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

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 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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 

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?