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Members of the pickle ball club return the ball to their opponents at the club on November 12, 2024. The nice November weather allows the members of the club to get some fresh air and be outside, instead of in the gyms.

Pickleball Club brings trendy activity to Lincoln East

Ella Herzberg, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2024

Pickleball, a growing sport around the United States, has made its way to Lincoln East High School. Pickleball club meets every Tuesday from 3:15-4:30 at either the tennis courts or the gym, weather depending....

Myles Hardt preforms as Orpheus in Hadestown: Teen Edition at Lincoln East High School on October 31, 2024. Lincoln East High School showcases the musical "Hadestown: Teen Edition" to a Nebraska audience.

Lincoln East presents an engaging performance of “Hadestown: Teen Edition”

Rachel Gubbels, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

On October 31, 2024, Lincoln East Theatre performed their opening production of "Hadestown: Teen Edition" at Lincoln East High School. Hadestown: Teen Edition is a student-friendly revamping of the popular...

Senior Caleb Ruch (R), and junior Ben Schlegelmilch lead the race early on in the District Meet. They have been working together all year to be the best they can.

Cross country, post State Championship, Lincoln East boys are rising in the ranks

Hazel Ockander, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

On October 25, the Class A NSAA State Championships was held in Kearney, Nebraska where the runners battled it out for the last time this season. Cross country has made quite a name for itself here at...

Artist's rendition of a poster for Epic Proportions so as to avoid copy right infringement. The home performance for Epic proportions will be November 19th at 7 pm.

Epic preparations: East theater gets ready for competition

Louis Hoffman, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

Lincoln East High Theater program is setting the stage for “Epic Proportions,” their fall one act. Performances will be on November 19, 2024 at 7 pm at East in the auditorium, and December 7, 2024...

Lincoln East's marching band practices performance in the auditorium before State. They worked hard during rehearsal to perfect their set of music.

Lincoln East’s marching band makes anticipated appearance at Nebraska State Championship

Sweet Pea Ratliff, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

Lincoln East’s renowned marching band attended the Nebraska State Marching Band Contest on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Seacrest Field. They directly competed against 11 bands in their division, but...

Samarth Sajeesh serves the ball during his final 1 doubles match against Creighton Prep at the NSAA Boys Tennis State Championship on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Woods Tennis Center. Sajeesh and partner Caden Haar won the match and helped the Spartans claim their fourth straight State title.

Lincoln East demonstrates the legacy in boys tennis program at State Championship

Avari Wischhof, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2024

The 2024 NSAA Boys State Tennis Championship took place on Monday, October 21, and Tuesday, October 22, at Woods Tennis Center. The East Spartans prevailed once again, securing the State Champion title...

Lincoln East Junior Rikhil Jasti leads a meeting for entrepreneurship club, the club holds meetings every other Thursday in room 221. This club has helped many members become very knowledgeable about the fundamentals of entrepreneurship by providing the opportunity to listen to speakers and participate in fun and engaging activities.

Lincoln East Entrepreneurship Club prepares students for the future

Tatum Lewis, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

Lincoln East Entrepreneurship Club offers a wide variety of learning opportunities for America's future business owners as well the club promotes leadership and an inclusive environment, the meetings occur...

(L-R) Ben Kendle and Grant Christensen play Smash Bros at E-Sports on October 4, 2024. Many E-Sports members entertain and train themselves after school by attending.

United in person and online

Zahraa Aljabiry, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

A variety of clubs are available for students at East—one of the most widely attended being E-Sports. E-Sports, (electronic-sports), is a club that focuses on building a team environment not only...

The Spartan Village is well-stocked for students who need it. The food pantry has received donations from the Food Bank of Lincoln alongside food drives like the most recent one.

Student Council food drive brings attention to the Spartan Village

Mouse Kaufhold, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

From October 2nd through October 4th, East High’s Student Council hosted a food drive, encouraging students to drop off donations for the school’s public pantry, the Spartan Village. Members reported...

Varsity seniors Kellie Peitzmeier (left), Isabella Elgert (middle), and Addison Shirk (right) holding the districts plaque. The district win on October 7th gave the team confidence to perform well at state on October 14th and 15th.

Lincoln East Girls Golf wins districts; looking to defend their state title

Kaitlyn Peitzmeier, Editor, Social Media Editor October 17, 2024

The reigning Class A Girls Golf State Championship winners at Lincoln East are getting ready for this year's state tournament during fall break on October 14 and 15. They have had a successful year so...

The three fates practice "pushing" actress Linnea Welsh to her destined fate at the afterschool rehearsal on September 23, 2024. The fates are played by Madelyn Knutson, Kaylee Elliot, and Leah Blake, who act as the voice in your head, dictating where you go in life.

Hours in and hours out

Gabe Buggi, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

On the night of Halloween, October 31, 2024, Spartans will become the first Nebraskan scholars to perform the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice in their opening night performance of Hadestown:...

On September 19, 2024, Lincoln East Spartans played against the Lincoln Southwest Eagles in varsity football at Seacrest field. The Spartans won with a score of 21-10.

Lincoln East Spartans roll out on top against rival team Lincoln Southwest Silverhawks during varsity football game

Cyan Seymour, Editor October 1, 2024

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, the Lincoln East varsity football team faced off against the Lincoln Southwest team. East and Southwest are largely known to have a very passionate rivalry, ranging through...

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