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

The X-RAY
Nia Cocroft

Nia Cocroft, Editor in Chief

Nia is a senior at East and an aspiring dermatologist. She plans to pursue a major in Biology at Howard University.

All content by Nia Cocroft

Class of 2024: Where are they headed?

Nia Cocroft and Sophia Smallwood
May 24, 2024

Senior Spread TOP 10s!

Nia Cocroft, Sophia Smallwood, Ava Brucal, Nishi Patel, and Angelo Barlan-Pagurayan
May 24, 2024

24 Pieces of Advice from ‘24

Angelo Barlan-Pagurayan, Ava Brucal, Nia Cocroft, Nishi Patel, and Sophia Smallwood
May 15, 2024

Editorial: What’s in a “life calling?”

Nia Cocroft and Sophia Smallwood
March 20, 2024
From left to right: seniors and 2023 DECA State competitors Aayush Shah (Secretary/Treasurer), Ryan Cassady (President), Uriel Cruz (Director of Outreach) and Sri Vatsav Pedarla (VP). Photo courtesy of Shannon Stone

Following “Rebuilding Year,” DECA Hopes for State Again

Nia Cocroft, Co-Editor in Chief
December 18, 2023

December Editorial: Analyzing the American Dream for Young Americans in a Changing Society

Nia Cocroft and Sophia Smallwood
December 18, 2023

October Editorial: The importance of the integrous journalist in today’s media environment

Nia Cocroft and Sophia Smallwood
October 12, 2023
Seniors gather on East's stadium to watch the sun rise ahead of the school day. Photo courtesy of Amanda Hayes

Class of ’24 gathers for “Senior Sunrise”

Nia Cocroft, Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2023
Alex poses next to a sign at the top of Mt. Taylor in New Mexico. Photo courtesy of Michael Volz

A 3,100 mile Journey: Veteran Alex Volz Hikes for a Cause

Nia Cocroft, Editor in Chief
June 17, 2023
Salvador Gomez welds the floor panels of a 1995 Ford Mustang at Auto Club’s meeting on Jan. 31. Photo by Nia Cocroft

With Mr. Straiker, Auto Club provides opportunities for learning and competing

Nia Cocroft, Editor-In-Chief
February 15, 2023
East’s Girls Volleyball Team exits a huddle during a State Finals match in Bloomington. Photo courtesy of Kate Goudreau.

East’s volleyball team takes 4th place at State

Aundrea Woods and Nia Cocroft
January 23, 2023

December Editorial: Positives in the giving

Nia Cocroft and Sophia Smallwood
January 5, 2023
Frank Schniffer, co-founder of Sunset Soda, poses in front of Sunset Soda’s Production Facility in Geneva. Photo by Nia Cocroft

Pop, Fizz! East Alumni start local craft soda business

Nia Cocroft and Brynn Copp
January 5, 2023
Voters hold signs outside of the DC Capitol Building ahead of Nov. 8 Election Day. Photo courtesy of Ted Eytan/Flikr

East students head to polls in Mid-Term Elections

Nia Cocroft, Editor in Chief
November 5, 2022

Results of D303 Equity Audit reviewed at recent board meeting

Nia Cocroft, Editor-in-chief
October 21, 2022
Senior Julia Ferrandino approaches to hit the ball during the East/Geneva match on Tuesday, September 27.

VOLLEYBALL: Beating #2 Benet was a confidence booster

Nia Cocroft, Editor-in-chief
October 20, 2022
The HC football had its highs and lows. First half went well, but the Saints lost their grip during the second half.

[Photo] Homecoming Football:

Evan Lagana, Staff Writer
October 6, 2022
Freshmen face off against juniors in class tug-of-war during the 2022 Homecoming assembly

East returns to “Normal” with an indoor Homecoming Pep Assembly

Nia Cocroft, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2022
The Blue Goose, a St. Charles community grocery store of over 90 years, closed its doors earlier this month.

The Blue Goose closes after 94 years in St. Charles

Nia Cocroft, News Editor
April 5, 2022
A car drives through the St. Charles Public Library's drive-up window, which remains open.

Library opens after closing its doors due to mask rule controversy

Nia Cocroft, Staff Writer
February 16, 2022
Snopko Socks was started by these brothers. Photo courtesy of "Snopko Socks."

In a Time of Continued Need, this Season of Giving

Chloe Ladines, Nia Cocroft, Serena Thakkar, Harry Graham, and Brynn Copp
January 4, 2022
Graphic by Chloe Ladines.

Final exams return for East students this year

Nia Cocroft, News Editor
November 17, 2021
The Compass Academy

The Compass Academy

Nia Cocroft, News Editor
November 17, 2021
Photo courtesy of pixabay.

And the Oscar goes to…

Nia Cocroft
May 11, 2021
Autos students survey the class' vehicles during a break from work.

Autos Classes Adapt to Pandemic-Era Learning

Nia Cocroft, Staff Writer
March 25, 2021
Many in Illinois are anxious to get their vaccine, Teachers are included in phase 1B.

Covid-19 Vaccinations Begin In Kane County

Nia Cocroft, Staff Writer
January 29, 2021
Two companies, Pfizer and Moderna, have developed vaccines that they hope will be ready to distribute as soon as this month.

Covid-19 Vaccines May Be Ready For Roll-out

Nia Cocroft, Staff Writer
December 4, 2020
Pumpkins and trick-or-treating are Halloween traditions, but Covid-19 may change the holiday activities this year.

Halloween 2020’s Risks and Regulations

Nia Cocroft, Staff Writer
October 21, 2020
chromebook--Nia C

Why remote learning is important, even when we want to be “in person”

Nia Cocroft, Staff Writer
September 16, 2020
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