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Halloween Happenings

Halloween Happenings

Emma Cross and Miles Warrington October 10, 2025

October has just begun, and with that come the signs of Halloween. Vermont has many spooky events to offer this season for all to enjoy, including running, scaring, and screaming.  Halloween originated...

EHS Clubs: Creating Community, One Meeting at a Time

EHS Clubs: Creating Community, One Meeting at a Time

Colleen Sonnick and Daniel Murphy October 10, 2025

Essex High School has a total of 29 clubs, each with a different focus. While some are well known, there are also smaller clubs that may slide under the radar of the general student population.  Environmental...

Opinion: The Unseen Side of Homecoming Sporting Events

Opinion: The Unseen Side of Homecoming Sporting Events

Ruth Knox and Charlotte Abajian October 10, 2025

During homecoming week, Essex High School participates in its annual Spirit Week in anticipation of Friday’s football game. But in reality, football isn’t the only sport with important games this week. This...

Essex Varsity Field Hockey Mid-Season Report

Essex Varsity Field Hockey Mid-Season Report

Alexxus Blow and Taylor Pike October 10, 2025

Essex High School’s Varsity Field Hockey team is currently a little over halfway through their season. So far the team has played eleven games, with a record of seven wins, two ties, and three...

Safety vs. Spirit: Bleacher Rules Stir Debate at Essex High

Safety vs. Spirit: Bleacher Rules Stir Debate at Essex High

Koa Plante and Suhaila Abdo October 10, 2025

At Essex High School, the energy and spirit at sporting events are a cherished part of the student experience. But this fall, that excitement has collided with safety concerns. Stricter enforcement of...

Woods Trail Run Offers Preview of States and New Englands

Woods Trail Run Offers Preview of States and New Englands

Sam Houghton, Staff Writer October 10, 2025

Disclaimer: Sam Houghton is a runner on the boys Cross Country team. On October 4th, the girls and boys cross country teams traveled to Thetford, Vermont to compete in the 34th annual Woods Trail Run. Unlike...

Essex Dominates Rival CVU for First Win Since 2021 Championship

Essex Dominates Rival CVU for First Win Since 2021 Championship

Anthony Abrami, Staff Writer October 10, 2025

EHS vs CVU. A classic Vermont football rivalry. But in the past couple years, CVU has dominated the matchup. However, on Saturday, October 4th, Essex football romped CVU 37-7.  The team hasn’t beaten...

EHS Homecoming Dance Returns

EHS Homecoming Dance Returns

Katerine Lacourciere, Staff Writer October 3, 2025

After three years, Essex High School is welcoming back the Homecoming Dance. In the past month, rumors circulated the school debating whether one would finally be held again. After confirmation from a...

Falling for a Good Book

Falling for a Good Book

Genevieve King, Staff Writer September 26, 2025

  Fall is almost here, which means it's time to swap out the beach reads with something more cozy. As the weather starts to cool, it's the perfect time to dive into a good book. Whether you like...

Belladonna: A review

Belladonna: A review

Adelyn Grace, Staff Writer September 26, 2025

Belladonna by Adalyn Grace, is a fictional murder mystery book following Signa Farrow, a 19-year-old who seems to defy Death himself.  After her parents died, Signa was shuffled around her family, hoping...

Local Guide to Your Perfect Vermont Autumn

Local Guide to Your Perfect Vermont Autumn

Katerine Lacourciere, Staff Writer September 26, 2025

If there is one thing that Vermont does best, it’s the season of fall. From hiking to picking apples, it’s the perfect place to enjoy autumn. With all that Vermont has to offer, it can be overwhelming...

EHS Welcomes Back Teacher Colleen Birner

EHS Welcomes Back Teacher Colleen Birner

Emma Cross, Staff Writer September 26, 2025

Returning to Essex High School, Colleen Birner, the former Principal of Summit Street School, is stepping back into the role of teaching Spanish.  Birner had previously worked at the high school for...

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