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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
Lincoln East girls tennis team wins the Lincoln East Invitational on May 5, 2025. The team consisted of 1 singles: Brianna Rademacher, 1 doubles: Kyler Garcia and Belinda Qiao, 2 singles: Stella Stempson, and 2 doubles: Stacia Jacobsen and Tatum Lewis.
EAST EXCELLENCE–Love: both on and off the court
Tatum Lewis, Staff Writer • May 14, 2025
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
Kevin Rippe has spent over two decades at Lincoln East High School before transitioning to a district-level role. He left a lasting impression on the East Community.
EAST EXCELLENCE–Once a Spartan, always a Spartan
Rachel Gubbels, Staff Writer • May 19, 2025
Boys and girls win HAC swimming. Boys win State later that season with multiple individual and relay records broken for both boys and girls.
EAST EXCELLENCE–Starting to sound like a broken record
Lily Abele, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025
In the "We the People" competition, scholars testify in mock congressional hearings to answer Constitutional questions using case law, historical evidence, and, of course, Constitutional support. The nationals event, which Spartans participated in from April 8-12, 2025, is hosted in our nation's capital, Washington, D.C.
EAST EXCELLENCE–“We the People” of Lincoln East defend the Constitution on a local, state, and national level
Gabe Buggi, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025
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
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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