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The Student News Site of St. Charles East High School, 1020 Dunham Road, St. Charles, Illinois 60174

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The Student News Site of St. Charles East High School, 1020 Dunham Road, St. Charles, Illinois 60174

The X-ray
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News
The United States Capitol building, where Congress is hosted. Photo by Hannah Pillion.
Government shutdown brings shortages nationwide
Aniela Smallwood, Features Editor • October 31, 2025
A laptop with a congratulations message. Graphic by Hayden Kropp.
Holistic or test informed applications controversy continues
October 31, 2025
A phone caddy in a classroom. Photo by Mollie Berg.
Cell phone policies are back stronger than ever
October 31, 2025
Seniors competing in the popcorn bucket competition. Photo by Lauren Voigt.
Small Games make for a thrilling Thursday night
October 7, 2025
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Opinions
October 2025 Thumbs
October 2025 Thumbs
X-Ray Staff • October 31, 2025
October 2025’s “Herd in the Halls”
October 2025’s “Herd in the Halls”
October 31, 2025
A stack of X-ray print newspapers. Photo by Arjun Patel.
Editorial: The importance of print newspapers
October 31, 2025
Seniors celebrate after their win in the Homecoming co-ed volleyball game. Photo by Lauren Voigt.
Opinion: How homecoming week went this year
October 6, 2025
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Entertainment
October 2025
October 2025 Word Search
Arjun Patel, Editor-In-Chief • October 31, 2025
Left to right; Adrianna Melvin as Emily Brontë and Mairead Carlson as Anne Brontë, struggling to cast spells in the fall play. Photo by Lauren Voigt.
Emily Brontë Teenage Necromancer play review
October 31, 2025
October 2025 Crossword
October 2025 Crossword
October 31, 2025
Taylor Swift at the 2024 Golden Globes. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” shatters records with 3.5 million first‑week sales and a historic Billboard sweep
October 31, 2025
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Features
An old haunted house. Photo courtesy of PICRYL.
5 Points Haunted House returns for another spooky season
Aniela Smallwood, Features Editor • October 31, 2025
Illustration of a Scarecrow. Graphic by Hayden Kropp.
St. Charles community hosts its annual Scarecrow Festival
October 31, 2025
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
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
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In-depths
ICE CRACKS DOWN ON CHICAGO
ICE CRACKS DOWN ON CHICAGO
Arjun Patel, Editor-In-Chief • October 31, 2025
Senior Brynn Copp being cheeky at almost a year old. Photo by Jamie Copp.
Final words from a very grateful EIC
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
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Sports
Junior Aricin Bigda throwing a football during a game against Downers Grove North. Photo courtesy of St. Charles East Flickr.
Girls’ Flag Football is introduced to STCE as East’s newest sport
Adley Wilson, Sports Editor • October 31, 2025
Kaylee McInnis playing at a home game. Photo courtesy of St Charles East Flickr.
Dedication leads to success: Kaylee McInnis wins the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week award
October 31, 2025
The Lady Saints Varsity Cross Country team gears up for the Harvey Braus Invitational. Photo by Julie Garcia.
Girls’ Cross Country ranks in the top 25 for the seventh week in a row
October 31, 2025
Senior Anthony Solare golfing during the IHSA state competition. Photo courtesy of Anthony Solare.
Solare swings his way to state
October 31, 2025
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Sky Masterson (Marlon Brando) stands surrounded by Hot Box Girls (1955). Photo courtesy of Flickr.

Understanding the similarities and differences between the movie and stage production of Guys & Dolls

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Left to right; Adrianna Melvin as Emily Brontë and Mairead Carlson as Anne Brontë, struggling to cast spells in the fall play. Photo by Lauren Voigt.

Emily Brontë Teenage Necromancer play review

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The United States Capitol building, where Congress is hosted. Photo by Hannah Pillion.

Government shutdown brings shortages nationwide

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ICE CRACKS DOWN ON CHICAGO

ICE CRACKS DOWN ON CHICAGO

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Taylor Swift at the 2024 Golden Globes. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” shatters records with 3.5 million first‑week sales and a historic Billboard sweep

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Junior Aricin Bigda throwing a football during a game against Downers Grove North. Photo courtesy of St. Charles East Flickr.

Girls’ Flag Football is introduced to STCE as East’s newest sport

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A stack of X-ray print newspapers. Photo by Arjun Patel.

Editorial: The importance of print newspapers

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October 2025

October 2025 Word Search

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Homecoming dance ends HOCO week

Homecoming dance ends HOCO week

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A phone caddy in a classroom. Photo by Mollie Berg.

Cell phone policies are back stronger than ever

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