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With the new year commencing, many find a sudden motivation to learn and set goals. Whether improving upon skills, striving towards a milestone, or even learning a slight of hand, the new year is a blank canvas for everyone to start fresh.

East Side News staff welcomes 2021 with new hobbies, activities

January 23, 2021

A craftful footstep seemingly defies gravity, refusing to hit the ground. Though untouched snow may be stunning, sometimes daring footprints bring a spark of humanity on a cold and barren surface.
- Laine Cibulskis

Snow carefully graces suburban life; winter seeps into hearts, minds

January 9, 2021

Editor-in-Chief Laine Cibulskis sports a dash of red and green for a bit of festivity as the holiday season continues into December. Though expressing joyfulness may not be as easy this year, humanity will draw forward; the roaring 20s hopefully approach.

ESN shows up for spirit week

December 18, 2020

The warm ambience of a candle softens the stressful atmosphere of Covid-19. It flickers in the darkness, while calming the mind. - Adam Jackson

ESN staff displays comforts through tough times

December 11, 2020

Spencer Cibulskis (Class of 2019) stands determined on an open Braidwood plain, with a look of perseverance in his eyes. Brothers can truly be one’s best friend. - Laine Cibulskis

East Side News staff reserves time for gratefulness

November 20, 2020

A wide assortment of books sit haphazardly on a dresser, awaiting to be read.

Pandemic ponderings

Laine Cibulskis, Editor-in-chief
November 18, 2020

Halloween, one of the last few holidays of the year, nears its end in the final hours of the night. But even in the socially distanced world we live in now, the spirit of Halloween continues on just the same. Remember to mask up to keep one’s fellow man and oneself protected. - Mikaela Ramirez

Halloween time capsule brings spooky sights and light-hearted frights

October 31, 2020

Find a penny, pick it up; all day long, you’ll have good luck. If heads are down, it will make you frown; all day long, it’ll spread around. Allegedly, the superstition originates from the ancient tradition of gifting metal for good luck. As time passed, the head side of a penny was associated with good luck while tails was associated with evil. Today, people obey the rhyme to avoid any possible chances of unfortunate happenings. - Adam Jackson

Superstitions reign over October

October 24, 2020

A bright and cheery sunset brings a warm day to close as orange and pink hues light the sky with dazzling possibility. Though all good days must come to an end, the charm of a golden salmon sunset may bring delight. - Laine Cibulskis

Orange manifests exquisite themes for October

October 16, 2020

Apollo, the deity in control of the sun, draws on the sunlight to warm him on an October morning. With October being Black Cat Awareness month, the everlasting necessity of having kindness for animals shines with importance. - Eddie Burgin

Light shines on nature to reveal fall comforts

October 8, 2020

As another evening draws near, a soft melody sings of warmth and kindness lighting up the night.

- Mikaela Ramirez

Pandemic world changes meaning of “Friday night lights”

September 28, 2020

The tennis courts are blocked at East in efforts to keep safe from exposure to COVID-19 earlier in September. The girls tennis team has an upcoming match at West Aurora High School at 4 p.m. Sept. 21. Spectators are limited.

- Adam Jackson

Coronavirus reveals unfamiliar world

September 18, 2020

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