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Best in the Nest: Sam Wiles
Best in the Nest: Sam Wiles
Senior Sam Wiles is the starting quarterback for the Lakota West Football team. With a total of 914 passing and 504 rushing yards over a span of seven games, Wiles has led the team to a standing of 6-1 and first place in the GMC.
Max Earl, Associate Sports Editor • November 15, 2024
East @ Moeller -- Video Highlights
East @ Moeller — Video Highlights
Reed McClelland November 11, 2024
October 23, 2024: Lakota East Mens Soccer team faces off against Middletown in their first postseason playoff game. Senior Chris Mfuranzima started by scoring an early goal off Middletown's goalkeeper's hands. Middletown answered back but East senior Luis Perez-Luna scored a goal to end the first half. Scoring slowed in the second half and halted at 2-1 with East in the lead. The Thunderhawks took the win and will move forward to play Beavercreek this Saturday.
Men’s Soccer VS Middletown Photos
October 23, 2024: Lakota East Men's Soccer team faces off against Middletown in their first postseason playoff game.
Jack Riordan, Staff Writer • October 24, 2024
The offensive line huddles before a play, led my quarterback Jamison (JT) Kitna. East Varsity Football plays a scrimmage against La Salle High School on Aug. 9, ending in a 12-7 loss from the Thundhawks.
New Year, New Team
East Varsity Football opens the 2024-25 season with a fresh start. As a result of the hard work put in over the off-season, an exciting year is anticipated.
Max Earl, Associate Sports Editor • October 21, 2024
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Sweet Melodies
Sweet Melodies
Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter released her sixth studio album, “Short n’ Sweet,” after her critically acclaimed “Emails I Can’t Send.”
Addison Stallsmith, Culture Editor • November 20, 2024
This is How it Goes
This is How it Goes
British singer-songwriter Beabadoobee takes on more mature topics with her fifth studio album, “This is How Tomorrow Moves.”
Joselyn Duff, Opinion Editor • November 13, 2024
Break a Leg
Break a Leg
“Longlegs” is a horror film known by many for its promotional lead-up to the movie’s release. Was it worth the suspense?
Allie Haucke, Feature Editor • October 23, 2024
Curated Classics
Curated Classics
East student Hope Madgett shares a peek into her closet and the secrets behind her carefully curated pieces.
Sophie Schaller, Feature Editor • October 15, 2024
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Letters for Rose
Letters for Rose
Sara McGuire, Associate Website Manager • November 11, 2024
Art Club Feature
Art Club Feature
Lilli Mardis, Staff Writer • November 11, 2024
Construction Commences
Construction Commences
MidPointe library furthers the network's reach into Liberty Township with ongoing construction of the new standalone location.
Diego Rodriguez, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024
From left to right Jesse White, Cecily Hrenko, and Riley Dexter stand together at the Ohio River Valley Fall State convention. The one-day convention was held at The Ohio State University on Nov. 4, 2023.
New Beginnings
After 90 years of operation the Junior State of America decided to cease operations, affecting one of the longest lasting clubs at East.
Sydney Alderman, Business Manager • October 26, 2024
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Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
In-Depths
Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Former Lakota East students express the differences between their hometown of Liberty Township and their current place of residence.
Rista Dahal, Staff Writer • April 27, 2023
Back to the Drawing Board
In-Depths
Back to the Drawing Board
Members of the East student community started initatives to reform the school dress code.
Mia Hilkowitz, Abbey Bahan, and Marleigh Winterbottom December 28, 2021
Junior Camden Frazier (left) and senior Jaiden Palmore-Lett work on an assignment in fifth bell Cyber One.
In-Depths
Security Savvy
Cyber Academy gives students the opportunity to compete in competitions, intern at a company, and learn valuable information about security.
Audrey Allen December 27, 2021
School Board Reshaped
In-Depths
School Board Reshaped
After months of controversy, new school board members will take office in January 2022.
Natalie Mazey December 22, 2021
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Kara Day poses with a botox needle.
Adorned with Care
Local business owner Kara Day describes her work and how she prioritizes her clients over anything else at her medical spa, Adorn By Day.
Annabelle McCarty, Culture Associate Editor • November 18, 2024
The Heart of East
The Heart of East
East senior Lily Horton fills just about every second of her time, caring and interacting with the school and community.
Elizabeth Vernon, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
No One Would Know
No One Would Know
East junior Cecily Hrenko lost her mother due to a cash crash at a young age, but still makes the most out of life everyday.
Annabelle Hammerly, In-Depth Editor • October 20, 2024
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The Editorial Board consists of the senior Journalism III class. Will Huelskamp, Grace Callahan, and Caden Powels did not vote due to their in-depth reporting about AI in this issue.
Gateway to AI: Staff Editorial
The Editorial Board voted 10-1 that the positives of AI in schools do not outweigh the negatives.
Spark Staff November 7, 2024
Head to Head: Curfews
Head to Head: Curfews
October 30, 2024
Head to Head: Curfews Should be Set
Head to Head: Curfews Should be Set
Macie Manzardo, Sports Editor • October 30, 2024
Head to Head: Curfews Should Not be Set
Head to Head: Curfews Should Not be Set
Beck Lucas, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
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