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East Lyme Rises to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
KATELYN DICKIE November 1, 2024

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, an estimated 42,250 women will die of breast cancer in 2024, as it is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women. Actively showing support through a community is what makes those diagnosed feel less alone. “I feel like supporting different...

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Marching Band’s Heart Beats Strong
NATHANIEL SCOTT

In one corner, chimes rang out in melodious song; in another, drums beat loudly, competing with a clarinet’s harmonic tune. Focused on their...

2024 Election: What You Should Know
2024 Election: What You Should Know
SOPHIA VANDERMAELEN

The Basic Facts: The President of the United States is the head of state, in charge of the executive branch, and makes decisions on all branches...

Beyond The Security Desk
Beyond The Security Desk
OLIVIA BROWN

“I got to do a lot of different jobs and live in a lot of different places,” security guard Greg Goode said. After originally going to school...

The Omnibus
The Omnibus
Creative Writing I and II

Link Below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14bhkulsnoda9kxrvSFOmBQtDtsNEQmG_OAju8nW1WR8/edit

The Omnibus 2024
The Omnibus 2024
Creative Writing I & II

Click link below to view! The Omnibus 2024

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Journalism takes on EL Walk of Horror
SOPHIA VANDERMAELEN and JEN WALLACE November 8, 2024

Scariness: 5/5 With people jumping out at you at every turn, you never know what to expect. Every time you turn down a new path, the scenery...

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Junior Aidan Cochrane Commits D1 to UConn
ASTRID PHILLIPS-GEEZA November 6, 2024

University of Connecticut baseball earned a ranking of No.32 in the nation their 2024 season. On Sept. 9, Junior Aidan Cochrane called Coach...

A&E
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Joker: Folie à Deux
MAGGIE WHRITENOUR November 1, 2024

The long-awaited sequel, “Joker: Folie a Deux,” directed by Todd Phillips, has finally made its way to theaters after 2019’s Joker release. The movie takes viewers through failed comedian Arthur Fleck’s (Joaquin Phoenix) chaotic and messy mind...

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SAGA REVIEWS: A Grandmaster of Fiction
NATHANIEL SCOTT

Do not be discouraged by “Intermezzo’s” complete lack of quotation marks,...

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Little Women, Big Story
GABBY MOORE

The bright stage lights are nothing compared to the radiant glow on the actors’...

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Exploring the Smith-Harris House
MARTIN COOPER

In 1839, the town of East Lyme was founded, and since then the town has developed...

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‘Irish Goodbye’ Says Hello to the Big Screen
JEN WALLACE

The crowd settles into the packed theater, the lights dim, and the piano from...

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Joker: Folie à Deux
November 1, 2024
Q&A
Tyler Eng Rocks His Way Through Vanguard and Berklee
Tyler Eng Rocks His Way Through Vanguard and Berklee
JAMES AMBROSINI September 19, 2024

The Viking Saga: How did it feel being a part of Vanguard last year? Tyler Eng: It was amazing. It was, and still is, such a good opportunity. Originally I met Darius [lead singer] through Instagram; I posted something about looking for a band to play...

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Q&A WITH MR. OLSEN: HEAD OF SECURITY
JEN WALLACE

Q: Students have shared that the last fire alarm of 2023-24 seemed unorganized...

Saga Picks: Back-To-School Albums
Saga Picks: Back-To-School Albums

Sophie: “Pink Friday 2” by Nicki Minaj I listened to “Pink Friday 2”...

Bucko’s (center) relentless effort placed into Key Club led him to regional success.
Evan Bucko’s Key Club Success
DYLAN MANIFOLD

“I’m a hard worker,” Bucko said. Key Club Advisor Danielle Holsapple...

Maya’s experience at the Capitol was educational, enlightening, and entertaining
Citizenship Day: A Capitol of Opportunity
MAYA D’AQUILA

For the entirety of my youth I have heard the words, “head-heart-hands-health,”...

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