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The new playland has finished construction and is open to the public. This is the “Tiny tot” area within the Liberty Playland for younger children.
Revamped and Renewed
April 24, 2026
The two East students are left wondering after the computer site is blocked
Access Denied
March 16, 2026
“No Trespassing” sign is seen blocking off Union Centre as construction takes place.
Constructing Community
February 23, 2026
interviews by Sara Mcguire
Between the Bell
February 1, 2026
Santa Trot
December 31, 2025
THawk News: First Edition
THawk News: First Edition
February 13, 2025
October 23, 2024: Lakota East Mens Soccer team faces off against Middletown in their first postseason playoff game. Senior Chris Mfuranzima started by scoring an early goal off Middletown's goalkeeper's hands. Middletown answered back but East senior Luis Perez-Luna scored a goal to end the first half. Scoring slowed in the second half and halted at 2-1 with East in the lead. The Thunderhawks took the win and will move forward to play Beavercreek this Saturday.
Men’s Soccer VS Middletown Photos
October 25, 2024
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Back to School Bash
August 5, 2019
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Red, White, and Liberty
July 5, 2019
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Hurdle and the Horse
March 22, 2019
LEAF Club plants trees and flowers 2017 Lakota East Photography by Kara Harris
LEAF Club Landscapes East
October 25, 2017
East Ceramics IV class poses for a photo together after a successful and creative year.
Handmade Memories
May 20, 2026
Valedictorian Ava Kolhass poses with her graduation cap, celebrating four years of hard work.
Beyond the Rank
May 19, 2026
Celebrating years of dedication, Salutatorian Jack Doyle graduates second ranked in his class.
Jack of all Trades
May 18, 2026
Senior photo of Bella Sturgill
26 with ’26: Bella Sturgill
May 14, 2026
Senior photo of Luke Nomina
26 with ’26: Luke Nomina
May 13, 2026
Mason Snyder poses for photo.
Finding Harmony
December 9, 2024
The Heart of East
The Heart of East
October 31, 2024
No One Would Know
No One Would Know
October 21, 2024
"My Mini Me"
“My Mini Me”
October 4, 2024
Gracie Mckenna on the lacrosse turf.
Heart And Hustle
September 30, 2024
Big Master of Life
Big Master of Life
December 31, 2025
Center Stage
Center Stage
May 16, 2025
Fritsch completes an assignment in the Cyber Acadamy.
Cracking the Code
January 27, 2025
Kaleb’s oil pastel self portrait from Drawing and Painting II.
Beyond the Canvas
November 25, 2024
A Cup of Community
A Cup of Community
June 2, 2025
Rack of some of the many single comic issues available at Crooked Dog Comics.
Welcome Home
January 20, 2025
Kara Day poses with a botox needle.
Adorned with Care
November 18, 2024
Pudgy Pony Logo on store window.
A Blue Ribbon Business
October 14, 2024
Valedictorian Ava Kolhass poses with her graduation cap, celebrating four years of hard work.
Beyond the Rank
May 19, 2026
Celebrating years of dedication, Salutatorian Jack Doyle graduates second ranked in his class.
Jack of all Trades
May 18, 2026
Senior photo of Bella Sturgill
26 with ’26: Bella Sturgill
May 14, 2026
Senior photo of Luke Nomina
26 with ’26: Luke Nomina
May 13, 2026
Senior photo of Valerie (Val) Archibald
26 with ’26: Valerie Archibad
May 12, 2026
The Cost of the Camera
January 21, 2026
Graphic piece that includes a frog and caution tape for an urban exploring package.
Urban Exploring
December 31, 2025
Cincinnati-based Director Zach Daulton on set. He specializes in narrative commercials, short films, and documentaries.
Now Showing
December 31, 2025
Graphic of a journalist looking through a camera while walking around.
Justice for Journalism
December 31, 2025
A paper boy walks quickly around while holding multiple stacks of newspapers.
Looking Back: A History of Journalism
December 31, 2025
Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
April 27, 2023
Choosing a College
Choosing a College
November 11, 2016
College Rush
College Rush
November 11, 2016
A representative from Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University waits to speak to students at the NSPA/JEA Fall Convention.
