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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

Whatever floats your boat

Whatever floats your boat

Myla Davis, Copy Editor May 19, 2025

The sun is bright and the water is glimmering. 9-year-old Madeline Jensen is sitting on a boat with her sister and her rowing instructor, when he informs them that they will capsize the boat on purpose....

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When the Storm Strikes

Kristina Gevorkova, Design Editor May 18, 2025

The basement was supposed to be the safest place, but for LSE junior, Kayjah Green, it was the setting of a newfound nightmare. On a stormy night in 2016, rain pounded above her as she slept in her basement...

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Fictionary Dictionary

Lydia Petersen, Staff Writer May 17, 2025

In the English language, there are millions of common words out there people use in their everyday speech. Some of them, though, aren’t technically real words. Despite this, you can hear them used frequently. The...

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From Stadiums and Playbooks to Stages and Playbills

Evangeline Ahern, Staff Writer May 16, 2025

The year is 2006; skinny jeans are unavoidable, MySpace has taken over everyone you hold dear, and you can get a tall latte from Starbucks for only $1.40. But most importantly, millions of children are...

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...

App logo for Senior Splash

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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