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The Growing List of East Clubs
Extracurriculars are a great way to get involved with the East community all while doing things you are passionate about. You will be sure to gain some positive experiences!Final Music Wing Addition Brings New Life to Old Rooms
Williamsville East’s music wing renovations started in 2018 and they’re finally done. With the start of the new year, musicians are able to enjoy the extra space. How successfully are the renovations working for the music wing?2021-22 Starts Strong with Homecoming
During Homecoming week, students showed their East pride by decorating the halls with a sea of red and gold. Seniors showed up in their best attire for the Homecoming Kickoff Assembly, where the Homecoming Court nominees were announced.Join East FBLA!
Future Business Leaders of America is the world’s largest student-led business organization. With thousands of members in New York and hundreds right here at East, join to connect with other members and build up your business profile!
- News
Pressures on Facebook Grow in Outage
On Monday, October 4, Facebook, Whatsapp, and Instagram experienced a prolonged outage. The five hour outage resulted in share prices dropping by 4.8%, decreasing Zuckerberg’s wealth by $5.9 billion. His current wealth is now $117 billion, making him the world’s sixth richest person, according to Forbes.China Bans All Cryptocurrency Transactions
On Friday, September 24, China’s central bank, one of its most powerful institutions, continued its crackdown on crypto-currency as it released a ban on all transactions and mining. China is one of the biggest markets for cryptocurrencies, and the price of Bitcoin fell by more than $2000 after the announcement.Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded for Work in Nervous System Discovery
Two scientists have received the 2021 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their discoveries of molecular receptors that detect temperature and touch. Nearly two decades ago, David Julius, a physiologist at the University of California, San Francisco, used capsaicin, the ‘spicy’ compound found in chili peppers, to figure out how the nervous system responds to and registers changes in body temperature. His team searched for a certain gene that induces this response, finally locating it after scouring millions of DNA fragments. Simultaneously, in 2002, Ardem Patapoutian, a scientist at Scripps Research in La Jolla, California, independently discovered another receptor that responds to low temperatures. The discovery of these receptors cascaded into the identification of numerous other receptors for temperature change.German Elections
When German chancellor Angela Merkel announced her intention to not run in the 2021 election two years ago, everyone knew it would be a defining event that would shape not only Germany's future, but the entirety of Europe’s.
- Entertainment
Terraria: The Many Mysteries of the Guide NPC
Terraria is a popular action-adventure sandbox game where the possibilities are endless. My favorite part of the game is socializing with the NPCs. The Guide NPC, for one, is arguably the strangest NPC in Terraria.The Buffalo Niagara Reptile Expo: A Review
The Buffalo Niagara Reptile Expo was held on Sunday, September 19th at the Buffalo Grand Hotel and Events Center in downtown Buffalo. It saw a full house with over two showrooms of vendors showing and selling a wide variety of reptiles and more.Celebrating Diversity at the 2021 Asian Food and Culture Festival
The Asian Food and Culture Festival was held for the second time on Sunday, September 19th at Canalside in downtown Buffalo. A variety of vendors of various Asian cuisines, art displays, as well as performances and guest speakers were present.Met Gala Outfit Review: Did Anybody Follow the Theme?
The Met Gala's theme this year was "American Independence", chosen to represent how identity has evolved and made an aesthetic and cultural impact on fashion in America. Here is an unqualified review of some of the outfits that followed the theme!
- Sports
Botic van de Zandschulp’s US Open Run
Botic van de Zandschulp had 14 Grand Slam match wins in 2021, the second-most Grand Slam match wins of anybody in 2021. Let’s dive into the details of his extremely successful US Open.Top 10 Quarterbacks from Weeks 1 to 3
For a lack of better words, the National Football League has gotten off to a wild start. Matthew Stafford’s journey with the Los Angeles Rams began with an impressive performance over the Chicago Bears, while Josh Allen underperformed against the Steelers. Tyrod Taylor, a former Bills’ quarterback, exceeded expectations in Week 1, yet he suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2. The highs and lows of Lamar Jackson’s Ravens, and the lows and highs of Aaron Rodgers’ Packers were all involved in a jam-packed Week 1. The NFL’s unpredictability may be difficult to keep track of, but we will be here, giving you the ten best quarterbacks of the week. Here are the National Football League’s best quarterbacks after an exciting Week 3.3As and the 3A: Women’s Figureskating Predictions at Sambo 70 for Beijing 2022
Following a delayed and somewhat anticlimactic Summer Olympics in Tokyo just three months ago, the Winter Olympic season begins. Women’s singles figureskating, recently renamed from “ladies” has recently intensified in rivalry, due mostly to the explosion of strong teenage female skaters from Russia.Week Five of College Football is Over….What Just Happened?
