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Athletics/Activities
The Lincoln East Speech Team at the District National Qualifier Tournament this March with 12 different students qualifying. In April three more kids will qualify for the National Speech and Debate Competition through the Last Chance Qualifiers Tournament online showcasing the hard work put into this activity year round.
EAST EXCELLENCE–Speaking up at the last chance
Nitya Haridas, Staff Writer • May 21, 2025
Students in athletics, academics, and activities receive a varsity letter for their excellence in these areas. Receiving a varsity letter is a century-long decision and a huge honor throughout Lincoln East.
EAST EXCELLENCE– Legendary lettering
Ella Herzberg, Co-Editor-in-Chief • May 19, 2025
Set F of Expressions performs on stage on the Friday performance of the show. The students reportedly spent over a month preparing for the big event.
EAST EXCELLENCE–Students face off in Battle of the Bands Expressions concert
Mouse Kaufhold, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025
News
Spartans are showing off their East pride holding the 2023-24 NSAA cup. These athletes worked hard to win the honor of becoming 3-peat champions.
EAST EXCELLENCE–Spartans are cruising for a 4-peat
Hazel Ockander, Staff Writer • May 14, 2025
A message painted on the side of Nelson Produce Farms reminds its visitors that it is a local business. The Tulip Festival, set to begin in late April, will be an amazing source of revenue for the family owned and farm.
Blooming into Spring: Nelson Produce Farm brings the beauty of the Netherlands’s tulip fields to Nebraska
Claire Weibye, Editor, Layout Editor • April 3, 2025
"Hit them where it hurts: their bank accounts," is the common mindset of people participating in economic protests across the country. Prolonged boycotts have forced companies to change their policies in the past, such as Nike's change in labor practices in the 1990s following protests.
Shining light on the economic blackout
Mouse Kaufhold, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025
Features
Colin Nehe, a senior at Lincoln East High School, is breaking stereotypes by pursuing all of his passions. He is involved in Varsity Football, Varsity Soccer, Unified Track and PE, Jazz Band, E-Band, and advanced placement classes.
EAST EXELLENCE–Colin Nehe breaks stereotypes by pursuing more than just one passion as a Spartan
Claire Weibye, Editor, Layout Editor • May 21, 2025
New first-year teachers at East, Madelyn Kreifels (left), Erin Bell, (center) and Kerry Florell (right). All three teachers are reflecting on their first year in the classroom and looking forward to next year.
EAST EXCELLENCE– Same place, new faces
Olivia Muffler, Staff Writer • May 21, 2025
On May 5, 2025, all of the Lincoln East Student Council got together for the annual banquet in order to celebrate the year. Achievements such as funding for Undue Medical Debt were discussed, alongside some ideas for next year.
EAST EXCELLENCE– Undoing the Due
Cyan Seymour, Editor, Website Editor • May 21, 2025
Opinions
As Spartans apply to colleges, anxieties regarding admissions decisions arise during the review period. This common experience has existed since the creation of college applications and has only worsened over time as admissions rates have declined.
Decisions, Decisions
Gabe Buggi, Staff Writer • December 2, 2024
The band Iceage performs on stage for a live audience. They captivated their fans through their unique music and performance style.
Introducing Iceage
Sweet Pea Ratliff, Staff Writer • December 2, 2024
Reviews
Sunrise on the Reaping written by Suzanne Collins came out on March 18th, 2025. This is the 5th book in the series and follows the story of Haymitch Abernathy.
“May the odds be ever in your favor”
Olivia Muffler, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
Weighted stuffed animals have become the newest trend of 2025. These stuffed animals weight anywhere from 1 to 5 pounds and are proven to help with anxiety and stress.
Wholesome weight
Ella Herzberg, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 15, 2025
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Redbull is a tasty energy drink with a variety of flavors that can be hard to choose from. After tasting most of them, the peach seemed the best.

Which Red bull flavors will actually give you wings?

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Colin Nehe, a senior at Lincoln East High School, is breaking stereotypes by pursuing all of his passions. He is involved in Varsity Football, Varsity Soccer, Unified Track and PE, Jazz Band, E-Band, and advanced placement classes.

EAST EXELLENCE--Colin Nehe breaks stereotypes by pursuing more than just one passion as a Spartan

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Owen Lewis (left) and Tatum Lewis (right) pose for a picture with Romeo the alpaca at J.P. Acres. Romeo is just one of many alpacas that you can visit at the J.P. Acres alpaca farm.

J.P. Acres provides unique opportunity with their Alpaca farm

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Hydro Flask (top left), Hydro Jug (top middle), Yeti (top right), Stanley (bottom left), Owala (bottom middle), and generic brands (bottom right) are some of the most trending water bottles at the moment. 35% of students said that Owalas were their favorite water bottle brand.

Which trending water bottles are really worth the hype?

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Chromebooks offer many benefits for students, however technology always comes with dangers as well. Students who are always online can have disadvantages in their learning experience.

Benefits and harms of excessive Chromebook use in schools

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