On Nov. 5, 2023, the United States gained an hour of sleep at 2 a.m., and woke up to a brighter morning.  Every first Sunday of November, the transition from Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time moves an hour of sunlight from the night to the morning.  Daylight Savings Time is an inconsistent practice around the world and even in our country. Some parts of … Continue reading Falling Back during Daylight Savings

Dr. Ferney demonstrates how children and parents can unite by using their eagerness to learn. “There is always something that can bring parents and children together, it’s just up to the parents to put in the effort to continue these strategies” SD308 hosted their final “Parents and Children…Empowered” meeting last Wednesday, Apr. 20, after implementing monthly meetings since October.  After having parents participate in small … Continue reading SD308 Hosts their Final “Parents and Children…Empowered” Meeting

The Oswego East Coalition conducts a “Lunch and Learn” with school representatives to express concerns about microaggressions among other topics against minority groups in our community. Photo courtesy of Caley Layman. An 11-year-old Black girl from Maplewood, New Jersey, became the victim of racial profiling while collecting spotted lanternflies. Armed with a solution of liquid dish soap, water, and apple cider vinegar to capture and … Continue reading News of targeted racist attacks across country affects Oswego POC community

Mobile payment apps have been utilized in recent years to establish a new and more efficient way to transfer money, and conveniently pay in stores. However, there is an ongoing question regarding these mobile payment apps: are they as secure as they are efficient? Mobile payment apps were ultimately created to purchase things in a contactless way, by using devices like smartwatches and phones. Some … Continue reading Rise in mobile payment apps inspires debate amongst East students, staff

Athletic culture runs deep throughout the halls of East, but for students who decide not to associate their talents with school or club sports, there’s a newly popular opportunity for them to stay active and have fun doing what they love. The Wheatland Athletic Association (WAA) is a local recreational league for sports like baseball, soccer, and most popularly basketball, in which individuals can sign … Continue reading WAA basketball league provides athletic, social opportunity for East students

The start of the winter holidays means the release of highly anticipated specialty winter themed drinks. From Peppermint Mocha, Toasted White Chocolate, to the Caramel Brulee Latte, Starbucks has created a unique variety of drinks. Dunkin matches some of Starbucks’ flavor profiles and added a holiday blend coffee, which is all of the enriching flavors of the cold winter season mixed into one festive drink.  … Continue reading Festive drinks spread holiday spirit throughout the community