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

The X-RAY
Brynn Copp

Brynn Copp, Editor-in-Chief

Brynn is a senior who’s been in X-Ray for four years and has always enjoyed writing. When she’s not at school, she’s probably playing guitar for her band or crocheting.

All content by Brynn Copp

Editorial: Knowing the importance of your voice

Brynn Copp and Yzabelle de Luna
October 31, 2024

2024 vice-presidential debate highlights candidates’ policies

Brynn Copp, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2024
Seniors huddle up during their match. Photo by Lauren Voigt.

Homecoming volleyball game serves up a good time

Brynn Copp, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2024
East seniors walk onto the football field for the annual senior sunrise. Photo by Brynn Copp

East seniors continue “Senior Sunrise” tradition

Yzabelle De Luna and Brynn Copp
September 10, 2024
Taylor Swift at the 2023 MTV awards. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.

Taylor Swift releases surprise double album

Brynn Copp, Features Editor
May 15, 2024

Editorial: Say goodbye, but not too soon

Brynn Copp and Yzabelle de Luna
May 15, 2024
This picture shows the “plastics,” [left to right] Karen, Regina and Gretchen. Photo courtesy of Printerval.

Mean Girls movie musical is met with mixed reviews

Brynn Copp, Features Editor
March 20, 2024
Freshman Chloe Sawalski and senior Maddy Spaeth argue in “The Customer is Always Right.”

A Decades-Old Tradition Continues with the Annual Fall One Acts

Angelo Barlan-Pargurayan and Brynn Copp
December 18, 2023
A close-up of the cello section of Symphonic Orchestra. Photo by Lauren Voigt.

East’s Fall Orchestra Concert kicks off the season

Brynn Copp
November 9, 2023
The dance and cheer teams open Small Games assembly accompanied by St. Charles East band.

Homecoming Small Games 2023, Brings the Energy!

Brynn Copp, Features Editor
September 6, 2023
Sophia Fernandez (junior) and her band Femme X close out the fundraiser on May 3, 2023. Photo by Brynn Copp

“Trunk Full of Funk” gives students a chance to share their creative talents

Brynn Copp, Features Editor
May 23, 2023
Joey Wilbur at his album release party on March 19, 2023. Photo courtesy of Joey Wilbur

East Senior Joey Wilbur releases self-written and produced album “hopeless (romantic)”

Brynn Copp, Features Editor
April 28, 2023
In-house supplies for students are stored for the Care Closet. Photo courtesy of Maura Kenny

The Care Closet is still open for helping out

Brynn Copp, Features Editor
March 16, 2023
The cast of the Twenty-Sided Tavern gathers onstage as an audience member participates in the show. Photo courtesy of Jamie Copp

Interactive Show “The Twenty-Sided Tavern” closes in Chicago

Brynn Copp, Features Editor
February 15, 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
Eerie decorations demonstrate the creativity of St. Charles residents during the Ghoulish Homes Tour.

Ghoulish homes get us into the Halloween mood

Brynn Copp, Features Editor
November 29, 2022
Some of the books on "the banned books" list are on display at the public library.

“BANNED BOOKS WEEK” HAS A “RENEWED” MEANING

Brynn Copp, Features Editor
October 6, 2022
Freshmen face off against juniors in class tug-of-war during the 2022 Homecoming assembly

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

Nia Cocroft, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2022
Taylor Swift in 2019.

Review: Taylor Swift’s “This Love”

Brynn Copp, Staff Writer
May 18, 2022
Jake Krippelz, Jr., Ryan Krippelz, Jake Krippelz, III, and Joseph Kippelz, Sr. with a guitar signed by Los Lobos and The Mustangs. The guitar was awarded by the Paramount Theater/RiversEdge committee for their sponsorships over the years.

Jake’s Inc. is a family story of success and inspiration

Brynn Copp, Staff Writer
April 20, 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
Coroco Coffee in St. Charles is preparing to open in early November. Photo by Jake Bischof.

Newcomer to downtown, Coroco Coffee makes a splash

Jake Bischof and Brynn Copp
November 17, 2021
The Pep Assembly was held outside with the tug-of-war event as a traditional highlight.

[Photo] Homecoming Week events showcase Saints spirit!

Jaden Venziano, staff writer
September 24, 2021
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