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Student views on Lake news

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Student views on Lake news

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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...

After the 8:05 bell, students are required to enter through the Main Office. Once they enter, they are required to wait in a line to speak to an administrator.

Tardy Meetings Waste Student Time and Disrupt Learning

Naman Verma, Head Photographer January 28, 2025

Students feel admin meetings for being late are unnecessary, waste time, and do not support students accurately. Efforts should be focused on education. Tardy Meetings only add to the problem rather than...

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,...