How to Vote in the Primary Elections
Natalie Ryan, Editor in Chief
May 4, 2018
So, you’re finally 18, or will be by the next general election on November 6. Congratulations, you can fulfill your civic duty by voting in the primary elections next Tuesday, May 8! Unless you failed to register to vote in April (sorry, you can still register for the general election!), it’s tim...
Weekly News Update
Isaac Harper, A&E Editor
April 27, 2018
Syria Air Strikes The United States and allies striked zones of Syria that were suspected of containing chemical weapons. It was done in retaliation for a chemical attack in the city of Duoma. Russia, being Syria’s main ally, condemned the strike. Hostility and tension is rising between countrie...
Beauty and the Beast Preview
Liz Hagan, Photographer
April 23, 2018
This weekend, the Columbus East Drama Department will present their production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (showtimes seen below). Seniors Colton Graffa and Delaney Jackson play the lead roles of the Beast and Belle. They both enjoy the closeness of the cast and how it feels like a family. ...
Students Walk Out
Kat Richardson, Web Editor of Content
April 20, 2018
On Friday morning, right at 10 a.m., over 100 East students left their classrooms and walked out of the school building, meeting at the flagpole right outside of the main office doors. Their purpose was not simply to skip class, but to remember and honor the lives of students that have been lost to gun viol...
Weekly News Update
Isaac Harper, A&E Editor
April 13, 2018
Trump’s Lawyer has office raided The president’s lawyer had all places of residence and work raided this last work. In the hopes of finding possible scandals, Trump did not react in a positive manner. Mark Zuckerberg is questioned by congress regarding his data leak Even though most ques...
Effectiveness of E-Learning
Noah Shoaf, Writer
April 9, 2018
Last week, East students took a lesson in responsibility and time management when BCSC called for three consecutive e-learning days. Due to many flooded roadways, instead of going to school, students were required to log on to the educational platform “ItsLearning” and complete activities for eac...
Weekly News Update
Isaac Harper, A&E Editor
March 29, 2018
March For Our Lives: Students and adults alike march in over 800 locations to support tighter gun control legislation. Taking place on March 24th, millions came to support the event, even big name celebrities. Defacedbook: Mark Zuckerberg has been asked to testify in light of accusations that Faceboo...
Center Stage Makes History
Noah Shoaf, Writer
March 8, 2018
Show Choir qualifies for their first ever Finals This past Saturday, Columbus East’s Show Choir “Center Stage” competed in South Dearborn's Opening Knight Showcase. The choir of 12 females and 9 males made history when they qualified for Finals. Until Saturday, Columbus East Show Choi...
Threat made against Columbus East
Natalie Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2018
At 2:03 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, parents, faculty and students began receiving alert text messages and emails describing that a threat against Columbus East High School was reported. The alert, sent through four separate text messages, described a threat that was posted on Snapchat group chat and reported...
Dance Marathon Preview
Jake Schoenegge, Web Analyst
February 20, 2018
The 19th annual Dance Marathon is this weekend! The event, which raises money for Turning Point Domestic Violence Services, is going to be bigger and better than ever before, with plenty of food, drinks, prizes and entertainment. The dance will take place at Central Middle School this year and will be o...
Faculty Comes Together to Support Teacher with Breast Cancer
Katherine Richardson, Editor of Web Content
February 13, 2018
On Tuesday, over 40 staff members gathered in the Commons in matching pink shirts to show support for Tony Pottorff, a teacher with the Social Studies Department who has been battling breast cancer. The shirts, purchased through a fundraiser that began at Pottorff’s church, were sold to hel...
FCCLA 2017 Documentary: Beyond the Horizon
Noah Shoaf, Writer
February 9, 2018
Watch the official Columbus East FCCLA documentary titled “Beyond the Horizon”. The video highlights the club and its many members. It includes footage from various leadership conferences and the trip to Oklahoma City. Also, it profiles the FCCLA State President Ellie Simpson who is a senior at East.
