The Robotics Club, renowned for not only its success at world championships, but also for its commendable teamwork, has brought East great pride. Jason Fisch (right), the club’s President and Nikola Kursaic (left), Vice-President, give insight into...

Representing the various vocal groups at East, Juliet Bender ('16) from Voce, Yael Kortsarz ('16) from Belles and Stay Tuned, Avi Natan ('16) from Casual Harmony, Stay Tuned and Voce, and Jack Tremper ('16) from Stay Tuned, Casual Harmony and Voce, sat...

At the bright, young age of 11, Alexander Rudin (‘19) began searching the great-wide-web. But unlike the typical preteen adolescent, Rudin was not simply searching the internet with mindless intentions; no, instead, he was focused on a search for identity;...

No one is new to the idea of LGBTQ+-centered journalism. We’ve all seen the words thrown about the media outlets: gay, lesbian, transgender. But although these terms might be used more frequently in the modern lexicon, it’s not uncommon for people...

When many think of Disney World, they think of magic. However, no magic is used by the student journalists who are attending the National JEA/NSPA Journalism Convention in Orlando, Florida this year. While their hard work and dedication to journalism...

Walt Disney World is known as a magical place for many people— children and adults alike. At the National High School Journalism Convention in Orlando, Fla., teenagers from schools from all over America have gathered at the Walt Disney Dolphin to hone...

Thousands of people get ready for Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia.

New Jersey is opening doors for gifted, STEM-focused students in the highly regarded Governor’s School summer program while limiting opportunities for gifted students in the arts and humanities. As a free program funded entirely by the state and...

What was once a dream in the eyes of inventors nearly 75 years ago has reformed into what is known today as the good old TV. Throughout the past few decades, the television medium has revolutionized with better cinematic features, star struck actors,...

Slipping into a super stretchy suit and gelling his hair, Kyle Billigg (’15), also known as Mr. Late Night, puts on a wide grin and prepares for his very own talk show called “Kyle Billigg.” Billigg said that “Kyle Billigg,” proves to be one...

The SAT college entrance exam sparks controversy.

Located in Washington D.C., the National Zoo shelters hundreds of different animals including pandas, elephants, reptiles, apes and more. The National Zoo, a free zoo open to the public, offers people a chance to learn more about the various animals in...

Founded in 1889, the Smithsonian's National Zoo hosts over 1,800 animals. Unlike most zoos, the National Zoo's primary aim was not to merely entertain people but instead to provide a safe and caring environment for endangered animals that are indigenous...

It is the most wonderful time of the year—the time to go back to school shopping. With the start of the new school year, many families are spending a lot of money on school supplies, clothes and electronics. According to the National Retail Federation,...