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Love and Latkes

Love and Latkes

East Student Erin Oswald shares a family recipe important to her family and Jewish culture.
Annabelle McCarty, Culture Associate Editor May 16, 2025

Aren’t we having latkes for Christmas?” three-year-old Erin Oswald asks her parents. Bright and early on Christmas morning, she is searching for her favorite dish: a traditional Jewish dish of potato...

Songs from Yesterday’s Dreams

Hypnotic pop royalty TV Girl and “king of vaporwave” George Clanton released their tastefully nostalgic studio album “Fauxllennium” on Dec. 2, 2024.
Delaney Finch, Staff Writer May 16, 2025

TV Girl, an American indie pop band of three, has collaborated with American electropop soloist George Clanton to create not just an album, but an experience. From beginning to end, the listeners are taken...

Talah's Threads

Talah’s Threads

East Sophomore Talah Hantush gives insight into her uniquely elegant style and why she began creating her own clothing.
Julia Viviano May 14, 2025

As she heads to class with her wired headphones in, East Sophomore Talah Hantush’s signature style clearly contrasts with the other students around her. Wearing a handmade black long-sleeve top lined...

Illustration: Ashley Skinner

Sweet, Sweet, Oblivion

Mac Miller’s eighth studio album Balloonerism was released on January 17, 2025.
Elliana Celis, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

A decade after its original recording, “Balloonerism” by Malcolm McCormick—also known as “Mac Miller”—was officially released on Jan. 17, 2025. Spanning 58 minutes with 14 songs, “Balloonerism”...

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A Style That Fits

East senior Mason Viox dives into his style evolution, with many influences from musicians.
Allie Haucke, Feature Editor & Business Manager February 7, 2025

As he steps out of his car onto his Billie Eilish themed parking spot, the last sounds of a Frank  Ocean song escape out the door. He swings his backpack onto the shoulder of his maroon sweater. A silver...

The Album Reviewed That Has Really Long Titles and Lasts A Really Long Time Without Any Lyrics And Is All Instruments But It Is Still Good

The Album Reviewed That Has Really Long Titles and Lasts A Really Long Time Without Any Lyrics And Is All Instruments But It Is Still Good

André 3000’s first solo album, “New Blue Sun,” pushes the boundaries of music conventions and displays his unique vision.
Luke Viviano, News Editor & Business Manager February 5, 2025

  This year in the Album of the Year category at the Grammy Awards, there are the expected faces: Beyonce, Charli XCX, and Chappell Roan.  But out of nowhere comes the debut solo album of former...

Gambler's Prayer

Gambler’s Prayer

“Desire, I Want To Turn Into You,” and the album's deluxe “Everasking Edition” is Caroline Polachek’s sophomore album, released on Feb. 14, 2023.
Alex Schwind, Culture & Graphics Editor January 31, 2025

Life and death, love and heartbreak, glory and the journey seeking it; Caroline Polachek, an indie-alternative pop artist with a uniquely enchanting voice and distinct production, explores an array...

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Dancing on Air

The 33rd season of the competition show Dancing With the Stars accumulated more viewer votes than any other season. Editor-in-chief Grace Callahan breaks down the top five contestants and other elements throughout the season.
Grace Callahan, Editor-in-Chief December 20, 2024

The star of the 28th season of “The Bachelor” made “Dancing With the Stars” history by being the first male from “The Bachelor” also to become the Mirrorball Champion. Joey Graziadei was joined...

DIY: 3D Holiday Card

Hermiela Kidane, Staff Writer December 18, 2024

There's nothing like old-fashioned snail mail that can brighten someone's day. This DIY is called a 3D Christmas Card and a lot of people make it all around the world to share their love with their loved...

story and photography allie haucke
illustrations alex schwind

Thrifted Thrills

Feature Editor and Business Manager, Allie Haucke, finds budget-friendly Halloween costumes at local thrift stores.
Allie Haucke, Feature Editor & Business Manager December 13, 2024

Story and photography: Allie Haucke Illustrations: Alex Schwind

This is How it Goes

This is How it Goes

British singer-songwriter Beabadoobee takes on more mature topics with her fifth studio album, “This is How Tomorrow Moves.”
Joselyn Duff, Opinion Editor November 13, 2024

      Beabadoobee (Beatrice Laus), the musician behind popular songs such as “Glue Song,” “Coffee,” and “the perfect pair,” released her fifth studio album...

Curated Classics

Curated Classics

East student Hope Madgett shares a peek into her closet and the secrets behind her carefully curated pieces.
Sophie Schaller, Feature Editor October 16, 2024

One look into East senior Hope Madgett’s room and you would see the treasure trove of pieces spilling out of her closet. To Madgett, the thrifted clothes she wears are not just fabrics thrown on in the...

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