
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

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

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

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 2025
Enjoy Spark's annual male pageant Mr. Lakota East!
Spark Staff and Lakota East Broadcasting
• February 21, 2025

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

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

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
THawk News: First Edition
Lakota East Spark and Broadcasting club join together to create the first ever Thunderhawk news segment!
Spark Staff and Lakota East Broadcasting
• February 13, 2025

Dear Old Wicked
After 12 years in the making, the film adaptation of "Wicked" hit theaters on Nov. 22, 2024.
Alex Schwind, Culture & Graphics Editor
• February 12, 2025

Best in the Nests: Johaeyah Edwards & Shaun Dickerson
Each issue Spark will feature athletes from East and West who showcase exemplary talent.
February 11, 2025

Capped by Salary
Money is power, especially in the world of baseball and the MLB. Fans cannot expect smaller teams to grow and foster a winning culture without big payouts.
Ethan Keller, Staff Writer
• February 11, 2025
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