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Graphic by: Jenna Steinke

Spreading Hope Around the World

Jenna Steinke, Staff Writer May 7, 2024

As students file into the classroom, they put their backpacks beside their seats and absentmindedly take out supplies such as paper, pens and pencils. Little do they know that many students their same...

Fiona Thorne (9) running hurdles at practice.

On Track to Triumph

Mina Jan, Staff Writer May 6, 2024

With the track season kicking off in March, track and field athletes quickly find their calendars are filled with after-school practices and track meets. Among these athletes are Fiona Thorne (9), Malaki...

Graphic Credit: Kristina Gevorkova

Opinion: Women with Willpower

Kristina Gevorkova, Staff Writer May 3, 2024

Thousands of brave women marched up and down bustling streets all over the globe in order to protest for their rights. They demanded suffrage tired of being oppressed, advocating for social, political,...

Students dance at Speedway Banquet Hall, where prom was hosted this year.

A Night in Neon Lights

Jackson Hergenrader, Staff Writer May 2, 2024

LSE students all came together in their finest attire to celebrate this year’s prom, “A Knight in Neon Lights”, at the Courtyard Banquet Hall on April 6. A lot of work goes into making...

Jackson Bills sits on top of the trunk of his car

Driven student raises money through car-meets

Myla Davis, Staff Writer March 7, 2024

Taking a look around the vast parking lot filled with cars of all kinds, one might wonder how the colorful array of vehicles came to be. Through the crowd of people gathered for this event, chatter bubbles...

OPINION: Student News Blues

OPINION: Student News Blues

Maren Steinke, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 29, 2024

I like to consider myself quite well-informed. I read the New York Times often, listen to NPR and watch the news on TV a few times a week, all to keep up with current events. I pride myself on being aware...

Star Diver Commits to Air Force

Star Diver Commits to Air Force

Jarod Cada, Sports Editor February 27, 2024

Southeast senior Evan Farr always dreamed of going into military service. Both his uncle and grandpa were in the military which allowed him to have an idea of what it was like. Now, he can finally make...

Colten White poses with Bruna during one of their hunting trips.
Photo Credit: Colten White

Southeast teacher’s dreams take flight through falconry

Georgia Wood, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2024

Most people take care of fluffy cats, playful dogs or energetic gerbils, but not Lincoln Southeast English teacher Colten White, who decided on a whim one day, to pursue falconry and take a bird with talons...

(From left to right) Garrett Amundsen (11), Olivia Eitzman (12) and Chantelle Runyan (12) play “Funkathustra”.

Dear Diary: Nite of Knights variety show was one for the books

Mina Jan, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

Hot, bright lights shine in the faces of the performers on stage as the soft murmurs of the audience soon erupts into thunderous applause after each act. The crowd is gathered to witness an LSE tradition...

Graphic cartoon made by Jackson Hergenrader

Caught in the Tardy Sweep Net

Jackson Hergenrader, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

In the past, being tardy to class usually resulted in a “slap on the wrist” sort of punishment. Teachers may hand students a tardy slip, email home or, occasionally, assign detentions. This year, however,...

The Shirettes pose for a photo at their competition.

Cheer and Dance teams kick into high gear for competition

Jenna Steinke, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

The LSE Cheer and Dance teams competed in the Nebraska Coaches Association (NCA) State Championships on Feb. 15-17. The competition team for cheer placed 6th in the Class A Traditional Performance category,...

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