“Gleeks” Takeover Primetime
Melissa Rhoad
May 14, 2010
Glee is not only a feeling and a club, but “Glee” is also a TV show phenomenon. Even though the FOX TV show has not even finished airing its first season, “Glee” fever is taking over audiences and critics already. The show has already won numerous awards and had guest appearances by superstars... Read more »
Dreams become realities for OneRepublic
Randal Walton
May 10, 2010
This is a band that may not exist today. This is a band that was contemplating the end before the beginning even started. But then, in 2006, something extraordinary happened. It came in the form of a little melody called “Apologize.” “It happened at just the right time,... Read more »
‘Contra’ hard to ignore
Maddi Pofahl
February 23, 2010
Time and time again, in an attempt to be nonconformist and indie, I have seen bands or movies become the very thing they claim to hate. It can be a struggle for a musician to stand out in a genre that often contradicts itself and in an age where technology makes it all too easy for the listener to... Read more »
New Park Fulfills Potter Fans Wildest Dreams
Amanda Albright
February 19, 2010
In the midst of all the wars, famines and tragedies in the world; Harry Potter fans everywhere are being blessed with something magical. Universal Studios is opening a theme park in the spring of 2010 that will allow the spectacular world J.K. Rowling created to come to life. “It’s amazing,” said... Read more »
Top 10 Things Not to Get Your Partner for Valentine’s Day
Jackson Arey
February 19, 2010
Flowers: There is no more unoriginal gift. If you do decide to buy flowers, at least make your own bouquet, not a prearranged one. This might seem cliché, but that doesn’t mean he or she won’t love it. Gym Memberships: Nothing says “you’re fat” like a membership to Gold’s Gym. Facebook... Read more »
“Twilight”: Both sides weigh in
Laura Carroll
December 18, 2009
“Twilight”, rightly interpreted, is message of true love He was the love of your life, your destiny. The two of you shared a relationship straight out of the mind of Jane Austen. But, because of situations directly related to the type of person you loved, there was no other choice, he had... Read more »
“Lovely Bones” draws hope from death
Melissa Rhoad
December 18, 2009
The Lovely Bones is already stirring up Oscar buzz, as well as high anticipation of its movie theatre debut to occur on January 15, 2010. Based on the bestselling book of the same name by Alice Sebold, The Lovely Bones, directed by Peter Jackson, is the story of a 14-year-old girl, Susie Salmon, from... Read more »
“Lovely Bones” draws hope from death
Melissa Rhoad
December 16, 2009
The Lovely Bones is already stirring up Oscar buzz, as well as high anticipation of its movie theatre debut to occur on January 15, 2010. Based on the bestselling book of the same name by Alice Sebold, The Lovely Bones, directed by Peter Jackson, is the story of a 14-year-old girl, Susie Salmon, from... Read more »
Alumni succeed after East
Courtney McClure
December 16, 2009
Whether it is excelling in politics, communications, medicine or on the field, former Eagles have made a name for themselves. Governmental jobs appear to be the principal occupation for alumni. One graduate from the 1969 class of seniors, Mayor Lee Myers, has practiced law since 1976. Currently serving... Read more »
H1N1 ignites hygiene frenzy amongst students
Laura Carroll
October 19, 2009
Uneasiness increases as a growing number of East Meck students are faced with the risk of contracting the H1NI or swine flu virus. Swine flu is the old name for the novel H1N1 Virus. First identified in the spring, it with presents flu-like symptoms. Because of the increasing number of H1N1 patients,... Read more »
