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Auditions for this year's One Act will be held in the auditorium this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
News
‘You Can’t Take It With You’…but you can audition Saturday
Kristin Tuff, Reporter • September 9, 2025

This year's fall One Act is You Can’t Take It With You, and auditions are this Saturday from 10 a.m....

Construction continues on Gretna Stadium as crews work toward the Sept. 12 home opener.
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Football stadium construction still on track for Sept. 12 home opener
Brayden Hansen, Managing Editor • August 27, 2025

Despite ongoing construction on the Gretna High School (GHS) stadium, the first Griffin home game of...

The Nest is located in room 330, between the front entrance and lunch room.
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The Nest to open during school hours this week
Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief • August 26, 2025

Making the shift from being an online-only store, the Nest will open for in-person business this Thursday. The...

On Sept. 18, 2024, students in Mike Brandon's World History class listen to the lecture while their phones sit in the caddy.
News
New state law forces cell phone policy changes
Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief • July 27, 2025

There will be no more five-minute TikTok scrolls, snaps back, or Spotify sessions, as Gretna Public Schools...

Huskers and Bluejays to serve up a show in an in-state top 25 clash this Tuesday
Huskers and Bluejays to serve up a show in an in-state top 25 clash this Tuesday
Aidan McClaren, Reporter • September 10, 2025

Two of the nation’s top women’s volleyball teams are set to face off in one of the most highly anticipated matches of the season on Tuesday,...

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 Both Gretna East freshman teams pose with their trophies after going undefeated at Freshman State.
Freshman softball teams claim co-championship in state-wide tournament
Taegyn Brown, Reporter • August 8, 2025

Going undefeated in the Nebraska Freshman Girls Fastpitch Tournament, also known as "Freshman State," from July 25-27, both Gretna East Black...

Loading into his back hip and preparing to hit the baseball, Jakub "Kuba" Brown awaits in the batter's box in a game against Team Colombia. Brown played for the Czech National Team at this year's DRD International Academies Baseball Tournament in Puerto Rico.
Baseball connects Brown to heritage, global competition
Easton Leahy, Reporter • May 9, 2025

This season, Jakub “Kuba” Brown has been a top contributor on the Gretna East baseball team, showcasing his talent both offensively and defensively,...

Megan Sughroue poses for a photo after the 129th official edition of the Boston Marathon on April 21.
Marathon mindset drives Griffins track
Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor • May 9, 2025

Running down the famous Boylston Street in Boston, Mass., fifth-grade English teacher Megan Sughroue took in the hundreds of thousands of fans...

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High school isn't for the weak...
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High school isn’t for the weak…
Expectations of "perfect student" cause sea of to-dos
Bailey Johnson, Reporter • May 21, 2025

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This cartoon is in response to section 4 of the Jan. 20 Presidential action "Restoring Names that Honor American Greatness" and Feb. 9 Presidential Proclamation recognizing Feb. 9 to be Gulf of America Day. 
Opinion
Symbolism over substance: The Gulf renaming debate
Bailey Johnson, Reporter • May 16, 2025

This cartoon critiques the recent decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America,” a move that has drawn criticism for...

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From athlete to ER: why moderation matters
Reese Beery, Sports Editor • May 13, 2025

DISCLOSURE: This is an opinion article. Please note that unsigned editorials represent the collective opinion of The Wingspan student news...

Artificial intelligence is the key to modernizing education
Aidan McClaren, Reporter • April 20, 2025

DISCLOSURE: This is an opinion article. Please note that unsigned editorials represent the collective opinion of The Wingspan student news...

No pressure, just play: Intramural sports provide way for student participation, fitness
Easton Leahy, Reporter • March 25, 2025

DISCLOSURE: This is an opinion article. Please note that unsigned editorials represent the collective opinion of The Wingspan student news staff...

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The mascot of the cafeteria, a sasquatch, stands by the ice cream freezer on Friday, May 2 at lunchtime. He holds the schedule for next week's menu in his right hand.
Cardboard mascot becomes friendly figure in cafeteria
Aidan McClaren, Reporter • May 16, 2025

An unusual guest has become a notable figure in the cafeteria. This mythical cardboard creature with fluffy brown fur, gnarled feet and long, sharp claws is none other than a sasquatch. Unlike the elusive and mysterious sasquatches of legend, this sasquatch...

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John Carda poses for a photo with Svetlana Boginskaya, a three-time Olympic all-around champion.
Keeping athletes in the game: John Carda’s impact on Griffin athletics
Drew Rhoades, Reporter • March 28, 2025

March marks Athletic Trainer Appreciation Month, highlighting...

Practicing her poem in front of the club on Feb. 26, senior Maya Thorne expresses her feelings about violence in American schools. Her piece criticized leaders and advocated for change.
Members of Slam Poetry Club find power in words
Macy Plummer, Contributor • March 12, 2025

The classroom is quiet and the lights buzz as sophomore...

Before his open heart surgery in 2023, freshman Damon Dauel poses with the Nebraska Men's Basketball Team after being invited to come watch practice by Husker Head Coach Fred Hoiberg. Hoiberg had a special connection with Dauel as he himself had a heart condition which ended his NBA playing career in 2005.
From surgeries to sidelines, freshman finds love for sports while fighting a heart condition
Allyson Sherman, Guest Reporter • February 3, 2025

No one chooses to live with a heart condition or learning...

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