Kickin’ In The Darkness Performances
Adrian Chavez, Video Manager
March 15, 2013
The creative writing club competed in the Young Chicago Author’s “Louder Than a Bomb” poetry slam on March 2 in Columbia College. Leyden’s team, which goes by the name “Kickin’ at the Darkness,” won first place at the semi-finals on Saturday, March 2. Despite some strong competition,... (more...)
Discover Great Apps and Get Rewarded
Adrian Chavez, Staff Writter
January 22, 2013
We all know there are many free mobile apps from games, tools, education, entertainment that are available to download, but did you know that you could get rewarded by downloading and using certain apps? One of the websites that currently provides this type of service is “FreeMyApps.” This... (more...)
Ski & Snow Boarding Club Looking Forward To The Winter Season
Adrian Chavez, Staff Writer
December 11, 2012
Winter is here and the mountains are soon going to be covered in snow. Participating in East Leyden’s ski and snowboarding club is just one way that students can enjoy the winter season. Sponsor and math teacher Kinnane Marcy encourages students to join the club, and adds that students do... (more...)
December Countdown: The Beginning of The End?
Adrian Chavez, staff writer
December 4, 2012
People have heard that the world as we know it is supposed to end on December 21, 2012. Physics teacher Kim Gerber admits that “it’s quite fascinating the interest in this.” These speculations and myths are still being debated by scientists, mathematicians, and archaeologists. “I’ve... (more...)
New Tech Gadgets Sure to Score During Black Friday
Adrian Chavez, Staff Writer
November 7, 2012
This year has been full of new technological products that have students and adults alike running to stores to pick up the latest gadget. With Black Friday coming up, these products may soon be flying off the shelfs. The following is a quick list of new devices that have been launched by some... (more...)
New Blue Figure at Leyden Revealed
Adrian Chavez, Staff Writer
October 24, 2012
You know now that Leyden have a new mascot this year, and it’s the Blue Man, but have you ever wondered how does it feel being the Blue Man? Where did he come from? Can you be the Blue Man next year? The Blue Man is a recent character and the sidekick of Leyden’s mascot, the Eagle. Both... (more...)
Local Shop Serving More Than Just Coffee
Adrian Chavez, Staff Writer
October 3, 2012
A new coffee house theater has opened across the street and it offers customers plenty of options. It might look like just another coffee shop, but what this shop offers goes beyond the usual coffee, donuts, smoothies, and milkshakes. It also offers pita pizza, chips, trail mixes, soups, oatmeal,... (more...)
Time-Lapse Video of Cheerleader Decorations
Adrian Chavez, Staff Writer
September 29, 2012
Before the big game last night, the Leyden cheerleading squad put up posters and decorations on West Leyden’s home team stands. The posters and decorations showed school spirit and support for all of the varsity football players. Below is a time-lapse video of the cheerleaders setting... (more...)
