Lincoln East High School's home of Spartan news

The Oracle
Lincoln East High School's home of Spartan news

The Oracle
Lincoln East High School's home of Spartan news

The Oracle
Cady Blackstock

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief

Cady Blackstock is a senior at Lincoln East and this is her third year on the Oracle staff. Cady is the Oracle’s Editor-In-Chief. Her role is to make sure everything runs smoothly. Cady enjoys sewing and painting, or anything involving arts and crafts. She spends her free time hanging out with friends and watching movies, like her favorite movie, Mamma Mia. She has one brother and two cats, Bennett and Kitt. Cady’s favorite thing about being on the Oracle staff is the friendly and fun working environment.

All content by Cady Blackstock
Sydney Austin joined the East community at the beginning of this year. Austin has enjoyed the connections that she has made with the students in the last five months she has been here.

Campus supervisor Sydney Austin appreciates the relationships with students

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2023
Barbara Walters passed away on December 30, 2022 in her home in Manhattan. Walters was a reknown female journalist who trailblazed paths for all journalists since the 1960's. Image licensed by CC BY-SA 3.0.

Trailblazing female journalist Barbara Walters passes away

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2023
Can we stop having hot actors play serial killers?

Can we stop having hot actors play serial killers?

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8, 2022. Elizabeth was the longest reigning queen in history. "Queen Elizabeth" by Matthew Borne licensed by Unsplash.

Queen Elizabeth II passes away leaving British politics up in the air

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2022
Lily Lautenschlager is a senior at East. She was diagnosed with Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome. She is involved in any activities around the school like Student Council, tennis, and yearbook.

Lily Lautenschlager spreads awareness about her disability to many around her

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2022
Sue Cassata is the principal of Lincoln East. On February 25th, LPS announced a shift in positions. Cassata will be the principal of Lincoln's new high school Standing Bear in 2023.

Cassata announces new principal position at Lincoln’s Standing Bear High School

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2022
The Frederick Twins, Braxton (left) and Reid (right) are freshman at Lincoln East. They also swim on the school team.

Fredericks have set expectations as twins and swimmers

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2022
"In The Heights" produced by Lin Manuel Miranda creates a hopeful dream for all around. The movie adaptation of the original Broadway musical is guaranteed to make you smile, cry and sing.

“In The Heights” shares hope around the world

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2021
Toni Boward, 12, Eva Gronewold, 12, Bethany Everts, 12, Rachel Smith, 11, Norah Deckert, 11, all ran the Halfsy. All five of the girls finished the race on the official race day.

Race officials cancel Good Life Halfsy due to weather conditions

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2021
The Funks, Derek, Lauren, and their son Leo. They are both teach in the English department at Lincoln East. While they might not work together, they make a great team.

A twist on highschool sweethearts

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2021
School year reflection throughout the grades

School year reflection throughout the grades

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2021
Mr. Ricke, East economics and world history teacher, is leaving East after this school year to work in a more financial-heavy job.

Mr. Ricke says goodbye to East after three years as an economics teacher

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2021
As Nebraska passes a bill, ASL classes are a possibility for credit requirements in high school.

Should American Sign Language be a world language class offered to everyone?

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2021
Freshman Hailey Veil is not only new at East but also to Nebraska.

Humans of Lincoln East: Hailey Veil

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2021
As finals are approaching, stress about tests is becoming more prominent, so follow this advice to reduce your stress.

Strategies to decrease stress during finals week

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2020
As their season is still being evaluated, East Swim and Dive team hopes to start after December 7th.

East Swim and Dive season is pushed until December 7th

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2020
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
Freshman, Shandy Faalii, setting the volleyball over the net.

East JV volleyball falls short of Norfolk

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2020
Humans of Lincoln East: Julia Cooper

Humans of Lincoln East: Julia Cooper

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2020
Pronouns: The importance of understanding their correct usage

Pronouns: The importance of understanding their correct usage

Cady Blackstock, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2020
Load More Stories