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Patrick Brown is working hard to memorize his lines for this year's one act, "Booby Trap."

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...

In the middle of the coronavirus pandemic and a major election year, many voters are opting to request absentee ballots instead of voting in person on November 3.

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...

The Lincoln East Apollonaires dance at halftime of the East vs. North Platte game on October 9th. This was the Apollonaires final home football game of the season. They will virtually compete in regionals this winter.

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...

Boys show choir doing a finishing pose to one of their songs.

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...

Freshman, Shandy Faalii, setting the volleyball over the net.

East JV volleyball falls short of Norfolk

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief 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...

The Lincoln East Varsity Marching Band performs their show, Boy Band Legacy, for halftime at a football game.

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...

The Spartan Volleyball team must wear masks while practicing as well as playing

Changes in attendance policies affect athletes and fans alike

Camden Cohn, Sports Editor September 30, 2020

Across the state of Nebraska, as well as the country, fall sports look much different. Gone are the packed stadiums and gyms, the bickering between student sections and battling of the bands. Football,...

A timeline of all of the most important dates for voter registration, early voting, absentee voting, and voting in person.

A guide for first time voters

Julia Ehlers, Editor-in-Chief September 29, 2020

The election is creeping ever closer, only about a month and a half away now, and there’s a lot of people who have questions about how to vote. Voting is a crucial part of being an adult, and an active...

Lincoln East 2019-2020 Student Council pose for Christmas photo.

Student Council’s new member drive hopes to attract new members

Isabella Villanueva, Social Media/ Feature Editor September 17, 2020

Have you ever wanted to join the student council here at Lincoln East? Are you either a ninth grader that didn’t go to a LPS middle school or a 10th, 11th, or 12th grader that didn’t go to East last...

(Senior) Michael Frandolig gets his blood drawn at the annual NHS blood drive.

Lincoln East “Lifesavers”

Michael Frandolig and Natalee Connatser February 20, 2020

The National Honors Society hosted their annual Blood Drive behind the school on Friday, February 14th. Typically in the past there has only been one blood truck, but this year there were two trucks waiting...

Students show the story of the Pink Panther during this year's cadenza, "Mystery at the Symphony."

Cadenza 2020: A Mystery at the Symphony

Julia Ehlers, Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2020

Last Tuesday, February 11, the East Orchestras put on their annual Cadenza Concert. This year’s theme was “Mystery at the Symphony,” and their program had songs from Get Smart, James Bond, Hawaii...

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