Six Flags injury raises concerns

June 29, 2007 • written by Davina Perera ('10)/ Eastside World Issues Editor  
Filed under Global Commentary

“Millions of people have safely ridden this ride in our parks,” said Six Flags spokeswoman Wendy Goldberg. Unfortunately, one thirteen-year-old girl was not one of them.  While riding the Superman Tower of Power at a Six Flags amusement park in Louisville, Kentucky, both her feet were severed at... Read more »

Contestant Birnbaum looks back at Mr. East

June 12, 2007 • written by Josh Weinstock ('07)/ Eastside Editor-in-Chief  
Filed under Uncategorized

Ben Birnbaum (’07), also known as Mr. Condescension, was one of ten East students who participated in the annual Mr. East competition, which took place on Friday, June 1.  “It was the most fun thing I ever did at school,” Birnbaum said.   Prior to Mr. East, Birnbaum’s chief extracurricular... Read more »