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The Student News Site of St. Charles East High School, 1020 Dunham Road, St. Charles, Illinois 60174

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The Student News Site of St. Charles East High School, 1020 Dunham Road, St. Charles, Illinois 60174

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News
A top-view perspective of the development plans from the southwest direction. Top-left top view of the building plan Photo courtesy of the City of St. Charles website.
Fox Haven Square: New developments bring anticipation to St. Charles
Lauren Voigt, Editor-In-Chief • December 15, 2025
East’s front display case advertises the John Baird Turkey Drive. Photo by Arjun Patel.
D303 lends a helping hand to local families in need
December 15, 2025
East’s front display case advertises Angel Tree. Photo by Arjun Patel.
Gifts of Hope: Angel Trees in action
December 15, 2025
The Medicaid logo. Photo courtesy of Modern Chiropactic Center.
Medicaid cuts threaten hospital closures and public insurance
December 15, 2025
Opinions
ACT and SAT books at East’s library. Photo by Lauren Voigt.
SAT to ACT: A good change for high school students?
Harper Charlson, Staff Writer • December 15, 2025
Crossed out stack of books. Photo courtesy of Grace McClure.
Book Bans Threaten Students’ Education and Well-being
December 15, 2025
A black and white photo of a woman’s hands wrapped around her boyfriend’s neck. Photo courtesy of @sj.bleau and @carewellington.
Why is having a boyfriend embarrassing? A look into the viral article from British Vogue
December 15, 2025
Just For Fun: the top 25 biggest pop culture moments of 2025
Just For Fun: the top 25 biggest pop culture moments of 2025
December 15, 2025
Entertainment
The closing scene in East’s fall One Acts. Photo courtesy of Flickr.
“One Acts” has another successful year at STCE
Mollie Berg, Opinions Editor • December 15, 2025
Madeleine Steinhauser in choral robes at ILMEA District Nine Senior Festival. Photo by Ashley Zima.
St. Charles East choirs participate in ILMEA
December 15, 2025
Wicked: For Good movie poster. Photo courtesy of Printervel photos.
Wicked: For Good delivers a must-see cinematic experience
December 15, 2025
The Stranger Things logo for Season 5. Graphic by Hayden Kropp
Stranger Things: Season 5 Volume 1 Review
December 15, 2025
Features
Snow covers the ground at East near the Junior parking lot. Photo by Hayden Kropp.
La Niña winter to affect the Midwest this holiday season
Antonia Kristofer, Staff Writer • December 15, 2025
The German flag that hangs outside of East's German classroom. Photo by Arjun Patel.
East students participate in a German exchange program
December 15, 2025
Chantel Carranza poses outside East’s special education office. Photo by Arjun Patel.
East welcomes new special education teacher Chantel Carranza
December 15, 2025
An old haunted house. Photo courtesy of PICRYL.
5 Points Haunted House returns for another spooky season
October 31, 2025
In-depths
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN ENDS AS CONTINUING RESOLUTION PASSES
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN ENDS AS CONTINUING RESOLUTION PASSES
Lauren Voigt, Editor-In-Chief • December 15, 2025
ICE CRACKS DOWN ON CHICAGO
ICE CRACKS DOWN ON CHICAGO
October 31, 2025
A map of all the places where East's seniors will be going to. Graphic by Aundrea Woods.
GOODBYE from the class of ’25
May 15, 2025
Graphics by Yzabelle de Luna.
The sun rises in the East…
March 26, 2025
Sports
Adley Wilson at the state send-off. Photo by Sophia Troka.
Adley Wilson’s enduring passion for running brings her back to State!
Sophia Troka, Staff Writer • December 15, 2025
St. Charles East Girls’ Wrestling after the Sterling invite. Photo courtesy of stcladysaintswrestling on Instagram.
Girls’ wrestling rises to the top
December 15, 2025
The girls’ tennis team at the IHSA state finals. From left to right: Lea Forsell (Sr.), Harper Charlson(Jr.), Greta Mazurova(Fr.), Layla Sutaria (Sr.), Kelsey Jacobs (Sr.) Photo courtesy of @STCE_Tennis on X
Girls’ tennis serves up competition at state
December 15, 2025
Junior Aricin Bigda throwing a football during a game against Downers Grove North. Photo courtesy of St. Charles East Flickr.
Girls’ Flag Football is introduced to STCE as East’s newest sport
October 31, 2025
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A top-view perspective of the development plans from the southwest direction. Top-left top view of the building plan Photo courtesy of the City of St. Charles website.

Fox Haven Square: New developments bring anticipation to St. Charles

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A black and white photo of a woman’s hands wrapped around her boyfriend’s neck. Photo courtesy of @sj.bleau and @carewellington.

Why is having a boyfriend embarrassing? A look into the viral article from British Vogue

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The closing scene in East’s fall One Acts. Photo courtesy of Flickr.

“One Acts” has another successful year at STCE

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A red alarm clock rests on a field of grass. Photo courtesy of Pexels.

Illinois considers switching to later high school start times

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Just For Fun: the top 25 biggest pop culture moments of 2025

Just For Fun: the top 25 biggest pop culture moments of 2025

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Graphics by Yzabelle de Luna.

The sun rises in the East...

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Sky Masterson (Marlon Brando) stands surrounded by Hot Box Girls (1955). Photo courtesy of Flickr.

Understanding the similarities and differences between the movie and stage production of Guys & Dolls

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Chantel Carranza poses outside East’s special education office. Photo by Arjun Patel.

East welcomes new special education teacher Chantel Carranza

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GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN ENDS AS CONTINUING RESOLUTION PASSES

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN ENDS AS CONTINUING RESOLUTION PASSES

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Candidates for new Illinois state flag prove to be underwhelming

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