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Month: February 2022

On and Off the Court

Through hard work and dedication, Eastern’s girls’ junior varsity basketball team has strived to have the best season possible, both on and off the court. Their season came to an end with their last home game on Tuesday, February 22nd against the Kenowa Knights. Out of a total of 19 games, the team has had 16 losses and three victories. The endless hours spent on the court and striving to reach their goals have allowed…

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Basketball Senior Spotlight: Brooke Toigo Reflects on Final Days of Season

It is near time for the girls on the varsity basketball team to watch their season come to a close. The last home game of the school year resulted in a bittersweet victory for the team, especially for the seniors who played on the Forest Hills Eastern court for the final time. Not only was Tuesday the last game at FHE, but it was also Senior Night, where a ceremony was held during the game…

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War Is Here

The Ukrainian crisis has escalated dramatically. The ancient ties between Ukraine and Russia are being reignited in a violent way and may lead to the newest and ugliest war of the century so far. But is it really going to happen? And if it does, how bad will it be? The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ever-present for hundreds of years. Russia, in ancient times, held Ukraine, but in time Ukraine became its…

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Quizbowl: a Brief Introduction

One walks through B hall on a typical Wednesday afternoon. Stopping to smell a peculiar scent, the aroma attracts the individual to the room of Mr. Kelbel. Met with engaged faces intently holding their buzzers waiting to answer the question, they realize that the sanctuary they have entered is none other than the home of the one and only FHE Quizbowl team. Headed by Presidents Lauren Carpenter (’22), Eliza Daniels (’22), Will Roossien (’22), and…

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The Secret to a Pre-Swirl Glow Up with Grand City Tanning

Swirl is Forest Hills Eastern’s first indoor dance since pre-Covid times, meaning that it is the perfect opportunity to dress up and look your best. Luckily, Grand City Tanning’s services are all you need to be ready for the big day,  Grand City Tanning is the absolute best place to go for a day full of relaxation and beauty. They service airbrush tans, teeth whitening, waxing, lashes, and brows. From the first step into the…

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Olympians of Science Take on the University of Michigan

This past Saturday, Eastern’s Science Olympiad team traveled to the University of Michigan to participate in the annual Science Olympiad invitational tournament. Schools from all across the state, and even the country, attended the event to compete.  For non-members, Science Olympiad can be a difficult academic competition to understand. To comprehend the immense scientific knowledge and innovations that result from hours spent preparing for the tournament, it is necessary to delve into all the specific…

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Move Over Percy Jackson, Madeline Miller is the New Greek Mythology Guru

For many current high schoolers, our elementary years were defined by what Hogwarts house we fit into, our Divergent faction, what Hunger Games district we belonged to, or who our Greek mythology ‘parent god’ was; this phase was one that might have taken us a bit longer to grow out of than we would like to admit. Back then, learning an obscene amount of Greek mythology provided us with one of the many ways to…

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Taco Twosday!

Thanks to some amazing efforts by Mr. Blink, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Jacobs, the Student Council, and our amazing administrators, over 900 tacos were ordered and served to staff and students from the Eastern family-owned business El Arriero. Lunch created an exciting buzz for the students of Eastern. Not only was it Taco Tuesday, but the day happened to fall on 2/22/22, leading to a very unique opportunity to bring a much-needed morale-booster to the school.…

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Providing Hope

As my dad and I hopped into our car at 9:30 am on Monday, February 21st, my pulse quickened. I had decided to donate blood at our local center on Fuller Avenue for the first time. My father graciously agreed to accompany me due to my fear of passing out during my journey home afterward. I spent my morning making sure I was properly hydrated and had eaten the suggested iron-rich foods. Following the blood…

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The War of the Year: Kanye vs The People

Kanye West – famous rapper, fashion designer, and producer of countless songs has taken to social media after his recent split with now ex-wife Kim Kardashian. Kardashian officially filed for divorce in January of 2022, but the divorce is not yet official. However, Kanye, otherwise known as Ye, has been making a flurry of posts on his Instagram account. No subject is off the table for Ye, bringing up everything from Kardashian’s new partner, comedian…

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