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Student views on Lake news

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Student views on Lake news

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Spiritual Exploration: Junior Cecilia Valles learns how to give a tarot reading. Valles had always been interested in tarot reading, but felt that she wasn't allowed to learn due to the constant gatekeeping from the spiritual community. "You don't need to read tarot cards or believe in it to qualify as a spiritual person. Spirituality is more about exploring your inner feelings and self, and tarot cards can help you with that," Valles said.

Gatekeeping and its effects on community

Nadia Tucey, A&E Editor May 10, 2021

As a society, we are made to find community. We spend our lives searching for other people with common interests, common goals. It’s a one-of-a-kind feeling when we finally find that community we’ve...

The idols of Blackpink pose during one of their concerts. The singers (from left to right: Rosé, Jennie, Lisa, and Jisoo) are often judged online for their appearance and weight. “These idols don't get to choose what they look like unless it's their day off, which is rare,” freshman Gabrielle Short said.

K-pop fans need to fight against idol abuse

Lillian Carpenter, Viking Gallery Editor April 19, 2021

Kpop fans are known for being toxic and overbearing, oftentimes stalking the singers and attacking people who don’t share their opinions. Comparing the different groups and idols does nothing but push...

Go Lake: Lake Stevens High School teachers are now teaching students full-time online. When hybrid learning was brought up, Kaleb Allinson, a math teacher, was more than pleased to start hybrid learning. "I'm sure that it will be nice for everyone to be able to see faces again while teaching and learning," Allinson said.

Teacher thoughts on hybrid learning

Emera Ward, Sports Editor March 26, 2021

COVID-19 has had major impacts on people’s lives, whether it’s not getting to go watch the sports they love, not traveling or not getting to hug family members. One aspect of several people’s lives...

Fears women have that men don't

Fears women have that men don’t

Mikayla Finnerty, Social Media Editor January 25, 2021

She takes her car keys and firmly places them between her middle and ring finger. She looks around before taking the first steps to her car. It's routine, it's familiar. She's constantly looking behind...

How teachers impact our seniors

Selah DeLong, Photographer June 8, 2020

Let’s hear it for the seniors! Four years of studying, coming to school early every day, learning and hard work finally come to a close. Though this final year ended up being different for the seniors...

Senior year can difficult because of college applications, finals, and working towards the future. This year, students have had half of their year forced online due to the ongoing pandemic.

Biggest challenges of senior year

Christine Cannal, Staff Reporter June 8, 2020

Senior year is an important one for many reasons. It’s the final year of high school and the stepping stone into the real world. The class of 2020 has had an unusual year. With Covid-19 rapidly spreading,...

$uicideBoy$ in Seattle. Scrim, one of his many nicknames, is one half of the $B duo. The two have come a long way due to their Memphis style music and relatability.

What makes good music and/or artist?

Tanner Carr, Section Editor April 30, 2020

In music, there are many factors that connect people to it- the production, lyricism, flow, delivery, range, instruments and more. However with no true good or bad, what makes music enjoyable to people? ...

College isn’t the only way to go

College isn’t the only way to go

Selah DeLong, Photographer March 27, 2020

College or Career? Now is the time when students are asked what they want to do for the rest of their lives. This question isn’t easy to answer. Part of the reason it instills so much anxiety is that...