Commentary

East has changed a lot since last year--that much is certain. Last year saw the retirement of many familiar faces, and East--and the district in general--has honestly struggled to replace them, resulting in a shift in many of our staff’s responsibilities and expectations.

Anyone who has ever gone to an orchestral concert, or even heard of an orchestra, knows of the existence of the viola. We believe that this article has conclusive evidence that proves, once and for all, if violas are good for society.

This isn’t the way I expected it to end. And I know this isn’t the way you expected it to end, either.

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?

By: Ani Nrusimha Let me be clear:  as the Valedictorian of the class of 2017, I abhor class rank. Class rank may seem to be commonplace...

By Amanda Ojeda The 2020 election like many past ones, has without a doubt been a cause of arising concerns, tension, and confusion.  Unlike most...

What you think is what you are. Your thinking controls your perception; in turn your perception guides your actions, beliefs, and analysis of a situation. In simpler terms, your reactions are from your thoughts. If your mind has been infected by some notion, it will hold onto it firmly and act accordingly; there’s nothing more that a sick brain hates than being told it’s wrong.

By: Selena Han In the East Side of Buffalo, NY, many residents face the harsh reality of living in food deserts, where access to affordable,...

I think it would be an understatement to say that this year has been unusual. When I walked into the first newspaper meeting this year—teeming with writers, bagels, and general excitement—little did I know that our days of brainstorming in the computer lab with the iconic flowchart of editorial positions would be short-lived.

By Eric Yang and Simon Li Pebbles or Rocks?  While this question may have seemed trivial in days bygone, now it polarizes even the Swiss. In...