It’s a little weird because I feel like some hats should be allowed. I get caps not being allowed because your face needs to be seen on cameras and stuff like that. Brimless hats should be allowed, like beanies, those little things that wrap around your head. Like if you see my face every day and you see me wearing a hat. Why do I need to take it off?” Stewart Said. Continue reading Hats Off? Why East Should Rethink Its No-Hat Policy
On Sept 11, 2001 2,977 people lost their lives in the tragic attacks that took place across the United States. What occurred that day was life-changing for millions of Americans, however, unlike many schools across the country, students at East still attend school on Continue reading Should students have 9/11 off?
Taylor Swift released her album on October 3rd, and has since received mixed reviews, and an abundance of scrutiny for her lyricism and song production. Many people claim that too many of the songs are sampled or reminiscent of other songs. Critics also said that one of the songs Actually Romantic may be a diss track targeted towards pop singer Charli XCX. This is due to their relationship history with band members of The 1975. Continue reading The Life of a Showgirl: A Glamourous, Record-Breaking Disappointment
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?
