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Fears women have that men dont

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...

Vote! Seniors get their chance in 2020 as they turn 18 to make an impression on the presidential election. Many argue that their single vote doesn’t matter. Written in The New York Times,  “In the 2008 presidential election,” “The average voter had just one chance in 60 million of deciding the race. This argument is based on a highly questionable assumption: that there’s no reason for me to vote if doing so won’t decide the election.” Each vote makes a difference, even if that difference is small.

The epidemic of young non-voters

Selah DeLong, Photographer March 11, 2020

Headed to the polls? Graduation is just around the corner for seniors. With graduation comes senioritis, excitement, and enthusiasm for the future. At the same time, it brings many changes. Students are...

Time to prep for finals! Mr. Flanders and senior Arielle Paris take time in class to catch up before finals week begins. Flex Period has also helped other schools and students prepare for finals without having time taken from class reviews. “It would be great to have time to work with individuals during the school day other than our already assigned class periods,” said Mr. Flanders.

Should we bring back Viking Period?

Kaylee Krause, Photographer January 28, 2020

In previous years here at LSHS, we had what was called Viking Period or more recently Flex Period. During these periods teachers covered the student handbook, 13 year plan and digital citizenship. Other...

Black Friday: Inside the minds of shoppers

Black Friday: Inside the minds of shoppers

Selah DeLong, Photographer December 5, 2019

Doorbuster Deals? Black Friday has quickly become one of the most popular holidays in America. However, many news sites and broadcastings have highlighted the hazards of Black Friday. Not only is this...

Let’s! Go! Lake! Lake Stevens Vikings Superfans preparing for the first playoff football game. All the students showed their spirit by being in viking gear. “There so much fun with alot of energy!”

The best parts about Viking spirit at LSHS

Christine Cannal, Staff Reporter December 5, 2019

Having pride in your school is an amazing thing to experience, whether it is participating in clubs, buying Viking gear at the Cove, or involving yourself in things such as musicals or sports. Our community...

Favorite part of thanksgiving

Favorite part of thanksgiving

Jake Kirkland, Section editor December 4, 2019

November is the time of the year where the weather is cold, the leaves are falling from the trees, and people Aren't shaving their faces. Thanksgiving is a holiday where we celebrate the people we thank...

The cheerleaders are brightening up the class of 2022

Are traditions worth keeping at Lake Stevens High School?

Jake Kirkland, Section editor October 29, 2019

     There are many traditions at Lake Stevens High School. There's old ones and new ones and many more to come in the near future. I believe that traditions mean a lot to our school, and it shows others...

The stop sign is a metaphor that students can’t leave during school hours

Adults, or Still Children?

Talen Anderson, Staff reporter October 29, 2019

The role of a student in high school is complex. The school holds its students to the expectations of an adult but treats students as children. Where is the middle ground? Many students attending high...

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