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Photo Illustration by Maya Wells

Under the Influence

May 27, 2017

Story by Sophia Spivey | Photo Illustration by Maya Wells | Infographic by Lexy Harrison In order to research for this story, Sophia Spivey investigated how minors buy alcohol by becoming a Confidential...

Art by Tyler Bonawitz

Legally Illegal

May 27, 2017

Narrative by Sophia Spivey | Art by Tyler Bonawitz In order to research for her story concerning the effects of underage drinking, Sophia Spivey investigated how minors buy alcohol by becoming a Confidential...

Kyara King studies for pre-calculus; shes stayed focused on academics despite her hardships. | Photography by  Emma Stiefel

Low Income in Lakota

March 27, 2017

Story and Photography by Emma Stiefel “In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf,” there’s a pause and the sound of a page being flipped to reveal a picture of a dark green caterpillar....

No Idea What Happened?

No Idea What Happened?

February 5, 2017

Narrative by Sophia Spivey | Art by Tyler Bonawitz In order to research for her story concerning fake IDs, writer Sophia Spivey attempted to buy a fake ID online with the cooperation of local police. After...

Photo Illustration by Maya Wells

Identifying the Problem

February 5, 2017

Story by Sophia Spivey | Photo Illustration by Maya Wells He walks into the bar his heart pounding in his chest. He clutches his fake ID tight in his clammy hand. Paranoid, he begins to wonder if anyone...

Transgender Transparency

Transgender Transparency

January 30, 2017

Story and Photography by Emma Stiefel The Push for Policy He began by introducing himself. Alex Nix, senior at Lakota West, passionate actor and musician, and aspiring exotic veterinarian (his two...

Lakota Website Redesigned

Lakota Website Redesigned

January 11, 2017

Story by Michael Croy | Photography fair use The Lakota East website was redesigned at the beginning of November by the Lakota District Media team in an effort to improve its layout, appearance, and ease...

The Pledge of Allegiance: Patriotism vs. Protest

The Pledge of Allegiance: Patriotism vs. Protest

January 11, 2017

BACKGROUND ON THE PLEDGE Story by Vivian Kolks and Sarah Yanzsa | Infographics by Cassia Chryssovergis, Vivian Kolks and Sarah Yanzsa | Art by Tyler Bonawitz For a student attending Lakota East, each...

Photoillustration by Michelle Chu

Cyberbullying on the Rise

December 10, 2016

Infographic by Sophia Spivey | Photo Illustration by Michelle Chu Cyberbullying contributes to the rising number of suicide every year.

Photography Courtesy of the Newseum Institute

Narrative: Free Spirit

November 29, 2016

Story by Emma Stiefel For one week this summer I attended the 2016 Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference along with 50 other students, one from each state and Washington, D.C.. We listened...

Choosing a College

Choosing a College

November 11, 2016

Most students are faced with an overwhelming amount of choices when trying to choose a college. Spark spoke to some people about what should be prioritized when choosing where to apply and enroll. Created...

College Rush

College Rush

November 11, 2016

Story by Vivian Kolks | Photography by Emma Stiefel It’s the night before the deadline, but Lakota East alumni and former Spark editor-in-chief Christine Shi isn’t frantically writing or copy editing,...

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