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News
Seniors competing in the popcorn bucket competition. Photo by Lauren Voigt.
Small Games make for a thrilling Thursday night
Mollie Berg, Opinions Editor • October 7, 2025
Homecoming dance ends HOCO week
Homecoming dance ends HOCO week
October 7, 2025
The Juniors show their school spirit at the Homecoming Assembly. Photo courtesy of STCE Flickr.
Homecoming week kicks off with an energetic 2025 assembly
October 6, 2025
The Seniors’ Shocking Loss: Juniors announced as the 2025 homecoming spirit stick winners
October 6, 2025
Opinion
Seniors celebrate after their win in the Homecoming co-ed volleyball game. Photo by Lauren Voigt.
Opinion: How homecoming week went this year
Aniela Smallwood, Features Editor • October 6, 2025
A person stresses about their school work. Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock.
Editorial: Juggling the stress of this time of the year
May 15, 2025
Senior Charlotte Schumaier speaks at city hall on March 24 amidst the IMEA controversy. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Schumaier.
The Coal Hard Truth: St. Charles’ power plan could be renewed
May 15, 2025
An infographic depicting the difference between equality and equity. Photo courtesy of Sketch Plantations.
Meritocracy versus inheritocracy: why equality is technically impossible
May 15, 2025
Entertainment
Light shining at the end of a dark tunnel. Photo courtesy of PICRYL.
“A Flicker in the Dark”: A thrilling mystery
Grace McClure, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025
As they say, there's nowhere to go but up.
CHARLIE EAST IN: GRADUATION GRAVITY
May 15, 2025
Being at East was pretty good
Being at East was pretty good
May 15, 2025
William Finn, American Tony-winning composer (2016). Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
William Finn: The man who shaped Broadway
May 15, 2025
Features
Nicole Osborne poses in her office while wearing Wednesday’s spirit day outfit for homecoming week. Photo by Arjun Patel.
East’s new Assistant Principal for Student Life takes on the role of homecoming
Arjun Patel, Editor-in-chief • October 7, 2025
East's French National Honor Society (FNHS) paints the windows of Rocket Fizz in Downtown St. Charles for Homecoming. Photo by Arjun Patel.
Homecoming week kicks off with students’ window painting and decorating display cases!
October 7, 2025
Orange and Black competition winners (Julian Aguirre, Sam Zimmerman, Kyle Wanielista, Connor Dell and Belle Patrick). Photo courtesy of Madeleine Steinhauser.
Saints participate in Homecoming Spirit Week
October 6, 2025
People pour buckets of ice-cold water on themselves to raise awareness about mental health. Photo courtesy of Flickr.
The Ice Bucket Challenge splashes into a comeback
May 15, 2025
Sports
The Fighting Saints bring home a win for Homecoming
The Fighting Saints bring home a win for Homecoming
Ella Lester, Entertainment Editor • October 7, 2025
Homecoming Volleyball game brings excitement to East
October 6, 2025
St Charles East girls’ track runners celebrate after a race at Metea Valley High School. Photo by Julie Garcia.
Winning the real race: The importance of sportsmanship in track
May 15, 2025
The East and North girls' varsity water polo co-op team poses in the pool. Bottom left to right: Olivia Klocker, Ellie Stippich, Malee Todd, Isla Tousignant, Trinity Lentz, Middle left to right: Lauren Slater, Liv Ciemiega, Becca Wlezien, Ari Barone, Top left to right: Ella McKenney, Evie Osborne, Gi Messina.
Co-op East and North Girls’ water polo team makes a splash
May 15, 2025
In-Depth
Senior Brynn Copp being cheeky at almost a year old. Photo by Jamie Copp.
In-depth: Final words from a very grateful EIC
Brynn Copp, Editor-In-Chief • May 15, 2025
Senior Aundrea Woods stands with a cardboard cutout of her idol Harry Styles at six years old. Photo by Laruren Garbutt.
Been there done that: Aundrea’s guide to having the best high school experience
May 15, 2025
Senior Yzabelle de Luna opening gifts on her first birthday. Photo by Marie de Luna.
A letter to my freshman-year self
May 15, 2025
Senior Ellen Jahoda's first time in the snow. Photo by Elizabeth Jahoda.
Lessons learned the hard way: the thing I wish I knew sooner
May 15, 2025
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East's French National Honor Society (FNHS) paints the windows of Rocket Fizz in Downtown St. Charles for Homecoming. Photo by Arjun Patel.

Homecoming week kicks off with students’ window painting and decorating display cases!

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The Seniors’ Shocking Loss: Juniors announced as the 2025 homecoming spirit stick winners

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The Fighting Saints bring home a win for Homecoming

The Fighting Saints bring home a win for Homecoming

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Homecoming dance ends HOCO week

Homecoming dance ends HOCO week

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Seniors competing in the popcorn bucket competition. Photo by Lauren Voigt.

Small Games make for a thrilling Thursday night

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The Juniors show their school spirit at the Homecoming Assembly. Photo courtesy of STCE Flickr.

Homecoming week kicks off with an energetic 2025 assembly

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Seniors celebrate after their win in the Homecoming co-ed volleyball game. Photo by Lauren Voigt.

Opinion: How homecoming week went this year

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The sun rising during East's annual Senior Sunrise event.

The Senior Sunrise tradition continues at East

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Orange and Black competition winners (Julian Aguirre, Sam Zimmerman, Kyle Wanielista, Connor Dell and Belle Patrick). Photo courtesy of Madeleine Steinhauser.

Saints participate in Homecoming Spirit Week

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Pie-in-the-eye champion, Jon Ryan, being pied at Small Games. Photo by Lauren Voigt.

Returning and new competitors compete in this year's pie-in-the-eye

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