Wellness is essential for a student’s life in and outside of school. Without wellness, people would be struggling with many things at school and at home, which include, but are not limited to, homework, chores, health, hygiene, etc. How does social media affect student wellness? Students today are surrounded by media 24/7, making it a major influence on their daily lives- especially their behavior in … Continue reading How can we Improve Student Wellness?

Oct. 19 2025, The Louvre was robbed in broad daylight for the first time since 1998, quickly becoming one of the most infamous heists to date. The public was astonished that amateur criminals managed to break in and steal around $102 million worth of precious jewels in under ten minutes, leaving unidentified and unscathed. This crime left the internet inspired. The crime quickly went viral, … Continue reading The Louvre Heist: Criminal or Chic?

Every October, candy corn makes its way back into stores and back into debate. Some people see it as a Halloween classic, while others think it’s completely overrated. Senior Yazmine Cruz said she’s never been a fan. She said she usually prefers chocolate or sour candies instead. “It’s too sweet and I don’t like the waxy texture,” Cruz said. “I try it every year just … Continue reading Candy Corn: A Sweet Treat or a Sugary Controversy?

Every Halloween, kids can be seen trick-or-treating, but where is the cutoff? At what age is trick-or-treating socially unacceptable? People believe there is a clear cutoff, while others feel the tradition shouldn’t be limited by age.  Tommy Reingold is a senior here at East, and he’s gone trick or treating his whole life, and even though he enjoys it, he has a firm opinion on … Continue reading How Old is Too Old to Trick or Treat?

Today, Oct. 23, is International Mole Day, but it is not celebrating the typical fuzzy rodent that comes to mind. Mole Day commemorates “Avogadro’s Number,” 6.02 x 10^23. This number, called moles, is a basic unit in chemistry that allows chemists to convert small measurements to make them easier to work with.  Chemistry teachers at East plan fun festivities to celebrate this day. Cari Carlton, … Continue reading From Moles to Molecules: A Day for Science and Fun

At East, a new policy has arisen for the 2026-2027 academic year. Students will not be permitted to use their phones in class during the school day. The school board is setting stone for this phone ban and trying to apply it to the high school. The goal of the ban is to increase in-person engagement, decrease distractions, and foster focus in the classroom. This … Continue reading Nationwide Phone Ban Coming to East

Immigration enforcement, also known as ICE, has been even more active and severe in our community, and overall, the state of Illinois. While many think that this is something that has to be done and is completely okay, there are protesters and allies that say otherwise. Recently, there have been many ICE sightings in our community. In downtown Aurora, in Naperville and even in downtown … Continue reading ICE Targets Our Community

On Oct. 2, the student council sent out an email stating that the homecoming pep rally was cancelled due to high heat advisories. The student council deemed the heat to be unsafe and decided to look into other options for rescheduling. Student Council advisor Patrick Sweeney elaborated that they worked very hard to move the event to the morning, like Oswego High School did, but … Continue reading The Pep Rally was Cancelled. What now?

On Oct. 13, people across the United States will be celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a holiday that honors the history and culture of native people who have lived in the United States for hundreds of years  Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated on the second Monday of every October. The same day was formally recognized as Columbus Day, which was named after the explorer Christopher Columbus. … Continue reading What is Indigenous Peoples Day?

Last Friday at the East vs. Romeoville game, East’s student section was almost completely abandoned by halftime. Groups of students headed out early, most on their way to Raising Cane’s, a popular post-game spot for many. But why has leaving to get food become more popular on a Friday night than the actual football game? Although it’s common for many to leave the game early, … Continue reading Stands are left empty after halftime; What gives?

World Mental Health Day is coming up on Oct. 10. The goal of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world. To combat mental health struggles, many people turn to exercise. According to Helpguide.org, a study was done that found that running for 15 minutes a day or walking for an hour may reduce the risk of major … Continue reading Exercise and Mental Health: Correlation?