January is over, and yet there is still snow on the ground, dull faces in the halls, and so much hate everywhere else. Where is the love? Don’t you fret East students, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect pick-me-up for these endless winter blues. And that love you have been looking for? Well, it might just be hiding in your … Continue reading Quick and Easy Valentine’s Day Cookie Recipe
This spring’s senior staff writers bid farewell to four years of high school and their time with ‘the Howl.’ Continue reading Stop the press: The Howl’s graduating seniors look back at four years at East
Senior Noah Schultz steps to the plate of his future as a top-scouted college player and a potential draft pick in the major league. Continue reading Road to the show: Noah Schultz embraces the grind to the big leagues
Sophomore Olivia Schwab’s small business, Griff and Summer Doggie Donuts, named after both her adorable pups, has only been in business since the start of the pandemic back in March of 2020 but already has a reputable standing within her community. Continue reading Puppy Love: Olivia Schwab brings tasty dog treats to community with her small business
Junior Grace Adler has learned to embrace her Judaism and be proud of her familial heritage through the festival of Hanukkah, giving her a chance to grow and explore her identity. Continue reading Kindling the flame: Grace Adler celebrates her Judaism during Hanukkah
Senior Jessica Van Wyk will combat her struggles with discipline and adjustment after her adoption as a future Marine. Continue reading South Africa to the suburbs, Part 2: Future in the forces
Jessica Van Wyk came to America from a devastating loss and struggles to not only find her place, but herself. Continue reading South Africa to the suburbs: Jessica Van Wyk comes to America from loss
A study abroad program in Spain fostered for Spanish teacher Kurt Gulbro a renewed respect for the role of culture in the world. Continue reading iViva España! … Gulbro’s study abroad fostered an appreciation for culture
Junior Sterre van den Anker will graduate early & attend medical school in the Netherlands. Growing up Dutch-American, she’s already well prepared for an entirely different culture than that of East. Continue reading Destination: Europe. Sterre van den Anker prepares to study abroad
Senior Christine Corpuz sets the record straight by breaking some records of her own: a perfect ACT score & her 1,000th bucket. Continue reading ‘A’ Game: Christine Corpuz scores big on the court & on 2019’s ACT Exam
Senior Allen Argyilan is a student & aspiring soloist looking to fulfill his dream of creating his own music. Continue reading His guitar is not a thing. It’s precisely who senior Allen Argyilan is.
Diagnosed with retinis pigmentosa that will leave her blind by 40, sophomore Sanjana Kota sees past the pain of what lies in wait for her. Continue reading Looking for the light: Sanjana Kota’s battle with going blind by 40
Hailey Scuito is a freshman dealing with scoliosis. She lives with it and has to adjust to a brace. But she keeps the same positive attitude about her condition. Continue reading Crooked smile: Hailey Scuito lives with scoliosis, doesn’t fight against it
When you first see him walk down the hallway, you see his bright smile illuminated by brown hair that slightly falls on his forehead. You would never know that it was all gone — just about a year ago. He blends in well with his friends, but stands out in persona even while freshmen are typically ignored and pushed to the side, like gnats buzzing … Continue reading Hair Today … : Tucker Rapp donates more than time for a charitable cause
Freshman Shaun Nano is on his way to a ‘Perfect 10’ future with bowling. Continue reading Toeing the line: Shaun Nano bowls for promising start to career, high school
Freshman Mary Wessels is pushing through the challenges of adjusting to a larger music program, an even larger student body and ongoing medical concerns. Continue reading Fine-tuned: Mary Wessels adjusts to changes & more at Oswego East
Caitlin McDermott overcomes the difficulty of her mother’s diagnosis with Ovarian Cancer, holding herself with maturity beyond her years. Continue reading Ball Change: Caitlin McDermott exudes maturity in face of adversity
Freshman Aanya Roy honors her heritage transforming her hobby into charitable work for children in India. Continue reading Ray of hope: Aanya Roy sells artwork for underprivileged Indian children
Erin Kalwa overcomes the darkness of her past through deliberate action and perseverance. Continue reading Choosing the Light, Part 2: Junior Erin Kalwa brightens her own path
In Part 1 of Erin Kalwa’s story, the junior student comes face to face with a terrible loss and face to face with the decision to simply “choose happiness.” Continue reading Choosing the Light, Part 1: Junior Erin Kalwa endures the darker side of life
