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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
Movie 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
Quiz Team
Smarter Together
Led by East teachers John Severns and Rich Schmaltz, the Academic Quiz Team enters into another exciting year of intense competition and complex trivia.
Annabelle McCarty, Culture Associate Editor | February 27, 2025
Pic Six
Fried & Tested
Culture and Graphics editor Alex Schwind reviews and ranks six different chicken tender/fries combos from various local restaurants.
Alex Schwind, Culture & Graphics Editor | February 21, 2025
Mr. Lakota East
Mr. Lakota East 2025
Enjoy Spark's annual male pageant Mr. Lakota East!
Spark Staff and Lakota East Broadcasting | February 21, 2025
Recipes
A Sweet and Spongy Story
East senior Faith Chau shares a family recipe that is important to her family and Vietnamese culture.
Addison Stallsmith, Culture Editor | February 18, 2025
News
Reaching for the Stars
Lakota received 4.5 out of 5 stars on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce 2023-24 report card. This is a jump from the 3.5 out of 5-star rating that the district received the previous school year.
Ashley Skinner, In-Depth Editor | February 15, 2025
Opinion
Men Too
Male victims of sexual assault are more under-represented, under-reported, and not taken as seriously as female victims.
Sydney Alderman, Business Manager | February 13, 2025

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