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The Clarion

The Student News Site of Lincoln Southeast High School

The Clarion

The Student News Site of Lincoln Southeast High School

The Clarion

Lincoln Southeast English teacher Chris DeAmbrose poses with a t-shirt that reads “Polka Players of Nebraska. Good times in Good Weather.” 
Photo Credit: Kyah Martinez

There Might be an Accordian That can Predict the Future

Garrison Mehlin, Staff Writer May 14, 2025

Late in the afternoon of March 18, 2025, it was no secret that a massive blizzard was on the horizon. In an almost frantic attempt to prepare for the upcoming disaster, Lincoln residents started to lay...

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Review: “Snow White”

Lily Deitering, Copy Editor May 13, 2025

“Slow.” “Half-hearted.” Lacks originality.” “An all around disappointment.” On March 21, the live-action adaptation of the cherished Disney cartoon, “Snow White” was released, nearly...

Wyman prepares oranges for lunch.

Jess Wyman: A Beacon of Brightness

Lida Prochaska, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

The lunch bell rings and students rush out of their classrooms, eager to see their friends and get some food. They hurry to the commons, hoping to get in line for lunch before their peers. When they get...

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Velgersdyk and Weisser: Debate’s Dynamic Duo

Lanna Ramirez Cromer, Staff Writer May 11, 2025

Community, public speaking, involvement and passion have been driving factors to push senior Lexi Velgersdyk and freshman Marin Weisser to secure themselves a spot in debate Nationals. For Velgersdyk,...

Skretta and NASB staff visiting Washington D.C. Capital
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LPS Initiates Action In Preparation for Possible Deconstruction of Department of Education

Sophia Clark, Staff Writer May 10, 2025

On March 20, it was publicized that President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for the dismantling of the United States Department of Education (DOE). In a statement released by Secretary...

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Trump’s Travel Ban: Immigration on Hold

Baran Safa, Staff Writer May 9, 2025

The travel ban. A plan, supported by the Trump Administration, to close off America’s borders from certain countries. “I will ban refugee resettlement from terror infested areas like the Gaza Strip,...

Southeast’s Super Stylish 2025 Prom

Evangeline Ahern, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

It’s safe to say that the Juniors and Seniors of Lincoln Southeast High School showed up to prom in style. One common trend among girls in attendance were jewel toned, sleeveless, fit and flare dresses...

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Senior Splash!

Mary Mckewon, Photo Editor May 7, 2025

It’s 7:50 in the morning, and you’re slowly stepping out of your car in A lot. You feel someone watching you, but you don’t see anyone. All of a sudden, someone emerges from behind your car holding...

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Review: Suzanne Collins’ newest addition to the Hunger Games series, “Sunrise on the Reaping”

Mina Jan, Social Media Editor May 6, 2025

“Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing, Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before; But the silence was unbroken, and the stillness gave no token,...

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The Day of Fools

Mollie Moses, Online Editor May 5, 2025

The first of April is an international day for pranks and mischief even if not all pranks are good. Nobody really knows when it started or even the purpose of the holiday. As a result, its popularity has...

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The Block Blast Boom

Lida Prochaska, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

All around LSE, at all times of the day, students are glued to their phones. Some are looking at TikTok, or texting their friends, but the app that has been taking up most of LSE students’ time lately...

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Wendi Baus-Herbin: Impacting the Classroom

Baran Safa, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

As summer comes to an end and school starts to roll around, all students wait for their schedules to upload. Some students worry about socializing and making new friends, while others are nervous to see...

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