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ESN Reports - East Softball Keeps Up Their Two Year Long Winning Streak
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ESN Reports - Track 2021
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ESN Reports -Tennis
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ESN Reports - Baseball 2021
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ESN Reports - Williamsville East Track Team Hopes for Funding
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East Unveils New Music Department Expansion and Renovation
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ESN Reports - Tests & Assessment in 2021
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Junior Class News Brief
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GSA News Brief
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East Literary Digest Meets With Poet Keith S. Wilson
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Williamsville East Prepares for AP Exams Amidst New Changes
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Getting up to Date on NHS
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Seniors Still Planning to End the Year Strong
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French Club Continues Virtual Meetings
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Williamsville Easts Make A Wish Mission
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THE BONFIRE S3 Ep1: Mr. Raskopf and Sources of Strength
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Class of 2024 Student Council Plans Activities
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ESN Reports Final Update to Music Wing
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Profiles
World News
Russia Destroyed a Satellite: What It Means and How it Impacts the Space Community
On November 15th, 2021, the Russian government blew up their own satellite, the Cosmos 1408. The debris caused by the explosion has already endangered the lives of astronauts in outer space. Following the explosion, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) received commands to find shelter in case of collison with oncoming space debris from the satellite. The ISS was unharmed, but this crisis serves as a warning of what similar decisions could mean for the future of satellites orbiting our Earth.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill: Its Impact on Cryptocurrency Investors
The bipartisan infrastructure bill has been signed into law recently and features new rules regarding one of the hottest investments right now, cryptocurrency! In the eyes of cryptocurrency users and investors, these new regulations are not at all appealing. These new regulations pertain to, of course, taxes! The bill implements new rules when it comes to taxes and reporting gains to the IRS.
JPMorgan sues Tesla over Musk Tweets
On Monday, November 15, JPMorgan Chase sued Tesla for $162 million, accusing the electric car company of breaching a contract regarding payments to the banking giant.
Government Impostor Scams: What You Should Know
Imagine yourself on a normal day. You’re walking to school, riding the bus, or sleeping in. All of a sudden, your phone begins ringing, the screen lighting up with a call from the New York Police Department, the phone number of which seems to originate from Brooklyn. You answer the call, thinking better of ignoring a call from the police. The man on the other end of the phone immediately begins speaking, telling you that you’re under a criminal investigation. Naturally, you’re shocked, but it gets worse.
Science and Technology
Homobodoensis
The Middle Pleistocene (also called the Chibanian), which took place from 774,000 to 129,000 years ago, is a complicated period in paleoanthropological history. Although it saw the rise of Homo sapiens in Africa and Homo neanderthalensis in Europe, along with many of their contemporaries, little is known about it, and to make matters worse, the terminology used is often vague and contradictory.
Russia Destroyed a Satellite: What It Means and How it Impacts the Space Community
On November 15th, 2021, the Russian government blew up their own satellite, the Cosmos 1408. The debris caused by the explosion has already endangered the lives of astronauts in outer space. Following the explosion, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) received commands to find shelter in case of collison with oncoming space debris from the satellite. The ISS was unharmed, but this crisis serves as a warning of what similar decisions could mean for the future of satellites orbiting our Earth.
Ship of Theseus
The Ship of Theseus is one of the most famous paradoxes in history. It raises the question: if the entire ship was replaced with new parts, then is it still the same ship?
Stanford Study on Blood Substitutes Won’t Be Taken in Vein
Each year, the national blood supply shortage grows, so much that we have now reached a critical status; so, here’s how Stanford Researchers plan to fix that.
Apple’s Newest: The iPhone 13
On September 24th, Apple released the iPhone 13 along with the 13 mini, 13 Pro, and the 13 Pro Max. Apple provided many new colors with the iPhone 13, including shades of blue, pink, and white. Similar to previous iPhones, beginning with the iPhone 7, the iPhone 13 is water-resistant. The iPhone 13 looks a lot like the iPhone 12 but with two main updates -- display and cameras.
COMMENTARY
SPORTS
Reviews
Previews
Grey’s Anatomy Renewed for an 18th Season (Spoilers)
ABC’s medical drama, Grey’s Anatomy, has officially been renewed for another season. The show is the longest-standing televised medical drama. Star and executive producer, Ellen Pompeo, has signed a new contract to continue with the 18th season.
Top Upcoming Movies for 2021
2021 is shaping up to be a pretty exciting year for new movie releases. Whether you are headed to the theaters or ready to stream at home, this year promises to be a really rewarding one for cinema fans. Check out the top upcoming movies for 2021 and enjoy!
New Marvel Line-Up Will Get You Through the Pandemic
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has a heavy lineup for 2021. Here’s the scoop!
Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Hallmark Movies!
February break is here, and it’s time for everyone to kick back and watch some quality, feel-good content to relieve some school stress. Lucky for you, the Hallmark Channel is back at it again releasing four new movies in their Love Ever After theme just in time for Valentine’s Day!
WandaVision: A Marvel Studios Take on a Sitcom
Marvel Studios is back at it again, this time with a television series: WandaVision, Marvel’s newest release is now on Disney+. The series already has four episodes out on the streaming platform, and a new episode is released every Friday. The series features Wanda Maximoff and Vision, from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, living in a suburban neighborhood.
