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April 8, 2020
The old hot water heaters which heat different areas of the school were recently replaced with improved ones. “The new HVAC system requires additional hot water heaters and the existing hot water heaters were old and needed to be replaced,” Rippe said.

East gets needed upgrades, repairs

Madie Ybay, Co-Editor in Chief
February 28, 2020
A brand new 2020 Ford Utility Hybrid waits in the parking lot of the Bellevue Police Department to be outfitted with lights, equipment and decals. “I like the way they look. I was a little skeptical, or should I say, I guess skeptical of the whole hybrid type of vehicle and I still am,” Bellevue Police Ofc. Shaun Manning said.

BPD purchases 13 new cruisers

Silas Chisam, Entertainment Editor
February 28, 2020
Sgt. Howard Bank assists sophomore Meadoe Anderson with her homework assignment. Banks became the new SRO at East after Officer Anthony Orsi left, and the position gives him many opportunities to interact and build relationships with students.

East welcomes a new SRO to the school

McKenzie Gandy, Photography Editor
February 28, 2020
Sophomore Gage Higgs lifts 405 pounds at his practice for the upcoming state meet. “I’m only as good as my last broken record; I have been doing this for so long that powerlifting has become more than a sport to me - it’s a lifestyle,” Higgs said.

Powerlifing raises bar to prepare for state meet

Jacob Kriewald, Sports Editor
February 28, 2020
Bad behavior brings rewards

Bad behavior brings rewards

Cora Bennett, Features Editor
February 28, 2020
The “Hot Rod” is one of the many burgers that is available for purchase at Sickie’s Garage. Sickie’s is a burger joint that is new to Bellevue. They have a wide variety of food on their menu. Photo by Cora Bennett

Reviewing new restaurant Sickie’s Garage

Cora Bennett, Features Editor
February 28, 2020
State troopers wait for a description of a driver who committed a violation while doing an enforcement operation. “Our goal is to reduce crashes. Period. Save lives, at the end of the day, that’s the goal. Sarpy County has had a very bad year this year. There’s a lot of reasons for that,” Bellevue Police Sgt. Larry Lampman said.

Task force works to lower fatalities

Silas Chisam, Entertainment Editor
December 18, 2019
Senior Jonathon Ullom and senior Luke Muffitt play their role while battling it out in the One Act Play “Hammered.” “Getting to have the hammer at the end of the show was pretty cool even if it did look stupid,” Muffitt said. Photo by Mckenzie Gandy

Theater put on a show in One Act

Emily Nelson, News Editor
December 18, 2019
Task force aims to make the community safer

Task force aims to make the community safer

Silas Chisam, Entertainment Editor
December 18, 2019
In Old Towne Bellevue at Washington Park, Christmas lights are displayed for the winter season to share the cheerful spirit. Photo by McKenzie Gandy

Bellevue shines bright at night

Cora Bennett, Features Editor
December 18, 2019
Junior Christpher Moore plays the drumset. “Chick-Fil-A night is a fun experience that helps the choir out a lot,it is also a huge fundraiser for us,” Moore said. Photo by Cora Bennett

Choir spreads holiday cheer

Madie Ybay, Co-Editor in Chief
December 18, 2019
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