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Distant Fan: The yellow/gold T-shirt represents the Sophomore color. Sophomore year has proven to be more challenging than everyone thought through distance learning. It has been no easy feat for sophomores to navigate high school on an online platform. “Take 
advantage of everything your teacher offers you right now,” Guidance Counselor Amy Wiklund said.

Sophomore Class transitions to the high school during a pandemic

Mary Wadner, Features Editor March 9, 2021

Online learning hasn’t been the easiest for students during COVID-19. Many students have missed out on school spirit, have not been able to connect with friends and family, and have been stuck inside...

April Berg campaign FaceBook page.  “[COVID] was a dark cloud that hung over the campaign,” Johnson said. Photo courtesy of the Berg campaign.

Students of Lake Stevens High School helped elect April Berg to the Washington legislature  – 

Hailey Cordell, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2021

April Berg, former small business owner, and Everett School District director was sworn into the Washington House of Representatives on January 8, 2020.  April Berg, endorsed by progressive organizations...

Screenshot of Wards Instagram post from January 18, 2021. Screenshot taken on January 19, 2021. Showcasing Wards 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...

Search results of Capitol Hill on Jan 6th, 2021

Mob overruns US Capitol as US Congress attempts to certify 2020 election

Hailey Cordell, Mikayla Finnerty, and Rachel Howard January 7, 2021

On January 6, 2021 the US Capitol was stormed by a mob of Trump supporters during the counting of the Electoral College votes of the November’s presidential election.  Seven hours before the pro-Trump...

People are suffering in many ways, some that people don’t even see. What about children in abusive homes who aren’t able to leave? What about K-12 grade students who depend on school meals that don’t have easy access to them anymore? What about people who live alone and are struggling to keep themselves busy? What about single parents who now can’t work and are struggling to support their children now and going forward? Many are suffering in many different ways. If there’s one thing everyone can agree on, it’s that we are all ready for this pandemic to subside.

Coronavirus pandemic shakes reality

Selah DeLong, Photographer May 21, 2020

There’s no question the Coronavirus pandemic took the world by surprise. Government officials were pushed to make judgement calls based on something no one had ever gone through. “Stay at Home” orders...

We honor those who have served to keep our flag flying high.

Veterans Day Assembly

Christine Cannal, Staff Reporter December 4, 2019

Veteran’s Day is a respected holiday dedicated to honoring the men and women who have fought and sacrificed for our country, including those who couldn’t come home to their families. It’s important...

Can you imagine a world without hunger? The food bank helps people who are unable to work, parents with children who are sick or those who are homeless. A few donations can help feed over a thousand people so your donation does and will make a difference. If we all had that kind of mindset then there would be little to no food and what good would that do for our community.

Can-structing a Stronger Community

Corsen Siconolfi, Section Editor December 3, 2019

During the holiday season, it’s hard for some to even come up with necessities like food and clothing. That’s why the school holds a food drive that any student could donate to. It’s a way to give...

The once proud standing statue of the Lake Stevens High School campus surrounded by the aftermath of construction.

High School Construction Impacts Students

Kieran Diezi, Section Editor October 29, 2019

The construction of our school is one of the most exciting things to the students as a whole. The three-story building towers over the original buildings that have been in Lake Stevens since most of us...

Lake Stevens Students Struggle with Limited Parking and Excessive Safety Concern

Lake Stevens Students Struggle with Limited Parking and Excessive Safety Concern

Kaylee Krause, Photographer and design editor October 29, 2019

Everyone knows the feeling of turning 16, getting your driver's license and finally being able to stop riding those smelly overcrowded school busses. At least for me, I was psyched to stop riding the bus...

Ready for customers: The Cove, staffed by students Katherine Skelly, Madi Boyles, Hope Barcus,   Kaeden Regello, Laura Constantine, Alyssa Coates, Tayden Irelan, Kimberlyn Blume, Nika Perez, Heather Moss, Steven Garett, Trenton Gerry, Hannah Gibson, Hunter Patchett, Riley Thompsen, Caden Jackson, Hunter OConner, Micah Close, Isaac Aylor, Jeremy Ross, Carson Schoenwald, Riley Pollardo and Mattias Lewis, is now open for business. They have been preparing their list of products up until now to sell what the students want. “These three years I’ve been at the cove I have learned so much and enjoyed working at the cove” said Aleski Struthers.

Cove deals and opening for the 2019-2020 year.

Jake Kirkland, Section Editor October 24, 2019

The Cove is a place where students at Lake Stevens High School can buy drinks, food, and accessories. The vibe during class periods is a bit quiet as few students go in. But during lunch”, the vibe...

Students honored at annual CTE Award breakfast

Harrison Orr, Staff Reporter June 10, 2019

Careers in Technical Education are the foundation of innovation. Whether it is the art of digital design, the production of film, or the delights of cooking, CTE is where it starts. Every year in Lake...

Vikings pack the Seattle Aquarium for prom

Vikings pack the Seattle Aquarium for prom

Sebastian Otness, Staff Reporter June 10, 2019

Prom 2019 was one for the books. It was a night to remember, and there were so many memories made, filled with good times, dancing and having a blast. Getting to see all your friends dancing having a good...

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