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Student views on Lake news

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Student views on Lake news

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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...

Sophomores Daustin Khounphixay, Kellen Johnson, junior Idris Thibou, sophomores Alec Ervig,  Rowen McClain, and Aidan Bringedahl participate in an activity during Maggie Gamero's fourth period Spanish 2 course.

LSHS should expand world language offerings

Nadine Jaraysa, Staff Reporter March 6, 2024

In today's world, the ability to communicate across cultures is more crucial than ever. However, for many students, the language options provided by schools often feel limited. At Lake Stevens High School,...

Lights can have mood altering effects on someone in a classroom setting.

Lighting creates ambiance

Maria Andrade, Graphic Designer March 5, 2024

Hard white fluorescent light has been the school standard for lighting for as long as anyone can remember. But was there any consideration that went into the effects hard white light have on people? During...

Choosing high school classes: A guide for underclassmen

Choosing high school classes: A guide for underclassmen

Nadine Jaraysa, Staff Reporter March 5, 2024

One’s high school journey involves making important decisions, especially when it comes to selecting classes. Whether you're a sophomore navigating high school for the first time or a junior refining...

Administration focuses on attendance by enforcing tardy policy.

Lake Stevens High School cracks down on tardiness

Levi Allinson, Staff Reporter March 5, 2024

If students accrue eight tardies in a class, they will be referred to lunch detention. Is this a fair punishment? “Tardies are a disruption to the learning environment and will be handled as a disciplinary...