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LPS expands early college and STEM program

LPS expands early college and STEM program

By Sienna Geib, Student Reporter | March 7, 2025

Currently at Northeast there is a program designed to teach students in 9th-12th grade about the important role of food, energy, water and societal systems also known as FEWSS. The district recently announced...

Seniors Nazo Hayder, Sofia Caruso, Janely Torres Gonzalez, Asraa Al-Lami, Jeremiah Theork, Ali Waly awarded full-ride scholarships to UNL College of Education and Human Sciences

Former Links’ scholarships revoked after DOGE threat

By Alex DeHeer, Student Reporter | March 6, 2025

The University of Nebraska ended recently the Project RAÍCES - Re-envisioning Action and Innovation through Community Collaborations for Equity across System because of funding cuts and threats from the...

LPS adds extra day to summer break, adjusts fall break

LPS adds extra day to summer break, adjusts fall break

By Nora Amundsen, Student Reporter | March 2, 2025

The LPS Calendar Committee announced recently they are adding one more day of summer break. After discussion, the LPS Calendar Committee concluded that they extend summer break by one day to give kindergarteners...

Nebraska legislators consider LB-140; state-wide ban of cellphones in schools

Nebraska legislators consider LB-140; state-wide ban of cellphones in schools

By Cayla Bailey, Student Reporter | February 25, 2025

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen testified on February 4, at the Nebraska Legislature's education committee in support the ban of cellphones within all Nebraska schools. If this bill is adopted and signed into...

Migrants detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents after crossing into the United States from Mexico to request asylum get in a vehicle to be transferred to a detention center, in El Paso Texas, U.S. December 19, 2022. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez

Trump limits immigration in first days as president

By Alex DeHeer, Student Reporter | February 14, 2025

After his inauguration on January 20, 2025, Donald Trump signed a record 26 executive orders in front of a large audience–more than any president had signed on their first day in office. He went on to...

Suspected shooter Luigi Mangione is led into the Blair County Courthouse for an extradition hearing on December 10, 2024 in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.

Mangione remains in custody, awaits trial set for February 21

By Nora Amundsen and Sienna Geib | February 7, 2025

Luigi Mangione has been in the eyes of the nation for the past two months. Mangione, 24, is accused of shooting and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, in Manhattan on December 4, 2024. Mangione...

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Keller recognized with journalism achievement award

By London Reneau, Features Editor | February 3, 2025

The Journalism Education Association released the names of the 8 Lifetime Achievement Award winners for 2025 on January 30. The award recognizes retired educators of journalism for their lifelong dedication...

The still-spreading flames threaten communities in the populous San Fernando Valley on Sunday. (AP)

Wildfire devastates Los Angeles County, forces evacuations

By The Advocate | January 12, 2025

Los Angeles County is grappling with multiple wildfires that have swept through the region, fueled by extreme Santa Ana winds and dry conditions exacerbated by climate change. Among those affected...

Results from survey

LHS Students prepare for finals

By Dexter Thompson, Student Reporter | December 18, 2024

Lincoln High Fall semester finals are happening right now and students had many different ways to study. Some students simply go over homework while others use flash cards and different kinds of review...

Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Paul Gausman unexpectedly announces retirement

Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Paul Gausman unexpectedly announces retirement

By London Reneau, Features Editor | December 6, 2024

LPS Superintendent Paul Gausman opened his message by reflecting on his time as Lincoln Public Schools’ superintendent. He listed the strides that have been made at LPS since he entered office July 1st...

Black team attempts to pass the ball while red team plays defense at 2024 Hoops for Hope

Annual Hoops for Hope raises money for Make A Wish, stirs up school spirit

By Eleanor Erickson, Editor-in-Chief | November 26, 2024

In order to prepare for this exciting game, Lincoln High held a staff only spirit week leading up to the game, encouraging teachers to dress up  and show their school spirit. On November 15, Lincoln High...

Vape sensors coming to LHS bathrooms

By Logan Nicoll, Sports Editor | November 20, 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVape Senors at LHS?
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