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Student views on Lake news

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Student views on Lake news

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Ableism Advocate: Shining light on a subject that is widely unmentioned, this infographic explains the effect that ableism has on people with disabilities.

The hidden trials of having disabilities

Lillian Carpenter, Viking Gallery Editor March 29, 2021

I have autism. In my experience, not many people know what that means. What I do know is that many people, especially students, are misinformed about disabilities. Unfortunately, misinformation usually...

Connected: Facetime is a great resource for people to use to communicate with the ones they are unable to see. The list of things Covid-19 effects continues to grow. “I hope everyone does what they have to to keep everyone safe and help us move forward,” Vice Principal Tonya Grinde said.

Long distance Relationships during COVID-19

Mary Wadner, Features Editor March 26, 2021

COVID-19 has affected many people around the world: families, friends and couples. Because of being in quarantine, most people haven’t been able to visit their relatives in person due to the health risks....

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 aren't really allowed to see our friends in person due to the guidelines,” Iseminger said.

Quarantine puts relationships to the test

Nadia Tucey, A&E Editor March 26, 2021

Ever since coronavirus hit the U.S., the entire country has changed drastically. Stay-at-home orders, mask requirements and a number of protests have occurred over this past year. On a more personal level,...

Power out devours: Most people struggle with power outages due to weather conditions during the fall and winter seasons. Students were unable to complete their work during the latest Lakes Stevens power outage.

Living without power proves inconvenient

Joelle Stever, Staff Reporter March 9, 2021

At the beginning of February, much of Texas was hit by snowstorms, where severe winter weather is infrequent. This winter weather created a massive power outage; there were more than 4.5 million residents...

Junior class president Emma Morris being interviewed about ASB.

A sit-down with the president(s)

Rachel Howard, Website Editor January 25, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic hit students hard. Teenagers, who were busy studying and testing, found their worlds abruptly halted. Sports seasons were canceled and prom were nights abandoned. Instead of the joyous,...

The empty halls of Lake Stevens High School. LSHS has been without students since the initial school shutdown last March.

Online schooling: a reflection

Rachel Howard, Website Editor January 25, 2021

Last March, LSHS students were presented with an enormous challenge: online learning. COVID-19 forced teachers, students, and administrators to quickly adapt to a new way of schooling, with varying degrees...

Fears women have that men don't

Fears women have that men don’t

Mikayla Finnerty, Social Media Editor January 25, 2021

She takes her car keys and firmly places them between her middle and ring finger. She looks around before taking the first steps to her car. It's routine, it's familiar. She's constantly looking behind...

Screenshot of Ward's Instagram post from January 18, 2021. Screenshot taken on January 19, 2021. Showcasing Ward's crystal rings.

Seniors pave a way with small businesses

Mikayla Finnerty, Social Media Editor January 19, 2021

If you've exhausted all your new found hobbies over quarantine, here's one that is surely on the rise: Starting a small business.   Millions of Americans are still confined to limited contact...