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East welcomes back familiar face as new head of administration

East welcomes back familiar face as new head of administration

Dominic Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
September 11, 2025
Head coach Lauren McNichols attending the Chicago Bears’ girls flag football coaching clinic April 13 at Halas Hall in Lake Forest

East to kick off inaugural flag football season this fall

Dominic Taylor, Sports Writer
May 12, 2025
Kurt Dolson in front of his one piece themed decoration May 12.

Physics teacher to take on land down under next school year

Dominic Taylor, Sports Writer
May 12, 2025
Rhythm of the Islands: Josh Ramirez, Charlie Hidalgo, Chris Morales, Claudia Raz, Beatrice Ordeneza (previous member), Lyzlie Ganaden, Jena Ecang, Isabella Nuez, Eli Guadiano, Ina Raz, Chloe Ganaden, Kara Rivera, Mia Valeriano, Giann Aligno

Rhythm of the Islands inspires cultural expression

Daniella Torres and Dominic Taylor
May 12, 2025
Editor-in-Chief graduates preschool

Shy freshman to state qualifier

Dominic Taylor, Staff Writer/Editor
May 12, 2025

Student led bands compose creativity at Plainfield East

Daniella Torres and Dominic Taylor
May 12, 2025
Plainfield East, North, South and Central speech teams at sectionals hosted by Wheaton Warrenville South.

Bengal speech leaves SPC speechless

Dominic Taylor, Sports Writer
February 27, 2025
Plainfield East number one KJ Miller rises up from beyond the arc to force overtime with 4.7 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.

Sophomore sets school record in overtime win against cougars

Dominic Taylor, Sports Writer
February 10, 2025
Chelsea Cabin, senior, bowls in the Bengals’ match against Joliet Central on Thursday, Dec. 12 as Amber Bozych and Eman Hussain await their turn

Bengal bowling gets the ball rolling

Dominic Taylor, Sports Writer
December 13, 2024
Figure disapproves of Daylight Savings Time.

BFBA: Who is daylight savings really saving?

Dominic Taylor, Sports Writer
December 13, 2024
Plainfield East district issued laptop displaying the time 9:49 p.m. on Dec. 11.

Education the old-fashioned way worth another shot

Dominic Taylor, Sports Writer
December 13, 2024
Jean Catenazzo shortly after students received their lunch during period 6b, Oct. 30, 2024.

Connections cooking in the cafeteria

Dominic Taylor, Staff Writer/Editor
October 31, 2024
#31 Josh Kundert playing goalie in Plainfield’s 6-0 shutout victory against Neuqua Valley at Canlan Sports Hockey Rink on Sunday, Sep. 22, 2024.

Plainfield hockey nets top ten ranking in Illinois

Dominic Taylor, Staff Writer/Editor
October 31, 2024
Jeremiah Jenkins breaks a tackle from Joliet Central #23 and runs for 13 yards late in the first half.

Bengals put pedal to the metal on the ground against Steelmen

Dominic Taylor, Staff Writer/Editor
October 9, 2024
Zahid Sameer Jaweed, senior, wears a Derrick Rose jersey to school Sept. 26 to honor Rose’s retirement.

Chicago basketball legend retires at 35

Dominic Taylor, Staff Writer/Editor
September 27, 2024
Dominic Taylor and Professional Golfer Martin Kaymer after a quick interview on the PEHS track

International golf tournament tees off minutes away from Plainfield East

Dominic Taylor, Staff Writer/Editor
September 27, 2024
Girls JV and Varsity Golf pose for a photo during practice at the Naperbrook Golf Course

Girls golf shoots for state

Dominic Taylor, Staff Writer/Editor
September 27, 2024
#11 Caroline Dinnon clearing the ball after a pass from goalkeeper Anna Jenkins at Plainfield East in their 1-0 loss to Plainfield Central April 29.

SPORTS: Girls soccer scores new head coach, bright futures

Dominic Taylor, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
ESN journalists Daniella Torres and Mia Graske interview CBS reporter, Marissa Perlman, on Mar. 15 about her reporting career and her story on Plainfield East High School.

[Video] NEWS: Local high school gains recognition from CBS

Mia Graske and Daniella Torres
March 21, 2024
A pair of running shoes specifically designed for distance runners at Plainfield East's 179m indoor track.

SPORTS: New additions to girls track shows promises of improvement

Dominic Taylor, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
Senior DeSean Miller sinks a corner three to put the Bengals up 34-36 against Joliet West in the third quarter, while Kevin Tchoffa, Alijah Little, Ehi Ogbomo, and Paris Hueston prepare to rebound, Friday Dec 8.

SPORTS: Basketball embraces new faces, new opportunities

Dominic Taylor, Staff Writer
December 13, 2023
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