Kids are missing out on the fun of being a kid. Phones, iPads and social media have become such a norm in society, that children spend their time locked away inside with social media, to the point they grow up with social media, not with friends. Access to social media is not the only concern, their young minds are still developing, and they need and desire social skills and problem solving. Without...

It’s 10:40 a.m. and your lunch just started, your stomach is growling and all you can think about is what you’re going to eat. You decide today you’re going to McDonald’s as always. As you’re walking, you think to yourself “I’m getting bored of McDonald’s, I want to try something new.” Which doesn’t sound like a bad idea, only problem is that you have no idea where to find somewhere...

Shelf after shelf and rack after rack, a long and grueling search for your size. This is a struggle that many plus size Americans have to experience, constantly having to ask, ‘Do you have this in a larger size?’ Many people struggle gaining the confidence to even ask for a larger size and many fashion brands don’t carry sizes past an XL. There are brands exclusively for plus size people, but...

Inside the walls of East High School, a therapist is quietly making a huge impact, offering vital emotional and academic help that ensures every student can succeed in a nurturing environment. Meet Kailee Becker, East High School’s therapist. As East’s school therapist, Kailee Becker’s passion to offer personalized support to students is astonishing. “I was inspired by my past experiences...

On January 20, President Donald Trump began his second term by issuing 10 executive orders on U.S. immigration, intensifying national tensions, especially within Hispanic communities. At East High School, where many students are of Hispanic descent, concerns are rising about the potential impact of these policies on students and their families. East High School is the most diverse school in the...