The Viking Saga

Iron Deficiency Causes Poor Performance in Athletes

SOPHIA VANDERMAELEN
February 2, 2023

Iron deficiencies are one of the leading causes of poor performance in runners (Runners Connect). Even if it’s unheard of to you, iron deficiency can be an issue among all athletes. More athletes...

Keating Commits to Western New England University

ALEX SALERNO
February 2, 2023

After four years of hard work and dedication to lacrosse, senior Jack Keating committed to the Western New England University in Springfield, Massachusetts. Here, he will continue his lacrosse career while...

Poem Analysis

EMMA JOHNSTON
February 2, 2023

“When Someone Shows You, Their True Colors, Don't Try To Paint a Different Picture.” “Why Are You Still Holding On to Things That Have Already Let Go Of You.” These two quotes have...

How I Deal With Medical Issues Day To Day.

Emma Johnston
December 5, 2022

Having medical issues of any kind is always hard to deal with when it isn't regulated. My sister has Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, and this affects her in a different way...

New Cashless Online Ticket Paying System Upsets Some

TED BERGMAN
December 5, 2022

Pull out your debit card, because EL’s athletic games have gone cashless. ELHS has adopted a system of online payments for athletic games through the digital ticketing website GoFan. Stamps, tear-off...

Out With the Old, In With The Lady Vikes

Ruby McMahon
December 1, 2022

The annual flag football fundraiser is a night of pent up excitement and anticipation. Previously known to EL as the Powder Puff game, the no longer ELHS-run event is tackling the outdated name and starting...

Mental Health: Anxious

EMMA JOHNSTON
November 29, 2022

Having anxiety is a constant mind battle in day to day life. Constantly dealing with overcoming a patch of panic is hard to recover from. Feeling absolutely drained after having panic attacks everyday...

Anxiety Dairy Entries

November 29, 2022

10-17-22 Dear diary, Mondays are one of my easier school days. I only have one core class on these days which makes my anxiety pretty low. Dealing with some...

Why Respect for Marriage Act Is a Small Step Forward

FIONA SAMUELSON
September 27, 2022

The Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA) was proposed as a way for Congress to respond to U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) justice Clarence Thomas’ public opinion. Thomas stated, following...

Beloved ELHS Teacher Mr. Guinez Remembered by All

IZZY PAGGIOLI
September 9, 2022

Loved by all for his kindness and generosity, Marcelo Guinez touched the lives of students and teachers in the East Lyme and Salem communities. Mr. Guinez arrived in the United States in the late ‘90s...