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Students talk about seasonal scents

Joel Bierbower, Staff Artist, Staff Writer November 15, 2020

As the trees discard their summer green regalia, they reveal a beautiful agglomeration of red, orange, yellow, maroon, and brown. All this color appears against a contrasting deep blue sky, a striking...

“I think almost everyone has some type of depression in their own way. Some more serious than others, but everyone gets it at one point in their life. Even the most perfect people you can think of probably are depressed at some point,” Kellen Gorr said.

Humans of Lincoln East: Kellen Gorr

Aden Buggi, Staff Writer November 12, 2020

If you feel locked in a tough spot, read on as Kellen Gorr exemplifies his idea on learning as we grow. “Ever since I grew up playing hockey, that is all my hockey coaches would say, ‘Your mistakes...

Joe Hovorka as a senior versus a teacher at East.

East alumni reflect on their time as students

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2020

As you walk around Lincoln East High School, you might not realize that the teachers among us have returned to the halls, not as students but teachers. Cameron Meter, an algebra and calculus teacher at...

East High School students eating between dividers in the school cafeteria. These dividers have been mandated by LPS to block the spread of COVID 19.

Is it still safe to eat a school lunch everyday?

Ava Bartels, Editor November 12, 2020

Year after year, thousands of students from the vast Lincoln area eat the school-provided breakfasts and lunches. The meals have changed over the years to accommodate new health regulations, dietary practices,...

Jay Tschetters 1990 brick mural showcases one of Americas first steam-powered trains, part of the industrialization movement in the 1800s. It is seen passing through a bison herd, grazing in the Nebraska plains.

Downtown Lincoln showcases some unique historical art

Faqeha Qureshi, Staff Writer November 11, 2020

Lincoln currently has 108 public art pieces within the city, and 22 of them are historically-based monuments. Now, you’ve probably seen some of these statues and carvings, such as the Iron Horse stone...

Paige Brown, a triplet who lives in a family of six and loves animal.

Humans of Lincoln East: Paige Brown

Kyra Rempe, Staff Writer November 11, 2020

Paige Brown: kind, funny, awesome are just some words I would use to describe her. Paige recently turned 17 and is starting her senior year at East. Something that makes Paige stand out in this big world...

Bryan Gilbert, junior at Lincoln East, stands tall in his belief for keeping live performances at its prime. “It kinda sucks because there are not many opportunities of going places and wearing mask sucks,” he said.

How can we save live performances?

Aden Buggi, Staff Writer November 10, 2020

Citizens of the United States and many other countries have been sucked into a pandemic, COVID-19. It has destroyed relationships, equality and the economy. Many people have been confused and stressed...

The new NHS officer team from left to right: Joshua Lee (Advisory Board) Kai Waddell (Secretary) Madalynn Abele (Vice President) Evan Heller (President) Snigdha Jangala (Advisory Board) Rylen Lanning (Advisory Board)

The Small But Mighty: National Honor Society

Devon Beechley, Staff Writer November 10, 2020

If anyone were to describe Lincoln East’s chapter of the National Honor Society, it would only be one word, leadership. About 150 students are members of a prestigious organization at East doing their...

The district plays a crucial role in providing students with the opportunities and the skill set to discuss controversial issues is a productive and respectful manner.

Shaping the minds of young people

Kamryn Snyder, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2020

Generally speaking, the purpose of the public school system is to prepare students for what is next. Whether that is moving on to college, or entering the workforce, our many years of schooling are meant...

Spartans prevail 42-0 over the Bulldogs in their first playoff game.

Lincoln East advances to quarterfinals in 42-0 win over North Platte

Camden Cohn, Sports Editor November 4, 2020

The Lincoln East Spartan football team began their postseason trek with a resounding 42-0 win against an upset driven North Platte Bulldogs team last Friday on a beautiful day at Seacrest Field in Lincoln,...

Dollys volunteer DeeDee Armstrong carries out a puppy from the Oklahoma transport vehicle, parked outside Hope Community Church on a sunny June 11th, 2020. DeeDee, who lives in Oklahoma, brought the animals to Lincoln herself, as she usually is the first healing hand that touches the dogs and cats when rescued from high-kill shelters.

Dolly’s Legacy continues saving the lives of homeless pets

Faqeha Qureshi, Staff Writer October 31, 2020

Kerri Fowles Kelly is the creator of Dolly’s Legacy Animal Rescue, a non-profit organization located here in Lincoln, Nebraska. Since their formation as a volunteer group in 2013, they have adopted out...

A representation of what it feels to be isolated.

The effects of isolation during a pandemic

Joel Bierbower, Staff Artist, Staff Writer October 28, 2020

Many people feel lonely or isolated, almost like they’re cut off from the rest of the world. They wonder if things are ever going to get better as the days go by, and each one is similar to the last....

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