s and really blew up starting around 2010 with the rise of social media. Fitness influencers have been emphasizing … Continue reading OPINION: The protein obsession is out of hand.
East is planning to implement a new policy regarding Chromebook chargers on April 7, changing how students obtain a loaner charger. Amy Whitlock is a teacher at East and leads the Tech Hub. Since its implementation, the Tech Hub has been loaning out chargers to students. “We know people want their phones back, so they will bring the charger back to get their phone back,” … Continue reading New Chromebook charger policy to be implemented at East
The trend that is taking social media by storm isn’t a product or even the newest restaurant, but rather a year. The 2016 aesthetic is gaining popularity on social media, giving viewers a throwback to pre-pandemic life. Many students have been influenced by social media to also participate in the trends. From the purple-toned grainy filters to the 2010s radio, many students are raving about … Continue reading What’s trending? 2016 rewind
Tanking in the NBA has always been controversial for many reasons. But it seems to be becoming a real problem not only for fans, but also for the quality and competitive spirit of the game. One big reason this is happening is due to the loose rules regarding tanking. Teams can take out their best players at important moments under the guise of preventing injury … Continue reading Is Tanking the Next Big Issue of the NBA?
Raising Cane’s has some new competition down Route 59: Zaxby’s. Zaxby’s is another large chain fast food restaurant expanding to new states, including its new Plainfield location. Its menu consists of southern-style chicken, similar to Cane’s. Price, taste, menu variety, and customer service are huge factors in deciding which spot to go and enjoy. Here’s how we compared them. Price The “Big Zax Snak Meal” … Continue reading Zaxby’s vs Cane’s: Which is better?
As the NFL combine has just come to an end, there is a lot to talk about. With many records broken and some big numbers put up, the athletes in this class were amazing . To start things off, the NFL combine is an invitational 4-day event that is located in Indianapolis, and has been since 1987. The combine allows college prospects to showcase their talents … Continue reading NFL Combine predicts the future of the NFL
As the end of the semester nears, and students prepare themselves for the last couple of months, seniors are thinking about graduation being right around the corner. May. 16, the Class of 2026 will be finished with High School, and they feel a mix of excitement, nostalgia, and pressure for what’s to come. East senior Jacob Kalecki’s transition to college will be a bittersweet one. … Continue reading How do seniors feel about graduation?
Spring sports are right around the corner, and student-athletes and coaches are always stressed this time of the year. While coaches get to hand-select their team, that means they also have to turn away many kids. Spring sports have a few new upgrades that people are looking forward to as well! Varsity baseball coach Brian Schaeffer talked about how stressed he gets this time of … Continue reading East Spring Sports Preview
On popular social media, there has been noticeable incline in focus on old commercials, like the iPod commercial with all of the silhouette people dancing with bright backgrounds. While it makes sense, humans are always reaching for a sense of nostalgia; promotions have become a huge part of pop culture because of America’s capitalistic society. Big brands like Gap are taking advantage of it and … Continue reading The movement of marketing through movement: The cultural phenomenon of dance commercials
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar, is more commonly known as the time when people of the Islamic faith fast during the day, but there is more beyond the fasting. Adeena Siddiq is a junior at East. She is a Sunni Hanafi Muslim and observes Ramadan. “Ramadan is not just about feeling hungry or thirsty; it’s about purifying the heart, controlling my actions, … Continue reading Ramadan: More than Meets the Eye
This weekend, East looks to compete at state for Business Professionals of America (BPA). As the largest program at East, they are sending a record number of students to the state this year in a variety of events, including tests, group presentations, and individual speeches. If they rank at the top of their category, they will compete in May to contend for a National BPA … Continue reading Business Professionals of America to compete at state
English 1-3 are required courses at East, but there are a variety of English courses to choose from after that. College Composition is an option that tends to go unnoticed that may spark your interest. This class is dual credit taken through Waubonsee Community College that covers six different styles of writing. The class has been at East for around 10 years mainly taught by … Continue reading Niche classes we know you’ll love: College Composition
Feb. 20 was World Justice Day, a global observance that focuses on fairness, equality, human rights, and creating opportunities for all people. While the day is recognized internationally, its meaning has recently felt more personal to students on campus following conversations about the walkout protest against ICE. World Social Justice Day was created to highlight issues such as poverty. discrimination, and unequal treatment. The purpose … Continue reading World Social Justice Day Connects to Student Walkout Conversations
