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Before the second half of the girls basketball State finals, Activities Director Ryan Garder talks to students at the front of the student section.
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Griffins recognized for sportsmanship as policy debate continues
Colton Knott, Feature Editor • March 14, 2025

The closure of winter sports marked a controversial season regarding student section expectations, but...

Because she knew she would be absent the next day, sophomore Alexis Gilliam meets with science teacher Jess Self during Centers on March 13, to take a chemistry test over stoichiometry that she would miss.
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District officials share details on switch to 10-point grading scale
New grading scale to better align with metro districts, colleges, dual credit courses
Aidan McClaren, Reporter • March 13, 2025

Following concerns about Gretna Public Schools’s (GPS) current grading scale and research conducted...

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US Department of Education’s future uncertain
What would dismantling it mean for metro schools, students?
Easton Leahy, Reporter • March 7, 2025

Yesterday, news feeds were filled with articles from organizations across the country discussing President...

Hope Squad plans spirit week for mental health
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Hope Squad plans spirit week for mental health
Themes, activites begin next week
Brayden Hansen, Managing Editor • March 7, 2025

Students at Gretna East might find a reason to smile next week as the Hope Squad launches the very first...

Huddled after their championship loss to Skutt Catholic, head coach Wade Coulter gives a final speech to the team before they received their runner-up medals.
Girls basketball State Championship run ends in finals loss after stunning upsets
Kaylin Hinerman, Reporter • March 14, 2025

The girls' basketball team found success at the NSAA Class B Girls State Championship, going into the tournament ranked 7th, defeating top teams...

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JV Gretna Boys Lacrosse vs. JV Creighton Prep. - April 7, 2024.
Lacrosse growing sport in Gretna, teams kick off season this week
Lexie Elliott, Reporter • March 3, 2025

Taking a step forward for the future of lacrosse in the Gretna community, the Gretna Boys lacrosse team announced a new varsity team in addition...

Presuring the ballhandler, Addison Larock (12) prevents the Skutt offense from getting in rythm.
Griffins fight to the finish in subdistrict loss
Peyton Parker, Reporter • February 26, 2025

Last night, the varsity girls basketball team lost 50-37 to number one Omaha Skutt Catholic Skyhawks in a hard-fought sub-district final. Subdistricts...

After getting past sophomore Parker Fellers, senior Grant Rice goes up for a layup during the home game against Lincoln Standing Bear on Feb. 7. Rice contributed nine points to the Griffin's 70-51 winning score. This was the boys' third win of a six-game winning streak to close out the regular season.
Playoff Push: Griffins aim for district finals host spot
Taegyn Brown, Reporter • February 26, 2025

In just over a half hour, at 5:30 p.m., the varsity boys basketball team (16-6) will tip off against Gretna (9-14) for the start of the Nebraska...

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President Trump and Vice President JD Vance clash with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy during meeting in Oval Office on Feb. 28, 2025
Opinion
Trump’s outburst against Zelensky was un-American
Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief • March 1, 2025

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

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Surgeon General's Jan. 2025 advisory begs the question, is it worth it?
Opinion
Surgeon General’s Jan. 2025 advisory begs the question, is it worth it?
Bailey Johnson, Reporter • February 14, 2025

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, “People ages 12 to 20 drink 3.0% of all alcohol consumed in the United...

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Leveling the playing field
Reese Beery, Sports Editor • January 30, 2025

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

Student-athletes need new approach to PE
Lexie Elliott, Reporter • January 15, 2025

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

Best holiday gifts for teens according to Griffins
Kaylin Hinerman, Reporter • December 12, 2024

As the clock ticks down to hearing those magical sleigh bells or lighting of the menorah ordering gifts online, guaranteeing that gifts arrive...

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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 Samantha Thiellen walks up to the front of the room. Paper in hand, she breathes in and looks up at her peers surrounding her. She starts to speak, the raw emotion flowing out as she paints a picture...

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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...

Lahood, sister participate in magical race, raise funds for childhood cancer patients
Lahood, sister participate in magical race, raise funds for childhood cancer patients
Brayden Hansen, Managing Editor • January 28, 2025

Rounding the corner onto Main Street at Walt Disney...

Cybersecurity careers on the rise, teacher encourages students to join fight against digital threats
Aaliyah Camacho Lopez, Contributor • January 10, 2025

As the digital world continues to grow, so does the...

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