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Facetime is a common tool that people use to keep in touch with their friends and family, especially during these difficult times where it is hard to see people in person. Seniors Lizzy Fritzler and Maddie Iseminger face-timed, so they could catch up on the things going on in their lives. “Covid makes it really difficult to keep friendships stable since we arent really allowed to see our friends in person due to the guidelines,” Iseminger said.

Quarantine puts relationships to the test

Focus on the connections that last
Nadia Tucey, A&E Editor
March 26, 2021
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Go Lake: Lake Stevens High School teachers are now teaching students full-time online. When hybrid learning was brought up, Kaleb Allinson, a math teacher, was more than pleased to start hybrid learning. Im sure that it will be nice for everyone to be able to see faces again while teaching and learning, Allinson said.

Teacher thoughts on hybrid learning

LSHS teachers are enthusiastic about having students back in their classroom.
Emera Ward, Sports Editor
March 26, 2021
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“Of the pieces Ive submitted I would have to say I favor my alicorn because of the amount of time I put into her, and since shes from a great show called My Little Pony.”

Artist spotlight: Ava Goldberg

See art creative, cartoon-inspired artwork by Ava Goldberg!
Ava Goldberg
March 25, 2021
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Artist Spotlight: A. Pommer

Artist Spotlight: A. Pommer

View Pommer’s expressive, gorgeous art and hear about his artistic journey
A. Pommer
March 25, 2021
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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

As a popular movie studio, Marvel Studios has a responsibility to feature diversity, a responsibility that many fans think they’ve fallen short on
Lillian Carpenter, Viking Gallery Editor
March 23, 2021
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Spike: Lake Stevens High School girls volleyball team attacks the ball during practice. Even during Covid, they played strong in practice and in games. A junior, Coby Gundry witnessed how hard they were playing. Yeah, they were playing pretty good, C. Gundry said.

COVID 19 makes detrimental impact on school sports

Athletes have had to face many challenges to get back to their courts, field and pools
Carson Schoenwald and Jordan Ross, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2021
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Online School and Tough Times: Students in all schools strive to find new ways to keep up with online school and to make it entertaining. Although some students enjoy distance learning, all students have struggled at some point in time. 
Dont procrastinate. Using a computer 24/7 has made me not want to learn, senior McKenna Michealson said.

The real truth on the effects of distance learning on academics

Distance Learning has been taking a toll on students academic performance, but we don't know how bad, yet.
Joelle Stever, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2021
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Senior Rebekah Kurtenbach stuggles to take notes and to turn in her homework on time. “Distance learning makes things so much harder on me because I always lose track of my assignments,” Kurtenbach said.

Has distance learning negatively affected the mental health of students?

Lake Stevens High School students give their input on distance learning and its effect on their learning and mental health.
Elizabeth Fritzler, Photographer
March 23, 2021
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State Competition: Students in Lake Stevens High School went to State and won first place. Since winning first place,  our fellow students are now more experienced with the business world. I am very proud of the DECA students who took advantage of the opportunity to compete in DECA virtual competition year, Karen Morton said.

Students from Lake Stevens High School compete in Washington state’s DECA competition

DECA partners advance to nationals
Carson Schoenwald, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2021
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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?

Older teens do not need sheltering from mature topics
Emma Brouqua, Photographer
March 22, 2021
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First Look: Nasas Perseverance Rover lands on looks for any sign of life on Mars. While rolling around, its collecting valuable data for NASA. This is the first high-resolution, color image to be sent back by the Hazard Cameras, NASA said.

NASA Perseverance Rover successfully lands on Mars

Staff and students provide insight into the rover and its mission
Emera Ward, Sports Editor
March 18, 2021
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Study Time: Raye Liffrig studies criminal psychology in her college apartment in Pullman, Washington. Due to COVID-19 she was not able to attend classes on campus,; however, she continues to keep a positive attitude. Go Cougs! Liffrig said.

Class of 2021 questions what college will look like next year

LSHS graduates give insight and opinions about online college learning
Nika Perez, Photographer
March 16, 2021
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