HOSA’s first meeting of the school year
Kamryn Snyder, News Editor
October 28, 2020
On Monday, October 5th the first HOSA meeting was held after school in the commons at East. HOSA, otherwise known as the Health Occupations Students of America, is a great opportunity for kids at East who are interested in pursuing careers in the medical field. The purpose of this first meeting was to...
84th Street closure: goal to improve appearance along the corridor
Joel Bierbower, Staff Writer
October 28, 2020
“Road closed to thru traffic.” A common orange and black sign frequently seen along the many curbs and corners of the community, especially during peak construction months. While a minor hassle for most, when it involves the route usually taken to school or work, there can be delays and longer travel...
Lady Spartans take state for third consecutive year in upset at state cross country
Camden Cohn, Sports Editor
October 28, 2020
On October 23rd, 2020, the Lincoln East Girls Cross Country team etched their names in history once again at the Kearney Country Club in Kearney, Nebraska on a frigid Friday. They won the team title at the Nebraska State Championships for the third year in a row, the first time since Omaha Marian won...
LPS high schools continue 3/2 scheduling
Madalynn Abele, Staff Writer
October 22, 2020
Announced on Friday, October 9, LPS decided that high schools will be remaining in the 3/2 staggered scheduling at the beginning of second quarter. This is due to a rise of COVID-19 cases in the county and region. Every couple of weeks, LPS will be re-evaluating COVID cases in order to make a decision...
East cross country team finishes off their season with a charming goodbye
Aden Buggi, Staff Writer
October 22, 2020
Lincoln East JV Cross Country Team prepares as they compete against Lincoln Southwest at Pioneers Park on October 8th. Drew Huscher, senior and runner on East’s Cross Country Team states his goal in achieving for Friday’s race. “Hopefully PR for all time. If not for all time, then maybe the season,”...
UNL hosts virtual college meeting
Faqeha Qureshi, Staff Writer
October 20, 2020
Madelyn Wurth, a Recruiter Specialist for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln led a virtual college meeting for East High School students on October 8th. They talked to students about what to expect before applying to the school, from the variety of majors and clubs they offer, to the admission process. “We...
One act season is now upon us
Kyra Rempe, Staff Writer
October 20, 2020
It’s officially One Act season for the theater department at East High. The theater department at East has put on lots of great shows, such as “Peter and the Starcatcher,” “Get Smart,” and last year's one act “Rumors of Polar Bears.” This year's one act is called “Booby Trap.” It's...
A closer look at coronavirus and the election
Julia Ehlers, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2020
Now you know the basics of voting (or if you don’t, check out this story), let’s talk about some of the more complicated aspects of this year’s election. There’s a lot of rumors flying, and contradictions between news outlets and government officials and what people hear from each other. From vote...
Apollonaires dazzle yet again
Sam Chebuhar, Staff Writer
October 20, 2020
The Apollonaires performed at halftime of the East vs. North Platte game on October 9th. They performed a jazz style routine, showcasing their diverse styles throughout the season, which have included hip hop, pom pom, and jazz routines. Coach Sarah Hartman said the season has been “going wonderfully....
The show must go on
Devon Beechley, Staff Writer
October 20, 2020
As the leaves outside start to change, the Spartan show choir begins to play that funky music once more. This week, about 160 students are beginning to learn this year's new songs and choreography for their upcoming performance in December. A feeling of relaxing ease from the interviews I conducted...
East JV volleyball falls short of Norfolk
Cady Blackstock, Staff Writer
October 15, 2020
The East Junior Varsity team battled Norfolk Panthers at East High School on Thursday, October 8th. They fell short of Norfolk with a 2-1 loss. Spartans started at a good pace in the first set and finished 25-20. East walked into the second set with pride but ultimately fell short losing the second...
It’s more than a band – it’s a family
Sam Chebuhar, Staff Writer
October 14, 2020
As another year of band camp started, students and directors alike hoped for everything to be normal, but that sadly wasn’t the case. In a year plagued by tragedies, restrictions, and learning/teaching moments, marching band is just like everything else: different. Before marching band season had...
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