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Connor Fowler

Connor Fowler, Copy Editor

“Newspaper is important to me because the spreading of information is important. Knowledge is power, and it is up to us to give our readers that power.”

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Rupaul’s Drag Race “Ru”view with a mom

Connor Fowler, Copy editor March 9, 2020

!SPOILER ALERT! Season 12 of VH1’s hit show Rupaul’s Drag Race has hit the runway with its part one of the two-part premiere Feb. 28th. The show has come a long way since its god-awful filter on season...

Super Bowl 2020 ads win big during game

Connor Fowler, Copy editor February 13, 2020

  Super Bowl LIV was an intense game on the field, with the Kansas City Chiefs triumphant in an upset over the San Francisco 49ers in a score of 20-31, with the Chiefs gaining the upper hand in the fourth...

The Super Bowl commercials explained

Connor Fowler, Copy Editor February 2, 2020

The Super Bowl. One of the biggest televised events in the American year, boasting over 100 million viewers on one night alone. The Super Bowl has become an integral part of American culture, rivalling...

2020 movie lineup

Connor Fowler, Copy Editor January 15, 2020

   2019 was Hollywood’s year. Many major blockbusters infiltrated world cinemas, creating record attendances in the lines of box office and concessions. Joker, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and...

E-Rabs volunteer time before Thanksgiving

Connor Fowler, Copy Editor December 11, 2019

We always take what we have for granted; we forget to cherish the families we have, the clothes on our backs, food in our bellies and a home we can sleep in. So many forget to give thanks on the holidays...

A chance for East to give back

Connor Fowler, Copy Editor December 4, 2019

 The climax of the “thankful season” is nearly here, and many are preparing their gullets and stomachs for the turkey, gravy, stuffing and casseroles. While ovens broil and potatoes boil, many in...

A review of End of the F***ing World season 2

Connor Fowler, Copy Editor December 4, 2019

   Though the first season of End of the F***ing World was a shocking dive into the psychotic minds of James and Alyssa, the second season attempts to dive into their lackluster relationship and instead...

*10% are undecided on the issue, not listed in infographic

President Trump faces the threat of impeachment

Connor Fowler, Copy Editor November 18, 2019

Sep. 24, 2019, will go down in American history, adding another president to the possibility of being removed from office. Only four others have faced this astounding charge: James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson,...

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