The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

Valhalla

The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

Valhalla

The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

Valhalla

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Photograph of a steaded statue of the longest-reigning female Egyptian pharaoh, Hatshepsut discovered in 1929.

Hatshepsut

Aimel Rai, Head Photographer March 17, 2022

Hatshepsut, the longest female pharaoh of the Egyptian empire was born around 1507 BCE. She married Thutmose II and assumed the traditional role of queen and wife.  After the death of Thutmose II after...

Portrait of Empress Wu Zetian

Wu Zetian

Aimel Rai, Head Photographer March 17, 2022

Wu Zhaou or better known as Wu Zetian the only empress of China was born in Wenshui in 624 in Shanxi province. She was born to a family of high rank which aided her in her reign by allowing her to move...

Photograph of New Zealands Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in 2018.

Jacinda Arden

Lilyana Salazar, Staff Reporter March 17, 2022

Jacinda Arden is the current prime minister of New Zealand. Not only is Arden one of three females to have had the opportunity of holding this position, but she is also one of the youngest. In the political...

Photograph of a street performer dressed as Frida Khalo showcasing her artwork.

Frida Kahlo

Lilyana Salazar, Staff Reporter March 17, 2022

On July 6, 1907, a world of opportunity for art and interpretation opened up. This is the day Frida Kahlo was born. Frida was born in Mexico City and lived much of her youth bedridden due to polio. However,...

Alexandria Ocasio Cortez takes the stage at a conference in 2019.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Lilyana Salazar, Staff Reporter March 17, 2022

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the United States Representative for New York’s 14th congressional district. Cortez was born into a hardworking Puerto Rican family and grew up in the Bronx.  Cortez’s...

Angela Morley

Hailey Cordell, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2022

Angela Morley was an English composer and conductor born Mar. 10, 1924. Morley was nominated numerous times for her outstanding musical work and was the first openly transgender person nominated for an...

Is There Still Hope? The effects of climate change are severe. There are some organizations, however, that have been working to keep the world a little safer. “The EPA’s partners have reduced over 345 million tons of greenhouse gases in 2010 alone - equivalent to the emissions of 81 million vehicles - and saving consumers and businesses about $21 billion,” the EPA said.

Accomplishments regarding climate change so far

Emilie James, Photographer March 16, 2022

Climate change and global warming has become more apparent around the world in the past decade. It is a serious issue, and according to a study in February 2020, approximately one-third of the world’s...

Most popular post: With 536 likes, this photo of a car wreck is the most well-known @lshsbadparking post. The car wreck shown happened Jan. 7, when school was canceled due to road conditions. I think the once-ler confused the trees for the power pole, the caption said.

Students make Instagram pages inspired by TikTok trend

Penelope Zickefoose, Photographer February 8, 2022

Over 10 Instagram accounts have been made that feature different students from LSHS and things they do. These pages have racked up hundreds of followers, with one gaining over 1,000.  The idea behind...

Theyre back: Its been quite a long time since we had access to the restrooms around school and now they are officially back. After their closing, there was outrage by students not agreeing that they should be closed. I didnt realize they were going to be closed for this long all just to prove a point, sophomore Elijah Ferreira said.

A long wait ends

Aidyn Marshall, Staff Reporter February 8, 2022

Since their original closing in October, January has come and gone, and the time has also come where our school's bathroom closure is a problem of the past. But real quick let's look at how we got here. Starting...

Love is in the air: Valentines Day raises the hopes of many individuals all around the world. The creation of this holiday allowed people to honor their loved ones. “You should be thankful for the people who give you the opportunity to love each other instead of it being just this like sappy giving cards and gifts and chocolates to each other,” teacher Marcus Merrifield said.

The origins of Valentine’s Day

Madison Tandiama, Photographer February 8, 2022

Modern Day Valentine’s Day: Every year on Feb. 14, Americans commemorate Valentine's Day by sending cards or letters, giving presents such as sweets or flowers and dining out with loved ones. Many...

Pumped up: The Boys Swim and Dive team excitedly yell the cheer they do before every meet. Swimmers created cheers for the divers that they chant after each dive. Things like, Honey, wheres my super suit? or...C-4. Hit! you sunk my battleship! for each diver makes it fun. I know the divers love hearing them, and the swimmers love making them up. Its fun to watch other schools react too. We have probably the most enthusiastic diver cheers in the area! Coach Brady Dykgraaf said.

Boys Swim and Dive is soon coming to an end after a successful season

Dakota Latham, Photographer February 8, 2022

The boys team this year won all seven regular season meets, and is sending many athletes to districts. They have had many ups and downs, especially regarding the impacts of COVID-19, but the team has maintained...