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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

Bryce Clark, Opinion Section Editor April 25, 2022

In the last few weeks, gas prices have risen to over $4.50 in Washington and a $4.00 average in the US, largely due to the sanctions placed on Russia. This has made driving much more difficult, especially...

Will NATO help: The organization discussed Russia’s actions in recent years. They will aid Ukraine how they can whilst avoiding a potential World War III. “Russia’s recent massive military build-up and destabilising activities in and around Ukraine have further escalated tensions and undermined security,” Brussels Summit Communiqué, Section 14 said.

NATO to be more involved in Ukraine

Emilie James, Photographer April 25, 2022

Vladimir Putin, current President of Russia, began the full invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. Refugees and citizens of Ukraine have been posting their experiences on social media apps, including TikTok,...

Unobstructed: Students in German class participate in their regular class activity while mask-free. The class learned better being able to see each other's mouths while speaking. “I think not having to wear masks makes learning German a lot easier. You can see the way people's mouths are moving when they say words you aren't familiar with, so it’s easier to learn how to pronounce them,” junior Keaton Axtell said.

Students part ways with their masks

Cameron Smutz, A&E Section Editor March 22, 2022

Monday, March 14 marked the day that the Lake StevensSchool District mask mandate was officially lifted in line with the county and state. This change had been anticipated for months. COVID rates were...

Spirit Senator! LSHS Senior Senator Michael Colonna considers new spirit days to implement before this year's spring break. Colonna worked with members of his Leadership class to create new spirit days.”They should be coming from the audience and the people," Colonna said.

Spirit Week at LSHS

Jose Vega, Staff Reporter March 17, 2022

As Spring Break continues to get closer by the day,  one can only hope for another spirit week. Since COVID students haven't participated in spirit weeks as much.  Historically, spirit days have been...

Right to speak out: Citizens express their beliefs about the vaccine mandate. The immense outrage was caused after businesses were requiring employees to be vaccinated in order to work.

Supreme court blocks OSHA vaccine mandate

Brandon Himple, Staff Reporter March 16, 2022

On Jan. 13, 2022, in a 6-3 decision vote, the US Supreme Court blocked the vaccination or test rule for bigger businesses with 100 or more employees. If passed, businesses would have had to require a vaccine,...

Round and round: Lake Stevens begins construction on conducting new traffic flow. The budget for this project was over $8 million. "They're designed to keep the traffic flow going, so don't stop if there's nobody coming from your left," , drivers ed instructor, Rodger Anderson said.

Round and around we go

Maddy Duffy, Staff Photographer March 16, 2022

“The previous mayor of Lake Stevens was actually the one that started this project back in 2017,” Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey said. Construction for these projects will be conducted in three...

Supreme court square-off: Protestors gather as the US Supreme Court hears arguments in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Pro-choice activists and pro-life activists gathered throughout the day on Dec.1, as tensions increasingly rose. 
"You should have a right to your own body," sophomore Alexei Roberts said.

The possible overturn of Roe v. Wade

Addison Delgado, Staff Reporter February 8, 2022

Roe v. Wade is a fundamental monument in womens’ reproductive rights in America, passed on Jan. 22, 1973, in a 7-2 vote by an all-male US Supreme Court. This decision protects a pregnant woman’s...