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- Sports OpinionAfter the 2024 season, there are many questions surrounding the Bengals front office on what moves can be made to get the team back in a position to compete for the Super Bowl. If the Bengals navigate through this offseason right, then they should go into next season with high expectations.
Ethan Keller, Staff Writer | May 13, 2025
- FeatureAspiring young artist, East senior Lauren Henninger, is motivated by her emotional attachment to the art that she creates.
Maci Brent, Staff Writer | May 12, 2025
- OpinionThe temporary TikTok ban leading to an anticlimactic blackout issued in the United States was a propagandist Public Relations stunt to raise President Donald Trump’s approval ratings.
Sydney Alderman, Business Manager | May 8, 2025
- SportsEast sophomore Ayah Khan reflects on the start of her journey to become a competitive fencer and the skills she has learned along the way.
Eliana Rau, Staff Writer | May 6, 2025
- FeatureOn Feb. 3, 2025, East senior Oliver Panyko received his private pilots license. Becoming the second pilot in the household, Oliver plans to follow in his fathers path.
Sophie Schaller, Feature Editor | May 5, 2025
- OpinionEmbryonic stem cell research can save lives, however there are an abundance of ethical concerns regarding the explorative research.
Elizabeth Vernon, Staff Writer | May 1, 2025
- Movie ReviewsSci-fi thriller “Companion” combines rom-com clichés with gory horror to create a complex, comedic, and captivating film.
Joselyn Duff, Opinion Editor | April 30, 2025
- Ultimate FrisbeeEast freshman Isadore McCune plays Ultimate Frisbee at William Mason High School due to the absence of a team at East.
Gwen Gilbert, Sports Editor | April 29, 2025
- FeatureEast seniors Kaya and Kenzie Lamb share the behind the scenes of being identical twins, while their best friend Hailey Isacson comments on their inseparable relationship.
Sophie Schaller, Feature Editor | April 28, 2025
- NewsWith the AP test registration date set in October students have expressed concerns about not knowing how they will do on the test before registering.
Yen-Nhi Bui, Staff Writer | April 27, 2025
- FeatureIzzie Tenhundfeld, the oldest of the triplets, shares her expereinces of being in a trio, while also finding what sets her apart.
Madison Cline, Staff Writer | April 21, 2025
- NewsA reforestation area created by East Environmental Science teacher Mark Folta and student volunteers has been established as a Certified Wildlife Habitat, through the National Wildlife Foundation.
Grace Callahan, Editor-in-Chief | April 20, 2025
- FeatureCaitlyn Tenhundfeld falls in the middle of her sisters. She acts as a calm presence and prioritizes her family as well as her independence.
Maci Brent, Staff Writer | April 14, 2025
- NewsDue to changes in the USDA “Smart Snack“ policies, Lakota has made adjustments to their policies regarding bake sales.These changes have club leaders concerned regarding future fundraising efforts.
Sophie Schaller, Feature Editor | April 13, 2025
- OpinionPresident Trump’s proposed tariffs could do more harm than good to the U.S. economy.
Ashley Skinner, In-Depth Editor | April 10, 2025
- Music ReviewsOn 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 | April 2, 2025
- FeatureEast 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
- NewsAfter 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
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