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DOGE: What's the Damage?
DOGE: What’s the Damage?
Caleb Masterson, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025

Created January 20th, 2025. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has drastically changed the lives of the American population in the short time it’s been around. DOGE’s mission is to maximise government productivity,...

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The Mangione Effect: The Greed of American Healthcare
Alexa Vititoe and Lilith Dixon April 30, 2025

When the poor are starving, the only thing left to eat is the rich.  The case of Luigi Magione has brought more debate on the state of American healthcare, causing people to share the issues they have personally seen...

Screens down, Eyes forward: Kentucky schools dial back digital dependence.
Screens down, Eyes forward: Kentucky schools dial back digital dependence.
Alexa Vititoe and Lilith Dixon April 29, 2025

Due to students’ concerns, last names will be kept anonymous.   Classrooms are finally quieter, but not because anyone started listening.   What is House Bill 208? The new Kentucky phone ban law,...

The Newest Book Worm to Bullitt East: Tia Johnston
Pushing the Tempo: Band Members Train for a Stronger season
Bullitt East Welcomes Exchange Students
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Lightle Set To Take The Helm Of Charger Nation
Procrastination: The Silent Killer
Everything you need to know about the P. Diddy case

Everything you need to know about the P. Diddy case

October 1, 2024

"Wait, he didn’t just spell the word “Rapper” and leave out a P. Did he?" Rapper Sean Combs (also known as P. Diddy or Puff Daddy) is in hot water following his arrest on Sep. 16 finding himself caught in the center of a sex-trafficking case. Due to speculation, rumors and allegations, mass...

Kentucky Shakespeare: Accessibility and Community

Kentucky Shakespeare: Accessibility and Community

September 4, 2024

To support or to not support the arts, there is no question. Kentucky Shakespeare is a non-profit professional theater company based in Louisville. They put on the free-admission Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park every summer. Amy Attaway is the associate artistic director of Kentucky...

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Concert Etiquette 101: with Cooper and Milana
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Inside Look at the KHSAA Realignment: What It Means for Bullitt East and the Bluegrass State

Marissa Herron, Sports Editor
August 26, 2025

Fresh changes are on the block for the fall sports season, and they’re coming to change the game, both schoolwide and statewide. This past January, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association...

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Mount Washington Water Outage

Emmalynn VanMeter
August 25, 2025

An unexpected, tragic water outbreak affected the Mount Washington community.   A main water pipe leaking turned into thousands of people not being able to complete simple everyday tasks.   Over...

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Phillips Gears Up for the New Year

Marissa Herron, Madison Hodge, Lilith Dixon, and Alexa Vititoe
August 7, 2025

“Do your best, forget the rest.” That’s the motto Steven Phillips, freshman Honors and regular Algebra I teacher, is carrying with him into the 2025-2026 school year. He expresses excitement...

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Bullitt East Girls’ Soccer Takes the Field
Bullitt East Girls’ Soccer Takes the Field
Madison Hodge, Caleb Mitchell, and Rylin Walls August 29, 2025

“There’s no better feeling than stepping out on the field and stunning them all by doing what none of them thought you could do.”-  Ashlyn Harris, Gotham FC goalkeeper...

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Lady Chargers Set the Tone for a Strong Season Ahead
Lady Chargers Set the Tone for a Strong Season Ahead
Kodie Wood and Braxton Beletanga August 29, 2025

This year's Bullitt East Volleyball team isn’t just showing up to play; they are showing up to win. With returning juniors and seniors, and new talent this year, the...

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Bullitt East Cheer Season Begins
Bullitt East Cheer Season Begins
Emmalynn VanMeter and CJ Campbell August 29, 2025

Bullitt East cheer starts, will they win State again this year? Bullitt East cheer is dominant, confident, and determined, and they always have a strong team each year.  The...

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Boys Volleyball: BE’s Next Big Sport?
New BE Drama Club
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