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12 years in the making

May 7, 2020

The year 2020 was set to be one for the books, people just didn't know what book that was going to be. The year has had a more than rough start with the introduction of COVID-19 and coronavirus. The virus...

A change in routine for coming home.

Life looks different

April 9, 2020

Since LSHS closed on March 13, people have been looking for and discovering ways to stay busy at home, as schools and many businesses are also closed in attempts to flatten the curve of the coronavirus....

Making music the Viking way: Junior Oliver Bashour plays live at Real Art Tacoma with his band. The band's passionate performance captured the audience's attention as Oliver and his guitar set the vibe of the show. “I'm a guitarist in a band called Long Distance Operator, we play alternative rock, with a lot of 90’s influence, but we try not to put labels on our music...We have played live shows at different locations such as Real Art Tacoma in Tacoma, Skylight Cafe in Seattle, Mirkwood Public House in Arlington, Tony V’s Garage in Everett and are currently looking for more locations,” junior Oliver Bashour said.

Washington is home to the “Sound”,

Talen Anderson, Staff Reporter March 12, 2020

The State of Washington is known for being the home to many successful starts, whether it's the startup location of international businesses like Microsoft, Boeing, Starbucks, Costco and Amazon or famous...

Wekfest is a huge car show that brings in thousands of people. “The only one I’ve been to is Wekfest. But it was pretty cool,” Grace Mellen said.

Cars: More than a piece of moving metal

Tanner Carr, Section Editor March 10, 2020

“It’s what non-car people don’t get. They all see cars as just a ton and a half, two tons of wires, glass, metal and rubber. That’s all they see. People like you or I know, we have an unshakable...

Senior Cody Demerchant and Jayden Digos both ready to get their targets

Surviving senior Assassin

Bailey Polkinghorn, Section Editor March 5, 2020

Senior Assassin is a Lake Stevens High School tradition that has been going on for years. All seniors who would like to participate pay $10 to play. It starts after finals of the first semester. Participants...

Plan ahead! Sophomore Lilyana Grace fills out her planner for 2020 with new ideas and adventures. Grace planned things, and it made her work easier to be finished on time. 
“For 2020 I really want to be my most authentic self and enjoy the little things in life,” Grace said.

Students share their goals and expectations in 2020

Kamila Almaz, Staff Reporter January 28, 2020

With the end of the football season, the East Hall opened its doors to students and hosted Breaking Down the Walls workshops - this is how we said goodbye to 2019. Now all the Lake Stevens High School...

A look into student stress and its effects

A look into student stress and its effects

Selah DeLong, Photographer January 28, 2020

Study Time!  Most (if not all) students would say that stress is a huge part of their high school career. Recently, stress has been shown to impact other areas, such as mental health, physical health,...

Nothing but wins: Lake Stevens High School student Wesley Lawson displays his medal from Washington State DECA Area Competition. Many students from Lake Stevens High School placed in the top five for their given event. “In order to win you have to literally be the best in your event, and you have to put in a lot of work and practice in order to be successful. When on stage and you can see how your hard work has paid off, knowing you are among the best, the feeling is unmatched,” senior Wesley Lawson said.

Lake Stevens gets down to business

Talen Anderson, staff Reporter January 28, 2020

Every school with a DECA program within the country has been preparing for their state’s DECA Area Competition. The same goes for selected schools within Washington state, including Lake Stevens High...

View from the top floor of LSHS’s new building. The brilliant glass windows taking in the sunlight.

Moving to the new building brings perspectives for better studies

Kamila Almaz, Staff Reporter December 6, 2019

Finally, teachers have almost moved and students have spent their first week adjusting and exploring the new study place in East Hall.  According to Lake Stevens School District, construction began...

Black Friday: Inside the minds of shoppers

Black Friday: Inside the minds of shoppers

Selah DeLong, Photographer December 5, 2019

Doorbuster Deals? Black Friday has quickly become one of the most popular holidays in America. However, many news sites and broadcastings have highlighted the hazards of Black Friday. Not only is this...

The creepy Addams clan: Gomez Addams, Morticia, Pugsley, Wednesday, Grandmama, Fester and Lurch

Meet the darkest and the creepiest family in America

Kamila Almaz, Staff Reporter December 5, 2019

“The Addams Family” is a musical comedy based on a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. The show is based upon “The Addams Family” characters created...

Action! The play is open and these amazing actors are doing an amazing job in their performances: Claryn Langerveld, Brandon Himple, Austin Kime, Leatha Dunkin, Savannah Anderson, Abbey Barney, Morgan Simpson, Delani Spainhower, Ella Balan, Ryan Van Der Put. “What an amazing musical!” Elise Kyes said.

LSHS Drama Club opens “Godspell”

Makenna Sanders, Photographer November 21, 2019

It’s showtime! The musical has finally opened! And yes, it was as amazing as someone would expect. Seeing different ways of how students show their talent is what makes high school fun and interesting....