Student Life – Page 3

Students can improve SAT, ACT scores by entering national competition

Story by Anaya Truss-Williams, Staff Writer

October 7, 2016

East Meck freshmen, sophomores and juniors are now eligible to compete in this year’s All American Academic Bowl (AAAB). The AAAB is a national competition which gives students a chance to practice for their ACTs and SATs....

Changes planned for homecoming week activities

Story by Miracle Okoro, Senior Reporter

September 30, 2016

Filed under News, Student Life

Several changes are being planned by Student Congress for this year’s Spirit Week leading up to homecoming on Oct. 21. The themes for the week are: *Monday Oct. 17: Sports Day *Tuesday Oct. 18: Time Traveler Day *Wednesday...

After all this time, fans bewitched by Harry Potter

Story by Layna Hong, Staff Writer

March 6, 2016

Filed under Entertainment, Student Life

Despite Harry Potter having grown from the title of “the boy who lived” into an adult, his loyal fans haven’t grown up at heart. They have been eager for new content, and their waiting will finally pay off next year. ...

Student band “Vint” vent feelings through music

Story by Julia Pharr, Staff Writer

March 1, 2016

Filed under Entertainment, Student Life

Everyone reacts differently when they get angry. Some people may punch walls, some may take it out on others, and a few write music. The student run, hard rock band Vint, which was started by juniors: Colin Read and Reggie...

Prepare for trouble, make it double or quadruple with siblings at East

March 1, 2016

New McDonald’s restaurant opens: are our students McLovin’ it?

Story by Elizabeth Coyotl-Pacio, Staff Writer

February 5, 2016

Filed under Student Life

Fries. Nuggets. All day breakfast. These are all appealing aspects of McDonald's, which is opening up a new location just down the street from the school. With this, many students will be even more tempted to eat fast food...