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The Clarion

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The Clarion

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The Clarion

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Q&A with Volleyball Seinors

Steven Lind, Staff Writer November 12, 2025

Ava Bearden: Q: How long have you been playing volleyball? A: I’ve played volleyball since my fifth grade year. Q: What are you plans for the future with playing volleyball? A: My dream is that next...

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Sounds of Southeast Staff

Isaac Spader, Staff Writer November 12, 2025

If you thought teachers only listen to classical music, podcasts or 90’s artists on their morning drives, think again. A recent survey revealed that LSE staff members listen to a wide variety of musical...

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UNL Budget Cuts Impact High School Students

Baran Safa, Copy Editor November 11, 2025

On Sept. 12, 2025 the University of Nebraska-Lincoln announced plans to  eliminate six departments, reduce funding for two others and restructure four more. The news shocked students across the campus....

Reynolds points to the area of his favorite deployment during his time in the Navy: Australia .

The Choice of The Few: The Military

London Lambrecht, Staff Writer November 11, 2025

“I solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic…” Most Americans will never speak those words, which are a part of...

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse canon event scene.
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October’s Canon Events: When Life Hits Hard

Mary Mckewon, Photo Editor November 10, 2025

October is arguably one of the best seasons of the year, as it includes not only Halloween, but also fall festivities, perfect weather and pretty leaves. It also seems to have gained a “canon event”...

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Fafsa Made Easier, But Not Effortless

Rakyruh Garcia, Staff Writer November 10, 2025

Filling out the FAFSA can be an intimidating process, but for many students, it’s the key that unlocks access to college. Both students and teachers can agree that while the process can be confusing...

Isaac Jensen pushes off the defender during the Millard South football game vs Lincoln Southeast on September 25th, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. 
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Millard South Rise to Dominance in Class A Raises Questions Following NSAA Rule Violation

Sophia Clark, Social Media Editor November 7, 2025

Ten Division I commits. Eight wins so far this season. 538 points scored, and only 17 given up. Millard South High School football isn’t just winning this football season. They are steamrolling opponents...

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High School Recruitment: Behind the Scenes

Brayden Abbott, Staff Writer November 7, 2025

When Lincoln Southeast senior Nate Appleget announced his commitment to play Division I football at North Dakota, the likes and congratulations flooded in. Most people saw the post, double-tapped, and...

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Midquarter Meltdown

Henry Sharp, Staff Writer November 5, 2025

As first quarter grades rolled in mid-October, sophomore Mason Weyers found himself refreshing Synergy and staring at his Gradebook to see the numbers that would define the last nine weeks of his life....

Three LSE Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Three LSE Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Lida Prochaska, Copy Editor November 5, 2025

For seniors Jeffrey Ogbonnaya, Katelyn Pischel and Henry Witte, months of quiet studying and late-night problem sets finally paid off as each was named a National Merit Semifinalist this fall. This award...

A cartoon ofrenda for Día de Los Muertos

Honoring Life in Death: Celebrando Dia de Los Muertos

Mollie Moses, Online Editor, Podcast Editor November 1, 2025

Throughout the night, hundreds of skeletons with clothes of vibrant colors dance through the streets towards the cemetery. And every year, a family carefully lays out marigold petals, lights candles, and...

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‘We Are Still Here’: Honoring American Indian Resilience this November

Myla Davis, Co-Editor in Chief November 1, 2025

November, which is recognized as National American Indian Heritage Month, pertains to more students than one may realize. According to Joseph Rousseau, Lincoln Public School’s American Indian Education...

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