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Ugly Christmas Sweaters

December 15, 2016

Thanksgiving is over, and Christmas is almost here! It’s time for all of us to break out our ugly Christmas sweaters! These festive sweaters have been around for the last several decades, and Bill Cosby...

?? Party it up — from your phone

?? Party it up — from your phone

December 15, 2016

  During the past week, a new app has taken over the East student body. Houseparty, which is free on Google Play and the App Store, is a FaceTime competitor that lets friends group video chat. Houseparty...

Little Cheers 2016 Recap

Little Cheers 2016 Recap

December 15, 2016

Last Thursday and Friday, 91 elementary level girls filled the East High cafeteria for the 2016 Little Cheers Clinic.  For those who don't know, Little Cheers is an annual event hosted by the East cheerleaders...

Daniel Baker I am Vincent

Daniel Baker “I am Vincent”

December 6, 2016

In early 2016, Canadian author and artist Douglas Coupland created a contest, “I am Vincent,” that challenged participants to find a look-alike of the famous Dutch artist, Vincent Van Gogh. Coupland...

All-State Music: The Opportunity of a Lifetime

All-State Music: The Opportunity of a Lifetime

November 29, 2016

Many may have noticed that the local high schools were quite desolate on Thursday, November 17. While many were attending UNL Math Day, the majority of missing students were in the downtown area at the...

Hands Up For Photography

Hands Up For Photography

November 17, 2016

As feet pitter patter down the hall, some stop to take a look at the new photography pictures that have been hung up. They all have one thing in common, hands. “The concept was hands. We had to use harsh...

Dispensing Creativity

Dispensing Creativity

November 17, 2016

Check out the new addition to East’s library. This blast from the past was recently purchased by Jane Holt, the head librarian, and adds a bit of a vintage flair to the library. It’s a fully functional...

A Different Take on the Holiday Season

A Different Take on the Holiday Season

November 17, 2016

With the holiday season approaching, many students are focused on their own family traditions. Fortunately, inside the walls of East High we have an associate principal who celebrates the holidays uniquely...

Last years DECA chapter

What the Hecka is DECA?

November 17, 2016

Lincoln East High is home to so many clubs; there is one for everyone. One of these clubs is DECA. DECA is a nationwide club with over 3500 high school chapters. Lauren McCullough, a junior, has started...

The Lincoln Civic Orchestras First Showcase of The Year

The Lincoln Civic Orchestra’s First Showcase of The Year

November 9, 2016

On Sunday November 6, the Lincoln Civic Orchestra performed a concert titled Russian Masterworks at the O’Donnell auditorium at the Rogers Center for Fine Arts at Wesleyan. This symphonic orchestra is...

What Goes Around Comes Back Around

What Goes Around Comes Back Around

November 8, 2016

Chokers, Clueless, and crop tops.  The Backstreet Boys vs NSYNC.  East Coast vs West Coast.  Biggie vs Tupac.  Love it or hate it, the 90s are back and in full swing.  Nostalgia has overwhelmed the...

Students Getting Their Hands Dirty At East

Students Getting Their Hands Dirty At East

November 4, 2016

Kids talk, sounding like soft murmurs of a stream. The pottery teacher, Mr. Kolbo, calls for their attention, asking them to be quiet and not to be on their phones. Introducing the new project he holds...

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