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A Style That Fits

East senior Mason Viox dives into his style evolution, with many influences from musicians.

Allie Haucke, Feature Editor & Business Manager • February 7, 2025

As he steps out of his car onto his Billie Eilish themed parking spot, the last sounds of a Frank Ocean song escape out the door. He swings his backpack onto the shoulder of his maroon sweater. A silver...

Womack’s Wardrobe

Jada Womack, a current senior at East, lifts the curtain to her personal wardrobe and gives insight to where her style comes from.

Alex Schwind, Culture & Graphics Editor • January 15, 2025

Among the crowds of teenagers shuffling through the halls of Lakota East High School, one student in particular stands out. She can easily be spotted among the bobbing heads down Main Street, for her signature...

Thrifted Thrills

Feature Editor and Business Manager, Allie Haucke, finds budget-friendly Halloween costumes at local thrift stores.

Allie Haucke, Feature Editor & Business Manager • December 13, 2024

Story and photography: Allie Haucke Illustrations: Alex Schwind

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 16, 2024

One look into East senior Hope Madgett’s room and you would see the treasure trove of pieces spilling out of her closet. To Madgett, the thrifted clothes she wears are not just fabrics thrown on in the...

Dress Dissection

Spark staffer Gabby Weber reviews popular places for students to buy prom dresses.

Gabby Weber, Staff Writer • May 3, 2024

STORY GABBY WEBER | INFOGRAPHIC GWEN GILBERT As the weather gets warmer and students inch closer to the end of the school year, they have one more milestone to hit before summer’s arrival: prom....

Crop-Tops and Miniskirts?

As fashion trends portrayed by social media become more popular among teens, they can cause confidence, self-esteem, and body image issues.

Audrey Allen • February 5, 2022

COLUMN AUDREY ALLEN PHOTOGRAPHY RILEY HIGGINS A 12-year-old girl scrolls on her TikTok for you page. She watches a “What I Eat in a Day” video, a trendy clothing try on haul, and a workout video....

Mod Squad

Lauren Wilson • May 18, 2016

By Lauren Wilson The British invasion in the 1960s started with the Beatles and ended with Twiggy. Somewhere in between the two, the culture of mod evolved. With the current revival of mod in Europe,...