Student views on Lake news

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Student views on Lake news

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Student views on Lake news

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Opinion

Sarah Hole holds up a sign that says ‘I Have Anxiety’ to illustrate the number of students suffering from anxiety.

Is Anxiety Overlooked in the Educational System?

Sara Daniels, Staff Reporter • May 8, 2019

Dictionary.com defines anxiety as “distress or uneasiness of the mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune”. Many individuals struggle with anxiety. As an individual dealing with anxiety, it can...

Technologie: German students craft computers and phones out of cardboard. German 2 classes were in their technology unit and focused on modern technology and its uses. “German class is super interactive. We do a lot of fun projects that relate back to whatever we’re learning that day,” junior Jeremy Ross said.

The Cultural and Educational Importance of Foreign Language Classes

Nadia Tucey, A&E Editor • May 6, 2019

Many students dislike the fact that the state added a two-year language requirement to graduate at LSHS, due to the fact that they don’t find it important career-wise. Taking a language course may seem...

Different Identities- Genders have multiplied in recent years; from two to twenty. All of which have their own pronouns and ways of identifying. “It gets confusing keeping up, but I do my best to respect everyone’s identifying pronouns,” sophomore Olivia Kunaschk said.

The Controversy over Gender Pronouns

Madison MacWatters • May 3, 2019

In recent years a newfound conversation has been started by the LGBTQ+ community.  The issue of gender pronouns has become evident through many communities and showcased on mainstream media. With the...

Not Going With the Flow: These ten objects represent the ideas in the list. In the world outside, thousands of teenagers are either preparing for prom or preparing for an awesome night in. “I’m going to the movies,” junior Amirah Moodie said. There are many reasons to not go to prom, one being grade. “The fact that I’m only in eleventh grade it would like ruin the experience for when I try to go for senior year. It’s super expensive too,” she said.

Loser’s list of okay activities

Logan Smith, Arts and entertainment editor • May 2, 2018

10.)  Create your own prom Create your own prom, just like in the movies! Except instead of a dance floor, you’ll probably be heading to McDonald’s. There you can eat cheap cuisine and meet the...

Fun in the sun: There is plenty of space for you and many others to come party here at the Downtown North Cove. To the left we have a stage for you to show off your cool moves and some state of the art picnic tables to the right. Off in the back there is a dock for some on the water fun.

I guess we can hang out in Lake Stevens

Dawsen Hudson, Head photographer and news editor • May 1, 2018

There is not a whole ton to do around Lake Stevens. As you all may know, Lake Stevens has no places for activities and has only a few parks, so what are we supposed to do? Well, here are a few ideas. Starbucks:...

Playing for the Moment: Senior running back Kayshawn Mounarath catches a pass against the Graham-Kapowsin Eagles. The Vikings lost the game 38-31, taking away any chance for the seniors to take home a state title. "There were some disappointment from some of the football players, especially the seniors," senior Jevon Morris said.

How losing a big sporting event is actually beneficial to young players

Payne Patchett, Posting Editor • January 22, 2018

One of the many social benefits of high school is attending a series of sporting events, primarily football and basketball. But what happens when the atmosphere of a huge sporting event, win or lose, spills...

Can you make a difference in the world? Yes you can! The third Monday of January is used to celebrate a great man by the name of Martin Luther King Jr. who made a difference in the world just as you can. King fought to end segregation and racism in America, and caused a huge civil rights movement outbreak. He gave speeches that caused a spark of change, one famous one being his ‘I have a Dream’ speech. “I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character,” states King in his speech.

MLK Assembly in Review: A Positive Outlook

Kassie Gruel, Photographer and staff reporter • January 22, 2018

“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward”(Martin Luther King Jr.). Martin Luther King Jr. is someone...

Click Clack! Breanna Brostrom shows all her apps that revolve around education. She had checked her grades to make sure she was on the right set as the semester is coming towards an end of her senior year. “I tend to use skyward on my phone to check my grades because I feel as if it is more convenient for me because I’m usually not around a laptop or my chromebook all the time,” senior Brostrom said.

The good, the bad, and the ugly of Apps on our phones

Abigail Morgan, Design and features editor • January 19, 2018

   Technology has taken over almost every aspect of students’ lives. Students are told multiple times a day to get off their phones and tune into class, but there’s always at least one person who’s...

The Last Jedi: The second movie in the new Star Wars Trilogy came out on December 14, 2017 and made $1.040 billion. The movie was directed by Rian Johnson and was dedicated to the late Carrie Fisher. The movie was very well done and leaves Star Wars fans wanting more.

Star Wars Movie Spoilers and Review

Sadie Malmevik, Photographer and staff reporter • January 18, 2018

Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the 8th movie in the Star Wars series, came out on December 14, 2017 and made $1.040 billion. The movie was directed by Rian Johnson and was dedicated to the late Carrie Fisher,...

Rise and no shine: Around the time of the first bell going off, kids get off the bus and head into the school. Students had to get up early to get to school in time to make the first bell, at 7:30. “It’s too early definitely and seems unfair other schools start later,” Plank said.

The highly debated subject of school hours and vacation schedules

Sadie Malmevik, Photographer and staff reporter • October 23, 2017

School times are a much debated topic among high school students; some students enjoy waking up early and getting work done sooner and others prefer having extra time in the morning. Another debated topic...

What really grinds your gears?

What really grinds your gears?

Logan Smith, Arts and entertainment editor • October 23, 2017

By Logan Smith Welcome to the Gear Grinder! The gear grinder will be a recurring column about different school issues that agitate you, the student body. If there is anything that really grinds your...

Trick, treat and turn up at these upcoming events

Trick, treat and turn up at these upcoming events

Marin Nielsen, Staff Reporter & Design Editor • October 23, 2017

October 12 3:15 - Viking Swim v. Archbishop Murphy High School & Mount Vernon 5:15 - Viking Volleyball v. Jackson 5:00 - Girls Soccer v. Kamiak   October 13 12:30 - Senior class...

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