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The Viking Saga

The Viking Saga

The Student News Site of East Lyme High School

The Viking Saga

The Viking Saga

The Viking Saga

Hidden Gems: Artists covering East Lyme’s Hallways

Joey Zheng I wanted this painting to touch upon the issues of poverty and hard labor. The helmet and the hammer are to symbolize the demanding work conditions for lower class families. It relates...

Upcoming Local Concerts and Festivals

JEN WALLACE
May 23, 2023

Noah Kahan New rising rock artist Noah Kahan will be performing not just at the Boston Calling Music festival in May, but also at his own concert at the Hartford-HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport...

‘Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd’

GABBY MOORE
May 23, 2023

Lana Del Rey released “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd” (DYKTTATUOB) on March 24. The album is a mix of Americana and alternative pop, and features many artists like Tommy Genesis...

The Ultimate East Lyme Ice Cream Guide

JAMES AMBROSINI
May 23, 2023

Dairy Queen Address: 73 Pennsylvania Avenue, Niantic Price: $2.89 for a small Blizzard Score: 7/10 While not as home-grown as the other places on the list, Dairy Queen is still nonetheless one of...

The Rustic Cafes Fried Fish Sandwich.

EL Hidden Gem: Newly Revamped Rustic Cafe

SOPHIA VANDERMAELEN
May 3, 2023

When entering Rustic Cafe, I was immediately hit with a homey feeling. Although limited in size, the restaurant makes the most of the small space by creating a cozy vibe using warm wood and familiar music....

How to Avoid Fast Fashion and Micro Trends

JEN WALLACE
May 3, 2023

Cheap, low quality clothes fill up our landfills. Clothes from fast fashion companies such as Shein, are poorly made with synthetic materials that are unable to decompose. While these clothes may be in...

From Novel to Movie: ‘American Born Chinese’

MAYA GARROW
May 3, 2023

Covering diverse topics and portraying a vast understanding of complex issues such as race and identity, Gene Luen Yang’s graphic novel “American Born Chinese” will be entering the world of mainstream...

Most Defining Albums of Each Decade

TED BERGMAN
May 3, 2023

1960s: “The Velvet Underground & Nico” – The Velvet Underground & Nico I was very tempted to pick The Beach Boys and their iconic California surf-pop sound in the deeply introspective “Pet...

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Your Guide to the Perfect Car Survival Kit

KENNEDY HOLSAPPPLE
May 2, 2023

Nice, warm, fuzzy blanket: Dude. You have no idea how many times I’ve been SO grateful for this one. Freezing at a football game? Go get the blanket. Passengers complaining about how slow your car warms...

Bright Colors and Animal Masks Take Over NYFW

GABBY MOORE
March 28, 2023

Sequins, bright, flashing colors, and animal masks stole the show at this year’s February New York Fashion Week. While a variety of styles appeared during the many shows and runways, vibrant colors...

‘Slings and Arrows’: ELHS Senior Garners Multiple Awards with Short Film

GINNY BULLER
March 28, 2023

ELHS senior Aiden T. Rodgers produced and directed an award-winning drama: “Slings and Arrows.” The mature short film bunkers three friends debating topics such as death, suicide, and beliefs in the...

Podcasts: An Underrated Form of Entertainment

SOPHIA VANDERMAELEN
March 28, 2023

‘Moments’ with Lexi Hidalgo Every time I listen to “Moments,” I leave feeling understood, inspired, and like my mental health has been uplifted. Hidalgo is a wonderful, inspiring person who...

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