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✸ This section is otherwise know as the “package” portion of each issue. It features multiple reports, stories, and information from mutliple writers that all follow the same fundamental topic.

The Cost of the Camera

The structure of the film industry affects actors in various ways, from substance abuse problems to mental health issues to the safety of child actors.

Eliana Rau, In-Depth Editor • January 21, 2026

Urban Exploring

Exploring abandoned urban structures left in deep forests or open fields has developed into a social phenomenon- regardless of whether it is dangerous or permitted.

Joselyn Duff, Eliana Rau, Annabelle McCarty, Ashley Skinner, Aubrey Moore, and Madison Springmyer • December 31, 2025

Actors, directors, and film professors explore the changes the film industry has seen in the last few decades as streaming services have risen to the top offering large libraries of movies and TV shows as well as producing their own original content for subscribers.

Ashley Skinner, Editor-In-Chief • December 31, 2025

Justice for Journalism

An examination of modern media: how social media is emerging in journalism, declining media literacy rates, the connection between business and journalism, and distrust in the media.

Eliana Rau, In-Depth Editor • December 31, 2025

She stares at her computer, eyes darting across the screen. She finishes editing the story in front of her, then sends it off to the printer. The story will be published in a newsmagazine and distributed...

Looking Back: A History of Journalism

Taking a look at historical events in the press and how they affected society can give everyone an idea of how journalism can be just as effective, even after all the extreme changes that modern society has put into journalism.

Aubrey Moore, In-Depth Editor • December 31, 2025

Journalism When wondering who keeps politicians, administrations, and general human rights in check in America, most would say the public; and while that's not incorrect, it is more of a blanket statement....

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

Advancing Artificial Intelligence

With an Artificial Intelligence (AI) class at East, access to AI for East teachers, and increasing advances in this technology, AI has many facets to be explored.

Joselyn Duff, Grace Callahan, Savannah Robertson, Will Huelskamp, and Ashley Skinner • January 17, 2025

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

STORY RISTA DAHAL PHOTOGRAPHY USED WITH PERMISSION AVA FABIAN She embraces her friends in the lobby of her middle school, exchanging tearful goodbyes and promises to always stay in...

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

STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY AUDREY ALLEN INFOGRAPHIC EZRI COLPI He smells the donuts before he even sees them. His six teammates gather around the box filled with cream sticks and glazed favorites, in preparation...

School Board Reshaped

After months of controversy, new school board members will take office in January 2022.

Natalie Mazey • December 22, 2021

STORY NATALIE MAZEY PHOTOGRAPHY MARLEIGH WINTERBOTTOM The November 2021 election saw an unprecedented eight candidates vying for the three open positions on the Lakota Board of Education. Darbi Boddy...

A Turn In Teaching

Megan Miranda • December 22, 2021

STORY MEGAN MIRANDA PHOTOGRAPHY MARLEIGH WINTERBOTTOM INFOGRAPHIC ZAK KLAASSEN Stephanie Pare walks over to a group of gifted students. They are curious about the rigorous workload in front of them....

Back to the Drawing Board

Members of the East student community started initatives to reform the school dress code.

Kaitlin Dwomoh, Abbey Bahan, and Marleigh Winterbottom • December 21, 2021

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