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The Student News Site of East Haven High School

The Comet

The Student News Site of East Haven High School

The Comet

Brooke Ciscone

Brooke Ciscone, Reporter

Senior, Brooke Ciscone is currently a reporter for The Comet. She loves interviewing people to collect information for her articles. Brooke brought back “Roses and Thorns,” The Comet’s gossip column, and writes bi-weekly updates on the drama at EHHS. Brooke is also on the volleyball team.

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Roses and Thorns: "I'm Just a Girl" Edition

Roses and Thorns: “I’m Just a Girl” Edition

Brooke Ciscone, Reporter
March 4, 2024

Roses to hitting curbs-- Thorns to crying after getting honked at Roses to prom dress shopping-- Thorns to giving him a second chance Roses to heatless curls-- Thorns to getting blisters from wearing...

Roses and Thorns: Curriculum Edition

Roses and Thorns: Curriculum Edition

Brooke Ciscone, Reporter
February 9, 2024
Thorns to the figurative language project in Freshman English.
Screenshot from the FAFSA website

The New (And Not So Improved) FAFSA

Brooke Ciscone, Reporter
January 22, 2024

What is FAFSA? FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. FAFSA is a form to see how eligible you are for financial assistance from the government. The form first opened in 1992, and...

Roses and Thorns: Rivals Edition

Roses and Thorns: Rivals Edition

Brooke Ciscone, Reporter
January 17, 2024
EH face long-time rivals, Branford, in many games over the last two weeks. Brooke calls out the roses and thorns of these moments.
Roses and Thorns: Teacher Edition

Roses and Thorns: Teacher Edition

Brooke Ciscone, Reporter
December 22, 2023

Roses to Miss Kalman’s first year teaching-- Thorns to Tolla blabbing for an entire block Roses to Miss Riccio's candy drawer-- Thorns to Mr. Gardner's final project  Roses to Mrs. Orazio's first...

Preparing for College: the Emotional Process of College Application Season

Preparing for College: the Emotional Process of College Application Season

Brooke Ciscone, Reporter
December 21, 2023

Deadlines are piling up, students are drowning in applications, and you haven’t scheduled a single college tour. Some seniors are fully committed to schools, and some haven’t even started applying...

FBLA: The Future of Business

FBLA: The Future of Business

Brooke Ciscone, Reporter
November 23, 2023

According to Coursera.org, business is the most popular college major for outgoing seniors, so it’s not surprising that FBLA is one of the biggest clubs at EHHS. Business teacher and advisor of FBLA,...

Roses and Thorns: Trends Edition

Roses and Thorns: Trends Edition

Brooke Ciscone, Reporter
November 20, 2023

Roses to mom jeans-- Thorns to TikTok shop Roses to permanent jewelry-- Thorns to celebrities who don’t follow the Met Gala theme Roses to the Barbie Movie-- Thorns to flat-earthers Roses...

Roses and Thorns: The Holidays Edition

Roses and Thorns: The Holidays Edition

Brooke Ciscone, Reporter
November 3, 2023

Roses to "All I Want For Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey-- Thorns to Thanksgiving turkey Roses to colorful leaves-- Thorns to Thanksgiving dinner getting eaten in five minutes Roses to stuffing-- Thorns...

EHHS Fall Sports Ups and Downs of the Season

EHHS Fall Sports Ups and Downs of the Season

Brooke Ciscone, Reporter
October 28, 2023

As the leaves start to change and the weather changes, East Haven fall varsity sports continue to rise above the cold temperatures with some outstanding wins and great sportsmanship. Football This Ones...

Roses and Thorns: Relationship Edition

Roses and Thorns: Relationship Edition

Brooke Ciscone, Reporter
October 20, 2023

Roses to Billy Demetriades  and Angelina Bellaciccio--Thorns to PDA couples Roses to #33 on the hockey team --Thorns to everyone left on delivered Roses Eve Backhaus and that baseball player she's...

Roses and Thorns: Fashion Edition

Roses and Thorns: Fashion Edition

Brooke Ciscone, Reporter
October 10, 2023

Roses to UGG slippers -- Thorns to mismatched socks Roses to oversized sweaters -- Thorns to overpriced Lululemon leggings Roses to messy buns-- Thorns to knock off moccasins Roses to sweatpants...

The Paw-sitive Impact of Pets

The Paw-sitive Impact of Pets

Brooke Ciscone, Reporter
September 28, 2023

We all love our furry friends. Nothing is better than coming home to a fun-loving dog ready to play fetch or a cuddly cat ready to relax with you. We might think pets are just animals we care...

Roses and Thorns: Back to School Edition

Roses and Thorns: Back to School Edition

Brooke Ciscone, Reporter
September 23, 2023

Roses to A/C days -- Thorns to people who don’t walk in the hallway Roses to the caesar salads at lunch -- Thorns people who can't park Roses to those with a GPA above a 3.0 --  Thorns to...

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