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Lincoln East High School's home of Spartan news

The Oracle

Jenna Duensing in the blocks at the beginning of the girls 4x100m relay.

East Girls and Boys Track and Field secures great success at two back-to-back competitive meets

Kamryn Snyder, Editor-in-Chief April 20, 2021

On Friday, April 9th, the East Track and Field team traveled to Kearney to compete in the varsity Kearney Invitational meet. East came into the meet excited to compete against some of the toughest competition...

The Silverhawks handed the Spartans their first loss of the season on a rainy Wednesday at Seacrest Field

Silverhawks deal the shorthanded Spartans their first loss of the season in a shootout

Camden Cohn, Sports Editor April 8, 2021

On a rainy Wednesday at Seacrest Field in Lincoln, Nebraska, two top 5 and undefeated girls soccer teams took the pitch. Lincoln Southwest (#4 according to the Omaha World Herald and #2 according to the...

Netflix original Murder Among the Mormons movie poster.

Netflix Original ‘Murder Among the Mormons’ receives mixed reviews after release

Kamryn Snyder, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2021

On March 3rd, Netflix released a true crime documentary that explored a series of bombings in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1985 that had a profound effect on the community. In a three part series, Murder Among...

Ella Swank a sophomore at Lincoln East in 2020-2021, smiling for a picture.

Humans of Lincoln East: Ella Swank

Isabella Villanueva, Social Media/ Feature Editor April 5, 2021

Lincoln East High School is filled with so many amazing humans that you should get to know, but one in particular that you really need to meet is Ella Swank. This spunky, sweet human is someone you can...

Commissioned artwork done for Clarissa Tan created by Mimi Yu.

East High students are selling art commissions to aid Black Lives Matter

Ava Bartels, Editor March 31, 2021

Over the last summer, eight artsy Spartans came together to raise money for Black Lives Matter through doing personal art commissions. These students form a non profit team that donates 100% of their...

The end of the year, LPS Music Festival is set to be on May 1st, 2021! Many small musicians and bands are excited to show off their talents! Come join the fun and support our beloved musicians at East High School! Everyone is welcomed, just show up and show your music spirit!

Lincoln East High School to host the 2021 LPS Music Festival

Aden Buggi, Staff Writer March 30, 2021

As the world rises from a crisis, many restaurants, venues, and concerts are opening to the public. In the light of this, Lincoln Public Schools are preparing for the LPS Music Festival 2021. Any bands,...

Parking lots and hallways are more crowded as students return full time.

Students return to Spartan campus full time after a full year of remote learning

Devon Beechley, Staff Writer March 29, 2021

For an entire year, students in Lincoln have been learning on Zoom and using more of other online resources. But as students across the Lincoln return from spring break, the split schedule of zoom and...

Peter Schmit with his guitar & his proud collection of all the Animorphs books.

Humans of Lincoln East: Peter Schmit

Madalynn Abele, Online Editor, Staff Writer March 29, 2021

“If you’re going to do something stupid, you might as well video it so that other people can get some enjoyment out of it in case you fail miserably.” These wise words from Peter Schmit, a senior...

Prom should be an unforgettable high school experience. What would happen if it gets taken away?

Prom: Is it happening?

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

There are many events students look forward to when they finally reach high school: sitting in the student section at games, getting a driver’s license, pep rallies, band, clubs, sports, spending time...

LB88 is a very important bill to the Oracle, as it promotes and protects freedom of the press for student journalists.

Taking a stand for LB88: Why this bill is important in protecting our student journalism

The Oracle Staff March 24, 2021

Under the first amendment, we all, even as students, have the right to freedom of speech, right? And all journalists have the right to freedom of the press, right? Wrong. Under current Nebraska law, student...

Some of the artists of the night; Beyonce (center), BTS (bottom center), Dua Lipa (left center), Megan Thee Stallion (top left), Billie Eilish (top center), Harry Styles (top right), Lil Baby (right center)

Highlights from the 63rd Grammy Awards

Faqeha Qureshi, Staff Writer March 24, 2021

The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards were held Sunday, March 14th. Amidst a global pandemic, the ceremony still managed to bring a whole new feel of energy and excitement, all while following the Covid-19 social...

The Spartans punched their ticket to state for the first time since 2016 after defeating Lincoln Pius X.

Boys State Basketball Recap: Spartans make state tournament for first time since 2016

Camden Cohn, Sports Editor March 22, 2021

The Lincoln East boys basketball team, like the girls team, had many obstacles thrown at them throughout the season. There was the delayed start for the schools in Lancaster County, positive Covid-19 tests...

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