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
Tom Hanks is undeniably a true pioneer of American film, a fact that substantial turbulence in 2020 only solidified. Continue reading OPINION: In uncertain times, Tom Hanks continues to deliver talent, hope
In the days of intense competition, petty fights, and entertaining personalities, there is a much bigger lesson to be learned beyond the cameras of reality television. Continue reading OPINION: Reality television serves as a lens into the current state of our society
As pro-Trump insurrectionists stormed the Capitol, it’s clear that Trump has fundamentally changed our democracy. After years of silencing the people to undermining our institutions, Trumps’ time is over — and America’s time to allow for change has arrived. Continue reading OPINION: The Darkest Hour: America’s democracy hangs in the balance
Online learning is the new normal. In order to make it work, what is still needed, then, is some reflection on the part of both students & teachers alike. Continue reading STAFF: Students, staff are equally responsible for future of online learning
The 2020 Presidential election was a tumultuous one, but we weathered the storm. Now is the time to look to sunnier skies as the nation embraces the opportunity to rebuild. Continue reading OPINION: Now that the political fight is over, unification can now begin
Why is society so polarized by what others choose to eat? Vegans & vegetarians are paving the way in terms of sustainable eating and standing against animal cruelty. Continue reading OPINION: Vegetarianism should be celebrated, not mocked
Over the course of years, the portrayal of teenagers in Hollywood films has ranged from the stereotypical to the authentic. As if! Continue reading Growing Pains: By way of Hollywood, teenagers have come a long way
COVID-19 might mean a delay in the MLB season, but it also means that it’s essential that we remember why love baseball so much in the first place. Continue reading OPINION: With no MLB, let’s remember why we love the game of baseball
In order for the Democratic Party to solidify its position in the White House in 2020, it’s essential that the party gives its full support to VP Joe Biden. Continue reading OPINION: Step out of the way, Sanders. It’s Vice-President Biden’s time to shine.
The “N-Word Pass” — if a joke — is not a funny one. That some young people believe that they can have a pass to say it? They shouldn’t have been given one. Continue reading OPINION: The “N-Word Pass?” I’ll pass.
Calling Trump & his supporters racist won’t solve anything. If they changed their rhetoric, they would ultimately admit that we were right all along. Continue reading OPINION: Calling out Trump’s racism will never adequately address racism in US
A virus can spread like wildfire & America is in potential danger from the novel coronavirus. The nation is also in danger of anti-Asian sentiment & unfounded fear. Continue reading OPINION: Coronavirus spreads across America. So does anti-Asian sentiment.
While its exclusion from the full conversation of American history may seem problematic, Black History Month remains a necessary component of the educational experience. Continue reading STAFF: Black History Month needed as reminder of past, celebration of culture
The recent legalization of marijuana is not a progressive move for Illinois. It possesses the potential to hurt more than it may help. Continue reading OPINION: Marijuana legalization in Illinois does more harm than good
The nation waits to see who will emerge as the victor of Super bowl Sunday, but you can stop scratching your head. It’s a lock for the Kansas City Chiefs. Continue reading PREDICTION: Kansas City Chiefs will take the trophy on Super Bowl Sunday
Legends don’t die, which makes it evermore difficult to comprehend the loss of Laker Kobe Bryant. Continue reading OPINION: Even in death, Mamba for life
Meant to celebrate the best & brightest that the music industry can offer each year, this year’s Grammys turned out to recognize only what was popular in 2019. Continue reading OPINION: The Grammys were little more than a yearbook for the cool kids
The possibility of military conflict & WWIII should be met with alarm. But for Gen Z, perhaps the Internet provides a space for the coping kind. Continue reading OPINION: That’s not what I said. You know exactly what I #meme.
President Trump’s efforts to distract from impeachment fail to see the long-term effects of his conflict with Iran. Continue reading OPINION: Trump has won the short term game, but failed in the long term
BET’s current day representation of African-Americans is exploitative & not representative of the community as a whole. Continue reading OPINION: BET should empower African-Americans rather than exploiting them
Let us celebrate Christmas as it should be celebrated — with love. Without a lust for gift-giving & gift-receiving. Continue reading OPINION: Let Christmas be about love — not a consumer event.
In order to diversify East’s future graduates & prepare them for the real world, a fine arts elective should become a graduation requirement. Continue reading OPINION: Fine arts courses should be a graduation requirement at East
While a tested staple of the semester experience, East’s semester finals fail in demonstrating some of the benchmarks that they should. Continue reading STAFF: A final word on semester finals … What’s working now is not working.
Among the stressors of high school, East’s students now more than ever need to understand what mental health resources are available to them. Continue reading OPINION: Mental health is valued at East. But students don’t quite know it.
Students are not involved enough in politics & the world as the world itself becomes more concerning & in desperate need of change. Continue reading OPINION: High school students need to be more involved now, not later
The holidays were once a time for family. For charity. For love. It seems as if the holidays are overshadowed now by a mandatory price tag. Continue reading OPINION: Consumer Christmas … The wrong reason for the season
The hallways haven’t changed. They still remain populated by the same couples — the ones that are hugging right as the bell rings as though some massive storm will hit, keeping them apart for years until they find each other again, the ones that whisper “I love you” over and over to the point that the mantra seems so ingrained, so simple, so it stings … Continue reading OPINION: Dethroned, Part 2: Our queens’ decree
In light of the U.S. abandonment of the Syrian people who were instrumental in assisting in our fight against ISIS, it remains the responsibility of the nation to continue supporting them. Continue reading OPINION: It is the nation’s duty to protect those in need of protection
Period products all across the world are among the hardest products to obtain. At East, the same is true. Girls should have free period products, and East does not seem to market them that way. Continue reading OPINION: Feminine hygiene products are a female student’s right. Period.
Multiple studies over the past few decades has shown how homework does raise test scores and improve overall academic achievement. However, it fails to mention the long-term and emotional effects on the students. Continue reading STAFF: The need for, purpose of homework needs to be re-evaluated
