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The Epstein Files: How Information Can Become Trauma
In January, 2026, the Department of Justice released the second batch of Epstein files. The millions of documents, videos, and photos include the most traumatic moments of the people's lives. Now, this sensitive information is readily available for the public to look at. How does this exposure to traumatic material affect the population of the U.S. and beyond? When presenting information in court, such as what is found in the Epstein files, you must be very organized. Dumpi
Quinlan Jamieson
7 hours ago
The Truth About Partying
A seniors insight on the spectacles of parties.
Jada Pulsipher
7 hours ago
The Regression of Teenage Development Amidst a Pandemic and the Digital Age
Growing up and transitioning from childhood into adulthood is something that most individuals experience. In that time period, adolescents progressively begin to understand the world and themselves. They explore who they are, chase opportunities, and develop both mentally and physically. While the state of society affects the growth of teenagers over many different generations, teenagers today have been especially impacted by recent events. Over the past six years, the world
Zoe Rickard
22 hours ago
The Abduction Captivating the Nation
The morning of February 1st, Annie Guthrie, daughter of Nancy Guthrie, received a call from one of her mother’s friends voicing concerns about the fact that Nancy, who was normally very punctual, had never showed up to a church sanctioned event and wasn't answering her phone. Annie rushed to her mothers to find an eerily empty house. It seemed Nancy Guthrie had disappeared. According to authorities, Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, the anchor of NBC
Ella Burrell
22 hours ago
Denver East Men's Basketball: Season Recap and Their Late Playoff Push
The East Men's Basketball Team has faced adversity to start their season, going 9-9 in 18 games and 4-4 in the Denver district play. The team, coached by legend Rudy Carey, has some work to do to secure a playoff spot by the end of February. They have impressive wins against Mullen, Regis Jesuit, and Vista Peak, and recently a huge win against George Washington, the #8-ranked team in the state. With help from school spirit and talented players in Dayesun Collier and Noah Adki
Rocco Pasquini
Feb 26
Love in the Modern Age: What has Changes Since the 80s?
A modern take on modern love
Cleo Epstein-Rhodes
Feb 26
News
The Epstein Files: How Information Can Become Trauma
In January, 2026, the Department of Justice released the second batch of Epstein files. The millions of documents, videos, and photos include the most traumatic moments of the people's lives. Now, this sensitive information is readily available for the public to look at. How does this exposure to traumatic material affect the population of the U.S. and beyond? When presenting information in court, such as what is found in the Epstein files, you must be very organized. Dumpi
Quinlan Jamieson
7 hours ago2 min read
The Regression of Teenage Development Amidst a Pandemic and the Digital Age
Growing up and transitioning from childhood into adulthood is something that most individuals experience. In that time period, adolescents progressively begin to understand the world and themselves. They explore who they are, chase opportunities, and develop both mentally and physically. While the state of society affects the growth of teenagers over many different generations, teenagers today have been especially impacted by recent events. Over the past six years, the world
Zoe Rickard
22 hours ago4 min read
The Abduction Captivating the Nation
The morning of February 1st, Annie Guthrie, daughter of Nancy Guthrie, received a call from one of her mother’s friends voicing concerns about the fact that Nancy, who was normally very punctual, had never showed up to a church sanctioned event and wasn't answering her phone. Annie rushed to her mothers to find an eerily empty house. It seemed Nancy Guthrie had disappeared. According to authorities, Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, the anchor of NBC
Ella Burrell
22 hours ago2 min read
Center
DPS and ICE: Responses and the Evolving Landscape
by Jada Pulsipher and Ella Burrell The week of January 30th, 2026, students in period 3 AP Drawing and Painting at East High School did not work on their portfolios, but instead, they self-assigned a different sort of project. Students marked red slashes through drawings of ice cubes and contemplated what sort of messages must be heard. That Friday, instead of regular instruction, the school was empty, the halls creaked with a quietness that East High School is all too f
East Spotlight Newspaper
Feb 266 min read
The Price That Is Paid When Federal Funding Is Cut
The devastating effects, already, taking place due to the lack of federal funding in education.