The Big Ten is no joke this year; it's not just Ohio State dominating the field and getting their nearly-automatic bid. The Big Ten owns half the College Football Playoff and nearly half of the Top Ten.
- Videos
- Photos
Homecoming 2019
East's cheerleaders perform at the Homecoming pep rally.The 2019 Homecoming Court.The Senior class of 2020's tug-of-war team. The class of 2020 would go on...
- Comics
- Commentary
Olivia Rodrigo’s Originality: Intimidation and Inspiration in the Music Industry
Despite the immense success of Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour album, critics have pointed out some songs that sound reminiscent of other artists. However, as music is a creative field the story may not be that simple.Olivia Rodrigo’s Unoriginality
2021 has been a great year for the singer and former Disney Channel star Olivia Rodrigo. While her fans may believe that her music and style are original, it is easy to see that she plagiarizes almost everything she does.It’s 4: A Detailed Analysis of the Funny and Popular Joke
If you’ve been attending Williamsville East recently, you may have caught wind of an unorthodox combination of words: “It’s 4!” (or sometimes just “4”). But what does it mean and where did it come from?The Pain Caused By Your Vacation to Hawaii
Hawaii is often known for being one of the most popular US states to visit among tourists, and it’s a destination that is high up on many people’s bucket lists. But is that tourism wanted in the first place by Native Hawaiians?Start the New School Year with These Helpful Tips
Getting your game together for a new school year can be a great experience. With everything that’s going on, it’s important to be current with your work, but make sure to square away some time for having fun and meeting new people.
- April Fools
- East
The Growing List of East Clubs
Extracurriculars are a great way to get involved with the East community all while doing things you are passionate about. You will be sure to gain some positive experiences!Final Music Wing Addition Brings New Life to Old Rooms
Williamsville East’s music wing renovations started in 2018 and they’re finally done. With the start of the new year, musicians are able to enjoy the extra space. How successfully are the renovations working for the music wing?2021-22 Starts Strong with Homecoming
During Homecoming week, students showed their East pride by decorating the halls with a sea of red and gold. Seniors showed up in their best attire for the Homecoming Kickoff Assembly, where the Homecoming Court nominees were announced.Join East FBLA!
Future Business Leaders of America is the world’s largest student-led business organization. With thousands of members in New York and hundreds right here at East, join to connect with other members and build up your business profile!
- News
Pressures on Facebook Grow in Outage
On Monday, October 4, Facebook, Whatsapp, and Instagram experienced a prolonged outage. The five hour outage resulted in share prices dropping by 4.8%, decreasing Zuckerberg’s wealth by $5.9 billion. His current wealth is now $117 billion, making him the world’s sixth richest person, according to Forbes.China Bans All Cryptocurrency Transactions
On Friday, September 24, China’s central bank, one of its most powerful institutions, continued its crackdown on crypto-currency as it released a ban on all transactions and mining. China is one of the biggest markets for cryptocurrencies, and the price of Bitcoin fell by more than $2000 after the announcement.Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded for Work in Nervous System Discovery
Two scientists have received the 2021 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their discoveries of molecular receptors that detect temperature and touch. Nearly two decades ago, David Julius, a physiologist at the University of California, San Francisco, used capsaicin, the ‘spicy’ compound found in chili peppers, to figure out how the nervous system responds to and registers changes in body temperature. His team searched for a certain gene that induces this response, finally locating it after scouring millions of DNA fragments. Simultaneously, in 2002, Ardem Patapoutian, a scientist at Scripps Research in La Jolla, California, independently discovered another receptor that responds to low temperatures. The discovery of these receptors cascaded into the identification of numerous other receptors for temperature change.German Elections
When German chancellor Angela Merkel announced her intention to not run in the 2021 election two years ago, everyone knew it would be a defining event that would shape not only Germany's future, but the entirety of Europe’s.
