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Why news media must stay neutral

Why news media must stay neutral

Aidan McClaren, Reporter November 5, 2024

-OPINION- In today’s politically charged atmosphere, one of journalism’s fundamental values, unbiased reporting, faces serious challenges. With major news outlets like CNN and Fox News publicly...

After parking in the student section of the north parking lot, students make their way to their first period classes.

Parking lot becomes danger zone

Leena Macklin, Feature Editor October 18, 2024

DISCLOSURE: This is an opinion article. Please note that unsigned editorials represent the collective opinion of The Wingspan student news staff and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the...

After being announced Homecoming Queen, senior Addison Larock is hugged by her sister and her friends. "I was honestly surprised, I was not expecting that at all," Larock said. "It made me feel happy that everybody thinks about me in that way."

Gretna East embraces unity with new homecoming traditions

Brayden Hansen, Managing Editor October 15, 2024

DISCLOSURE: This is an opinion article. Please note that unsigned editorials represent the collective opinion of The Wingspan student news staff and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the adviser...

Concluding their performance, junior Sloane Bailey and the rest of the dance team wave into the crowd at the fall pep rally on Aug. 20. The team revealed one of their new performances for their upcoming season.

After-hours pep rallies exclude students they aim to celebrate

Brayden Hansen, Managing Editor September 12, 2024

With the first pep rally of the year behind us, it's evident that the current pep rally schedule needs to be changed. Having evening pep rallies creates conflicts for many students, limiting their ability...

Bridging both sides of the Aug. 23 scrimmage, head coach Justin Haberman talks to all the athletes, regardless of which side they are on during half time in the south endzone.

Gatorade scrimmage highlights team’s potential, reveals some areas for improvement ahead of first game

Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor August 26, 2024

Coming off a nail-biter loss to the Seward Bluejays in a high-stakes win or go-home game at the end of last season, the Griffins are starting the 2024 season with a lineup that now consists of all four...

Preparing for first pitch, juniors Tyler Cox, Easton Leahy, Nolan Green and Curran Boswell along with sophomore Carson Herrmann give out fistbumps on the first-base line.

Let the Players Play

Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor April 17, 2024

40-1. Not many words explain how a baseball team can allow 40 players to score against them. It was pure domination from the Griffins as they took on the Omaha Buena Vista Bison, who have one win in team...

Chatting with friends, sophomores Addilyn Nikodym, Laci Smith, Seth Milne, Madisyn Wisnieski and Madilon Sedillo-Dougall (unpictured) enjoy their respective lunches together. The group ate together on Feb. 27 during first lunch.

Time to think about open-campus lunch

Brayden Hansen, Managing Editor March 7, 2024

The influx of restaurants opening up close to the school sparks the question of whether we could ever have open-campus lunch. Open-campus lunch is a realistic option and should be implemented when considering...

New rules create high school transfer portal similar to college, causes unfair advantage for open-enrollment districts

New rules create high school transfer portal similar to college, causes unfair advantage for open-enrollment districts

Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor February 20, 2024

Back in 2021, when the NSAA stripped the Class A State Champion title from our football team, our community was outraged. An offensive player was found ineligible following a transfer into the district...

Time to show up, show out for Nebrasketball

Time to show up, show out for Nebrasketball

Peyton Parker, Reporter February 17, 2024

Husker basketball has taken a big step from their previous seasons under head coach Fred Hoiberg, who has a record of 57-91 during his time with the Huskers and is now sitting with a record of 17-8 this...

Work piles up, causes stress after snow days

Work piles up, causes stress after snow days

Leena Macklin, Feature Editor February 9, 2024

Going full force into the second semester, students have already started to complain about the workload being thrown at them so early on in the new semester. Gretna Public Schools has been back in session...

Counting the days; Gretna’s amount of school days compared to other districts

Counting the days; Gretna’s amount of school days compared to other districts

Brayden Hansen, Managing Editor January 26, 2024

Anytime Gretna Public Schools is in session while other Omaha-area districts have a day off school, like the half-day before Thanksgiving, it’s common to hear complaints and frustrations from the student...

At the home game on Oct. 1, the game against Michigan coses out in a light show.

Nebraska is back…?

Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor October 21, 2023

Growing up in Nebraska, there are many staple traditions, but one sticks out: Nebraska football. The Nebraska Cornhuskers have not been stellar in the past decade, yet the state rallies behind them as...

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