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Sophomore Joel Sartor doubles up on his pickleball and hacky sack practice in his free time
Kickin’ it old school: Hacky sack returns
Natasha Berg, Staff Writer • June 5, 2026

Recently, both upper and underclassmen have been consumed by the hacky sack epidemic. Circles have appeared scattered all around East during lunch and Flex, each sporting their own unique sacks and tricks. Coach Stephanie White, a gym teacher at East said, “I have noticed that some students during...

Looking back on the phone ban
Looking back on the phone ban
Ellie Bradbury and JuliaTudorica June 5, 2026

Since their invention, smart phones have been considered to be a necessary device for both safety and communication. As the end of East’s first year incorporating North Carolina’s phone ban approaches, students’ diverse opinions on it have remained...

Cristian spends any free moment training, while juggling school and work.
Sophomore earns opportunity to play soccer in Europe
Santiago Jimenez, Section Editor • June 5, 2026

From a young age, it was clear sophomore Cristian Díaz Pérez was a natural on the soccer field. At just five years old, he was scoring goals on his older brother Jaime and tearing it up on his recreational team. Now, after a long journey, Díaz Pérez...

Final Farewell: Choose what scares you
Final Farewell: Choose what scares you
Clara Wolfe, Editor-in-Chief • June 4, 2026

Six years ago, I thought I was making the most difficult decision of my life.  It was the summer after seventh grade, and we were finally...

How can I leave?
How can I leave?
Grace Ervin, Section Editor • June 4, 2026

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve become increasingly sentimental. So much so that I will occasionally get lost in my own mind, flipping through...

Summer Movie Reviews
Summer Movie Reviews
June 5, 2026

“Michael” brings the life of the King of Pop to the big screen with impressive performances, unforgettable...

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Canvas Hackers accepted bribes to change grades
Canvas Hackers accepted bribes to change grades
Philip Kirtley, Section Editor • June 5, 2026

School administrations across the country are scrambling to correct suspicious changes in grades following the hacking of Canvas by the group...

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