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News Briefs Oct. 11 - 17
Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief • October 17, 2025

This week, actress Diane Keaton died, Alaska is dealing with the effects of Typhoon Halong, Indiana University’s...

Visit the library any day during study hall in October to participate in "Chills and Thrills."
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Library serves up festive activities with ‘Chills and Thrills’
Brayden Hansen, Managing Editor • October 14, 2025

This October, the library isn’t just a place to find a new book, it’s a hub of creativity, competition...

Wingspan Weekly (Fourth Edition)
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Wingspan Weekly (Fourth Edition)
News Briefs - Oct. 4 - 10
Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief • October 10, 2025

This week, a rare moment of peace emerged in Gaza, the U.S. government shutdown disrupted travel, an...

Walking Club will use the main gym but first meet in Geiken's classroom, room 246.
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Geiken steps into something new with Walking Club
Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief • October 7, 2025

When he’s not producing content for his YouTube channel, which features his dad-esque how-to videos...

Boys and girls lacrosse players from across Gretna helped coach aspiring players at Aspen Creek Middle School on Sept. 6 alongside Gretna boys coach Tyson Svoboda.
Gretna girls looking to start district’s own lacrosse team
Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief • September 30, 2025

Lacrosse is one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S., with many schools across the country gaining their own teams. That is exactly the...

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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,...

 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,...

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Raiola and Rhule: Best duo to shake up the Big Ten?
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Raiola and Rhule: Best duo to shake up the Big Ten?
Reese Beery, Sports Editor • October 2, 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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AI’s hidden reasoning poses new risks
Nicholas Mitchell, Reporter • September 15, 2025

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Kirk’s death shows both sides are missing the point
Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief • September 11, 2025

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

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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The Gretna East baton twirling team holds a pose at the end of their "Espresso" routine at the Fall Pep Rally on Aug. 22.
Twirling Team grows, takes over local and global stages
Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief • October 6, 2025

Not many high schoolers can say they’ve traveled the world, let alone performed in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin, Ireland, all over Italy and in front of a College World Series audience here in Omaha, but the Gretna East Twirling Team has done...

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New staff members welcomed, help with growing school community, population
New staff members welcomed, help with growing school community, population
Taegyn Brown, Reporter • October 1, 2025

Following the loss of six staff members at the end...

Freshman Drew Sillman with his mother Cara Sillman
Battlin’ Batten, freshman fights rare disease with humor and heart
Aidan McClaren, Reporter • September 24, 2025

More than a thousand students travel through the halls...

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...

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