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Fashion
Marvelous Mikayla
Rocking her colored hair, chunky shoes, and thrifted clothing, East sophomore Mikayla Chiulli shows how her style gives her confidence everyday.
Caitlin Kusmer, Staff Writer | January 5, 2026
DART
Big Master of Life
East senior Varun Das, affectionately known by his friends as the “Big Master of Life” lives up to his nickname both academically and socially, through leadership, hardwork, and empathy.
Joselyn Duff, Editor-in-Chief | December 31, 2025
In-Depth
Urban Exploring
Exploring abandoned urban structures left in deep forests or open fields has developed into a social phenomenon- regardless of whether it is dangerous or permitted.
Joselyn Duff, Eliana Rau, Annabelle McCarty, Ashley Skinner, Aubrey Moore, and Madison Springmyer | December 31, 2025
In-Depth
Now Showing
Actors, directors, and film professors explore the changes the film industry has seen in the last few decades as streaming services have risen to the top offering large libraries of movies and TV shows as well as producing their own original content for subscribers.
Ashley Skinner, Editor-In-Chief | December 31, 2025
In-Depth
Justice for Journalism
An examination of modern media: how social media is emerging in journalism, declining media literacy rates, the connection between business and journalism, and distrust in the media.
Eliana Rau, In-Depth Editor | December 31, 2025
In-Depth
Looking Back: A History of Journalism
Taking a look at historical events in the press and how they affected society can give everyone an idea of how journalism can be just as effective, even after all the extreme changes that modern society has put into journalism.
Aubrey Moore, In-Depth Editor | December 31, 2025
News
A Play By Any Other Name
Originally adapted and performed at Sycamore High School in spring 2021, Lakota East Theater put on the second-ever production of “Romeo + Juliet the Musical.”
Savannah Robertson, Staff Writer | December 31, 2025
News
Collecting Crowds
A new entertainment complex, the Liberty Collective, has finished construction and offers an activity-filled environment for the Lakota community.
Annabelle McCarty, News Editor | December 30, 2025
Girl's Tennis
Sweet, Sweet Support
East junior and varsity girls tennis member Elli Singer’s grandparents, Andy and Susan Singer, attend every match they can with cookies and smiles— even though their granddaughter is injured and cannot play this season.
Ashley Skinner, Editor-in-Chief | December 30, 2025
Sports
Dominating the Board
East Chess Team finishes a strong 2025 season displaying their robust team unity, along with mental toughness.
Ethan Keller, Sports Editor | December 30, 2025
Opinion
Acting Dangerous
Method acting has been a trusted acting enhancement to improve performances, but when actors overdo it, causing harm to themselves and others, is it ethical?
Suri Wolfork, Staff Writer | December 29, 2025
Feature
Story Behind the Lights
For the past 25 years, Liberty Township resident, Greg Hormann, and his family, have learned how to turn their home into an extravagant Christmas light display enjoyed by many each year. This light display brings their community and their family closer together during the holiday season.
Madison Cline, Feature Editor | December 29, 2025
Feature
An Unspoken Communication
East senior, Audrey Truelove, shares a nine-year-long love for horse riding, and her eventual departure from her passion to pursue becoming a pilot.
Charlotte Ross, Staff Writer | December 28, 2025
Movie Reviews
All Roads Lead to “Wicked”
The wait is over. “Wicked: For Good” finishes the first “Wicked” movie that was released in 2024, closing off Elphaba and Glinda’s story.
Alexis Naylor, Staff Writer | December 27, 2025
News
Oh Calculus, Oh Calculus
News Feature: 10 Seniors and their Calculus 3 teacher spread some holiday cheer by caroling class to class before they went on winter break.
Madison Cline, Feature Editor | December 26, 2025
Recipes
Vanilla Almond Christmas Cake
This festive, beautiful cake is guaranteed to give that warm feeling craved on a cold winter day.
Caitlin Kusmer, Staff Writer | December 25, 2025
Movie Reviews
Holiday Favorites
Spark editors take a look back at nostalgic holiday movies from their childhood and re-review them in 2025.
Spark Staff | December 24, 2025
Opinion
The Price of Christmas
In the midst of holiday fun, families often feel pressure to match social expectations with gift values, or a desire to imitate the “perfect” Christmas, leading to stress, anxiety, and overspending.
Maci Brent, Feature Editor | December 18, 2025
Movie Reviews
A Metal Dream
The highly successful alternative metal band, Deftones, released their first album since 2020 on Aug. 22, 2025.
Lexi Naylor, Staff Writer | November 12, 2025
Feature
The Sound of Dedication
2025 East graduate, Evan Frayer, has been accepted into the CCM Chorale as a first-year student at the University of Cincinnati (UC).
Michael Burt, Opinion Editor | November 11, 2025

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