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Entertainment Editor says goodbye

Entertainment Editor says goodbye

Eddie Burgin, Entertainment Editor
May 26, 2022

[Photo] Editorial:

Laine Cibulskis, Editor-in-Chief
May 26, 2022
Senior performers reach beyond high school

Senior performers reach beyond high school

Eddie Burgin, Entertainment Editor
May 26, 2022
DECA places at nationals

DECA places at nationals

Eddie Burgin, Entertainment Editor
May 20, 2022
Turning Red shifts taboo to discussion

Turning Red shifts taboo to discussion

Eddie Burgin, Entertainment Editor
May 20, 2022

East hosts speech conference for first time

Eddie Burgin, Entertainment Editor
March 8, 2022
Online learning continues affect on students

Online learning continues affect on students

Eddie Burgin, Entertainment Editor
November 19, 2021
November and December have no shortage of awareness days, ranging from National Adoption Day to National Ninja Day. While some days are playful in nature, others take on social issues.

[Photo] Awareness, action: East balances social issues, change for better society

Laine Cibulskis, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2021
Entertainment Editor Eddie Burgin snaps a selfie while visiting Statesville Haunted Prison.

[Photo] Expensive local frights delight

Eddie Burgin, Entertainment Editor
October 22, 2021
David Boyd (left), social media manager for Esports Club works with Coach Karl Spencer to design the team's logo.

[Photo] Tech Crew builds on support,

Eddie Burgin, Entertainment Editor
October 22, 2021
“Squid Game” reimagined, featuring Eddie Burgin as contestant 118.

[Photo] “Squid Game” fascinates,

Eddie Burgin, Entertainment Editor
October 22, 2021

Gaming athletes connect, communicate, compete

Eddie Burgin, Entertainment Editor
October 22, 2021
The red (juniors) and the gold (seniors) planned to battle it out on the field on Sept. 22. Confidence and school pride shadows Homecoming Week.

Powderpuff players ponder possibilities

Eddie Burgin, Entertainment Editor
October 5, 2021

Sia’s new movie appalls, dangerously portrays autism

Eddie Burgin, Poll Editor
April 7, 2021
Fashion has been a widely ignored topic during quarantine. There's little use, many claim, when one mostly spends their days remotely in pajamas. But as quarantine ends, it's important to recall the many uses of fashion, such as protection.

Importance of fashion for protection remains

Eddie Burgin, Poll Editor
April 7, 2021
Yearbook advertisement

Yearbook advertisement

Eddie Burgin, Poll Editor
February 8, 2021
YESPOLL (1)

Students register opinion on YouTube walkout

Eddie Burgin, Poll Editor
December 9, 2020
Poll editor Eddie Burgin tries putting in their contacts, practicing for the goal of colored contacts. Despite the change from glasses being against their human nature to not poke their eye out, Burgin persists and faces those fears.

[Photo] East Side News staff welcomes 2021 with new hobbies, activities

January 23, 2021
Emmett Burgin lays in the snowy expanse of his backyard, spending his time basking in the beauty of winter enjoying the refreshing snow. Winter is his favorite season - snow, snuggles, and extra heating. What else could a boy like him require? - Eddie Burgin

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

January 9, 2021
Poll Editor Eddie Burgin models a Spencer’s brand Christmas sweater while on the job in their attempt to spread the message that ugly sweaters do not need to be ugly.

[Photo] ESN shows up for spirit week

December 18, 2020
Eddie Burgin and their mother Stacey Burgin stand together on Dec. 17 as the world dulls its lull with the memory of a setting sun. Stacey Burgin works as a bus router with considerable changes to her job due to COVID-19, like many others during this time.

Pandemic ponderings part two: East Side News investigates behind-the-scenes role of Bus Router, Driver, Stacey Burgin

Eddie Burgin, Poll Editor
December 18, 2020
Everyone has little comforts that make them feel safe. Many people are taught that people grow out of certain comforts. However, this group fiercely disagrees, affirming that holding onto childhood comforts can help in these unfamiliar times. Pictured (Left to Right, top row to bottom): Slow-Mo, Strawbebby, Buttercream, London, JFK, Lambie the Llama, Grape, Patchy the Pirate, and Ducky the Bear. - Eddie Burgin

[Photo] ESN staff displays comforts through tough times

December 11, 2020
Students speak on break length in recent East Side News poll

Students speak on break length in recent East Side News poll

Eddie Burgin, Poll Editor
November 24, 2020
A clear sun sets on the horizon of winding, nearly empty roads in a rural side of Illinois. Peaceful and tranquil, a blanket of calm serves these uncertain times. While the sky may change in hue, it remains a constant, something small in nature to remain grateful for. - Eddie Burgin

[Photo] East Side News staff reserves time for gratefulness

November 20, 2020

Clubs stand as important as sports; priorities must be set straight

Eddie Burgin, Poll Editor
November 9, 2020
Students clock in on new schedule

Students clock in on new schedule

Eddie Burgin, Poll Editor
November 6, 2020
Halloween is a perfect time to release one’s inhibitions and social norms and dress in a way to scare others or feel happier with yourself, as Eddie Burgin shows with their makeup for Circus Day at their local Spirit Halloween. - Eddie Burgin

[Photo] Halloween time capsule brings spooky sights and light-hearted frights

October 31, 2020
Nasa, disturbed from her important activities such as peering out of the window into darkness and chirping at the sight of bugs, turns to the camera with a look of confusion. Her confusion stems from many directions including the superstition of black cats tendency towards unluckiness and misfortune. As a representative of partially-black cats, she retracts that concept using her adorable fluff, her happy purrs, and her amazing kneading abilities. - Eddie Burgin

[Photo] Superstitions reign over October

October 24, 2020
On a gloomy October afternoon, Orange Crush stalls in its driveway waiting patiently for the peak of fall to hot rod through the fallen, strewn-about leaves left in the roads. - Eddie Burgin

[Photo] 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

[Photo] Light shines on nature to reveal fall comforts

October 8, 2020
East Side News editor Eddie Burgin and their cat, Nasa, sit in front of a screen displaying Stardew Valley. In a transition period in society due to coronavirus, where life is bare of physical touch and much social interaction, people find comfort in the emotional connections whether with family, pets, Zoom calls, or video game characters. - Eddie Burgin

[Photo] Pandemic world changes meaning of “Friday night lights”

September 28, 2020

The Treehouse Cat Cafe

Eddie Burgin, Staff Writer
March 23, 2020
Literary magazines of past years feature student art work and poetry. The newest edition will be available for purchase in the spring.

[Photo] Writers display creativity

Laine Cibulskis, News Editor & Social Media Director
March 16, 2020
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Club

Sci-Fi/Fantasy Club

Eddie Burgin, Staff Writer
October 24, 2019
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