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The student news site of Morton East High School

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Student hits birdie for straight A’s
March 13, 2024

Martinez at her 18th birthday party at her house.        Photo taken by Priscila Almaraz    Lizbeth Martinez is a student from Morton...

Passion for Football
March 13, 2024

Oswaldo Avila playing Football at Freedom Park.  Photo taken by a friend.    Oswaldo Avila is a senior at Morton East High school. Avila...

Understanding Yourself
March 13, 2024

Bautista is warming up for her dance performance  Photo taken by dance teammates    Ximena Bautista is a current senior at Morton East...

Memories, Background and Future Goals
March 13, 2024

Moreno reading a book during his break in class.   Photo taken by student Rogelio Lopez.    Jose Moreno is a current senior attending...

How much?
Cake Wars 2024!
More than 150 students keep the beat going at Morton
Paul Castaneda, reporter • February 21, 2024

At Morton East, we have 162 students attending music classes. According to the music teacher, Mr. Toms, there are 24 students in the concert band and 13 in the jazz band....

Nicki Minaj (Angelica Espino) and Drake (Marcos Abrigo) with their kid Ice Spice
(orange hydroflask).
Morton's 2023 Rappers of the Year
Gianelle Virella, reporter • January 22, 2024

Drake and Nicki Minaj are Morton’s top rappers of 2023 survey says. In a random survey taken by Morton students, 45% voted Drake as the best male rapper of 2023 and 50%...

Morton Show: Which Is the Best Rap Song of 2023?
Morton Show: Which Is the Best Rap Song of 2023?
Gabriel Suarez, Israel Angeles, Brandon Lucido, and Eriberto Campos January 22, 2024

Morton Show: Which Is the Best Rap Song of 2023? In a random survey of 100 Morton East students, 34 students selected the song 'First Person Shooter' by Drake and J Cole...

Lana del Rey was the best 2023 artist
Lana del Rey was the best 2023 artist
Valerie Almanza January 17, 2024

In a random survey of 100 Morton East students, 43% selected Lana Del Rey as the best 2023 female artist. Lana became really famous throughout social media, thanks to her...

 Locals view their Spotify Wrapped highlights.
Spotify Wrapped Unwraps Students Tunes of 2023
Perla Sanchez Villa, Valeria Rivera, and Andrea Diaz December 13, 2023

Hip-Hop and Rap was the most popular genre that appeared on Morton East's students' Sportify Wraps this year. Spotify Wrapped is a popular marketing campaign by Spotify...

This is a photograph of a computer image from AP News on the conflict in Gaza.
Students want ceasefire in Gaza
Ruth Bustamante and Josselyn Murillo-Moreno February 22, 2024

More than 10,000 children have tragically lost their lives due to the ceasefires...

Student concentrating on the ACCESS test.
Students' opinions on the ACCESS Test
Perla Sanchez Villa, Andera Diaz, and Valeria Rivera February 21, 2024

ACCESS Testing was scheduled differently for students this year -- in their English...

Students split on upcoming election
Jorge Juarez and Carlos Quintero February 21, 2024

In this survey that we conducted, we asked which person...

Student thoughts on Student earnings
Diego Orozco, Andy Torres, and Adrian Barahona February 15, 2024

When students start high school, most tend to start looking for jobs. Some do it...

The Karina Bill
Mia Rosales February 15, 2024

In a random survey done in Morton East,  28 out of 91 student respondents reported...

Students fixed incompletes from last semester
Christian RODRIGUEZ, reporter • February 14, 2024

117 Morton East students fixed their incompletes from last semester. According...

This is student Alison Guzman getting ready to leave due to her early dismissal class.
Navigating Early Dismissal
Brisa Valadez and Rayne Hill February 12, 2024

Morton East offers early dismissal classes to students with a few requirements.  According...

Young adult literature author and movie producer Abdi Nazemian was interviewed by senior Grace Paucar when he recently visited and spoke to Morton East students.
Famous Author Abdi Nazemian Visits East
Grace Paucar, reporter • February 5, 2024

On February 2, 2024, famous author and movie producer  Abdi Nazemian visited Morton...

Elizabeth Arroyo teaches students from other schools how to make poinsettias for the posada.
Students, staff from other schools help prep for Posada
Fabian Nieto December 13, 2023

West Suburban Conference schools visited Morton East on Thursday, December 6 to help...

Volume woes
Alanis Gonzalez, Reporter • December 13, 2023

Did you have any toys that were so loud your parents hid them from you? According...

Prepping for Prom
How many hours did you get last night?
Students want ceasefire in Gaza
White Feminism: How it’s Harmful to Women of Color
How much?
Morton talks winter fashion
The most popular brand this fall: Ugg’s!
Who will win the NBA All-Star Games in 2024?
Morton East athlete named NFL Latino Youth Honors finalist
Annual Touch-Rugby tournament crowns champs

Annual Touch-Rugby tournament crowns champs

December 20, 2023

Morton Varsity and JV Cheer teams head to State Championships

Morton Varsity and JV Cheer teams head to State Championships

December 11, 2023

East’s e-sports team heads to finals

East’s e-sports team heads to finals

December 8, 2023

Cake Wars 2024!
What does grieving mean to you?

What does grieving mean to you?

February 21, 2024

The concept of love:

December 14, 2023

Parenting Styles

December 14, 2023

The Truth About Animal Testing
Students want ceasefire in Gaza
White Feminism: How it’s Harmful to Women of Color
Chinese Medicine, Pain for Gain
Yessica Martinez Castillo, Reporter • May 15, 2023

"AS PAINFUL AS IT LOOKS"... says Senior (Right) Alan Perez to Senior (Left) Emanuel Veloz, as he uses an air pump and suction cups on his back, other participants saying it's...

This art installation is an interactive experience for guests of the exhibition.
1st Annual FAME Festival Highlights
Pony Express staff May 4, 2023

The first ever FAME (Fine Arts at Morton East) Festival was held recently outside of Morton East's historic Chodl Auditorium.  If you missed it this year, here are some personal...

They don't deserve to be animal testers
Chrystal Barajas March 29, 2023

Morton East disappointed at the Willow Project
Edgar Alonso March 24, 2023

CLIMATE DISASTER... Pony Express reporter, Diego Barocio, expresses his disappointment at news of the Willow Project beginning in Alaska. "The willow project should be cancelled,...

Photo Essay: Architecture in New York City
Enrique Ramirez May 19, 2022

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Cristopher Guerrero, reporter
May 3, 2019

There has been a change in the place that graduation will take place this year; this year’s ceremonies will be at Morton East’s Chodl Auditorium. Morton East graduation...

Bryan Garcia, Journalist
April 30, 2019

Morton plans to add an extra mandatory hour starting 2019.  The new hour is planned to take place before 1st hour and after 0 hour. Students will be given the options...

Alexia Hernandez, Israel Carranza, and Anthony Ambriz
April 22, 2019

With the school year coming to an end and a new one quickly approaching, school administrators have started taking some initiative to make the school a safer environment for...

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