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WRU: E.O's First Women’s Rights Club
WRU: E.O’s First Women’s Rights Club
Mr. Luft occupied the single chair in the front of the classroom as he shared stories about history and life, captivating and inspiring his students for 21 years.
Mr. Luft: A History of Classroom Inspiration
A message of best wishes taped to the door of Mr. Luft's old room.
A Farewell Message From the Desk of Andy Luft
Students listen to Connecticut author and Yale University graduate Daphne Geismar share thoughts and stories from her work Invisible Years, which details the experiences of her family members during the Holocaust.
Daphne Geismar shares her book, Invisible Years, with EO Smith’s Genocide Class
Students (left to right), Ethan Rychling, Riley DeForest, Rabeeh Mahmoud, Robert Martin, and Gianna Fedo help prepare food for Veterans at Stand Down Day in Rocky Hill. The phrase "Stand Down" means that Veterans are provided a metaphorical break and others, like these students, will honor them with their own service. (Courtesy Photo)
Students Stand Up On Stand Down Day
Vintage Fashion has proven once again to be contemporary fashion.
Vintage Fashion, Not Vintage Values
Social media has undoubtedly changed the film industry. Whether it will ultimately destroy or revitalize cinema depends on how we as audiences choose to engage with both film and social media.
Is Social Media Killing Modern Cinema?
Appalachian townsfolk of rural West Virginia encounter the wild and uncouth creature known as “The Redneck.”
Classism: How the Term “Redneck” Divides The Country
Cooking at Home: The Ultimate Act of Self-Care
Cooking at Home: The Ultimate Act of Self-Care
Why Modern Architecture Must Stop Replacing Beauty with Barf
Why Modern Architecture Must Stop Replacing Beauty with Barf
2025 Super Bowl Contest
2025 Super Bowl Contest
Net Gains: Final Four Contest Winners
Net Gains: Final Four Contest Winners
Time to pick the winners.
Women’s Final Four Contest: Show What You Know
Time to pick the winners.
Men’s Final Four Contest: It’s Back
Several Friars huddle during an early-season game.
The Underdogs of Big East Basketball: The Providence College Friars
WRU: E.O's First Women’s Rights Club
WRU: E.O’s First Women’s Rights Club
Members of CAB, Dr. Anne Gebelein, Dr. Jason Chang, and Kiedra Taylor at the opening of the cultural center
Cultural Center Opening: A New Look for E.O.
The 2020-21 yearbook took quite a bit of work, but the staff finished this job, complete with this stunning cover.
Spring 2021: Making a Yearbook in the Face of a Pandemic
A Conference to Remember - A 2019 Archive
A Conference to Remember – A 2019 Archive
The Deliberation and Discourse Project made significant contributions last year and has plans in place for this school year.
Spring 2021: Progress During Pandemic
Book Review: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
Book Review: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
3 Great Reads - Notebook Reviews
3 Great Reads – Notebook Reviews
No Spoiler Reader Reaction: The Secret Life of Bees
No Spoiler Reader Reaction: The Secret Life of Bees
No Spoiler Reader Reaction: Caraval
No Spoiler Reader Reaction: Caraval
A Book Review: Sherlock Holmes
A Book Review: Sherlock Holmes
‘Open Wide’ Album Review
‘Open Wide’ Album Review
Vintage Fashion has proven once again to be contemporary fashion.
Vintage Fashion, Not Vintage Values
Social media has undoubtedly changed the film industry. Whether it will ultimately destroy or revitalize cinema depends on how we as audiences choose to engage with both film and social media.
Is Social Media Killing Modern Cinema?
The new album is scheduled for release on November 22, 2024.
Revisiting My Roots: Looking Back In the Midst of U2’s New Upcoming Album
Plenty of Tunes to Carry With Us In New Year
Plenty of Tunes to Carry With Us In New Year
Ava Draczynski
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Red telephone receiver with copy space
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I'm Basic, So What!
I’m Basic, So What!
Secret Notes
Secret Notes

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Appalachian townsfolk of rural West Virginia encounter the wild and uncouth creature known as “The Redneck.”

Classism: How the Term “Redneck” Divides The Country

Anna Utterback, Staff Writer
March 28, 2025
Mr. Luft occupied the single chair in the front of the classroom as he shared stories about history and life, captivating and inspiring his students for 21 years.

Mr. Luft: A History of Classroom Inspiration

Anna Utterback, Staff Writer
January 24, 2024
A message of best wishes taped to the door of Mr. Luft's old room.

A Farewell Message From the Desk of Andy Luft

Anna Utterback, Staff Writer
January 24, 2024
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