Paying for College
November 11, 2016
College and Career Night
January 22, 2016
East junior Ryan Daniels prepares for his match on Dec. 12, 2025. East boys team faced Harrison High School.
Built for Success
March 20, 2026
8th grader Kayley Phan practices her swing using the East simulator after school on Feb. 4, 2026.
Putting Edge
March 1, 2026
Ethan Keller: sports editor
Dying Flame
February 27, 2026
Sweet, Sweet Support
Sweet, Sweet Support
December 31, 2025
Dominating the Board
Dominating the Board
December 30, 2025
Best in the Nests: Johaeyah Edwards & Shaun Dickerson
Best in the Nests: Johaeyah Edwards & Shaun Dickerson
February 11, 2025
Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles & Sofia Wise
Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles & Sofia Wise
December 3, 2024
Pictured is Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze running up field after catching a pass. Also pictured is Michigan quarterback J.J. Mccarthy and Alabama runningback Jase McClellan.
2023-24 Bowl Guide
December 11, 2023
Pictured on the cover: Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) during a game against Vanderbilt on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)
2022-23 Bowl Guide
January 10, 2023
Fiesta Bowl Washington vs Penn State Game Recap by Broc Nordmark Art by Lauren Maier Lakota East Spark Newsmagazine Online
Fiesta Bowl: Washington vs. Penn State
January 7, 2018
Music City Bowl: Northwestern vs. Kentucky Bowl Guide Recap by Kara Echternacht Photography Used With Permission Lakota East Spark Online Newsmagazine Spark
Music City Bowl: Northwestern vs. Kentucky
January 7, 2018
Sugar Bowl Clemson vs Alabama Game Recap by Stone Shields Art by Lauren Maier Lakota East Spark Newsmagazine Online
Sugar Bowl: Clemson vs. Alabama
January 7, 2018
Ethan Keller: sports editor
Dying Flame
February 27, 2026
Age-Old Question
Age-Old Question
October 22, 2025
Bring on the Madness
May 20, 2025
Man Up, Man Down
Man Up, Man Down
May 18, 2025
Changes in the Jungle
Changes in the Jungle
May 13, 2025
art by Becca Furnish
Headed North
April 30, 2026
A Modernized Tragedy
April 15, 2026
poster for the new movie
Into the Galaxy
April 2, 2026
Fuel to the Fire
Fuel to the Fire
March 2, 2026
Movie poster for "The Moment" featuring Charli xcx.
The Moment
February 8, 2026
Staff Playlist: Summer 2025
Staff Playlist: Summer 2025
September 5, 2025
Staff Playlist: January 2025
Staff Playlist: January 2025
January 31, 2025
Background: Alex Schwind
Staff Playlist: September 2024
September 1, 2024
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Staff Playlist: June 2018
June 1, 2018
May 2018 Staff Playlist Compiled by Kayleigh Bearden Lakota East High School Spark Newsmagazine Online Happy Groovy Music May Staff Playlist Dean Hume Art by McKenna Lewis
Staff Playlist: May 2018
May 1, 2018
art by Becca Furnish
Headed North
April 30, 2026
A Modernized Tragedy
April 15, 2026
poster for the new movie
Into the Galaxy
April 2, 2026
Fuel to the Fire
Fuel to the Fire
March 2, 2026
Movie poster for "The Moment" featuring Charli xcx.
The Moment
February 8, 2026
Chew on This
October 9, 2025
Fried & Tested
Fried & Tested
February 21, 2025
Chiulli has a fond love for everything fashion, but she also has a special place in her heart for animals. While wearing an outfit from Goodwill, Chiulli shares a smile with her cat Pickles, who is one of her five adorable cats.
Marvelous Mikayla
January 5, 2026
Dressed to the Nines
Dressed to the Nines
May 17, 2025
Talah's Threads
Talah’s Threads
May 14, 2025
Thrifted Ring Target White Shirt Vivienne Westwood Necklace Thrifted Flannel.
