The last few years in the US have seen a substantial increase in book bans and book challenges in schools. From September of 2020 to September of 2021, the American Library Association estimates...
“Milk and Honey” is a modern work of poetry written by 29-year-old Rupi Kaur. A select few of the topics mentioned in this book could be ones to be cautious over, such as sexual assault and abuse....
Studies show that the recommended screen usage a teenager should have is a maximum of two hours a day. Studies also show teens that have more than two hours a day increase the risk of obesity. Even one...
The world is coming to a crash, and our sea life is dying profusely with extreme losses of coral, fish and ocean life. Coral life has decreased about 75% due to bleaching in the span of three years. Bleaching...
Although some people forget, high school students have lives outside of school. On average about 30% of high school students have jobs for at least a portion of the school year. On top of that, they have...
It's a new year and a new semester, the perfect time to reset and start fresh! Our first semester back in person in over a year has been a challenge: adjusting to different workloads, increasing the number...
Modern students have heard the tales of people never being able to pay off their student loans, and how college prices have risen dramatically in recent years. Hearing about all of this financial trouble,...
It may seem radical, but the hours within a typical work week have been decreasing since the late 19th century. In 1890, the expected amount of hours a full time employee would work in the United States...
Bryce Clark, Opinion Section Editor
• December 16, 2021
A gap year is where people can take some time before starting college or their career to get a better idea of who they are and what they want to do with their life.
With traditional 4-year universities...
December: a month for hot cocoa and fuzzy blankets to beat off the chill, and home to the season of gift-giving to spread warmth in the frozen atmosphere. Although, despite the cheery undertones, the holiday...
Bodin Watkins, Features Section Editor
• November 12, 2021
With the new school year now two months underway, many students and staff have noticed the number of absentees already seen throughout the school in just a short amount of time, whether because of a positive...
Josie Bitnes, Staff Reporter (she/her)
• November 12, 2021
As Lake Stevens High School students start their day by walking into our newest and largest main addition, the East Hall, they are welcomed into a campus of a modern yet comfortable environment. With our...
![Homework pile up? You're not alone. A variety of students struggle with homework overload. The overwhelming pressure to complete homework for multiple classes on time has built on the stress of teenagers for far too long and has caused them to lose sleep and possibly develop other health issues. "[Out of 10] my stress levels are at a 7," sophomore Colin Surridge said.](https://i0.wp.com/lshsvalhalla.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2H4Oi3hHsmelnt8b0ug6L5lVjQWy233UFHaBHa2d.png?fit=900%2C900&ssl=1)
