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Senior(itis) Hits Second Semester

Valery Orrego, Reporter/ Sports Editor March 11, 2025

In the second half of the year, everyone starts to throw around the word: senioritis. We start to see the seniors slowly (or sometimes really fast) show up less often, start to give up more easily, and...

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Plugged in & Zoned Out: The Effects of Social Media on Motivation

Willow Torres, Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2025

As technology has advanced and social media has become more popular, students and teachers have noticed decreased motivation in students to participate in school. One of the biggest issues in schools today...

The BookTok Effect: A Publishing Revolution with Pros and Cons

The BookTok Effect: A Publishing Revolution with Pros and Cons

Isabella Mott, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2025

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 quarantine and pandemic, BookTok has revitalized the publishing industry by changing the way that people read. BookTok is a section of TikTok where people share their...

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Wrap It Up Spotify!: Spotify’s Algorithm and Its Problems

Willow Torres, Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2025
2024 was not Spotify's year. Find out more in this article about Spotify's algorithm, Wrapped, and its issues.
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E-Hall Pass: The Good, The Bad, and The “Why Am I Standing Here?”

Destiny Lee Herrmann, Reporter January 16, 2025

The E-Hall (now Securly) Pass system, which is meant to help track where students are in school, often gets a lot of complaints from both students and teachers. But why do people feel this way about it? Securly...

The Impact Teachers Make: A Guide on the Many Teaching Styles of EHHS

The Impact Teachers Make: A Guide on the Many Teaching Styles of EHHS

David Ross (Cristal), Reporter December 11, 2024

When you're sitting in class, do you ever wonder, does the teacher always have to lecture? Or do we always have to do all the work? Why do some feel like they have to talk for an extended period of time?...

Monsters on Netflix Provides an Interesting Take on Relevant Topics

Monsters on Netflix Provides an Interesting Take on Relevant Topics

Natalie Criscuolo, Reporter December 6, 2024

 The new show Monsters on Netflix follows Lyle and Eric Menendez and covers important and relevant topics with an interesting and unique lens. The show's message is to learn the full story before jumping...

EHHS Art Department Paints a Picture for Students' Futures

EHHS Art Department Paints a Picture for Students’ Futures

Isabella Mott, Editor-in-Chief November 26, 2024

EHHS students experience the benefits and struggles of expressing themselves through art every day. Learning about our art students on a deeper level, and how their mental health associates with art, helps...

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Preparing for College: Not Just for Juniors

Elisabeth Gonzalez, Reporter November 13, 2024

Preparing for college can be a true struggle, but information on the steps you should take, the FAFSA and Scholarships, and advice from people will make prep easier for you.  Where you should begin: Your...

Driving EHHS students to the Future: The Switch to Quill.org

Driving EHHS students to the Future: The Switch to Quill.org

David Ross (Cristal), Reporter November 2, 2024

For the past 4 school years, the English department has been attempting to find an easy way to teach grammar, writing, and comprehension quickly and effectively to students. As of the 2024-2025 school...

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Rethinking Discipline: A Restorative Approach at EHHS

Willow Torres, Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2024
Officer Burrell, Mr. Denuzzo, and Mr. Russell want the best for each student, and do not necessarily enjoy discipline. They want students to do the right thing, and be the best they can.
A Letter of Wisdom to Our Upcoming Seniors

A Letter of Wisdom to Our Upcoming Seniors

Ana Romero, Sports Editor/Reporter June 6, 2024

Dear Class of 2025,  As you find yourselves steps away from becoming seniors, I want to put out there a genuine congratulations. This upcoming year is significant not only for us, current seniors and...

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