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- Boy's LacrosseEast senior Max Wilcox has been playing lacrosse his entire life, and leading the East Boys Lacrosse team for the past two years, with his passion for the sport all stemming from his late father’s support.
Gwen Gilbert, Sports Editor | May 18, 2025
- WrestlingEast senior Emily Baker has played on multiple teams for different sports to find the one perfect for her and she has learned skills that are not just physical ones.
Yen-Nhi Bui, Staff Writer | May 18, 2025
- NewsThe Lakota Local School Board of Education voted to join a lawsuit against the state of Ohio over the EdChoice voucher program, after a 3-2 vote at the emergency meeting on March 12.
Luke Viviano, News Editor | May 18, 2025
- FashionEast junior Tonya Topeka explores her grungy style through her many unique interests.
Aubrey Moore, Graphics Editor | May 17, 2025
- Music ReviewsOn March 8th, former BLACKPINK star Jennie released her debut solo album, showcasing a bold new side of her artistry.
Delaney Finch, Staff Writer | May 17, 2025
- Movie Reviews88 years later, Disney adapts their 1937 animated classic with an updated plot, characters, and soundtrack.
Addison Stallsmith, Culture Editor | May 17, 2025
- OpinionOhio’s House Bill 8, while maintaining parental rights, jeopardizes the safety and well-being of LGBTQ+ students.
Grace Callahan, Editor in Chief | May 17, 2025
- OpinionSocial media has been utilized to manipulate audiences and their opinions without proper education behind the topics due to fake news.
Elizabeth Vernon, Staff Writer | May 17, 2025
- DARTEast sophomore Reina Ryan takes to the stage as she prepares for her role as Cady Heron in East’s production of “Mean Girls the Musical”.
Allie Haucke, Feature Editor | May 16, 2025
- OpinionThe policies of the Reagan administration in the 1980s played a major role in shaping housing issues that still impact homelessness today.
Joselyn Duff, Opinion Editor | May 16, 2025
- CultureEast Student Erin Oswald shares a family recipe important to her family and Jewish culture.
Annabelle McCarty, Culture Associate Editor | May 16, 2025
- SportsAriel Reed is a senior, four-year gymnast at East. Reed helped lead the team to place fifth at the Turpin Invitational on Feb. 2, 2025 with a total of 125.5 points.
Elizabeth Vernon, Staff Writer | May 16, 2025
- SwimmingBeing a homeschooled student does not prohibit senior AJ Gomez from being a team leader in the lane and pursuing his passions.
Macie Manzardo, Sports Editor | May 16, 2025
- NewsWith a different look than previous years, the annual East Relay For Life event returned on April 25.With a different look than previous years, the annual East Relay For Life event returned on April 25.
Sara McGuire, Staff Writer | May 16, 2025
- FashionEast Sophomore Talah Hantush gives insight into her uniquely elegant style and why she began creating her own clothing.
Julia Viviano | May 14, 2025
- Sports OpinionAfter the 2024 season, there are many questions surrounding the Bengals front office on what moves can be made to get the team back in a position to compete for the Super Bowl. If the Bengals navigate through this offseason right, then they should go into next season with high expectations.
Ethan Keller, Staff Writer | May 13, 2025
- FeatureAspiring young artist, East senior Lauren Henninger, is motivated by her emotional attachment to the art that she creates.
Maci Brent, Staff Writer | May 12, 2025
- OpinionThe temporary TikTok ban leading to an anticlimactic blackout issued in the United States was a propagandist Public Relations stunt to raise President Donald Trump’s approval ratings.
Sydney Alderman, Business Manager | May 8, 2025
- SportsEast sophomore Ayah Khan reflects on the start of her journey to become a competitive fencer and the skills she has learned along the way.
Eliana Rau, Staff Writer | May 6, 2025
- FeatureOn Feb. 3, 2025, East senior Oliver Panyko received his private pilots license. Becoming the second pilot in the household, Oliver plans to follow in his fathers path.
Sophie Schaller, Feature Editor | May 5, 2025
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