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Valhalla

The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

Valhalla

The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

Valhalla

A & E

Senior Han Sangwin poses for the camera. They rocked an ‘academia’ style, one they seemed particularly fond of. “Im wearing a corset, which has also gotten big recently and is super versatile because, high-key, it can be used in a variety of styles. Academia tends to have turtlenecks, plaid patterns, long coats, sweaters, overall just sophisticated and clean with that ‘academic’ touch,” Sangwin said.

Odd year, odd fashion trends

Lillian Carpenter, Viking Gallery Editor April 16, 2021

The world doesn’t stop for a pandemic, despite how much Covid-19 seems to have tried. Like every year, new trends have come and gone over social media, maybe even faster than before. People have been...

Music Talk: People in the music industry create music that touches on difficult topics. Audiences of some music artists found it hard to listen to their music due to some of the themes having the possibility of being glorified.
Some examples would be to glorify depression, self harm, or encourage unhealthy behavior for the human brain, senior Kendra Griffen said.

Romanticization of serious topics in music

Emma Brouqua, Photographer April 16, 2021

Everyone has that song or artist that they always go to for comfort music, right? It’s the best feeling when you have exactly what you’re feeling put into art. Especially when you’re dealing with...

Hooked: Seventh-grader Sydney Scott spends a great amount of time on Tiktok. Although TikTok provides entertainment for a wide demographic, people have questioned if the viral videos people find funny are actually funny or a way of coping with their lives. “I feel like I need to grow up and be more like the people I see on TikTok, and if I’m not I’m not considered ‘normal’, Scott said.

TikTok’s impact on mental health and how it’s changing the world

Hayley Scott, Photographer March 26, 2021

Through all the choices of media platforms, people's interest in TikTok continues to rise. TikTok is an app where you can post a variety of short-form videos from millions of different genres, such as...

Diversified Warriors: Marvel movie Black Panther’s cast stands before a crowd at a Comic-Con convention in San Diego. Their movie left an unprecedented footprint on the issue of diversity in not only Marvel but the movie industry as a whole. “Greater diversity in Marvel would make me more intrigued and interested in watching the movies. Since I am mixed with different races, it would be nice to see it in some of my favorite superhero movies,” senior Akilah Degrant said.

Marvel has minimal diversity, and they must lead the way for change, not profit

Lillian Carpenter, Viking Gallery Editor March 23, 2021

Superheroes are a special part of most kids’ childhoods. Spider-Man, Captain America, and Iron Man are big names that largely decorate the backpacks and lunchboxes of any given elementary school cafeteria....

Real-life through television? 
Here we have the billboard for the premiere of the British show Skins, from left to right is Tony (Nicholas Hoult),  Michelle (April Pearson), and Chris (Joe Dempsie.) Skins later went on for another 7 seasons. Its an extremely dramatic show, theres a lot happening all at once, senior Abby Doleshel said.

Are shows like Skins and Euphoria appropriate for teens?

Emma Brouqua, Photographer March 22, 2021

In the film industry there are many shows that portray mature content. Teens doing hard drugs, partying, drinking, and having unsafe sex. Some examples of these shows include Euphoria, Skins, and Grand...

Tranquil Gamer: Senior Brenda Call plays relaxing video games on her Nintendo Switch. She worked all day in distance learning and attended classes on google meet. “I’m really grateful that I am able to relax after a stressful day of school work,” Call said.

Lake Stevens students indulge in simulation games to destress

Lillian Carpenter, Viking Gallery Editor March 9, 2021

Let’s be honest, things didn’t magically get better when 2021 started as we’d hoped. However, hope is not lost for humanity. In our darkest, most boring moments, we’ll always have video games in...

Double Tap: Sophomore Ywjepheng Xiong scrolls on the main page of his Instagram. Before using Instagram, Xiong was on Snapchat and TikTok. I usually use Instagram or Snap, Xiong said.

Social media use skyrockets during quarantine

Isaac Xiong, Photographer March 9, 2021

Covid-19 has caused an increase in the amount of time spent on social media platforms, such as TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram. This change in lifestyle has impacted people's perspectives on social influencers,...

The LSHS pep band performs at a 2020 basketball game before the schools close.

Online music

Rachel Howard, Website Editor January 25, 2021

From the rousing tunes that the pep band plays at football and basketball games, to the beautiful harmonies that the choir sings at their concerts, music has always been an integral part of LSHS. However,...

WandaVision stars Elizabeth Olsen (left) and Paul Bettany (right) speaking about the series at the 2019 San Diego Comic Con.

Marvel’s WandaVision: the right show for the right time.

Rachel Howard, Website Editor January 25, 2021

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been a pop culture behemoth for the past decade, riding on the heroic coattails of The Dark Knight Trilogy and expanding on what many believed a movie series could be.  The...

Tours postponement

Tanner Carr, Section Editor May 11, 2020

COVID-19 has forced artists to postpone their tours due to the restrictions of travelling, gatherings and more. An artist who goes by Yung Lean, full name Jonatan Leandoer Hastad, a modern underground...

$uicideBoy$ in Seattle. Scrim, one of his many nicknames, is one half of the $B duo. The two have come a long way due to their Memphis style music and relatability.

What makes good music and/or artist?

Tanner Carr, Section Editor April 30, 2020

In music, there are many factors that connect people to it- the production, lyricism, flow, delivery, range, instruments and more. However with no true good or bad, what makes music enjoyable to people? ...

Express yourself! Junior Mikayla Finnerty’s unique way of expressing herself is basing her outfits on the jewelry she wears. Finnerty found this expression when her mom bought her a gold ring last year. “My style changes every day, and I try to step out of my comfort zone as much as I can, but I will always have my jewelry on. If I don’t have my rings, I’m not ready for the day. It helps as a confidence booster when I get up and get ready and have my outfit picked out with my rings to accent it.”

More than just the drip

Jake Kirkland, Section editor March 11, 2020

In Lake Stevens High School many students walk around the school with different colored hair. P listen to varieties of music, and people that have different religious beliefs. Not all people express themselves...