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Students in science teacher Jeff Gehrke's physics class made their own pinhole cameras over the past week. Students were able to experiment with capturing light and developed photos they took with the cameras.

Physics students see class in a new light

Bernadette Hebrew, Junior Reporter May 22, 2026

Hallways, classrooms and the courtyard became photo subjects over the past week as 11th-grade physics students took photos of them using cameras they made themselves. With the objective being to...

Preparing his "drop" Kyle, the creator of Omaha Money Hunt takes $100 from an Easter egg and puts it in his signature red envelope before hiding it on March 22, while filming a video to post to his social media accounts to alert his followers of his newest hunt. The prize was found that same day at the La Vista Conference Center since it was sponsored by Beautiful Savior Church.

The hunt is on

Taegyn Brown, Reporter April 7, 2026

Five months ago, what started as a small social media idea quickly turned into a citywide activity. Known as Omaha Money Hunt, the phenomenon has amassed over 45,000 followers across TikTok, Instagram...

Jacob Klein poses in front of his wall of memes.

Where molecules meet memes

Lexie Elliott, Opinions Editor January 26, 2026

While many teachers choose to fill their walls with traditional educational posters, science teacher Jacob Klein takes a different approach: he puts up memes, a type of cartoon with words that reference...

Hung up in the workshop of teacher Tim Gatewood, a banner of a national champion’s award from SkillsUSA shows one of the many categories. This was awarded for Motorcycle Service Technology, proving the niche genres one could compete in. “There are hundreds of other different competitions you could win from,” Gatewood said. (Photo by Luci Barone)

SkillsUSA prepares students for careers, leadership

Luci Barone, Contributor December 18, 2025

SkillsUSA, a nationwide nonprofit organization that prepares students for careers in the leadership, technical and workplace fields, is impacting students at Gretna East High School. With the sponsors...

Standing together at the front of the dining hall, the football team sings Christmas carols to the residents at the Brant Senior Living on Dec. 13. This was the same location as last year so the players as well as the residents, saw some familiar faces. “They [football players] sing better this year,” resident Mara Halweg said.

Football team spreads holiday cheer

Ryan Mastronardi, Contributor December 17, 2025

Early in the morning this past Saturday, donning Santa hats and Gretna East gear, the Griffin football team prepared, not to line up on a yard line, but in rows to sing Christmas carols for residents at...

Reading off the official DECA website, freshman Ella Ahonda learns more about what the business program has to offer on Dec. 12. This is Ahonda’s first year with DECA, and she will be competing in future competitions, like the one they have coming up in January. “I am excited for the next competition, because I haven't actually competed, so I'm gonna see if I'm good at this, or not, and what I'm gonna work on,” Ahonda said.

DECA doubles in size, prepares for upcoming competitions

Emma Havranek, Contributor December 16, 2025

Though only a two-year-old program at the school, DECA has attracted many new members to its business organization. With 25 members this year, and 12 last year, they have more than doubled their participation,...

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