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A Grimm Nightmare

Anna Hoppe, Editor March 14, 2023

The Essex High School auditorium looks like a fairytale is emerging. Dense stands of branches, dotted with little dark details, fill the stage. Costumed actors hurry around before the official start of...

Genre Distinctions are Blurred on Let’s Start Here. by Lil Yachty

Genre Distinctions are Blurred on Let’s Start Here. by Lil Yachty

Eli Robinson, Staff Writer February 10, 2023

Over the years, musical genres have become increasingly hyperfocused and specialized. Each major genre has hundreds of niche subgenres that are often abstract fusions of a medley of other large genres....

Top 15 Best Albums of 2022

Eli Robinson, Music and Entertainment Editor December 29, 2022

15) Florist Self Titled I was familiar with Florist’s work, but this album made me retrace my steps back through their discography. Sprauge’s airy vocals float across lightly strummed guitars, causing...

Ethan Walters

Meet The Hive’s New Graphic Designer

Raygan Gilmond, Staff Writer December 22, 2022

Ethan Walters, a senior here at Essex High School, has taken on the task of being The Hive’s own graphic designer.  The Hive: How long have you been doing graphic design? How did you get started? Ethan:...

The Original Dracula is a Timeless Classic and an Essential of the Horror Genre

The Original Dracula is a Timeless Classic and an Essential of the Horror Genre

Eli Robinson, Staff Writer and Editor November 16, 2022

Vampires have been a staple villain in the repertoire of horror cinema since its conception. This idea was first put into a movie in 1922 when the silent film Nosferatu was released. While this movie is...

Elan Academy of Classical Ballet, The Nutcracker 2021

The Dazzling Dancers of EHS

Scarlett Cannizzaro and Maecy Odit, Staff Writers November 11, 2022

A Look at the Studios There are many dance studios in Vermont, and the Vermont Ballet Theater School (VBTS) is just one of them. VBTS is located in Essex Junction and has been an active studio since...

EHS Presents the Fall Band and Choir Concert

EHS Presents the Fall Band and Choir Concert

Ella Weidman, Editor and Staff Writer October 25, 2022

Behind the Scenes: EHS Chamber Choir From Now On

Behind the Scenes: EHS’ Chamber Choir “From Now On”

Abigail Kolar, Guest Writer June 6, 2022

The “From Now On” music video began as a gift from choir teacher, Alexis Koch, to the seniors of Chamber Choir. Originally the entire choir learned a short piece of “From Now On” as part of a Greatest...

EHS The Little Mermaid and Tea Party

EHS’ The Little Mermaid and Tea Party

Ella Weidman, Staff Writer May 16, 2022

The Little Mermaid Musical and Tea Party When:        Thursday, May 19th @ 7pm Friday, May 20th @ 6pm Saturday, May 21th @ 10am Sunday, May 22nd @ 2:30pm Sunday, May 22nd @ 1pm...

RAMONA PARK BROKE MY HEART Is Vince Staples’ Most Relaxed Record to Date

RAMONA PARK BROKE MY HEART Is Vince Staples’ Most Relaxed Record to Date

Eli Robinson, Staff Writer April 15, 2022

Vince Staples has made a name for himself in the hip hop scene with his one-of-a-kind delivery and staunch accounts of his personal experience growing up in Long Beach California. This latest release deepens...

EHS’ One Act Will Make You Laugh

Ella Weidman, Staff Writer March 15, 2022
EHS' One Act is back!
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