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Student views on Lake news

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Student views on Lake news

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Animated photo that describes how assigned seats is introduced to high schoolers.

Is assigned seating still necessary in high school?

Cecily Hull, Staff Reporter March 4, 2025

Assigned seating while in high school has been a topic of discussion floating around LSHS. This practice could be seen as child-like treatment given that students are growing up and have more respect and...

Photo of the Career Center, where you can turn in your community service forms

45 community service hours is too many for students to handle

Sophie Mato, Staff Reporter March 4, 2025

It is a requirement that students must complete 45 hours of community service before graduation. It is recommended you get 15 hours per year. However, if a student has a busy schedule, such as having a...

Engaged and enthusiastic students participate in a dynamic Spanish class at Lake Stevens High School.

Take a world language course

Jannat Fatima, Photographer March 4, 2025

At Lake Stevens High School, completing two years of world language study is a requirement for students aiming to attend certain colleges. This requirement is more than a box to tick; it plays a crucial...

Oliver Paisley and Baylee Smith, Juniors at Lake Stevens High School, find themselves distracted in the classroom on their phones.

Who’s to Blame for Lake Stevens High School Academic Decline?

Josh LaSalle, Business Manager March 4, 2025

In the wake of COVID-19, Lake Stevens High School academic decline has sparked concern among students, teachers, and parents. Test scores in ELA, Math, and Science have dropped, raising a crucial question:...

AI cartoon graphic of "Big" viking and "Little" viking

Bring back Big Viking Little Viking

Aurianna Olmos, Viking Gallery Editor March 4, 2025

Being a kid is something that no matter how long it's been, everyone still thinks about it. Running around on the playground, pretending to sleep in order to get carried into the house, enjoying surprise...

Seniors Carlos Lopez & Gavin Miller working a 4-8 shift after school

Juggling School and an After-School Job Creates More Stress

Santos Carmona Gijon, Staff Reporter March 4, 2025

Juggling school and a job can be overwhelming at first, but with time, people fall into a rhythm and are able to manage both. The one thing most students are worried about when it comes to having an...

Juniors Oliver Paisley and Baylee Smith use their phones after completing their class work before the period is over.

New phone policy: benefit or drawback?

Naman Verma, Head Photographer March 3, 2025

We all know the feeling in class of finishing work, and have nothing else to do. After putting in the effort, a reward feels naturally fulfilling. It feels like the perfect time to turn on the phone for...

Students can find quick and easy snacks in the Health Room and in the Learning Commons, third floor.

Empty stomachs, empty minds: End student hunger with free snacks at school

Fatou Kaddy Sarr, Staff Reporter March 3, 2025

The link between nutrition and academic performance is undeniable. A hungry child struggles to concentrate, exhibits lower energy levels and is more susceptible to illness. These factors create a significant...

Josiah Asnake jots down notes in the library.

Students Share Studying Approaches That Propel Their Learning

Cannon Kennard, Staff Reporter February 28, 2025

Try out these effective study tips Lake Stevens High School provides a vast number of education programs, and oftentimes they include rigorous tests and quizzes that students must be prepared for. It...

Senior William Mapp presents his favorite video game from childhood

Students divulge their favorite games

Joey Neale, Web Designer February 11, 2025

Lake Stevens High School has a vast amount of students who all enjoy different things, but out of over 2000 Vikings, what is their favorite video game? According to a poll inquiring about the interests...

Photo by Yadira Reyes-Cisneros of a LSHS student's phone and computer during class time.

The Ongoing Debate: Restrictions on Cell Phones at LSHS

Cecily Hull, Staff Reporter January 30, 2025

Students around the school find the cell phone policy very restricting and even unsafe in some circumstances. For example, LSHS has the “Off and Away Until I Say” rule, states that during academic...

Leadership students created a backdrop for the Tangled-themed homecoming assembly.

LSHS community wants a say in school spirit themes

Spirit days and assemblies are a vital contribution to school spirit for students, a way to give them a break to have fun and socialize with fellow classmates. However, there are always opportunities to...