Budget cuts hit home

May 26, 2010 • written by Gabby Reed  
Filed under News, featured

In the most recent and close hitting sign that the economy still has plenty of recovery to go, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board continues to debate the effect of budget cuts on next year’s school system.             At the school board meeting on May 11th, members of the board outlined... Read more »

“Gleeks” Takeover Primetime

May 14, 2010 • written by Melissa Rhoad  
Filed under Entertainment, featured

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 »

Beloved chorus director bids farewell

May 14, 2010 • written by Emily Light  
Filed under featured

As seniors walk across the stage this year, another Eagle will be celebrating her final year here at East.  Chorus director Bebe Snyder will be retiring after fifteen years of dedication to the school.             “It‘s going to be hard without Ms. Snyder, I‘m so used to her and her... Read more »

‘R-Word’ a thing of the past

May 12, 2010 • written by Courtney McClure  
Filed under Student Life, featured

 Words like “retard” or “slow” have slowly slithered their way into everyday language. Their hurtful connotations and their derogatory meanings sometimes go unnoticed. With the help of East students and staff, the R-Word Campaign has dedicated itself to putting an end to the use of these loaded... Read more »