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‘Chimpanzee’ Offers a Delightful Observation of Monkey Business

‘Chimpanzee’ Offers a Delightful Observation of Monkey Business

From beginning to end, “Chimpanzee” is exciting and entertaining. Chimps are mankind’s closest relative, and there isn’t that much difference between a baby chimp and a baby human, which is what makes the movie so much fun to watch.

 

Staffer Discusses Women Fighting for Equal Rights to Men

Staffer Discusses Women Fighting for Equal Rights to Men

I simply can’t grasp the idea that a woman can fight alongside a man in Iraq, but can’t have a say on the decision to include birth control in her insurance plan. I can’t figure out why a woman would be called a slut because she stood up for contraception. I can’t believe that women are being denied access to basic health care that they need to save their lives.

 

Sama Zama Restaurant Offers Rich Japanese Variety

Sama Zama Restaurant Offers Rich Japanese Variety

Greta Nepstad reviews new Japanese restaurant Sama Zama. Located on Westport Road, Sama Zama is the newest addition to Westport’s many restaurants.

 

New Ingrid Michaelson Album Lacks Charm and Originality of Previous Work

New Ingrid Michaelson Album Lacks Charm and Originality of Previous Work

Ingrid Michaelson is most well known for her charming tunes like “The Way I Am,” “Be OK” and “Everybody.” She strums her ukulele, hums during the choruses features and handclaps in the background. The 32-year-old indie-pop singer/songwriter released her fifth album “Human Again” on Jan. 24, but the majority of the 15 songs on the album are not her signature smooth sound.

 

Athletes Stay Ahead of the Curve in Weight Room with Supplements

Athletes Stay Ahead of the Curve in Weight Room with Supplements

Supplements like C4 have gained attention at East as athletes look for an extra advantage.

 

East Plans to Merge Art Classes Next Year

East Plans to Merge Art Classes Next Year

Many art classes will merge to form eight classes compared to the fourteen there are now. The decision was made as apart of a district wide effort to align curriculums better.

 

Teacher and Students Pursue a Passion for Horseback Riding

Teacher and Students Pursue a Passion for Horseback Riding

Spring Gehring-Lowery and four other girls at East experience the freedom of horseback riding.

 

Sophomore Uses Environmental Activism as an Expressive Outlet

Sophomore Uses Environmental Activism as an Expressive Outlet

Through the environmental club at East and trips with her family to the forests of Colorado, sophomore Ada Throckmorton has found a passion for the environment and its preservation.

 

‘Tower’ing Over

‘Tower’ing Over

‘Tower Heist,’ while funny, fails to live up to the comedy potential of its talented cast.

 

Freshman Going to China After Being Adopted from there as a Baby

Freshman Going to China After Being Adopted from there as a Baby

Katy Young will journey back to her birth country this summer and get in touch with her Chinese heritage.

 

Athlete Spotlight: Hannah Arnspiger

Athlete Spotlight: Hannah Arnspiger

Freshman runner, Hannah Arnspiger, leads varsity pack.

 

New Schedule Limits Seminar Opportunities

New Schedule Limits Seminar Opportunities

This year’s new schedule only allows for seminar once a week.