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Three of a Kind
East seniors and triplets Sammi, Izzie, and Caitlyn Tenhundfeld spend all of their time together. Sammi, the youngest of the girls, set the trend of doing colorguard together.
Sara McGuire, Staff Writer | March 31, 2025
Music Reviews
Brighter Days
On Mar. 28, 2025, Ariana Grande returns to “Eternal Sunshine” with a deluxe version that includes six more songs and a short film.
Alex Schwind, Culture & Graphics Editor | March 31, 2025
News
MacFarlane Moves In
After the resignation of Rob Burnside Matt MacFarlane has been named the interim principal of Lakota East High School for the remainder of the school year.
Luke Viviano, News Editor & Business Manager | March 30, 2025
Editorial Boards
Staff Editorial: Developing into Decline
The editorial board voted 13-0 that social media is negatively affecting youth.
Spark Staff | March 27, 2025
Music Reviews
Sweet, Sweet, Oblivion
Mac Miller’s eighth studio album Balloonerism was released on January 17, 2025.
Elliana Celis, Staff Writer | March 26, 2025
Sports
Reaching New Lights
East invests in a four-part projector setup in the gymnasium to light up the court and the atmosphere.
Elizabeth Vernon, Staff Writer | March 25, 2025
Head-to-Head
Head to Head: Community Service
March 21, 2025
Opinion
Head to Head: Required Community Service is Good
Help is help, it doesn’t matter if it’s forced or voluntary.
Max Earl, Sports Associate Editor | March 21, 2025
Opinion
Head to Head: Required Community Service is Bad
Forced community service is not a good deed.
Luke Viviano, News Editor & Business Manager | March 21, 2025
In-Depths
Crafting Community
Students, teachers, and philanthropists discuss modern community service, from youth engagement in it to the impacts it has on both the giving and receiving ends.
Ashley Skinner, Joselyn Duff, Annabelle McCarty, Avery Weisenborn, Elliana Celis, Claire Rutherford, Sophie Schaller, Grace Callahan, and Madison Springmyer | March 17, 2025
Opinion
Who is Hungry?
As the Smart Snack program has led to the state of Ohio increasing the limitations and regulations on food in schools, it will lead to a slower step toward the health and well being of all high school students and culture.
Caden Powels, Staff Writer | March 15, 2025
2024-25 Issues
2024-25 Issue 4
March 13, 2025
Opinion
A Pro Surge
Within the past five years, three pro women's volleyball teams have started up within the country. Previously, there were no pro options for collegiate players to move into. The urgency of the startup of the leagues will either ruin the pro industry within the country or foster a community capable of endless popularity.
Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief | March 11, 2025
Opinion
Bring on the Madness
Everybody wants to be the one who picks the correct champion in their bracket. These ten teams are the ones who have the best shot at cutting down the nets in March.
Ethan Keller, Staff Writer | March 7, 2025
Opinion
Developing Feminism
Since the beginning of civilization women have fought to be equal. That battle is far from being over.
Delaney Finch, Staff Writer | March 6, 2025
Music Reviews
Game, Set, Match
Dynamic producing duo Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross come together once again to create an award-winning film score for Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers.”
Julia Viviano, Staff Writer | March 5, 2025
Football
From Field to Sideline
A look into the four East football coaches’ National Football League backgrounds and how they use their skills to help the Thunderhawks succeed.
Macie Manzardo, Sports Editor | March 4, 2025
News
Seasonal Showcase
The biggest fundraiser for the Lakota PTSO, the annual East Winter Arts and Crafts Show, was held November 9-10.
Sara McGuire, Staff Writer | March 2, 2025
Movie Reviews
The 6888
The incomparable Tyler Perry released the hard-hitting biopic of the crucial role Black American Women in the 6888 Battalion played in WWII—running a total of two hours and seven minutes.
Caden Powels, Staff Writer | February 28, 2025
News
Battle of Wits
East sophomore Shae Srishti initiates Speech and Debate as a way for students to be persuasive, build confidence, and think critically.
Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief | February 28, 2025

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MacFarlane greets East basketball player Trey Perry on senior night. The team would go on to win the game against Springfield.

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MacFarlane Moves In

Luke Viviano, News Editor & Business Manager • March 30, 2025

Shoppers and crafters gathered in the main gym during the Craft Show. 44 different businesses set up on the Lower Gym Floor.

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