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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

All content by SOPHIA VANDERMAELEN

U.S. TikTok Ban: What’s Going On?

SOPHIA VANDERMAELEN
May 23, 2023

In 2020, a national TikTok ban was discussed by the Trump administration. Now it’s 2023, and the Biden administration is revisiting this ban. This would mean the removal of TikTok from the app store,...

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....

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...

Iron Deficiency Causes Poor Performance in Athletes

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...

ELHS Acapella Club Takes the Stage

SOPHIA VANDERMAELEN
February 2, 2023

If you happen to wander over to the music wing on a Tuesday or Thursday during advisory, you might hear the harmonized voices of the new ELHS co-op Acapella Club. All voice. No instruments. ELHS Acapella...

Local EMT Courses Are Worth the Work

SOPHIA VANDERMAELEN
January 9, 2023

You don’t often hear about high school age students regularly saving people’s lives. If that’s something that sparks your interest, local Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) courses may be the perfect...

ELHS weight room is located to the
right of the South Gym.

Get Swole In The Newly Equipped ELHS Weight Room

SOPHIA VANDERMAELEN
December 5, 2022

If you’re new to working out, walking into the weight room can be daunting. You look to your left and see massive football players benching 250 pounds. You look to your rightand see track girls deadlifting...

Niantic Cinema Temporarily Shuts Down After 72 Years

SOPHIA VANDERMAELEN
November 4, 2022

The Niantic Cinema has been a town staple for a near century, but after raising the curtain for 72 years straight, they’re having a brief intermission. Niantic Cinema is a classic, welcoming, and...

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