A Style That Fits
February 7, 2025
Womack's Wardrobe
Womack’s Wardrobe
January 15, 2025
Vanilla Almond Christmas Cake
Vanilla Almond Christmas Cake
December 25, 2025
Catching Cups of Khichidi
May 17, 2025
Taste of Tradition
May 16, 2025
Love and Latkes
Love and Latkes
May 16, 2025
A Sweet and Spongy Story
A Sweet and Spongy Story
February 18, 2025
DIY: 3D Holiday Card
DIY: 3D Holiday Card
December 18, 2024
Locker shelf DIY Lakota East High School Spark newsmagazine online
DIY: DIWhy Not
October 7, 2018
DIY Seasonal Mason Jar Lights Lakota East Spark Online Craft and Photography by Gabbie Behrmann
DIY Mason Jar Lights
December 5, 2017
DIY Hot Chocolate Snowman
DIY Hot Chocolate Snowman
December 28, 2016
DIY Ugly Christmas Sweater
DIY Ugly Christmas Sweater
December 17, 2016
The Treacherous Tree Trunk War
The Treacherous Tree Trunk War
January 28, 2025
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The Trio
June 16, 2020
culture personal narrative band anna mullins
The Prep Before the March
December 20, 2018
Photography Courtesy of the Newseum Institute
Free Spirit
November 29, 2016
Photo of Dustin Horter's iPhone X.
iPhone X
January 1, 2018
East senior Hannah Wilson plays Animal Crossing: Pocket Mode during lunch on December 8.
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Review
December 18, 2017
How to Add Spark to Your Home Screen
How to Add Spark to Your Home Screen
September 17, 2017
Gracie Porter
Driven By Dollars
March 13, 2026
Acting Dangerous
Acting Dangerous
December 29, 2025
The Price of Christmas
The Price of Christmas
December 18, 2025
I was only 15
December 1, 2025
Hello, Fall
Hello, Fall
October 24, 2025
Editorial Cartoon: Science Ethics
Editorial Cartoon: Science Ethics
April 3, 2025
Editorial Cartoon: Santa
Editorial Cartoon: Santa
December 26, 2024
Editorial Cartoon: AI
Editorial Cartoon: AI
November 21, 2024
Editorial Cartoon: American Gun Regulation
Editorial Cartoon: American Gun Regulation
January 17, 2024
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Editorial Cartoon: See No Evil, Hear No Evil
January 22, 2020
Head to Head: Community Service
Head to Head: Community Service
March 21, 2025
Head to Head: Artificial Intelligence
Head to Head: Artificial Intelligence
January 30, 2025
Head to Head: Curfews
Head to Head: Curfews
October 30, 2024
Head to Head: Presidential Election
Head to Head: Presidential Election
November 8, 2016
Mr. Lakota East 2025
Mr. Lakota East 2025
February 21, 2025
THawk News: First Edition
THawk News: First Edition
February 13, 2025
Support Our Program!
Support Our Program!
February 10, 2025
East @ Moeller -- Video Highlights
East @ Moeller — Video Highlights
November 11, 2024
The Pregame Show: East @ Colerain (S1 E3)
The Pregame Show: East @ Colerain (S1 E3)
October 4, 2024
The Pregame Show: East @ Colerain (S1 E3)
The Pregame Show: East @ Colerain (S1 E3)
October 4, 2024
The Pregame Show: East Vs. Middletown (S1 E2)
The Pregame Show: East Vs. Middletown (S1 E2)
September 27, 2024
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The Pregame Show: East Vs. Princeton (S1 E1)
September 13, 2024
Mr. Lakota East 2025
Mr. Lakota East 2025
February 21, 2025
Support Our Program!
Support Our Program!
February 10, 2025
Mr. Lakota East 2024
Mr. Lakota East 2024
March 7, 2024
Contestants perform a group dance on stage during Mr. Lakota East.
A Show to Remember
March 7, 2022
Mr. Lakota East Trailer 2022
Mr. Lakota East Trailer 2022
February 28, 2022
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