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Lincoln East High School's home of Spartan news

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Spring sports look a little different this year due to the current Covid-19 protocols in place, but they will continue with student and staff safety being prioritized.

What’s happening with spring sports?

Ava Bartels, Editor March 17, 2021

Last spring, with the escalating severity of Covid-19, all spring sports were canceled just as they began to take off. Mandatory practices in March 2020 were abruptly cut short, while every student transferred...

For updates on Lincolns COVID-19 response, visit COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov.

COVID-19 vaccines make their way through East

Madalynn Abele, Online Editor, Staff Writer March 17, 2021

According to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, the statewide vaccine registration opened on January 28, although many people were able to register in earlier phases. Appointments for...

Ella Swank and a small ensemble sing and dance to All I Care About is Love from the musical Chicago.

East High Theater Department puts on this year’s cabaret, themed ‘Topsy Turvy’ in acknowledgement of the times

Julia Ehlers, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2021

On Friday, February 12, and Saturday, February 13, East High’s Theater Department put on their annual cabaret performance. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this year’s show looked a little different than...

SNATRAPS has taken many unique forms over the years, but now this year will be different, as the beloved talent 
show goes digital.

East talent show ‘SNATRAPS’ takes the stage in a different form

Joel Bierbower, Staff Artist, Staff Writer February 25, 2021

SNATRAPS. When individuals in the community or those new to East first hear the word, no doubt they are confused. Is it an acronym, spelled incorrectly, or maybe an inside joke? But to those well versed...

This is the official playbill poster for the Damn Yankees musical.

Lincoln East’s Vocal Music Department is performing ‘Damn Yankees’ for the spring 2021 musical

Isabella Villanueva, Social Media/ Feature Editor February 25, 2021

On April 8th, 9th, and 10th at 7:00 pm, Lincoln East’s Vocal Music Department will be performing “Damn Yankees” for the spring 2021 musical. It is a musical comedy written and set in the mid 1950s. “It...

Snow fell all day on January 25th resulting in several snow days and nearly 14.5 inches.
Location: Northeast Lincoln

Historic snowstorm dumps 14.5 inches of snow on Lincoln

Camden Cohn, Sports Editor February 18, 2021

On Monday, January 25th, a snowstorm for the ages hit the eastern portion of Nebraska and specifically the Lincoln area with the most significant snow totals since the early 1900’s locally. Nearly 15...

This graphic highlights five of the Biden administrations main focuses concerning policy and executive orders in the first 100 days of his presidency.

President Biden is inaugurated on January 20th, starts off his term by focusing on major issues

Kamryn Snyder, Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2021

On January 20th, Joe Biden was sworn into office as the 46th President of the United States in front of the U.S. Capitol building. In his inaugural address, President Biden called for less division between...

High school classrooms have been half empty so far this school year, but that may change as seniors are given the ability to go back to full time in person learning.

LPS announces new policy allowing high school seniors to attend classes in person full time

Julia Ehlers, Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2021

In the weekly update email on Friday, January 22nd, LPS announced a policy change that would allow high school seniors across the district to return to full time in person learning for the rest of the...

Amanda Gorman becomes the youngest poet in history to present an original work at a presidential inauguration. On January 20th, 2021, she speaks to the millions tuned into the ceremony of what she believes in unity and trust within the country.

Amanda Gorman becomes the youngest inaugural poet, delivering her poem ‘The Hill We Climb’

Faqeha Qureshi, Staff Writer February 8, 2021

Among the guests for the 2021 inauguration was Amanda Gorman, a 22-year old poet, activist, and writer. It was on the steps of the podium where she presented her original work, titled, “The Hill We Climb,”...

StuCo selling masks after school to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Student Council raises money for Breast Cancer foundation

Devon Beechley, Staff Writer December 13, 2020

From November 4th to November 17th, the East student council sold pink masks to raise money and support breast cancer awareness. About 50 masks were tie died and sold to raise money to give to Saint Elizabeth’s...

The East cafeteria has put in new dividers for the safety of students.

How East high is dealing with Covid-19: What you should know

Devon Beechley, Staff Writer December 13, 2020

Almost 8 months since March 13th, and the U.S is still in an ever long battle with Covid-19. In Lancaster county alone that is home to about 545,000 people, there are a total of 2,812. Adding to the anxiety...

College readiness is about time for many high school students. Take the time to seek help for your best interest in going to college.

Tips and tricks: What you need to know when applying to colleges

Aden Buggi, Staff Writer December 13, 2020

College is a new step for many students of the United States. Often, many will stress and become overwhelmed with the whole process in applying to colleges. Not only this, but it is common for a student...

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