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On Wednesday, Jan. 29 principal Brandon Manzella along with student representatives, seniors Luke Masternardi and Isabella Standlick participate in the Swinehart field groundbreaking ceremony. They shoveled up dirt in front of Swinehart field and threw it up to symbolize the stadiums new beginning.
Groundbreaking day
Samantha Erwin, Co-Editor-in-Chief • January 30, 2025
The Spanish club is holding a cookie exchange with the world language department. Students were told to bring in different kinds of cookies from each country.
World language Christmas cuisine
December 9, 2024
In the school parking lot, senior Kayla Livingston looks at the aftermath of the burning houses. “I think it turned out good. My friend and I worked on it for a while. We put a lot of decorations in it. It burned very well, weirdly.” She wishes she would have built the house instead of buying one if she could go back and do it again.
Beware burning
December 6, 2024
Ike, the elf, is placed on a sign before school for students to find. Every morning, administrative assistant Sandra Austin hides the elf and the first student to email her a picture of the elf wins a prize. “I think it will last a long time. Elves were really popular,” senior Sandra Dawood said.
Elf back on Ike’s Shelves
December 6, 2024
The students in Mrs. Holts 5th hour practice Christmas songs to prepare for their holiday concert. Sophomores Brooke Fortier and Vivian Catlin are in the front row of Mrs. Holt’s 5th hour and are practicing singing and dancing.
Christmas Chorus
December 6, 2024
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Sports
Senior Isaac Ammori and his family are at Lambeau field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to watch the Lions take on the Packers on Sunday, Nov. 3. This was Ammori’s first time at Lambeau field and one of ten games he plans to go to this season. “It was an exciting game because I've never been to Lambeau Field, and my dad's always wanted to go since he was a little kid,” Ammori said.
Sunday night super fan
Drew Baker, Staff Writer • January 15, 2025
Weston Szudarek and other graduates huddle up together watching the introductions. With nerves taking over they stand there and acknowledge the event that's happening. "I was nervous, it was my first year of hockey but the seniors helped me through it and calmed me down." said Szudarek
Season of Redemption
December 10, 2024
Preparing for the upcoming season, Eisenhower and Utica High School’s bowling teams merge to bolster their numbers. The bowlers are joined by new head coach John Mazza as well as Taran Heersma and Mark Harden. "Both programs were very good last year, and we're basically taking a mix of the best of both programs and putting it into one team," Mazza said.
Merging lanes
December 10, 2024
The varsity basketball team is lined up for the national anthem prior to their home opener on Tuesday, Nov. 26. “There were a lot of nerves and many guys were playing for the first time. You simply can’t win with that many team fouls,” senior Alexander Edgar said. The Eagles lost 70-54 against Roseville but look to bounce back in their upcoming matchups.
Heart over height
December 9, 2024
Seniors Jack Bullock and Bryce Hurley walk off of the field for the last time in their high school careers. "It sucks but I wouldn't trade that season for anything," Bullock said. Both players were awarded MAC Red All-League Honors, with Hurley winning MAC Red MVP.
From kickoff to closure
November 21, 2024
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Down the rabbit hole
Down the rabbit hole
Samantha Erwin, Co-Editor-in-Chief • February 4, 2025
As a result from the amount of pressure placed on them, students experience a toxic shift in their "grind" mindset. “We’re all teenagers, we don’t really have habits yet. I mean I think we’re all messes deep down but then also there is just so much work that's being expected of us,” senior Helen Kangus said. All the pressures students experience impacts their mental health.
Productivity pressures
January 10, 2025
Taylor Swift sings “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?” on night three of the Paris shows, her third time after debuting “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT” two nights prior. She levitates down stage on the rover, which is driven by a crew member from inside.
End of the eras
January 8, 2025
LEGO offers a large collection of Star Wars themed sets. This year is the 25th anniversary of LEGO Star Wars, according to lego.com.
LEGO’s lasting legacy
December 4, 2024
As girls in gen alpha follow trends popular with adults and teenagers, girls in gen z follow more nostalgic trends. “I feel like so many girly aesthetics have become popular again because social media is so widely used now and when girls see other girls online having a certain aesthetic, they’ll tend to want to do the same,” senior Merna Jazrawy said. The difference in the opposing trends that became popular between both generations suggested how social media negatively and positively affected trend cycles.
Sign of the times
December 2, 2024
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Roll into the holidays. In Downtown Rochester, senior Kyle Mecum’s car lights up for Christmas. This was the first year Mecum got the idea to wrap his car in Christmas lights, and it won’t be the last.

Light up the streets • 510 Views

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Falling short. Jessica Knoll’s newest release includes a confusing mixture of fiction and fact. These details distracted from the important message that Knoll intended.

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Taking on school. The new SRO, Lauren Weiss, takes a picture in the gym with the Eagles mascot. Officer Weiss has spent years following in her fathers footsteps. “Honestly [to gain from this experience], I just want to build connections and relationships and just be there for students as a guidance person or someone that you can come to, to help them through whatever they may be going through,” Weiss said.

Like father, like daughter • 203 Views

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Curious kindergarteners. Helping to teach a class, senior Gabrielle Carnes reads a story to the kids. She got to work with her former elementary school teacher through her future educators class. “I love being able to break away from all the stress of the day and go see the kids,” Carnes said. “I know that when I go to placement they're all excited to see me.”

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