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Student views on Lake news

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Student views on Lake news

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Opinion

Four-day week data from LSHS students show the majority approve.

Could a Four-Day Week Be the Answer to Student Burnout?

Daniella Cabrera-Wells, News Editor December 5, 2024

A four-day week should be put in place to better student mental health and education. Students at LSHS believe that 4-day school weeks will help them excel academically as well as provide more time...

Students’ concerns arise based on the North and West Hall bathrooms at Lake Stevens High School

Students’ concerns arise based on the North and West Hall bathrooms at Lake Stevens High School

Yadira Reyes Cisneros and Melana Tonkih December 5, 2024

The North and West Hall bathrooms at LSHS seem to have constant issues, whether it's overcrowding, long lines, or periodic closures. “If I wanna go to the bathroom during passing period, I don't have...

A picture of an LSHS student's headphones, pen, and schoolwork folder.

Headphones among LSHS students: Are they a tool for focus or a classroom distraction?

Kira Butler and Cecily Hull (she/her) December 4, 2024

Every day, many LSHS students tune out from the natural, chaotic sounds of the classroom. This leads to this question: Do students and teachers find using headphones makes time in class more productive? Many...

This graphic shows that it's our responsibility to keep our school clean and get out community service hours

Community Service: Can seniors make it before graduation?

Jannat Fatima and Kasey Edens December 3, 2024

Here at Lake Stevens High School, students are required to complete a total of 45 hours of community service by the end of their senior year to walk across the stage. Many students express their passion...

Lake Stevens High School closes hallways during lunch.

Lake Stevens High School staff kick out quiet students during lunch

Julianna Smith (she/her) and Aiden Mills December 3, 2024

Lake Stevens High School should allow students to sit quietly in the West Hall during lunch. The cafeteria and designated lunch spaces can be overwhelming, and by allowing secluded seating options, students...

This graphic shows that a gap year can play a negative role in a person's future in comparison to moving directly on to college.

A gap year hurts a student’s potential

Aubrey Boyle, A&E Editor November 26, 2024

Over 70,000 students in Washington State graduate from high school every year. With this milestone comes the great responsibility of figuring out a plan after graduation. Of those attending college,...

The Content Keeper screen appears on student Chromebooks when students try to access a blocked site. There is no way for students to get around this.

Game access denied on student Chromebooks

Zak LeDuc and Naman Verma (he/him) November 25, 2024

We all know the feeling of finishing work ahead of schedule, and wanting a 20-minute break to recharge with a fun game on our Chromebooks. Unfortunately, Lake Stevens High School blocks game sites on...

School flowing in home life shown by the hallway over taking the outdoors.

Mental Health

Bryant Butler, Photographer May 22, 2024

In today's world, it's very hard not to hear about “Mental health”. It has become a social topic that gets discussed but it doesn't ever get an actual deep dive into the topic of mental health. This...

The Food Free Zone. There are very few students at the Learning Comms in Lake Stevens High School which became a food-free zone recently. This space used to be a place filled with students eating lunch and now are forced to eat somewhere else.

New Food Free Zone Established

Yuta Raqueno, Photographer April 19, 2024

There are plenty of students at Lake Stevens High School; with over 2,000 students, LSHS is classified as a 4A school. With so many students to handle, the school needs many areas for students to eat....

This is the front entrance of the Lake Stevens Food Bank.

Community resource meets growing need

Bryant Butler, Photographer April 19, 2024

Lake Stevens is a growing community. New construction and new businesses are clear signs of that growth. With more people in the community, there are more people who need social services whether to help...

Students flood the Valhallway at Lake Stevens High School during passing period.

Students face crowded hall during passing period

Chloe Sanders, Features Editor and Photographer April 16, 2024

With over 2,000 students at Lake Stevens High School, students may have trouble making their way during passing periods. Around the school, hallway traffic occurs, causing students to be delayed as they...

LSHS first round of busses leave early right after the bell but get students home more quickly.

Round One Buses Leave Right After the Bell

Maria Andrade, Graphic Designer April 15, 2024

The bells ring at 2:45 p.m. Kids clamor to get to their target destination – the bus loop. Kids who regularly ride the bus to and from school know that LSHS has two rounds of buses to take students...