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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

Vincent Apicella, News Editor

The News Editor for the 2022-2023 school year

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HoneyPaws: June 6th Edition

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
June 6, 2023

"Rebel is a sweet little lab mix who loves to sit on the lap of the nearest human. She also goes insane for a good game of fetch." Your choices are: A) Mrs. Howlett B) Mrs. Wright C) Mrs....

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HoneyPaws: Memorial Day Week Edition

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
May 30, 2023

"The gangs all here @ The [redacted]" Your Choices Are: A) Mrs. Robinson B) Ms. Boisvert C) Ms. Riccio D) Mrs. Cannavaro

Mrs. Grabski Opens Up About Her Struggles with Multiple Sclerosis

Mrs. Grabski Opens Up About Her Struggles with Multiple Sclerosis

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
May 25, 2023

In the US, a mere 1 million citizens are living with the effects of MS, also known as Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis is classified as a chronic neurological disease that affects the brain, spinal...

What's the Dill With Pickles? The Jarring Controversy

What’s the Dill With Pickles? The Jarring Controversy

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
May 3, 2023
"Pickles are for mature people and people who aren’t mature like to hop on the bandwagon.”
America vs. The People: Discourse on the LGBT Community

America vs. The People: Discourse on the LGBT Community

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
May 1, 2023

Bills deemed by many Americans as “anti-lgbt” are being brought up in the senate today. Over the past few years, the LGBTQ+ community has been the hot topic of discussion amongst lawmakers. One of...

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HoneyPaws: Instructional Leaders Edition!

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
April 26, 2023

This week's faculty member is an instructional leader and has 4 pets! A dog, hermit crab, betta fish and a hamster. Can you guess who it is? "We got Nicky on Dec. 23rd so he is named after St. Nicholas....

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HoneyPaws: April 5th

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
April 3, 2023

"Jemima Puddle Duck and Sophie perched on the roof of our house. Muscovy ducks are the only domesticated ducks that can fly!" These adorable ducks belong to Ms. Seufert.

Sugar Bakery: East Haven's Resident Cupcakery

Sugar Bakery: East Haven’s Resident Cupcakery

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
March 15, 2023

Sugar Bakery on Main St. in the heart of East Haven has been open since 2004 where it was started in the home of Carole Vollono and her daughter, Brenda DePonte, selling homemade chocolates and candies....

Grammy's 2023 Fashion Looks that Splashed

Grammy’s 2023 Fashion Looks that Splashed

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
March 7, 2023

This year’s Grammy Awards red carpet looks made a big splash in the fashion pool. The Grammys are an annual music award show along with a red carpet. As everyone knows, fashion is subjective, not everyone...

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HoneyPaws: March 10th Edition

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
March 7, 2023

"Their names are Rocky and Morty. My two dogs share one brain cell. I love them, but they’re not very bright." These goofballs belong to Ms. Lyon!!

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HoneyPaws: March 1st REVEALED!

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
March 1, 2023

Gizmo ( aka Gizzy) likes to play with the wrappings his toys came in, not so much the toys themselves. He loves to sleep wherever, but comes running when anyone shakes the treat bag!" Gizmo belongs...

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HoneyPaws: Valentines Day Edition

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
February 14, 2023

"This is Rocco. He is a fluff ball and he is happiest when he is with family!" Your choices are: A) Ms. Blanker B) Mr. Callahan C) Mrs. Parisi D) Mrs. Bogart Please comment your guess...

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HoneyPaws February 1st

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
February 1, 2023

“This is Bling and Flight Feathers and they are about 1 year old. They get into trouble by flying onto things they should. Bling is the only one currently giving me eggs and Flight Feathers tends...

Breaking into CT's Drag Community

Breaking into CT’s Drag Community

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
January 17, 2023

Drag has been around for centuries; William Shakespeare even described it as an actor who played the opposite gender. One of the most well known modern drag queens, RuPaul, likes to say, “we’re all...

ROSES & THORNS: Week of January 1st - January 7th

ROSES & THORNS: Week of January 1st – January 7th

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
January 3, 2023

Roses to New Years resolutions. Thorns to winter break ending. Roses to upcoming vacations. Thorns to balancing school, work and sports. Roses to wedding dress shopping. Thorns to a lot...

Jenna Ortega's Take on Wednesday Addams Thrills Fans in the Netflix Show

Jenna Ortega’s Take on Wednesday Addams Thrills Fans in the Netflix Show

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
December 12, 2022

Director, Tim Burton, has thrown us all for a loop with yet another work of art, entitled Wednesday. Jenna Ortega, previously on Stuck in the Middle and The Babysitter: Killer Queen, went into her audition...

EHHS Volleyball Team Sets Their Way to Senior Night

EHHS Volleyball Team Sets Their Way to Senior Night

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
November 28, 2022
In the 2022-2023 season, the EHHS volleyball team had 3 seniors: Nicole Sangiovani, Ally Stettinger, and Autumn Clancy.
ROSES AND THORNS: Week of 11/21 - 11/25

ROSES AND THORNS: Week of 11/21 – 11/25

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
November 22, 2022

Roses to a 5 day weekend for Thanksgiving Thorns to questionable choices by referees at the powderpuff game Roses to seniors getting into their top schools Thorns to only certain people getting...

Spirit Fridays: Slay or Nay?

Spirit Fridays: Slay or Nay?

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
October 24, 2022

The EHHS Class of 2023 planning committee hosts Spirit Fridays every week with a different theme. There are a few reasons for why this became an active idea,one of them being that it’s easier than full...

ROSES AND THORNS Week of 10/17 - 10/21

ROSES AND THORNS Week of 10/17 – 10/21

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
October 20, 2022
Roses and Thorns is biweekly column meant to show what people are excited for and not so excited for.
ROSES AND THORNS Week of 10/3- 10/7

ROSES AND THORNS Week of 10/3- 10/7

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
October 6, 2022
New column by Vinnie Apicella - Roses and Thorns - Come weekly to see what everyone is excited and not so excited for.
East Haven Fall Fest Returns As a Success

East Haven Fall Fest Returns As a Success

Vincent Apicella, News Editor
September 30, 2022
East Haven residents attended the Fall Festival earlier this month; favoring the fried dough over other cuisines.
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