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

Jeff Pape

All content by Jeff Pape
Senior Jenna Sitta sets up tot kick the ball. Photo by Dom DiPalermo.

Saints shut out Lake Park in season opener

Dom DiPalermo
May 11, 2021
Equality means giving everyone the same opportunities. Equity means allocating resources such that equal outcomes are achieved.

A Question of Equity

Jeff Pape, Editor-In-Chief
March 25, 2021
Katie Kempff and Jeff Pape, Editors-in-Chief of The X-Ray, work on creating the first print edition since February 2020. The staff had been planning its March issue when the Covid shutdown began. Photo courtesy of Leslie Ladowski.

Did You Miss Us?

Jeff Pape, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2021

March “Thumbs”

Jeff Pape and Katie Kempff
March 25, 2021
Senior Matt Peddy looks to pass as he drives towards the basket against North.

A New Beginning

Dom DiPalermo
March 15, 2021
Senior Jeff Pape dons a "double mask" before heading out the door to school.

What the CDC’s “Double Mask” Recommendation Means for High School Students

Jeff Pape, Editor-In-Chief
March 8, 2021
Teachers at Poughkeepsie Day School in New York participate in a cultural competency training session.

Editorial: Reflections on Black History Month and Cultural Competency

Jeff Pape and Katie Kempff
March 2, 2021

February “Thumbs”

Jeff Pape and Katie Kempff
March 2, 2021
February "Zoom Zingers"

February “Zoom Zingers”

Jeff Pape and Katie Kempff
March 2, 2021
English teacher Leslie Ladowski lectures to her AP Language and Composition students, most of whom have their cameras off during class.

Remote Students, Please Turn Your Cameras On

Jeff Pape, Editor-In-Chief
February 10, 2021
January "Zoom Zingers"

January “Zoom Zingers”

Jeff Pape and Katie Kempff
February 3, 2021

January “Thumbs”

Jeff Pape and Katie Kempff
February 3, 2021
Biden's arrival to the White House gives us a chance to hit the "reset button" on the partisanship that has characterized the past four years.

Editorial: Hitting the “Reset Button”

Jeff Pape and Katie Kempff
February 3, 2021
This holiday season presents us with a choice: either double down on our efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, or capitulate under the stress of pandemic fatigue and ruin much of the hard work we've put in so far. Photo courtesy of Pixaby.com.

This Holiday Season Needs to Be Different

Jeff Pape and Katie Kempff
December 15, 2020

December “Thumbs”

Jeff Pape, Editor-In-Chief
December 9, 2020
December "Zoom Zingers"

December “Zoom Zingers”

Jeff Pape and Katie Kempff
December 9, 2020
The Electoral College has long been a hallmark of American democracy. But with attempts at its destruction in 2005 and 2016--as well as Trump's loss of the popular vote in the last election--some Americans are now asking the question, "Do we still need it?"

Why Do We Have The Electoral College, And Should We Get Rid Of It?

Jeff Pape, Editor-In-Chief
November 19, 2020
The St. Charles Police Department's new headquarters stands at 1515 W Main Street. Photo by Jeff Pape.

St. Charles Police Respond to Recent Rise in Racial Tensions

Jeff Pape, Editor-In-Chief
October 29, 2020

Editorial: The Importance of Civil Discourse 

Katie Kempff and Jeff Pape
October 29, 2020
OCTOBER'S "ZOOM ZINGERS"

OCTOBER’S “ZOOM ZINGERS”

Jeff Pape and Katie Kempff
October 28, 2020
The St. Charles Police Department's new headquarters stands at 1515 W Main Street. Photo by Jeff Pape.

In-depth: Civil Rights Issues

Jeff Pape, Editor-In-Chief
October 25, 2020

OCTOBER’S “THUMBS”

Jeff Pape, Editor-In-Chief
October 25, 2020
Illinois daily change in newly confirmed COVID-19 cases. Source: The New York Times.

COVID-19 Resurges in Kane County and Illinois

Jeff Pape, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2020
SEPTEMBER "Thumbs"!

SEPTEMBER “Thumbs”!

Jeff Pape, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2020
SEPTEMBER'S ZOOM ZINGERS!

SEPTEMBER’S ZOOM ZINGERS!

Jeff Pape and Katie Kempff
September 24, 2020
Taste of the Himalayas Exterior

Running a Restaurant During a Pandemic

Jeff Pape, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2020

EDITORIAL: A New “Normal” 

Katie Kempff and Jeff Pape
September 21, 2020
X-ray surveyed students in July about the original D303 plan.

D303 About-Faces

Jeff Pape and Katie Kempff
August 17, 2020
Senior Jeff Pape shares his frustration with the SAT testing cancellations.

College Board Has Got to Do Better

Jeff Pape, Editor
August 17, 2020

Tributes to X-ray’s seniors

Jeff Pape, Editor
July 30, 2020
Editor-in-Chief and senior Joseph Beeson poses at the Washington Monument last fall during the national journalism convention in D.C.

X-ray’s letters to our graduated senior editors

Jeff Pape
July 20, 2020
Friends show their love for their fellow classmate with an on campus memorial.

East community mourns loss of one of their own

Jeff Pape and Katie Kempff
June 15, 2020
The Auto Club of 2020

EAST’S AUTO SHOW GOES ONLINE

Jeff Pape, Features Editor
May 21, 2020
Speak All About It!

Speak All About It!

Jeff Pape, Features Editor
May 3, 2020
Senior Dylan Barrett works in the woodshop to cut holes for the newspaper stand project the club has taken on. 

Got hammer and nails?

Jeff Pape, Features Editor
April 23, 2020
Load More Stories