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Creative Senior Creates Prom Dress

Madeline Obrzut, Contributing Writer

Senior Emily Chiu will not be attending Leyden’s 2013 prom in a typical, store bought, cliche, look-alike prom dress. Faced with attending the Anime Central convention in Rosemont... READ MORE »»

Senior Emily Chiu showing off her dress for this year's prom which she designed and created.

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Senior Brunch: One Last Hurrah

Emily Chiu, Visuals Manager

On Monday, May 20th, seniors will gather at the Rosewood Restaurant to celebrate their final days as seniors. The 2013 East Leyden Senior Brunch, planned by the senior class officers,... READ MORE »»

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Senioritis – May Seems So Close Yet So Far

Jessica Dreyer, Opinion Editor

According to Wikipedia, senioritis is a term used to describe students with decreased motivation to do school work at the end of their senior year. Kids with senioritis typically... READ MORE »»

Senior Jessica Dreyer offers her firsthand experience with senioritis.

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Kindness Campaign Brings Smiles, Hugs To East Leyden

Yareli Paz, Opinion Editor

There is a group of teachers and students that take time out of their mornings about once a week to hold up signs of encouragement in hopes of spreading a positive message to those... READ MORE »»

The Kindness Campaign crew out sharing smiles and hugs as East Leyden faculty and students enter school.

Symphonic Band At The Chicago Symphony Center

Yareli Paz, Opinion Editor

On April 17 Leyden’s Symphonic Band performed at the Chicago Symphony Center where they opened for the Elmhurst College’s wind ensemble and symphonic band. Many high... read story

May 8, 2013 • 0 comments

Senior Brunch

Senior Brunch: One Last Hurrah

Emily Chiu, Visuals Manager

On Monday, May 20th, seniors will gather at the Rosewood Restaurant to celebrate their final days as seniors. The 2013 East Leyden Senior Brunch, planned by the senior class... read story

April 22, 2013 • 0 comments

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Senioritis – May Seems So Close Yet So Far

Jessica Dreyer, Opinion Editor

According to Wikipedia, senioritis is a term used to describe students with decreased motivation to do school work at the end of their senior year. Kids with senioritis typically... read story

March 19, 2013

Comprehensive Gun Control: Just An Illusion?

Yareli Paz, Staff Writer

When gun control laws come to my mind I think about school shootings like Sandy Hook or Columbine, about the gang shootings that occurred not too long ago outside of a church... read story

February 8, 2013

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“Sorry Wrong Number” Part of the Theater Extravaganza

Catherine Cutaia, Contributing Writer

“Sorry Wrong Number” was a good thriller, mystery kind of play as it leaves you on the edge of your seat. Mrs. Stevenson, played by sophomore Heidi Reinhofer, lives in... read story

May 8, 2013

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First Ever Theater Extravaganza

David Heusel, Arts & Entertainment Editor

On March 15 the fine arts department will be hosting a special THEATER EXTRAVAGANZA at West Leyden Auditorium beginning at 5 p.m. For just three dollars, guests will be able... read story

March 13, 2013

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Creative Senior Creates Prom Dress

Madeline Obrzut, Contributing Writer

Senior Emily Chiu will not be attending Leyden’s 2013 prom in a typical, store bought, cliche, look-alike prom dress. Faced with attending the Anime Central convention in... read story

May 16, 2013

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Spring Break 2013 Bucket List

Dulce Monreal, Advertising Manager

Many students are excited for school to be out and with less than 50 days left until the last day of school, students are already looking ahead to next week’s Spring... read story

March 23, 2013

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Varsity Softball Team Comes Out Swinging

Samantha Caputo, Contributing Writer

The varsity softball team fought hard in their first home game of the season on Saturday, March 30th, against the Maine West Warriors. The game went into extra innings and... read story

April 5, 2013

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Hoops For Hernandez: Another Successful Fundraiser

Tyler Jones, Sports Editor

Last Thursday’s faculty basketball game was a great success for the Sports and Entertainment Marketing class. The fundraising goal for the Hoops for Hernandez game was $2,000,... read story

March 12, 2013

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