Senior Marc Sanchez-Giron has been nominated for East’s Athlete of the Week by coach Ryan Velasquez for his strong feature of discipline and display E.A.S.T. ‘s core values of excellence, academics, spirit, and tradition. Sanchez-Giron began playing basketball in the eighth grade and has flourished as a player during his time at East. He credits basketball for giving him life lessons and his parents for … Continue reading Boy’s Basketball Athlete of the Week: Marc Sanchez-Giron
The Civil Rights Movement was a major period in the United States history that focused on ending racial segregation and discrimination. Taking place mainly during the 1950’s and 1960’s, the movement led to important changes, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. These laws helped create stronger legal protections for equal rights. Although the movement happened decades ago, … Continue reading The Civil Rights Movement and Why It Is Still Relevant Today
January is over, and yet there is still snow on the ground, dull faces in the halls, and so much hate everywhere else. Where is the love? Don’t you fret East students, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect pick-me-up for these endless winter blues. And that love you have been looking for? Well, it might just be hiding in your … Continue reading Quick and Easy Valentine’s Day Cookie Recipe
With Valentine’s Day coming up, restaurant choice is a huge decision! Many students are making reservations for the big day and aren’t exactly sure where to go. There are a lot of restaurants, but sometimes they’re easily forgotten. Lots of people have opinions on great places to eat. So why not share these ideas with everyone? Senior Keelan Quick has some ideas for possible places … Continue reading The Best Local Spots to Take your Date this Valentine’s Day
International Fest is an event that gets hosted at East every January. The Event consists of performances, food stands, and lots of stands about countries across the globe. Esmeralda Foster, a Sponsor of Mosaic, has been sponsoring Mosaic for the last 10 years. Foster also assists with setting up events for Mosaic. “We had the Filipino students association performing. We had one of the students … Continue reading A Recap of East’s Mosaic International Fest
With nationwide walkouts taking place to protest ICE, rumors have began swirling about a protest making its way to East. There are many people who aren’t concerned with themselves to participate. While many think, “How am I as one person gonna change things if I’m there or not?” And while the problem does seem larger than life, it’s important that everyone uses their voice for … Continue reading OPINION: Why Schools are Seeing Nationwide Walkouts
The season of love always comes and goes so fast. Stores are littered with cards, chocolate boxes, and roses in every hue you can think of. Every year companies try to grasp consumer attention and raise sales by adorning their products with heart-shaped silhouettes, but what products are actually worth the purchase? Like every other holiday, Valentine’s day is extremely commercialized. As soon as the … Continue reading The Valentine’s Day Craze: Buy or Bye?
Huh? What? Can you say that again? These words are booming through East hallways, classrooms, and commons. The culprit: noise-cancelling headphones. In recent years, bluetooth headphone technology has undergone dramatic changes, including new features such as noise canceling. These headphones have seen an increase in popularity and have even become even more accessible with lower prices. Senior Sophia Smith has used Beats Studio Pros for … Continue reading I Can’t Hear You! East’s Obsession With Noise-Cancelling Headphones
East has a variety of classes that may spark interest, but are unheard of. Many students know about AP U.S. History, AP U.S. Government, and AP Human Geography, but AP Comparative Government tends to go unnoticed. This class is an Advanced Placement class through the College Board and runs only in the second semester. East teacher, Tyler Van Landeghem, has been teaching this class since … Continue reading Niche Classes we Know You’ll Love: AP Comparative Government
The NBA has had numerous trades, which then end on Feb. 5, with everything having to be finalized and the cutoff for any teams negotiating with one another for new players. For NBA fans, this is their favorite time of the season because many unexpected things can happen, and big-name star players sometimes get traded. Chicago is currently leading the league this year with the … Continue reading Where the NBA Stands After the Trade Deadline
As the biggest sporting event in America nears, anticipation and hype only grow. Fans around the world wait anxiously for the 2015 Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. With the game being played at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, Home of the 49ers, temperatures in the 60s can be expected-perfect football weather. However, that weather could prove a problem … Continue reading Clash in Santa Clara: Everything you need to know about the Super Bowl
Bad Bunny, a musician from Puerto Rico, is set to perform the Super Bowl halftime show this Sunday, Feb. 8. He has grown immensely in popularity over the past few years. So, what can we expect from his show this Sunday? Bad Bunny’s real name is Benito Ocasio Martinez. He was born in Bayamòn, Puerto Rico. Bad Bunny has expressed in his recent Apple Music … Continue reading What Fans can Expect From the Bad Bunny Halftime Show
As winter drags on, Groundhog Day offers a brief moment of anticipation at the beginning of February, predicting whether winter will continue or spring will arrive soon. This tradition is hosted annually on Feb. 2, which marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. This event stems all the way back to 1887, and occurs in its official location, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. … Continue reading Is Groundhog Day a Hoax?
