A $10K grant awarded to the school’s Ecology Club will give students the opportunity to restore the school’s grounds and enrich their understanding of the environment. Continue reading Ecology Club wins $10K grant to restore school grounds, educate East students
After a full year without Homecoming, East hosted an indoor dance that responded creatively to the needs of social distancing. Continue reading East hosts unique Homecoming Dance during pandemic school year
With one final look over their shoulder, this year’s graduating journalists look back on their time at Oswego East High School. Continue reading “Senior” citizens: Graduating journalists reflect upon their time at East
The world changed in March of 2020. And over the course of the past year, the world has continued to change in its own unique way. But for the journalists of this online news magazine, the proverbially show demanded to go on. So, tasked with continuing the work of student journalism while in remote, a small group of returning staffers had to change alongside the … Continue reading Remote control: Thoughts on journalism in a remote world
After Regionals and State, several members of the Business Professionals of America will compete at the Nationals competition in a variety of events ranging from legal procedures to medical coding. Continue reading BPA competitors take to virtual National Competition this spring
It may sound like a dream come true for college graduates, but canceling student loan debt would have a positive impact on the rest of America as well. Continue reading OPINION: College graduates can no longer wait to cancel student loan debt
This year’s annual cooking competition was one for the history books — full of deliciousness despite the distance of remote learning. Continue reading El 大 Fêtegäßle brings language clubs together in competitive remote cook-off
Compounded by the pandemic, AAPI hate crimes have risen by nearly 150% in the last year. But is COVID-19 the birth of this bigotry? America has long overlooked and perpetuated Asian hate, but the time for change is just on the horizon. Continue reading The Duality of America: Birth by immigration, death by bigotry [OPINION]
Student journalists from the Yearbook & Digital Journalism programs brought home significant wins at this year’s SPC Journalism Competition. Continue reading Yearbook Journalism team wins many awards at annual SPC competition
A message of unification has been a resounding one since President Joe Biden took office. But if the Democrats truly want to unite the nation, they’ll need to unite within their own party first. Continue reading OPINION: Democrats cannot unite the nation until they unite within their own party first
After years of divisive rhetoric and unpresidential behavior, Biden and Harris promise a new America — one where we embrace diversity, practice compassion, and pride ourselves on unity. Continue reading OPINION: Biden sets the tone for a new America, promises unity and compassion
The debate has existed for decades, but if the 2020 election taught us nothing new about contemporary politics, it taught us that now is the time to reform the way America selects its leaders. Continue reading OPINION: 2020 fully demonstrates the need to abandon the Electoral College
In light of the riots at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th and the inauguration of President Joe Biden on January 20th, East students and staff reflect on the state of the nation and what may change moving forward. Continue reading Students, staff respond to the alarming, historic changes in modern politics
On February 4th to 7th, the Model UN team attended a virtual conference hosted by the University of Chicago, debating on world issues and bringing home awards. Continue reading East’s Model UN tackles political, world issues in a virtual world this year
Delivering some kindness in an otherwise chilly season, the Black Student Alliance collected & delivered toys for Bike Bald Group of Oswego this winter. Continue reading BSA delivers gifts of warmth, kindness to community during pandemic
At the first board meeting of the new year, plans were announced to accelerate the district reopen from previously announced plans. Continue reading First SD308 board meeting of the year fast tracks district reopening
East’s Ecology Club’s goal is to provide the community with information regarding current environmental issues in order to spread awareness. Continue reading Ecology Club brings awareness to prominent environmental issues
The district school board met on December 7th to address more concerns related to a delayed reopen for SD308’s schools. Continue reading December 7th board meeting addresses latest concerns in district reopen
The 2020 election was nothing if not fraught with stress-inspiring details, and the fallout from the election itself promises that America may have elected for more drama. Continue reading In election aftermath, uncertainties abound for American citizens, voters
With the 2020 Presidential election only days away, the political climate has voters considering most what is important to them, now and for the next four years to come. Continue reading With days remaining, East voters weigh in on magnitude of current politics
The Republican party pushes to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett only days before the November election, following Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death. Continue reading In historic move, Barrett nomination to be confirmed days before Election Day
The School District 308 Board of Education voted at their October 13th meeting on the updated reopening plan. Continue reading SD308 Board votes to reopen district schools as early as January 2021
At the September 28th board meeting, SD308 members & community members met to discuss the potential of a reopen for the entire district. Continue reading SD308 board plans for potential reopen
Tough Subjects, Important Answers was a panel presentation and discussion that offered community and parents insight into problems that teens face in the modern era.
Continue reading Panel addresses ‘tough subjects,’ provides ‘important answers’ at East
Drivers Education students attended Operation Impact on March 12th, an annual presentation that informs students about safe driving. Continue reading Operation Impact makes its mark on East’s Drivers Education Students
East’s March 9th Poetry Day allowed students the chance to workshop & perform their poetry on the high school stage. Continue reading Student poetry takes center stage during East’s 4th annual Poetry Day
The school’s foreign language clubs came together to celebrate & share their individual languages & cultures at an annual March 10th dinner. Continue reading East’s student language clubs face off in annual food contest El 大 Fêtegäßle
With the March 18th referendum vote approaching, the district school board continues to address the community’s concerns. Continue reading District school board continues to confront impact of March referendum
East’s Black Student Association hosted its annual Black History Month dinner on Thursday, February 20th. Continue reading Annual BSA dinner celebrates Black History Month, student excellence
Students sent letters of gratitude to service persons around the world last Friday, February 14th, as a part of Operation Gratitude. Continue reading Students commend armed service members with Operation Gratitude
East’s Model UN attended its first competition at the Chicago Hyatt Hotel in Chicago on February 6th. Continue reading East’s Model UN attends conference in Chicago, brings home award
MOSAIC hosted International Fest on Friday, January 31st, at Oswego East. Continue reading Annual International Fest unites East students with food, music & diversity
MSA’s annual service project for the year collected over 250 books for local organizations. Continue reading Muslim Student Association closes the book on winter-long book drive
On March 17th, Oswego voters will decide upon whether or not the 2020 referendum will pass. Until then, the district has had a series of meetings to inform the public. Continue reading Impending 2020 referendum looms over East’s future, finances
East Tri-M students attended the January 11th Broadway in Chicago performance of the hit musical ‘Mean Girls.’ Continue reading Tri-M musicians attend Broadway in Chicago performance of ‘Mean Girls’
Oswego’s Rotary Club will host a charitable drive — collecting coats & other essential winter items — through the holiday season. Continue reading Oswego Rotary Club hosts charitable coat drive through February 2020
East’s own eSports team hosted a Smash Brothers tournament & is now on its way to IHSA competitiveness. Continue reading eSports takes gaming to potential IHSA level with November tournament
The school places considerable emphasis on the number of students enrolled in AP classes. The courses themselves can put considerable pressure on the students. Continue reading This is only a test. Advanced Placement can lead to stress. Or success.
Tabletop Gaming Club student gamers meet every Friday to play Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop games. Continue reading Tabletop Gaming Club digs deep into fantastic Dungeons & Dragons game
East’s National Arts Honor Society cooperated with the OPD to join the organizations in one artistic mural. Continue reading NAHS mural unveiled at OPD shows importance of art in community
