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This picture shows the total number of high school students dual enrolled in the fall semester of 2025-2026 year. The data is collected from all three high schools in the district.
Photo courtesy of Renee Vokt

Dual Enrollment Expands Across Elkhorn, but Access Remains Uneven

Dual enrollment continues to grow in Elkhorn Public Schools, but not all students have equal access to the program
By Harrison Vokt, Staff Writer December 17, 2025

Throughout the past few years dual enrollment has increased in the Elkhorn Public Schools District. More teachers in the district offer this useful tool for students to earn credits for college. At...

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Graphic by Elan Perry

Rage Bait is the 2025 Word of the Year

Manipulation is the internet’s favorite weapon
By Elan Perry, Staff Writer December 17, 2025

Rage baiting has been around since 2002. The term was first used on an online app, Usenet, but now it is classified as brain rot. As the word has spread around the internet , it has entered people’s...

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This is the image on the front of the Tea App claiming what it's purpose is. Many use it to spread hurtful rumors

Drama seeps into student body

Nasty rumors spread about students on the Tea App
By Asher Christo, Staff Writer December 11, 2025

In the modern age, dating has never been easier. Countless apps exist to help people easily connect with one another and set up dates without ever meeting in person. While the convenience of this is unmatched,...

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Senior Sam Hunsberger hosts flowers at the senior showcase. Hunsberger won the competition and became Alpha of the Pack.

A Showcase To Remember

Elkhorn North hosted its first ever Senior Showcase
By Garrett Ringenberg, Staff Writer December 11, 2025

On December 10th, 2025, Elkhorn North hosted the first annual Senior Showcase.  This event, put on by the Elkhorn North Student Council, was a charity fundraising event that hopes to become a long...

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Many students receive emails from colleges daily. However, an email from a college isn't a indicator of acceptance for students.

Just Say You Want Me

College admissions feels a lot like having an avoidant situationship
By Niharika Kandari, Section Editor November 24, 2025

I was a rising sophomore the first time an Ivy League school emailed me. I thought I had just secured admission into an Ivy, until I Googled what an email from a college actually meant.  Every year,...

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The new "I wing" under construction.

Construction Disruptions

The new normal is noisy and slow
By Mady Peasinger, Staff Writer November 24, 2025

The sound of reversing beeps has become our new school bell, and the 10 minute trip to get out of the parking lot has now tripled. The ongoing construction at Elkhorn North promises a better future, but...

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Luis Ortiz walking to his New York court appearance. He is accused of allegedly taking bribes and interfering with bets. Photo courtesy of Nick Cammett of Getty Images.

Guardians Duo Charged For Fraud

Two MLB pitchers face the consequences of sports betting
By Ronan Clements, Staff Writer November 20, 2025

On Nov. 9, a Brooklyn federal court publicized accusations against two MLB pitchers in the Cleveland Guardians organization. Both are accused of bet manipulations and taking bribes.  The accused, closing...

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Imprint staff, Kelly Honz, Sophia Stone, Zen Wesselmann, Morgan Lavin, Kenley Clemmets, Catelyn Garbourry, Taryn Ferguson, Gabby Kenny, Emmy Grant, Tabyn Nolan, Gabby Kenny, Hailey Schinning, Aubrey Bannister, Kahlen Aurich, Maddy Brettman celebrating with their Cornhusker. This is their second Cornhusker award.

Imprint Made

Elkhorn North’s Imprint wins second Cornhusker Award at NHSPA Meeting
By Asher Christo, Staff Writer November 10, 2025

On Monday, Oct. 20, Elkhorn North’s Imprint and North Howler attended the annual Nebraska High School Press Association (NHSPA) Fall Convention. At this convention, the NHSPA announces the recipients...

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Cops stand outside the Louvre after the heist. This was taken the day of the heist, shortly after robbers fled the scene.

Photo cortesy to Claudia Dean of Bloomberg News

Paris, the city of Love and Heists

The Louvre museum in Paris, France robbed of high valued jewels
By Simon Murphy, Staff Writer November 10, 2025

In a world full of crypto scams, A.I. traps, and quick pop-up scams, what happened in Paris on Oct. 19, 2025, is a true heist to be remembered. The iconic Louvre building in Paris, France is a 652,300...

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Senior quarterback Ethan Beachy kneels after his performance in the win against Bennington. The purple tape on his arm read ¨Grant," to show support  towards the Stanley family. Photo Courtesy of NebPreps Instsgaram

A Coach’s loss, A Town’s Embrace

The Elkhorn community rallies around coach in time of grief
By Olivia Cemer, Staff Writer November 3, 2025

On Saturday, Oct. 18, the Stanley family's 11-month-old son, Grant, passed away due to a congenital heart disease. No one knew in the days before the game if Sam Stanley, the head football coach, was going...

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Football players praying at the end zone at their game against Elkhorn High on October 3rd. Every game there are more players who join this pre-game routine. Photo courtesy of Renee Vokt.

Searching for Meaning: A Generation’s Return to Faith

The not-so-quiet revival of Christianity among students
By Trenton Nolan, Graphics Editor October 23, 2025

Every Wednesday at 7:20 a.m., students gather in a math classroom at ENHS, not to learn geometry or algebra, but to share their faith through bible verses and prayer. The number of adults who identify...

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Interview with  Florida Representative Matt Gaetz, a Republican. Gaetz is opposed to an extension over Democratic ideas. Photo courtesy of Haiyun Jiang of The New York Times.

Government shutdown is nothing to be too worried about

Consequences surrounding the governmental disagreement
By Ronan Clements, Staff Writer October 9, 2025

In the midnight hours of Sept. 30, the U.S. government officially shut down for the first time since December 2018, which means non-essential government services are halted. In 2018, it lasted a staggering...

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