Throughout 2025, a new trend has emerged from America’s ongoing cycle of pop culture. Labubus, a blindbox-style stuffed animal on a key chain, has taken the internet by storm. On the surface, it might seem like a relatively harmless idea, but the reality of America’s trend cycle isn’t as glamorous or sustainable as social media makes it out to be. The public is on a … Continue reading Labubus: Fun Fad or Sad?

East offers a wide variety of food for lunch, but how do students really feel? Last school year, lunch at East received a big makeover. They upgraded their menu and the design of the lunch room, making it a better experience for students. Even with these upgrades, students still have mixed opinions on the quality and variety of the lunches offered. Junior Brayden Felice has … Continue reading What do Students Think about Lunch at East?

In the spirit of St. Patrick’s, luck is all around in the form of Leprechauns and 4-leafed clovers. The recent rise in the popularity of luck has sparked controversy among East students. While some believe luck can change the outcome of any situation, others feel it is owed to hard work and dedication.  Junior at East, Gabi Tenney, is an avid believer that luck can … Continue reading Feeling Lucky?

As phone usage in schools increases, a large number of schools have started wondering if banning the electronic device in the classroom is the only solution. Students are increasingly distracted by their devices, even using websites such as ChatGPT to complete assignments for them. So should phones truly be banned in schools? A teacher at East, Timothy Ochoa has been trying to teach students how … Continue reading Should Phones Be Banned in Schools?