The Student News Site of East Lansing High School

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The Student News Site of East Lansing High School

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The Student News Site of East Lansing High School

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Clapping, Nathaniel Flynn finishes his speech. In the speech, Flynn introduced a new program for the middle school orchestra.
ELHS holds 75th anniversary orchestra concert with alumni
Story by Katie Torres, Staff writer • May 29, 2026

ELHS alumni accompanied the high school orchestra at a special-edition concert honoring 75 years of musical tradition on May 21. Orchestra...

ELHS Hosts Third Annual Mental Health & Wellness Summit
Story by Mia Gorchow, Writer • May 8, 2026
Cheering at the Mar. 14 State Finals, the boys' basketball team and the student section supports players on the court. During the semifinals, Mar. 13, school was canceled for a half day and students headed to the Breslin Center to watch.
ELHS wins best student section in Michigan on April 28
Story by Scarlett Wong • May 1, 2026
Jars for the Penny Wars fundraiser sit outside the hub during both lunches on Feb 5. The fundraiser collected $128 dollars to be put toward the Women's Center of Lansing.
Students for Gender Equality run annual Penny Wars drive to raise money for the Women’s Center of Lansing
Story by Audrey Mills, Social media editor • March 18, 2026
Feature
Taking a relaxing stroll around Munn Ice Arena, Abby Schuette (10) (Left), and Belly Gast (12) (Right) stop skating and hug for a picture.
Local Icons and super fans
Story by Mia Gorchow, Writer • May 28, 2026

Two friends, Abby Schuette (10) and Bella Gast (12), spent time ice skating together at Munn Ice Arena. Afterwards, they decided to celebrate...

Squatting, Henry Foster (11) works out in the ELHS weight room. He has been going to the gym regularly for about a year and a half.
Motivation Through Movement
Story by Zoey Shuptar, Staff writer • May 6, 2026
Posing for a picture, Karis Hayes fourth in from the left stands with fellow campers from Lake Aurora. Lake Aurora is a Christian camp that attended over spring break
Breaking the norm
Story by Katya Zilko, Staff Writer • May 5, 2026
Sports
Preparing for her relay, Ayreon Little (11) leads off during the 400x2 relay. Little has been running for over a decade.
Athlete of the Month
Story by Fynn Robertson, Writer • May 26, 2026

Coming from a family of athletes, Ayreon Little (11) had always wanted to play a sport. When she was six, she found the right one, and she would...

Chasing the ball, Elizabeth Wright (12) practices lacrosse at Lansing Catholic on April 13. The team primarily played their games at East Lansing facilities.
Co-op of community
Story by Elizabeth Ahlin, Staff Writer • April 30, 2026
Addressing his team, new varsity softball Corey Cataline wraps up the April 27 game. Cataline joined the team this year, inspired by past coaching and family softball experience.
Softball team hires new coach, sees team environment improve
Story by Norah Grossmann, Staff Writer • April 29, 2026
Practicing after school, the ELHS basketball cheer team perfects their skills before the next game. The club recently restarted after being inactive for years.
Stomp & Shake: bringing it from the bleachers
Story by Zoey Shuptar, Writer • February 17, 2026
Opinion
DrAIning Your BrAIn
Story by Mia Gorchow, Writer • June 1, 2026

Adults and teens are consuming AI like it's oxygen. I can understand people using AI to find a synonym for a word or seeking help on a math...

Design by Scarlett Wong
Illusion of achievement
Story by Editorial Board • May 4, 2026
Design by Laura Fletcher
Sit down. Let’s have “the talk.”
Story by Belle Potter, Co-Editor in Chief of Copy • February 12, 2026
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Photo story of the month
Clara Craig (12) plays piano on Senior Solo on Feb. 19. Craig has played since she was four and this event gave her the opportunity to play in front of all her peers.
Holding hands with Clara Keith (11), Jessica Mielock (12) smiles wistfully. Mielock was one of several students who spoke at the walkout.
Entertainment
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Wooden ornament cut by Vincent and decorated with moss and light up mushroom.
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