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Student Voices Take Center Stage in Poetry Out Loud

Student Voices Take Center Stage in Poetry Out Loud

GABRIELLE MOORE
December 5, 2024

Everyone was at the edge of their seats as the words of the poem danced around the room. This wasn’t just simply a competition of who could read a poem the best, it was a gathering of feelings, and the...

Makayla's Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Makayla’s Pumpkin Spice Cookies

MAKAYLA WILKEY
November 22, 2024

With the fall spirit in full swing, I made simple, in-season pumpkin spice cookies with my mother. The best part about the four ingredient recipe is that it doesn’t need a trip to the grocery store;...

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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...

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SAGA REVIEWS: A Grandmaster of Fiction

NATHANIEL SCOTT
November 1, 2024

Do not be discouraged by “Intermezzo’s” complete lack of quotation marks, for Sally Rooney’s latest novel is a wonder: a precise masterwork of hyper-simplified grammar and laser-focused prose which,...

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Little Women, Big Story

GABBY MOORE
November 1, 2024

The bright stage lights are nothing compared to the radiant glow on the actors’ faces as they passionately recite lines to their dream role. This passion carries out into the audience and suddenly a...

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Exploring the Smith-Harris House

MARTIN COOPER
October 24, 2024

In 1839, the town of East Lyme was founded, and since then the town has developed into the bustling attraction it is today. The town’s long history brought with it many historic sites, and with those...

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‘Irish Goodbye’ Says Hello to the Big Screen

JEN WALLACE
October 24, 2024

The crowd settles into the packed theater, the lights dim, and the piano from the song plays its last note; the projector turns on, and familiar faces begin to flash across the screen. ELHS students...

Your Curated True-to-Season Fall Playlist

Your Curated True-to-Season Fall Playlist

SOPHIA VANDERMAELEN
September 19, 2024

“Cardigan” by Taylor Swift The entire “Folklore” album reminds me of autumn, but “Cardigan” is one of my personal favorite songs from the album. It’s melancholic and emotional while also...

The Perfect Fall Bucket List

The Perfect Fall Bucket List

SOPHIA VANDERMAELEN
September 19, 2024

1.) Watch a scary movie marathon with friends, including must-watch classics like “Saw” or “Scream” 2.) Get matching Halloween pajamas. I highly recommend a candy-corn pattern. 3.)Bake spooky...

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Paloma Vazquez Goes ‘Above and Beyond’ in the Arts

SOPHIA VANDERMAELEN
September 11, 2024

Senior and stage manager of the ELHS Drama Club Paloma Vazquez was recognized for her impressive efforts in the arts at the 2024 Halo Awards, back in May. From creating 3-D art, to making unique set designs...

Emma Frisbie Goes to Nationals . . . this time for Poetry Out Loud

Emma Frisbie Goes to Nationals . . . this time for Poetry Out Loud

OLIVIA BROWN
May 3, 2024

With already two state championships under her belt for public speaking, Emma Frisbie is no stranger to the spotlight. Frisbie started competing in public speaking at the young age of 6, helping her...

Antique Albums: Violator

Antique Albums: Violator

JAMES AMBROSIN
May 3, 2024

Ignoring the “incident” that was the April Fool’s album review, I’m glad to be back to my old self and listening to music that’s more my style. The definition of which, however, is still vague...

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