Sophia is excited to begin her second year on X-ray as a junior at STCE. Sophia is a two-time published author, with her first book titled “The Essence of Her” and her second book written in both English and Spanish, "Con...

Nia is a junior at East and it is her third year on the X-ray staff. After assuming the role of News Editor last year as a sophomore, she has moved up to an Editor in Chief for the 2022-2023 school year. When not writing and edit...

Brynn is a sophomore and second-year member of the X-ray staff. She´s excited to take on being Features Editor this year and compete in IHSA! In her free time, she loves to read, write and play guitar.

Noah (left) is a freshman at East, and it is his first year on the X-ray staff as a comic artist. His first comic, titled ¨Rush Hour at East¨ was published in X-ray´s September 2022 issue. Outside of illustrating comics, Noah...

Calvin is a freshman at East, and it is his first year on the X-ray staff. In addition to creating art and working on graphic design, Calvin is interested in writing stories and journalistic photography. Prior to his time on X-ray,...

Jen is a sophomore at East, and it is her first year on the X-ray staff. They began their time on staff with two investigative news pieces regarding the ongoing nationwide bus shortage. "I'm thrilled to be on the staff and hope...

Lillian is a freshman this year at East and is excited to begin her journalism experience on staff. She is most interested in writing in the In-Depth, Entertainment and Features sections. In addition to writing, Lillian is in...

Aarav is a sophomore at East, and it is his second year writing for the X-ray. So far, he has written primarily in the Sports and Entertainment sections, although he is also interested in editorial and sports photography. Outside...

Emily is a senior at East, and it is their first year on the X-ray staff. They are most interested in the Features and Entertainment sections. Their first story--a review of Elvis--was published in X-ray's September 2022 issue. O...

Cassidy is a freshman at East, and it is her first year on the X-ray staff. They are most interested in the Entertainment and Features sections, and their first collaborative story--covering Homecoming Small Games--was published...

Lauren is a freshman at East and first-year member of the X-ray staff. She is most interested in writing for the In-depth and Features sections of the paper. Outside of X-ray, she enjoys dancing and is looking forward to joining ten...

Evan (far left) is a freshman at East and first-year member of the X-ray staff. He is most interested in the entertainment section, having written reviews for movies including "The Mist." Outside of X-ray, Evan enjoys playing...

Ava is a junior at East, and it is her second year on the X-ray staff. She is most interested in writing Features, In-Depth and Entertainment pieces. She is also on the Halo yearbook staff, likes fashion, enjoys making jewelry...

Evan is a sophomore at East, and it is his second year writing for X-ray. He focuses much of his writing in the Sports section of the paper. Outside of X-ray, Evan enjoys playing video games, hanging out with friends and pole-vaulting.

Nishi is a junior, and it is her first year on the X-ray staff. Prior to The X-ray, she had experience working on her school magazine. In her free time, she loves to read and enjoys art. Nishi is a published author, and her first...

Anthony is a freshman at East, and it is his first year on the X-ray staff. He is most interested in the News, Features and Opinion sections. His first story, ¨' Listen, Learn and Return' at D303¨ was published in X-ray's September...

Maggie is a senior at East, and it is her first year on the X-ray staff. She is most interested in the In-depth, Entertainment and Opinion sections. Outside of X-ray, she is an artist, with her media of choice being watercolor....

Aundrea is a sophomore at East, and it is her first year on the X-ray staff. She is most interested in the News and Opinion sections. Her first story--an update on the Pheasant Run fire--was published in X-ray´s September 2022...

Valerie is a sophomore at East, and it is her first year on the X-ray staff. She is most interested in the Opinion, Entertainment and Features sections. Her first collaborative story--regarding D303´s recent switch to Schoology--will...

Leslie Ladowski is an English teacher at East. She has taught here for a total of 20 years. She has been a yearbook adviser for five years and a newspaper adviser for five years. Some of her favorite parts of being a publications...

Jake Stewart is an English teacher and instructional coach at St. Charles East High School; he has been teaching for 16 years.  He has been co-adviser to the newspaper since 2015. Mr. Stewart finds the most engaging part of worki...

Yzabelle is a sophomore at East and it is her first year on the X-ray staff. She is most interested in the News, In-depth and Features sections, as well as digital art. Her first collaborative story--regarding D303´s recent switch...