- Entertainment
Terraria: The Many Mysteries of the Guide NPC
Terraria is a popular action-adventure sandbox game where the possibilities are endless. My favorite part of the game is socializing with the NPCs. The Guide NPC, for one, is arguably the strangest NPC in Terraria.The Buffalo Niagara Reptile Expo: A Review
The Buffalo Niagara Reptile Expo was held on Sunday, September 19th at the Buffalo Grand Hotel and Events Center in downtown Buffalo. It saw a full house with over two showrooms of vendors showing and selling a wide variety of reptiles and more.Celebrating Diversity at the 2021 Asian Food and Culture Festival
The Asian Food and Culture Festival was held for the second time on Sunday, September 19th at Canalside in downtown Buffalo. A variety of vendors of various Asian cuisines, art displays, as well as performances and guest speakers were present.Met Gala Outfit Review: Did Anybody Follow the Theme?
The Met Gala's theme this year was "American Independence", chosen to represent how identity has evolved and made an aesthetic and cultural impact on fashion in America. Here is an unqualified review of some of the outfits that followed the theme!
- Sports
Botic van de Zandschulp’s US Open Run
Botic van de Zandschulp had 14 Grand Slam match wins in 2021, the second-most Grand Slam match wins of anybody in 2021. Let’s dive into the details of his extremely successful US Open.Top 10 Quarterbacks from Weeks 1 to 3
For a lack of better words, the National Football League has gotten off to a wild start. Matthew Stafford’s journey with the Los Angeles Rams began with an impressive performance over the Chicago Bears, while Josh Allen underperformed against the Steelers. Tyrod Taylor, a former Bills’ quarterback, exceeded expectations in Week 1, yet he suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2. The highs and lows of Lamar Jackson’s Ravens, and the lows and highs of Aaron Rodgers’ Packers were all involved in a jam-packed Week 1. The NFL’s unpredictability may be difficult to keep track of, but we will be here, giving you the ten best quarterbacks of the week. Here are the National Football League’s best quarterbacks after an exciting Week 3.3As and the 3A: Women’s Figureskating Predictions at Sambo 70 for Beijing 2022
Following a delayed and somewhat anticlimactic Summer Olympics in Tokyo just three months ago, the Winter Olympic season begins. Women’s singles figureskating, recently renamed from “ladies” has recently intensified in rivalry, due mostly to the explosion of strong teenage female skaters from Russia.Week Five of College Football is Over….What Just Happened?
The Big Ten is no joke this year; it's not just Ohio State dominating the field and getting their nearly-automatic bid. The Big Ten owns half the College Football Playoff and nearly half of the Top Ten.
- Videos
- Photos
Homecoming 2019
East's cheerleaders perform at the Homecoming pep rally.The 2019 Homecoming Court.The Senior class of 2020's tug-of-war team. The class of 2020 would go on...
- Comics
- Commentary
Olivia Rodrigo’s Originality: Intimidation and Inspiration in the Music Industry
Despite the immense success of Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour album, critics have pointed out some songs that sound reminiscent of other artists. However, as music is a creative field the story may not be that simple.Olivia Rodrigo’s Unoriginality
2021 has been a great year for the singer and former Disney Channel star Olivia Rodrigo. While her fans may believe that her music and style are original, it is easy to see that she plagiarizes almost everything she does.It’s 4: A Detailed Analysis of the Funny and Popular Joke
If you’ve been attending Williamsville East recently, you may have caught wind of an unorthodox combination of words: “It’s 4!” (or sometimes just “4”). But what does it mean and where did it come from?The Pain Caused By Your Vacation to Hawaii
Hawaii is often known for being one of the most popular US states to visit among tourists, and it’s a destination that is high up on many people’s bucket lists. But is that tourism wanted in the first place by Native Hawaiians?Start the New School Year with These Helpful Tips
Getting your game together for a new school year can be a great experience. With everything that’s going on, it’s important to be current with your work, but make sure to square away some time for having fun and meeting new people.
- April Fools
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