East Alumna Ananya Murthy Bikes from Austin to Anchorage
By Daniel Krieger
Most students use their bikes for short distances. Perhaps to get to school, or go to a friends house. You might ride...
The Hidden Layers of the Textbook Industry
Textbooks. Along with being pelted in the face with a dodgeball in gym and having soggy tater tots for lunch, textbooks are a cornerstone of American education. Textbooks offer a way for students to further their understanding of a certain topic in an organized fashion. Professionals from certain fields are trusted to feed information to students to help them perform well on end-of-year exams. Recent reports, however, have suggested that there are layers within the textbook industry that go beyond what the eye can see.
East Gets in the Holiday Spirit by Giving to Those in Need
In the past few weeks, many different clubs have been getting in the holiday spirit by raising money to help people in need.
Stand Up,...
Winterfest: The Most Wonderful Time of Year
Hear ye! Hear ye! Winterfest, the most wonderful time of year, is here!
East’s annual holiday concert will take place on December 19th and 20th...
East’s Kiss Me, Kate: About the Musical
By Philip Baillargeon
Shakespeare, divorce, and gangsters… It’s the perfect formula for an exciting romp through Williamsville East’s next musical, Kiss Me, Kate. This show...
New Rules Regarding Vaping on School Premises And How to Get Help
On November 16, 2018, East Administration released a change to the discipline regarding e-cigarettes and vape pens.
The new punishment for a student who is...
Mrs. Bailey’s Words of Wisdom: Do What You Love to Do
By Gabe Guo
The East Side News sat down with Social Studies teacher Mrs. Bailey. This profile is written in interview format, indicated by the...
Welcoming Principal Brian Swatland to Williamsville East High School!
By Anna Bella D'Amico
As East says goodbye to Mr. Scanzuso, former Assistant Principal of Williamsville North High School, Mr. Brian Swatland has taken his...
Symphonic and Philharmonic Orchestras Give Riveting Performances
By Gabe Guo
On October 31, Williamsville East High School presented its annual fall orchestra concert, with both the Symphonic and Philharmonic orchestras giving scintillating...
Cast of Clue Landed a Lot of Laughs
By Jaiha Lee
This past Friday and Saturday, November 2nd and 3rd, the auditorium was filled with enthusiastic students, parents, and audience members all eager...