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Interview Conducted January 2022 By: Eve Slemp

Interview Conducted January 2022 By: Eve Slemp

March 9, 2023

ELHS alumna Sapna Maheshwari successfully earned a job at the New York Times in 2016 as a business journalist, recently bringing her work to younger audience, covering emerging media companies, such...

Many EL residents and teachers wait to get into the BOE meeting on Feb. 6.

Anger Rises Over ELPS Budget Cuts

TED BERGMAN
March 9, 2023

As is, the Board of Education’s (BOE) proposed budget will cause over 18 teachers and staff to lose their jobs, creating rippling ramifications throughout the district.  All library assistant staff...

Teacher vs. Student Spice Challenge : REALE ONES

Teacher vs. Student Spice Challenge : REALE ONES

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d8I01MNk0I&t=26s  

Discomfort in Schools Escalate With Increase in Mass Shootings

OLIVIA BROWN
February 23, 2023

Three students were killed and five more were left critically injured after 43-year-old Anothony McRae brought two handguns, an excess of ammunition, and a list of other schools to travel to and target,...

Stop Asking “What Is A Woman?”

RUBY MCMAHON
February 23, 2023

Girls are taught since childhood to be polite and ladylike. Many expect to go to school, meet a man, and have the perfect wedding with the white Cinderella dress. This commonplace occurrence is the model...

Hidden Gems: Electives to Add To Your Schedule

February 23, 2023

Forensics Senior Kylee Johnston: “I liked it because it was enticing to learn about blood types, past crimes, especially in CT, evidence like shoe and fingerprints, forensic protocols, and more.”...

opinion of: Fiona Samuelson

A Letter To The BOE: The Faces Behind 18.5 FTE Are Not Up For Debate

FIONA SAMUELSON
February 16, 2023

The proposed ‘23-’24 ELPS budget cuts over 18 positions of full-time equivalence (FTE); firing the hearts and connective tissue of ELPS will cost our district its edge. Losing those staff members will...

Honors Level Students Need Help Too

GINNY BULLER
February 16, 2023

Raising your hand. Asking a question. The fear of speaking up when topics are confusing can make these already difficult classes even more challenging. The large population at ELHS can make classes and...

Mitigating Millstone Misconceptions

Mitigating Millstone Misconceptions

JAMES AMBROSINI
February 16, 2023

It’s hard to miss the Millstone Power Plant on the shoreline: a pile of square gray buildings overseen by the tall red-and- white tower, like presents under a leafless Christmas tree. Millstone is a...

The marching band led by Aiden Rodgers (right) and Rose Zhou (left) in competition

Rose Zhou: A Leader, Mentor and Voice of the ELHS Marching Band

ALEX SALERNO
February 4, 2023

Behind every good group, there is an even better leader. In marching band, the leader is called the drum major. They  lead rehearsals, conduct the band at events and are the main communicators between...

ELHS Alumni Sapna Maheshwari

ELHS alumna Sapna Maheshwari successfully earned a job at the New York Times in 2016 as a business journalist, recently bringing her work to younger audience, covering emerging media companies, such as...

Jan. 6 Report Places Blame on Trump

GABBY MOORE
February 4, 2023

The committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, consisting of nine senators (seven Democrats and two Republicans) released its full report Dec. 22. The document consists of 18 chapters and over 800...

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