Illinois Music Educator Conference (IMEC) is an annual event held in Peoria, Illinois featuring hundreds of clinics and performances from across the state. This year, only four high school ensembles were selected to perform including East’s wind symphony. Wind symphony will travel to Peoria on Jan. 29 to perform at the conference making it a major opportunity for the ensemble. The group has spent months … Continue reading East Wind Symphony Selected to Perform at Illinois Music Educator Conference
Since the dawn of profit-making, Humans have used marketing to ensure sales and boost the economy. For a while, advertisements seemed harmless and were just trying to cater to their target audience for sales, and have always been framed as neutral transactions, but with the new age of social media, it has morphed into a new form. It poses the question: has marketing become something … Continue reading Marketing: The creation of business is the business of creation
Martin Luther King Jr. is an influential figure when it comes to the civil rights movement. His very famous speech, “I Have a Dream,” helped influence and shape the way our country is today. Martin Luther King became famous by leading the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which made him very recognizable. He led marches for the right to vote, desegregation, and the overall civil rights of … Continue reading Celebrating the Accomplishments of MLK Jr.
As second semester begins, students are returning from a long winter break, having to adjust to the normal school schedule once again. Early mornings with packed schedules can be a shock to some after weeks of rest. Checking in with students helps build a stronger community within the school. Just asking how their break went and how they’re doing can help students get back on … Continue reading Second Semester Temperature Check: How are Students Adjusting?
Senior year brings numerous changes. Many students apply to college early in the school year, but the work is not done after that. Whether it is applying for scholarships, finding roommates, deciding on a major, school, or plenty of other responsibilities, it can feel like there is always something to worry about. Since the second semester started, stress levels are rising. Senior Autumn Wieczorek shares … Continue reading I’m a Senior: Why am I overwhelmed?
From fidget spinners, to pop-its, to the newest edition toy; Nee Dohs. These squishy, stress-relieving, sensory toys are taking East classrooms by storm. This newly trending fidget is becoming more accessible in places like Target, Walmart and Learning Express. The fidget toy goes for about $5-15, depending on the size and color. Freshman Dominique Salas keeps a Nee Doh in her school bag and is … Continue reading Nee Doh or Nee Don’t?
The AFC and NFC have had their battles over the season, but the NFC has a slight advantage this year, winning 41 games to the AFC’s 39 in their conference battles. However, some fans may say the AFC has a more difficult and competitive division for teams due to records being so close. East football coach Tyson Leblanc, a Broncos fan, has high hopes for … Continue reading Is The NFC ‘Weak’ In Comparison To The AFC?
It’s almost 2026, and a new year leads to new beginnings. One of the most popular New Year’s traditions is making a New Year’s resolution. Although many people participate in this tradition, driveresearch.com found that just nine percent of Americans actually keep their resolutions throughout the year. New Year’s resolutions are important because they offer a structured way to set goals for self-improvement. There are … Continue reading How to Keep Your New Years Resolution
As Christmas approaches, families embrace the holiday spirit with festive traditions like decorating the tree or building a snowman. One of the most cherished activities is gathering in a warm living room to watch holiday movies together—classic favorites like Home Alone and Elf are always at the top of the list. But there are also lesser-known hidden gems worth enjoying during the holidays. Alongside these … Continue reading What are the most popular Christmas movies, and what are some hidden gems?
Many seniors are finding that senioritis, the traditional decline in motivation, hits harder than anticipated as the academic year draws to a close. Excitement for graduation frequently turns into a daily battle to maintain attendance, stay focused, and complete homework. Teachers across the school have observed a difference in energy. Formerly active students are now more likely to appear fatigued, submit work late, or discreetly … Continue reading Senioritis: Is It Kicking In?
