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Student views on Lake news

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Senior Rebekah Kurtenbach stuggles to take notes and to turn in her homework on time. “Distance learning makes things so much harder on me because I always lose track of my assignments,” Kurtenbach said.

Has distance learning negatively affected the mental health of students?

Elizabeth Fritzler, Photographer March 23, 2021

Since the United States has been struck with Coronavirus, school has been online for most districts in Washington. For many students, distance learning creates a dissociation from school work, learning,...

Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event in Iowa, March 2019 (Pre-COVID-19). During the Primary Presidential election, in reference to the Crime Bill Biden said, “I haven't always been right, I know we haven't always done things the right way. But I've always tried." Photo courtesy of CreativeCommons.

The danger of political complacency in a Biden-era Presidency

Hailey Cordell, Editor-in-Chief January 27, 2021

A moment of joy and relief can be felt all across the country as President Biden has officially taken office. After years of anger, pain, and marginalization of People of Color, women, and LGBTQ+ Americans,...

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...

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...