Summer job help
Sydney Greene, Journalism
May 18, 2012
As summer quickly approaches, many students are looking forward to school ending. But students are also looking to put a little extra money in there pockets. Thanks to a new site, people are able to look for summer jobs in an easy way. Snagajob.com is an easy way to look for a job in your area. The site... Read more »
WiFi to cause problems for teachers
Board Editorial
May 2, 2012
Students watch PowerPoint presentations on Promethean boards. They use Google to identify sources and EasyBib to cite them. Now, Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools has decided to take the next step in integrating technology with the classroom. Beginning this fall, CMS will provide all its schools with wireless... Read more »
Baseball bats a new way
Jared Santiago, Staff Writer
May 2, 2012
Change is never easy, and not everyone likes it, but the East Meck baseball team has adapted to and overcome a new challenge this year. All the CMS school baseball teams started using a new kind of bat, which is made of aluminum, but hits more like a wood bat. The new bats are called BBCOR bats. The... Read more »
Morgan’s future is on the track
Urvi Sinha, Staff Writer
May 2, 2012
Every time Kiyonna Morgan sprinted past the finish line in a 400-meter dash, she unknowingly brought herself closer to the starting line of an affordable college education. Morgan, a senior, never dreamed that she could attend college on a track scholarship. At first, the Senior Board member and cheerleader... Read more »
‘Deerly’ departed
Urvi Sinha, Staff Writer
May 2, 2012
Your usual visitor at East Meck is required to check in through the main office, but on February 29th, an unorthodox guest surprised students. A deer broke through a window in the 300 hall and rushed through the hallway before being let out of the building and sprinting across campus. Animal Control... Read more »
East engineering represented in national science fair
Carolyn Coons, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2012
In a room filled with lasers, a nuclear detection system, and a potential cure for cancer, one East Meck student was given the opportunity of a lifetime. Freshman Kayla Burriss was selected to meet President Barack Obama on behalf of East Meck’s new Academy of Engineering program, AOE, for the second... Read more »
A summer abroad
Alyssa Chapin, Staff Writer
May 2, 2012
East Mecklenburg prides itself for being a school of many cultures, and this year several students will be experiencing them first hand. There are many different reasons for traveling abroad, and East Meck students will be visiting all corners of the world. Junior Natalie Bonsall will be spending her... Read more »
Holocaust survivor speaks to East students
Mario Augustinovic, Staff Writer
May 2, 2012
When we look at the heroes of the 20th century, we often ignore people who don’t seem to portray heroic ability. However, Irving Bienstock, as well as other Holocaust survivors, have demonstrated bravery and courage in the face of adversity. Bienstock was born in Germany in 1927, six years before Hitler’s... Read more »
Culinary sizzles in competition
Quincy Stanford, Journalism Class
April 30, 2012
Senior Stanley Weaver prepares a meal in the culinary arts room. Weaver, along with Jonathan Card and Erin Grant placed first in state contest. Photo by Justin Perry East Mecklenburg’s culinary arts team is headed to national competition after winning the gold in the state contest recently. Jonathan... Read more »
An ‘extra’ memorable experience
Derek Zhang, Staff Writer
April 30, 2012
Acting in a blockbuster film may sound exciting, but it’s not all glitz and glamour that it’s made out to be. Having already earned a whopping $370,000,000 since its March 23rd release date, The Hunger Games has established itself as one of the highest grossing films of all time—just behind Walt... Read more »
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