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Ghostly Grins

Ghostly Grins

36 years later, the ghost with the most is back. “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” summoned viewers to theaters making $147.2 million globally on its opening weekend.
Addison Stallsmith, Culture Editor November 29, 2024

In the quaint town of White River, there are ghosts, demons, and the Deetzes. Or at least there were. Since “Beetlejuice,” the new film titled “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” was released in which the...

Kaleb’s oil pastel self portrait from Drawing and Painting II.

Beyond the Canvas

East senior Kaleb Watts pursues a lifelong passion of his in the form of drawing.
Claire Rutherford, Staff Writer November 25, 2024

He glides the charcoal across the textured page, intention behind every motion, outlining his subject’s features. Kaleb Watts, a senior at Lakota East, has a passion for art. His love for art motivates...

Best in the Nests: Sofia Wise

Best in the Nests: Sofia Wise

Sofia Wise is a senior member of the Lakota East Dance team, contributing to the team’s three state titles for Game Day performance, two state titles for Small Hip Hop, and four Universal Dance Association High School Nationals finalist titles.
Gwen Gilbert, Sports Editor November 22, 2024

Q: What has kept you coming back to dance season after season? A: Each season brings new challenges, opportunities to learn, and the joy of collaborating with such talented individuals. The emotional...

Editorial Cartoon: AI

Editorial Cartoon: AI

Alex Schwind, Culture & Graphics Editor November 21, 2024

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

Opening the door to 991 Reading Rd #3, Kara Day preps her business for another busy morning at her medical spa, Adorn By Day. Though she manages the spa, Day still makes time for every one of her clients....

Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles

Best in the Nests: 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

Q: What is the best memory you have of playing football? A: Going to Tennessee with my little league team for tournaments when I was in elementary school. Q: What is your ultimate sports related...

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

      Beabadoobee (Beatrice Laus), the musician behind popular songs such as “Glue Song,” “Coffee,” and “the perfect pair,” released her fifth studio album...

Letters for Rose

Letters for Rose

Sara McGuire, Associate Website Manager November 11, 2024

As COVID raged on, two high school girls in New Jersey found themselves stuck. Watching how the separation was affecting senior citizens they decided to take action. Letters for Rose (LFR), an international...

Art Club Feature

Art Club Feature

Lilli Mardis, Staff Writer November 11, 2024

Just outside of Room 281 the laughter and conversations of kids can be heard as they work together to design the logo that will be placed on the Art Club t-shirts for the year. This year they plan to do...

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.

Staff Editorial: Gateway to AI

The Editorial Board voted 10-1 that the positives of AI in schools do not outweigh the negatives.
Spark Staff November 7, 2024

Chat GPT, Grammarly, Snapchat AI, Quizlet AI, Photomath: the artificial intelligence (AI) programs accessible to students seem endless. When provided with all of these quickly-developing new technologies,...

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