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?

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.

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

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

It has come to my attention that many people, though most of us in this town use it every day, aren’t actually sure how to use our beloved roundabout.   Completed in December of 2023, A Christmas gift to many, was a project that casted a hope to reduce the traffic nightmares. This especially excited students of East due to the immense traffic buildups we used … Continue reading How to Use a Roundabout, a Life Skill

This year, Oswego East’s Thanksgiving break was extended from its former Wednesday-Friday off to a full week off. This resulted in Easter break and Spring break being combined in the second semester. Students have different opinions on whether this change was a positive or a negative one. Personally, we love this change in the break. While it does give us one less break, it still … Continue reading Extended Thanksgiving Break: Positive or Negative?

Valentine’s Day- the holiday of hearts, grand romantic gestures, and overpriced chocolate. Whether it’s the pressure to find the perfect gift, plan the ideal date, or live up to the grand gestures we see in movies, Valentine’s Day has become less about love and more about performance. For some, it is the most romantic day of the year. For others, it is just another excuse … Continue reading Valentine’s Day and the Problem with Picture-Perfect Romance

Strong social media influence constantly changes fashion trends, inspiring people to experiment with different styles. For some people, choosing clothes might be mindless, and they might not care as much about individual style. For others, however, clothes are a way to express their personality, and a lot more thought might go into what they choose to wear.  2024 was a year heavily influenced by TikTok … Continue reading The Rise of Comfort in Gen Z Fashion

In order to establish the nation’s energy independence and attain the objectives that the government and many companies promised, alternatives to lithium batteries need to be found.  Continue reading OPINION: Growing production of electric vehicles faces a short circuit ahead

The day I was called an “oreo” was the day that I began questioning my identity and place in society as a black person. Continue reading OPINION: Growing up black in a black and white world

The immense inflation of drugs is a growing problem with negative ramifications on many. Continue reading OPINION: COVID-19 pandemic shows cracks within pharmaceutical industry

The November 30th shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan renews the need and importance for national gun reform and stricter legislation — an ongoing debate since 1999. Continue reading OPINION: Oxford shooting renews nationwide need for stronger gun laws

Biden’s ‘Build Back Better Bill’ is precisely what America needs in order to join the fight in ending climate change. Continue reading OPINION: ‘Build Back Better Bill’ takes major steps to combat climate change

Though COVID-19 lockdowns may not force us to spend time with family, let’s make a conscious effort to value it this holiday season. Continue reading STAFF: This winter, let’s value family time — iPad-obsessed cousins and all

As the news industry has evolved, the sources relied on for factual information now often present some ambiguous combination of political bias, misrepresented facts, and sensationalized headlines masquerading as unbiased reporting.   Continue reading STAFF: News as we know it amounts to little more than political commentary

While student opinions of the school dress code do vary, it is necessary to consider its purpose and approach social media with caution when forming opinions on it. Continue reading STAFF: School’s dress code remains a justified source of frustration for some

The past year in remote & hybrid possessed its fair share of shortages. But with the good & the bad, some reflection demands that we work together for what comes next. Continue reading OPINION: District’s COVID response wasn’t easy. But what comes next requires community.

The COVID-19 pandemic has decimated the restaurant industry, forcing them to shut doors for months at a time. If there’s one thing that we should take away as restaurants continue to open back up, it’s that they deserve our support whether there’s a pandemic or not. Continue reading OPINION: Let’s remember to value dining and support restaurants, pandemic or not

In light of the death of Sarah Everard as well as April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, it is important to discuss the systemic violence and silencing women face. Continue reading OPINION: Sarah Everard death sparks global conversation on sexual violence