Lila Wilson
Feb 263 min read
Opinions
Gay Marriage Is Not Going Anywhere. Sorry, Kim Davis.
Marriage is a human right... right? It is a spiritually and functionally integral part of Western society that, if an individual so chooses, should be able to be exercised. Those kinds of inherent individual rights that should not be abridged by an overreaching government—nothing screams American quite the same. Yet many people over the past decade are having a bit of trouble understanding that human rights includes... humans. And yes, that means gay people. Welcome to the Wi
Reese Worrell
Dec 12, 20253 min read
Luis Garcia Sign Being Removed
On February 13th, 2023, 16-year-old East Student Luis Garcia was shot in his car on the north side of the Esplanade. He would succumb to...
Alex Workman
May 6, 20253 min read
Underrated Black Artist
Jazz, blues, rock, soul, and hip-hop, all have one incredibly valuable aspect in common. From early to modern day, the influence of black...
Kesaia Mathes
Mar 9, 20254 min read
How Asian Students are Impacted by Discrimination
2022 reports from the Asian American Foundation hghave found that Asian hate mostly relates back to the start of COVID, as many Asian...
Zachary Robinson
Feb 12, 20254 min read
Features
Tea With Terita
This is an interview with Denver East High School principal, Terita Walker, done by head editors Jada Pulsipher and Ella Burrell
East Spotlight Newspaper
Sep 23, 20253 min read
Club Spotlight: East High School’s Queer Student Alliance
Avery Fishman highlights on of East's most popular clubs, QSA.
East Spotlight Newspaper
Apr 9, 20243 min read
NRA is School's JROTC Programs
Anika Voskuil dissects the relationship between the NRA, and school's JROTC programs here in the United States.
East Spotlight Newspaper
Feb 27, 20233 min read
Culture
Love in the Modern Age: What has Changes Since the 80s?
A modern take on modern love
Cleo Epstein-Rhodes
Feb 262 min read
The Importance of Accurate Adolescent Representation in Entertainment
Lady Bird and her friend Julie from Lady Bird The Grammys are done and the country is waiting for the Oscar Awards, Tony Awards, and Emmys to finally arrive. The best in the Hollywood industry walk up to the big stage to receive their trophy, give out heartfelt speeches, and give thanks for another successful year. Yet somehow, 2025 consisted of little to no accurate teen portrayal in most of their entertainment. The coming of age genre is widely favored by teenagers and adu
Zoe Rickard
Feb 264 min read
Marty Supreme: Promotion Success vs. A Cinematic Hit
Deep dive into the Marty Supreme movie.
Claire Farrell
Feb 263 min read
Sports
Denver East Men's Basketball: Season Recap and Their Late Playoff Push
The East Men's Basketball Team has faced adversity to start their season, going 9-9 in 18 games and 4-4 in the Denver district play. The team, coached by legend Rudy Carey, has some work to do to secure a playoff spot by the end of February. They have impressive wins against Mullen, Regis Jesuit, and Vista Peak, and recently a huge win against George Washington, the #8-ranked team in the state. With help from school spirit and talented players in Dayesun Collier and Noah Adki
Rocco Pasquini
Feb 263 min read
Bo-lieve
“Bo Nix makes Broncos history in blowout win over Cowboys” (MSN Sports) The Broncos are at the top of AFC West as of Oct 24, 2025 after 10 years of not leading the division. This season they beat the Philadelphia Eagles who were the 2024 Super Bowl winners and barely beat the New York Giants with 33 points in the fourth quarter alone, which was the most any team in history has scored in the fourth quarter starting the fourth quarter with 0 points scored. What could this mea
Nick Mercer
Nov 13, 20253 min read
Running Beyond Limits
As the cross country season starts to come to a close for many East runners after the team recently competed in state on November 1, a handful of strong varsity runners continue their training to compete in the Nike Cross National competition (NXR) in Arizona on November 22. NXR is a postseason cross country championship race hosted by Nike for high school students. The event is split up into eight different races organized by regions: Midwest, Northwest, Heartland, Sout
Claire Farrell
Nov 13, 20253 min read
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