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Discussing controversial topics in the classroom is very important in the development of students communication skills. Teachers play a crucial role as the facilitators of these conversations.

The importance of discussing controversial topics: A teacher’s perspective

Kamryn Snyder, Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2020

How do we have conversations regarding more controversial topics in the classroom? It can be difficult at times, however many would argue that addressing these kinds of topics is unavoidable. The purpose...

Keep East Beautiful

Keep East Beautiful

Joel Bierbower, Staff Artist, Staff Writer September 3, 2019

Being an exchange student in America: America is weird, and I love it

Being an exchange student in America: America is weird, and I love it

Lonneke van Gerwen, Staff Writer August 29, 2019

I’ve been in the United States for 4 weeks now as an exchange student from the Netherlands. I think America is a very weird country. Did you know that if you order a small drink you get a large one?...

East High Experiences Overcrowding

East High Experiences Overcrowding

Joel Bierbower, Staff Artist, Staff Writer August 27, 2019

Scooters Coffee at 84th and Rockledge has a sign here in place of the typical water container. The sign was posted in correspondence with the mandatory restriction that went into effect Sunday night.

Mandatory water restriction in Lincoln lifted; voluntary action still recommended

Jordan Brandt, Online Editor March 20, 2019
"It's definitely made me more aware"
Students line up to test out the new procedure for lunch waste.  This method is meant to help our environment, beginning with schools within the LPS district.

LPS enforces new composting policy

Lilliana Irvine, Voices Editor January 17, 2019

Starting at beginning of this semester, East put a new system of composting and recycling what we can during our lunch periods. This system has been put in place in different high schools, middle schools,...

Oracle Opinions: Lilliana on Guns

Oracle Opinions: Lilliana on Guns

Lilliana Irvine, Voices Editor September 13, 2018

Casually waiting in line waiting to reach the front glancing around The North Face store to see if I missed anything as my eyes stop and stare at the handgun in a holster connected to a man's belt who...

Feeling a little crowded? It’s not just you

Max Nieman, Staff Writer August 30, 2018

Overcrowding at Lincoln East seems to be a problem this year. East is now at the all time highest population, and it is only growing more. According to the Lincoln Public Schools district statistics and...

New ID procedures are dangerous, inefficient

Lilliana Irvine, Voices Editor August 24, 2018

Walking into my first day of senior year and instead of the normal “good morning”, I get greeted with someone yelling at me to scan my ID and move along. This was definitely not the welcome back that...

Identity Crisis

Identity Crisis

Chynna Burgess, Voices Editor May 17, 2018

Pro More gun control, better regulations, with the task of keeping society safe.  Those are the goals and motivation of those who support the idea of stronger gun restrictions.  The whole gun control...

Devils Advocate Volume 2

Devil’s Advocate Volume 2

Chynna Burgess, Voices Editor May 17, 2018

For this final edition, I pushed to address my last editorial, “The Devil’s Advocate”.  The responses from the article mostly expressed anger as well as dismay, but a few even voiced approval. ...

Journalistic Integrity

Journalistic Integrity

Chynna Burgess, Voices Editor May 17, 2018

Fourth quarter, final edition, one last column.  I became a member of the Oracle staff in my sophomore year, with my main drive being to make an impact.  Chasing after a legacy, a need to start something...

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