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Ramirez plays at Climate Pledge Arenda in Seattle, Washington, Oct. 16, 2023.

Are you ready to get groovy?

Owen Townsend, Photographer January 31, 2024

It can be hard to live in Washington state, especially during the winter months. If you like to go outside, the cold rainy weather and short days can make for a deadly combo of pure boredom and true despair....

The Game of the Year starts at full throttle

2023 Game of the Year goes to…

Logan Roberts, Head Photographer January 31, 2024

Baldur’s Gate 3 took home the big prize at the 2023 Game of the Year event held on Dec. 7, 2023 at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. A massive 118 million people gathered across multiple platforms and...

Get ready to jump into five nights of horror with the Freddy gang and try your best to survive the night!

Are you ready for Freddy?

Paige Phillips, Editor-in-Chief December 6, 2023

Do you like horror? Do you like video games? If yes, then you must have heard of one of the most popular horror games, Five Nights At Freddy's. If you’re not familiar with the popular game, Five Nights...

Watch out!: In this scene, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael are trying to get information about Super-Fly (the antagonist) by busting into establishments that gang members run, and beating up anyone who gets in their way!

Heroes in a half-shell return

Alli Smoots, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

With so many renditions of the loved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, what makes this one so special? This generation’s teens and kids have been given a Ninja Turtle movie that not only has slang and references...

Step into another universe in the starfield to experience this unique gameplay

Starfield – game review

Logan Roberts, Head Photographer November 6, 2023

Starfield is a next-generation roleplaying game set in space, created by the acclaimed team behind The Elder Scrolls and Fallout (Bethesda) (summary found on IGN.) The game is rated M for mature due...

Stop by LSHS library! Lake Stevens High School’s horror section is getting a lot of use this fall.

Books to read to get into the fall spirit

Addison Bowen, Staff Reporter November 6, 2023

Do you enjoy reading? If so, read some books specifically for fall. Everyone has a specific genre or stories they gravitate to when reading, but it can be fun and festive to curate seasonal reading Scary...

Jumping In!;
Mario brings his brother on a new adventure meeting new friends and enemies in the Mario Movie. Mario captures the audiences attention through a nostalgic experience in the mushroom kingdom.

Mario Movie jumps into action

May 22, 2023

The Mario Movie released on April 5, 2023, is an awaited film all over the world. It is something that has been in the works for about three years, and many people believe that was worth the wait.  “I...

Break a leg: Junior Alexander Kleparek and senior Katy Menzel clash swords in preparation for the opening night of She Kills Monsters on April 20. The cast and crew worked hard on the production to deliver their best work.

Dungeons and Dragons fans take center stage in She Kills Monsters

Monica Velasquez, Editor in Chief May 22, 2023

From April 20-29, the Drama Club presented their rendition of She Kills Monsters, a drama-comedy play by Qui Nguyen that debuted in 2011. Directed by Barry Cogswell, the play starred senior Katy Menzel...

Record Broken! Beyoncé (left) and Harry Styles (right) go head to head for the Album of The Year at the 2023 Grammys. Shockingly Styles was announced the winner, but Beyoncé took home a different award to break the record for most Grammys won in history.

Unexpected turn of events at the 2023 Grammys

Ella Edens, Staff Reporter March 2, 2023

It was the 65th annual Grammy Awards and took place in Los Angeles. All eyes were on Beyoncé, who had 9 nominations, to see if she would break the record of most Grammys in history. Later that night it...

How do they stack up? A comparison of last years video game releases and their pros and cons. Diving into the world of gaming and took a closer look at the most critically acclaimed video game releases of the year. (Halo master chief collection, Sea of Thieves, Tom Clancys Rainbow Six Siege, Minecraft, For Honor, Destiny, Destiny 2, Jedi Fallen Order, PVZ GW2, Battlefield 1, Overwatch, Lego Movie Video Game, Halo 5).

Video games released in 2022 that give players more than just a game

Isaac Olson, Staff Reporter January 24, 2023

Has 2022 been the best year for gaming yet? Since 2023 has arrived, it's best to go back and see what games were good, bad, new, and repetitive. Last year, many new games were released such as Elden Ring,...

How chilling! A sharp dressed man stands just outside of a crowd, prowling over everyone, his face obscured. His name was Arsene Lupin, gentleman thief, and on his way to the next big caper he wanted to perform. It gives off such a powerful energy, he feels dangerous, but... Almost impressive. Like hes cool, but, you shouldnt mess with him, said senior Franco Vidal.

Gentlemen thieves steal the show throughout history! 

Isaiah Zimmerman, A&E Editor December 15, 2022

The year was 1905. Sherlock Holmes permeated the public consciousness like no other fictional character had before. Everyone and their dogs knew who the detective was, but in the French magazine Je Sais...

Out of the Way, Doctors Orders Ahead!
Seniors Brynne Shipman, Erin Wright, Teigun Pesce perform the opening song of Act 2, Doctors Orders.
This years annual Drama Clubs performance was outstanding, and the box office numbers kept rising as the shows continued. The ensemble was incredible, and the actors just jumped into place and became the role! Unknown Source

“Catch Me If You Can” steals the night

Rebeca Cortez-Vega, Staff Reporter December 15, 2022

Originating from Broadway and created by the producer Terrence Ncally, the musical “Catch Me If You Can” is set in the 1960s and is all about the true story of a teenager, whose name is Frank Abagnale...

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