ELHS history teachers Aaron Maddux and Colin McIvor hacky sack outside their classrooms

As of early 2026, approximately 14 percent of teenagers globally experience a mental health disorder, with anxiety and depression at the top of that list. Furthermore, in the U.S., about 40 percent of...

The Vermont singer-songwriter, Noah Kahan, released his fourth studio album on April 24. This album was long awaited by his fans after his hit album, “Stick Season,” came out in 2022. Kahan has built...

As prom season is coming up, many girls start to dress shop as early as January for the best selection. They then spend the next few months stressing over dress alterations, prom jewelry, heels, a date,...

Girls’ Crew “As a team, as it is toward the beginning of the season, we are training new coxswains and rowers and are prepping for our 2k test to see how fast we can row in season. We will go to the...

Viking Saga: How long have you been pole vaulting, and why did you want to start? Teagan Czaja: I’ve been vaulting since freshman year, and I’ve known I’ve wanted to try it since like elementary school...

From November to March every year, I have a hard time staying motivated. I find myself wanting to “bedrot.” Many other teenagers face the same lack of energy due to lack of sleep, sunshine, sports,...

In September of 2023, ELHS counselor Haley Stites’ life was changed forever. Ms. Stites was shockingly diagnosed with type one diabetes. As symptoms grew, Ms. Stites eventually ended up in the ER, days...

Kylie Oswald: I devoted my 21-day challenge to journaling and reflecting on my day. I am very happy with my results. I did not miss a single day, and I am still journaling now. I feel as though journaling...

Viking Saga: How did you decide that you wanted to work for the Blue Jays? Alex Chambers: I’ve always wanted to work in baseball, but I didn’t really know what careers in baseball were, so in my...

Legs burning, chest hurting, nearly falling, yet pushing through to the finish line. This is what it feels like to be a runner. To senior Sam Leone, this feeling has impacted his running career. At...

The steaming hot air at the pool, swimmers practicing their various strokes, divers progressing through each diving category. This is all very normal for the ELHS girls’ swim team. However, this 2025...

When our grandparents and parents were growing up, both romantic relationships and friendships were not influenced by social media. Cell phones were just rolling out, let alone texting. Most teenagers...

 Country artist Tyler Childers’ new album “Snipe Hunter” featuring 13 tracks, produced by Rick Rubin, was released on July 25. Since then, I have listened to the album on repeat. As a longtime Childers...

Step one: Keep a calendar on your phone. On Sunday night, write down any sports or obligations after school. As the week progresses, you can write down your assignments and find the best time to do them. Step...

Senior Lily Gibson scored the 63rd team goal of their season, putting the 2024 field hockey team in the ELHS record books, winning the title of most goals scored in a season. Gibson scored a total of...

University of Connecticut baseball earned a ranking of No.32 in the nation their 2024 season. On Sept. 9, Junior Aidan Cochrane called Coach Penders at UConn telling him he committed and would be pitching...