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Valhalla

The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

Valhalla

The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

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Door to belonging: U.S. Army office in Smokey Point, Marysville. Recruiting offices everywhere are always open for anyone interested. I just joined to do hitter stuff with the homies, senior future 75th Ranger Soren Joseph said.

Military career plan

High school is coming to an end, and students are faced with many career paths. The military is a great option; head over to your nearest military recruiting office and sign up for a stable future.
Bodin Watkins and Brock Grose, Section Editor and Staff Reporter
April 25, 2022
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Would you give in? 37 percent of teens vape as a social activity, but vaping can lead to health problems. When its the end of the day my lungs tend to feel as if their tired from breathing and I can get chest pains here and there also, an anonymous student at Lake Stevens High School said.

Vaping causes serious health issues

Vapes were introduced to the U.S markets in 2006 but didn’t become popular until 2011-2015 when usage of vapes among middle and high school students increased by 900 percent.
Lilianna Rodriguez, Opinion Section Editor
April 25, 2022
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Strike! youre out!: Senior Kyleigh Lynn holds up horns towards the outfield after pitching a strike. Lake Stevens fans bundled up in the stands at MPHS, as words of encouragement were said from teammates in the dugout. Im excited for this season and how far well go, sophomore Ava Heston said.

Take me out to the ball game

The 2022 season officially begins for LSHS girls softball, and with rain or shine, they intend to win.
Melanie Delestrez, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2022
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Motivation is Key: Motivation at the end of the year is hard, and doing anything to keep your mind on track is great. Jaidyn Foutch wrote in her planner to stay on track for the end of the year. The hardest part of the end of the year is trying to get all the work turned in and done the way you wanted without having your grade drop, junior Kayla Stewart said.

The challenges of maintaining motivation as the school year comes to an end

Students struggle to stay focused and complete assignments
Madelynn Butler, Sports Section Editor
April 25, 2022
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Inclusivity matters: GSA network reports that 67% of students feel unsafe in their school environment without LGBTQ+ curriculum, compared to the 43% of students with. California was among the first states that implemented mandatory LGBTQ+ curriculum, after the FAIR Education Act was passed in 2011. I think that we need LGBTQ+ school curriculums because theres so many uneducated people in the world who dont know what it is, sophomore Rory Berger said.

Teach students about LGBTQ+ topics

Curriculum in schools should be updated to be more LGBTQ+ inclusive and representative to promote a comfortable and safe environment for all students.
Addison Delgado, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2022
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Seattle, Washington - April 15, 2022: The Ms are high favorites to win the AL West here in 2022 and fans across Washington are ready to celebrate a playoff birth here in the Pacific North-West. The defending AL Champs Houston Astros came to town on the Mariners home opener in front of a sold-out crowd at T-Mobile Park.  Being a Mariners fan lowkey sucks because they shouldve made the playoffs last year and now we have to wait a full 7 months to see them in the promise land, sophomore Zachary Rhodes said.

Seattle Mariners 2022 season preview

The Mariners look to end their 21-year playoff drought in a hopeful year
Dallas Medalia and Aidyn Marshall
April 25, 2022
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Rained out: Tiernan Perkins runs to second base in the pouring rain during a hard game. Perkins has been excited to play his junior year but has faced unexpected weather that has postponed games. You never know when your last day will be, so work hard and make today better than yesterday, Perkins said.

How bad weather impacts spring sports in Washington

Are cold or warm conditions more ideal for spring sports?
Dylan Slezak and Gavin Lucas
April 25, 2022
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Food supply running out: Empty shelves at Fred Meyer in Snohomish. Due to the Russian-Ukrainian war, 1/3 of wheat farming hasnt happened this season. This has left shelves at grocery stores empty. Losing half our food supply could destroy our economy, sophomore Sidney Packard said.

Russian-Ukrainian war causing the world to go hungry?

The war between Russia and Ukraine may lead to food shortages felt worldwide
Katelyn Gardner, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2022
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Backhand Smash: Lake Stevens High School welcomes back their spring sports. The girls tennis team played against Mariner High School, taking the overall win. As of now, the varsity team is taking a total of 4 wins so far, and we hope to gather more, senior Shealyn Haack said.

Baby got backhand

LSHS girls tennis takes the advantage and heads back to the courts
Madeline Duffy
April 25, 2022
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Max capacity: Student parking fills up quickly in the morning. Many students reported that finding parking was an obstacle to being on time. “The biggest factor that was interfering with my ability to get to school on time was the parking situation at the time of when the policy was put into place,” junior Caleb Cumberledge said.

Attendance office cracks down on tardy problem

As the parking lot becomes more crowded, the number of students arriving to class late increases
Cameron Smutz, A&E Section Editor
April 25, 2022
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Main Character: Mei Lee is the hardworking, outgoing, joyful protagonist of Turning Red. Her words very clearly expressed her enthusiasm for her lifestyle and new experiences she was facing. Not to brag, but being thirteen means Im officially a grown-up,  Lee says.

Pixar tackles puberty: inappropriate or empowering?

Parents and critics react with strong opinions on whether or not Turning Red is suitable for kids.
Penelope Zickefoose, Photographer
April 25, 2022
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Gas Prices: The increase in gas prices is causing people to have to change their lifestyle to be able to afford gas. U.S. oil companies made record profits last year, which has caused them to face scrutiny from people who believe that they should lower their prices in favor of making gas cheaper. This is not the time to sit on record profits, President Joe Biden said in a March 31 speech.

The cause of rising gas prices

The effects of COVID and the war in Ukraine on gas prices and the impact on students
Bryce Clark, Opinion Section Editor
April 25, 2022
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