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New Pack of PALS Leaders Announced

New Pack of PALS Leaders Announced

The new Pack of PALS leaders were  announced this weekend at the farewell  picnic at Harmon Park. PALS is a group that  pairs special education students with regular education students through fun activities such as bowling and ice skating.

 

Former East Students Interning Around the Country

Former East Students Interning Around the Country

With the current college graduate unemployment rate at 9.1 percent (an all-time high) and the average student loans owed at $25,250, it is easy to get caught up in the numbers. However, before you trade in your books for burgers, take a hint from three SME graduates who have landed internships while still in college. They are living, breathing proof that it is possible to get a job that you love despite this topsy-turvy economy.

 

Sophomore Blogs about her Love for Fashion and Food

Sophomore Blogs about her Love for Fashion and Food

Sophomore Gaby Azorsky scrolls up and down her bright green, blue and orange website that is La Mode du Jour. She scans the cursor over the different panels including an outfit log, food guide and make-up tutorials while still trying to brainstorm even more trends and ideas to fill the pages with. La Mode du Jour, Gaby’s blog, is where she expresses her love for fashion.

 

No Child Left Behind State Waivers Offer New Avenues For Learning Assessment

No Child Left Behind State Waivers Offer New Avenues For Learning Assessment

Starting in August 2015, every student at East will be required to take Geometry some point in their high school career. Special education students will be forced to enroll in this class alongside classmates that are more advanced in Math.

 

Interactive: That Whole ‘Going Green’ Thing

Interactive: That Whole ‘Going Green’ Thing

Learn how difficult reducing the amount of trash you generate can be, and the benefits of not eating meat.

 

College Freshmen Answer High School Seniors’ Questions About the Next Step

College Freshmen Answer High School Seniors’ Questions About the Next Step

College freshmen answer East seniors’ questions about college life. Questions range from how challenging are academics, to making friends, to balancing sports.

 

East Gets New Solar Panels

In a movement to become more energy efficient, SM East has added new solar panels as part of their eco-friendly movement.

 

Babysitter Gains Wisdom from Kids

Babysitter Gains Wisdom from Kids

Senior Emily Kerr learns life lessons from the children she babysits.

 

The Rise of Celiac’s Disease and Gluten Intolerance

The Rise of Celiac’s Disease and Gluten Intolerance

Students are switching to gluten free products as gluten intolerance increases.

 

New Places around Kansas City Spark Interest

New Places around Kansas City Spark Interest

A look at the new Kauffman Center, H&M on the Plaza and the Fairway Pizza 51.

 

Senior Profile: Molly Caldwell

Senior Profile: Molly Caldwell

Senior Molly Caldwell will Volunteer at a Refugee Camp in South Africa.

 

Staffer Encounters Growth and Experience Through Running

Staffer Encounters Growth and Experience Through Running

I love to run. Every time those few words slip from my mouth, I am almost always reminded by other people that A) I’m crazy B) I’m weird or C) I’m a strange combination of the two. The follow up question is usually, “How do you enjoy something that is [...]