I walked out of the gymnasium with Molly; a dear friend of mine. We trotted alongside our Lifestyle Fitness class, worn Converse squeaking against the tile floors as we stepped out of the doorways and embraced the sunlight. The golden hues illuminated every spec of the senior courtyard. Our voices echoed...

  It’s been 84 years since we spotted the stray cats of Eastern. Okay, not that long. But it was a while.     For several months, there were no sightings of Steve, Slim Shady, Snickers, or the kittens. The Eastern community became concerned. What had become of our favorite friendly felines?    Thankfully,...

    Over this summer, I embarked upon a journey to grow my pop culture literacy and increase my movie watchlist. I created a list of over 100 movies spanning all genres, from spaghetti westerns to romantic comedies. This list was filled to the brim with all-time classic films that...

   Throughout time, Christianity has evolved. Instead of all Christians generalizing themselves to be “traditional,” we now have progressive Christians – pastors that are a part of the LGBTQIAP+ community and women who are involved in the ministry.      One issue that has not been addressed,...

 Dear Incoming Freshman,     When I was younger, I used to not be able to sleep before the first night of school due to my excitement. Now, I'm unable to sleep because of the impending anxiety of the school year ahead.     School is no longer full of joyful students excited to learn and...

   Have you ever had a teacher who influenced you both in and outside of the classroom? Someone who is so compassionate towards their students—caring about not just their academics but their mental health and the student as a person? For many Eastern students, this teacher is Ms. Pomerantz.    Pomerantz...

   The Queer community has been marginalized throughout American history. While love between those of the same sex has been prevalent in the past, in areas such as the Isle of Lesbos in Ancient Greece, it was not until the early 20th century where the LGBTQ+ community finally began to gain its rights...

   The Philadelphia Seventy-Sixers held a 54-28 record for the 2022-2023 NBA season, while being ranked third in the Eastern Conference. Playoffs began April 15th as the Sixers were thrilled to play the Brooklyn Nets, clutching the win in a short but sweet four-game series. After MVP Joel Embiid irritated...

   The Writer Guild of America (WGA), which represents about 11,500 television and movie writers, staged a strike starting on May 2nd. This strike came after a six week negotiation with major studios Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) for a contract that better compensated...

95% of American public schools implement strict lockdown drills. However, there is almost no research confirming the value of these procedures for preventing school shootings. Instead, there is overwhelming research affirming the negative psychological impacts of scaring children into hiding. This is...