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Officer Tracy Burbach is recognized by Representative Robyn Vining.

Officer Tracy Retirement

Malik Boyd, Editor May 10, 2023

“There's been so many moments to celebrate. I think what I really enjoy most about my career has been the school resource officer,” said Wauwatosa police Officer Tracy Burbach. After 31 years of dedication...

#Corecore and Other Neo-Dada Meta Examinations of the Human Condition through Self Satirization

#Corecore and Other Neo-Dada Meta Examinations of the Human Condition through Self Satirization

Malik Boyd, Editor February 2, 2023

In the 1920s, as a reaction to the aftermath of World War I, Dada emerged as an art movement that was regarded as a radical and avant-garde movement which rejected traditional art forms as well as traditional...

Behind the Scenes of Singin' in the Rain

Behind the Scenes of Singin’ in the Rain

J. Lee, Staff Writer January 4, 2023

“I love the creative collaboration that happens between staff and students. When we all understand the goal in mind, it is so fun to see the different ideas that everyone comes up with to make the show...

AP Government Holds Mock Election

AP Government Holds Mock Election

Violet Pandya, Editor December 5, 2022

On Tuesday, December 6th, the Wauwatosa East AP Government class will hold a mock election. Candidates are pairs of students from the class, and those who weren’t assigned roles as candidates get to...

Graphic by Audrey Catlin

Barnes vs. Johnson Senate Race

Malik Boyd, Editor October 26, 2022

On Tuesday, November 8th, Wisconsin voters will cast their ballots in the U.S. senate election. Voters are presented with two options: The Republican incumbent, senator Ron Johnson, and his opponent Democrat...

Behind The Scenes at The Addams Family: The Creative Process

Behind The Scenes at The Addams Family: The Creative Process

J. Lee May 6, 2022

“In reality, The Addams Family is such an unusual concept, especially for a musical. That being said, there were never any dull moments,” said Gavin Miller, a junior at East High school who played...

School Board Candidate Feature - Mike Meier

School Board Candidate Feature – Mike Meier

Audrey Catlin March 30, 2022

Mike Meier is running for seat 2 on the Wauwatosa School Board this year. He has served on the Wauwatosa School Board for 18 years. He has a BA in political science from UW-La Crosse, a law degree from...

A portrait replicating this famous photo hangs in the language hallway, with the word "Revolución".

Opinion; Che Guevara in Tosa East

Malik Boyd, Editor December 20, 2021

This piece was originally published on December 20th, 2021. It was updated on February 15, 2023. The author successfully convinced the administration to have the painting removed, At the end of Wauwatosa...

10 Questions With Tosa West Art Teacher Selena Marris

10 Questions With Tosa West Art Teacher Selena Marris

Daisy Lehman and Claire Guttormson December 17, 2021

Lehman: Hi! Good morning! Marris: Morning! Lehman: Would it be ok if we asked you some questions? Marris: Sure. Lehman: Who is your style icon? Marris: Hmmmm, that’s a tough one. Uh...

AP Government Holds Mock Election

AP Government Holds Mock Election

Jackson Crowley December 7, 2021

The Wauwatosa East AP Government class held a mock election on Tuesday, December 7th. Students took on roles as candidates, campaign managers, pollsters, members of the media and members of super political...

A Culturally Sensitive Thanksgiving with Millisa Hamley

A Culturally Sensitive Thanksgiving with Millisa Hamley

Maureen Arnold, East Staff Writer November 25, 2021

Approaching the topic of Native American Heritage Month can be difficult when you lack knowledge of the experience of Native Americans on a personal level. When it comes to Thanksgiving, non-Native American...

Red Raiders Boys Volleyball at State Tournament

Lucy Hildebrand and Mason King November 4, 2021

Last Saturday, October 30th, the Tosa East Boys Volleyball Team swept the Tosa West Trojans, leading them to state for the first time since 2016. At 10 a.m. this morning, the Red Raiders played the...

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