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...

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,”...

Before I start in on my perspective, I want to clarify a couple things. THIS IS AN OPINION PIECE ON A CONTROVERSIAL TOPIC. None of what I’m saying reflects the opinions of the Oracle as a whole, nor...

Now that we’ve looked at East student (here) and staff (here) perspectives on full remote learning, as well as the administrative side of things (here), it’s time to get an outside perspective on all...

In this series, we’ve already looked at East student and staff perspectives (check out the student and staff articles here), but they aren’t the ones making all of the decisions. That falls some to...

When examining the question ‘Should schools be in full remote learning right now?’ there’s a number of perspectives that need to be considered. We’ve already looked at some students’ perspectives...

This year more than ever, holiday movies and TV specials offer a welcome distraction as 2020 comes to an end. This time of year, many families gather on the couch to watch traditional favorites. And whether...

First semester of this school year is almost done. Along with this comes stress and pressure from finals for many of our students. Since winter break is coming up, video games may come into play. Often...

Fall is over, and with that the new year is coming soon. The end of the semester is closing for schools and everyone on East campus is more than ready for a fresh start next semester. Students and staff...

An individual with the drive to succeed is willing to put forth great effort and perseverance in order to achieve their goals. Many young people have prodigious goals paired with an extensive list of accomplishments...

What do athletes Paul George, Peyton Manning, and Alex Smith all have in common? Well, besides being professional athletes, they have suffered serious injuries while playing the sports they love and have...

Should students throughout the LPS district be in full time remote learning right now? It’s a subject of great contention and speculation among students, staff, parents, and administrators alike, and...