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Approaching Political Discussions Courteously and Respectfully

October 24, 2024

Even though you’ve heard it a million times before, these are unprecedented times. From the two (as of writing) assassination attempts that have occurred towards candidate Donald Trump, to over 213...

From Page to Screen

From Page to Screen

Kasey Lambert
September 19, 2024

‘It Ends With Us’ by Colleen Hoover Recommended by teachers, students, and all over social media, “It Ends With Us” by Colleen Hoover remains one of the most popular novels read by both avid...

Curating Your College Brand

Curating Your College Brand

After 2,160 school days from kindergarten to senior year, my 245 classmates and I will toss our caps and say goodbye to the neighborhood kids, teams, and clubs that have shaped our identities in just 21...

Has Spring Fling Flung?

Has Spring Fling Flung?

RUBY THOMS
May 23, 2024

As many know, the Spring Fling was canceled four times in a row. Why has this happened two years in a row? What’s the real reason? Is it our post-COVID generation, or perhaps dance culture as a whole? Firstly,...

Salerno's 2024 AL East Predictions

Salerno’s 2024 AL East Predictions

ALEX SALERNO
May 20, 2024

The American League(AL) East has been nothing short of entertaining to start off the 2024 Major League Baseball(MLB) season. The two frontrunners, the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles, are currently...

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

Is the Weight Room a Space For Everyone?

MAYA D’AQUILA
May 1, 2024

From freshmen to seniors, members of sports teams to individuals pursuing their own weight lifting journeys, the space provides a crucial social environment for many, as well as a mental health outlet. According...

We Need a New Cannon. Let’s Start with ELHS.

We Need a New Cannon. Let’s Start with ELHS.

Opinon of: RUBY THOMS
March 22, 2024

James Joyce. F. Scott Fitzgerald. John Steinbeck. How many of those names did you recognize? J.K Rowling. Steven King. John Green. How many of those names did you recognize? This first batch are...

Letter to the Viking Saga Editor: Political Discourse in the Viking Saga

ERIC YANG
March 18, 2024

This letter concerns the political opinion article, “The U.S. Must Continue Supporting Ukraine”, published in Volume 56, Edition 12 of the Viking Saga and authored by Web Editor-in-Chief Alex Salerno...

Aiming Beyond May: Reframing Education for Sustainable Learning

Aiming Beyond May: Reframing Education for Sustainable Learning

Opinion of: IZZY PAGGIOLI
December 6, 2023

Enrollment in Advanced Placement (AP) courses has become so normalized at ELHS, that it is unsurprising for students to juggle several of these demanding classes within their schedule. After eight months...

Is a Four-Day School Week Worth Trying?

Is a Four-Day School Week Worth Trying?

Opinion of: RUBY THOMS
December 6, 2023

Every student loves the sound of it. Every teacher questions it. Every administrator fears it. Businesses across the globe are converting to a four-day workweek after seeing the productivity and...

Christmas From a Jewish Perspective

Christmas From a Jewish Perspective

LILA BRIDGMAN
December 6, 2023

When I was growing up, my dad worked at the North Pole Express at the Essex Steam Train. The train was like a winter wonderland, and I used to ride it every year. Mrs. Claus served homemade cookies, reindeers...

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