Student finds love, acceptance in his community

Born biologically as a girl, junior Seth Wirtz was always considered a “tomboy” as a kid. He played with dinosaurs in the dirt, and never played w...

extracurricular activites require dedicated hours outside of school

After finally getting home from an exhausting yet productive debate session at ten o’clock, junior Andrew Wiederkehr throws his backpack on the grou...

EAST puts on pageant for young girls

Junior Peyton Wilson thinks back to when she was in fifth grade and recalls her vision being flooded by bright lights as she stepped up on stage to co...

Coach Viera

It is the year 1965. Out on the open ocean, the eyes of a little boy look out and see nothing but blue, unable to see the land he once called home. Ni...

Brittan Wittschen

As 6th grader, Brittan Wittschen walks back into his grandma's house on Christmas Eve, his sister, senior, Micah Wittschen runs up to him and says “...

Write On: Students’ express creativity through fiction writing

It all started with a blank Microsoft Word document and a few cool fonts on a bulky 2008 computer that got senior Andrew Gillihan into creative writin...

The Sally Factor

Friday nights are synonymous with bright lights, football, the upbeat band, and the roaring student section. Found leading the student section is the ...

The Leandro Factor: student models perservance and the American Dream

Senior Leandro Munoz-Lazo stands in front of his Theater III class, and having completely memorized a monologue, loses himself into his character. He ...

The Kinlee Factor: Nalley shares fashion inspiration

Standing among a maze of hanging clothes, junior Kinlee Nalley surveys her options, searching for the trendiest items. Upon finding a combination of p...

Thanksgiving sparks traditions among families

Gathered around the table surrounded by appetizing and mouthwatering food such as turkey or ham, stuffing, or various types of pies and desserts, many...