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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

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Posing before posting: The dangers of performative activism

Jen Quach, Editor in Chief October 29, 2020

As you swipe through Instagram stories, you notice something new on your feed. Instead of the various beach photos or trending memes, there is a wave of posts addressing various concerns around the world....

Lindsay Pierce (D133): Jurassic Park
Photo by: Julie Krueger and Autumn Wardyn

LSE Door Decorating Derby: A new tradition sparks creative genius in LSE staff

Jerrica Zuhlke, Copy Editor October 29, 2020

Lincoln Southeast's (LSE) annual spirit week, which took place from Oct. 19-Oct. 23, saw an addition to the festive fun that sparked some creative genius from the LSE staff. With the cancellation of...

One of over a thousand network switches located in Lincoln Public Schools.

Lincoln Public Schools is prepared for the future with room to grow for more technology

Mason Apking, Online Editor October 28, 2020

Lincoln Public Schools has done a lot to make remote learning as easy as possible by integrating it with Synergy for both teachers and students. This is very important as they were able to make the learning...

Mrs. Anthony in her throwback outfit to the 'roaring 20s'- image by Sara Friest

Students and teachers bring the spirit for Spirit Week at Lincoln Southeast

Nicole Tinius, Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2020

Spirit Week has been a yearly tradition that has inspired teachers and students alike to look towards their creative side when getting ready for school. Each year, Student Council (StuCo) chooses different...

Roca during the day. Picture by Winston Lai

Monsters with masks: How Roca Berry Farm remains a thrill during the pandemic

Jen Quach, Editor in Chief October 14, 2020

For years, Roca Berry Farm has instilled fear and joy in visitors of all ages. Known for attractions such as the Haunted Hayride and the Haunted Manor, Roca gives everyone a scare, especially at night....

Third annual Kindness Week aims to spread positivity throughout LSE

Third annual Kindness Week aims to spread positivity throughout LSE

Callie Cook, Staff Writer October 13, 2020

The second annual LSE Kindness Week took place Sept. 28 - Oct. 2. During this week, students and staff members are reminded of the importance of being kind. To start the week off, STUCO members wrote encouraging...

Artwork by Harrison Hebb

Creativity in Crisis: How Southeast students and staff are taking advantage of the extra time quarantine has granted them

Lilly Young and Keelie Kraft June 3, 2020

It’s long been said by many that the American education system has ruined the creativity of the nation’s brightest, most expressive students, in an attempt to implement a more effective, more inclusive...

The top video games to play during quarantine

The top video games to play during quarantine

Caitlynn Cook, Copy Editor May 27, 2020

Due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), many Americans are stuck at home in quarantine. Most schools have closed, and students are finishing the school year in remote learning. When boredom strikes,...

Opinion: The current political divide — The US is more partisan than ever

Opinion: The current political divide — The US is more partisan than ever

Max Draus, News Editor May 11, 2020

People like to argue over the littlest things. Is a hotdog a sandwich? Do you hear Yanney or Laurel? Black and blue or white and gold? Is water wet? Are cats or dogs better? Though these may seem small...

Graphic by Cheyenne Hernandez

Opinion: Diet Culture — The never-ending cycle that promotes negative body image

Lily Hefner, Social Media Coordinator May 7, 2020

It’s different for everyone. Sometimes it’s waking up every morning to check the scale before deciding how much is acceptable to eat that day, or maybe it’s starving all day, only to finally give...

With latest bond issue, LPS is ready to revamp its athletic facilities

With latest bond issue, LPS is ready to revamp its athletic facilities

Reis Jensen, Sports Editor May 6, 2020

For the first time in 20 years, Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) will be adding not one, but two new high schools. The project will be very similar to LPS’s last construction of high schools, when Lincoln...

Graphic depicting voter turnout for the 2020 election.

How will the 2020 election ‘turnout’?

Sophia Merritt, Photography Editor April 30, 2020

As students in the United States grow older, they’re told that voting is one of the biggest responsibilities that they will have as an adult. Once they finally do reach the age of being able to vote,...

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