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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...

Juniors Rayna Gaillardet and Cheyenne Kriede study for their finals together to make the process easier and less stressful. They focused on helping each other and spending time with one another. “Having Cheyenne to study with really helps me deal with the stress of finals. I also have her to help me when I’m confused about something,” Gaillardet said.

Being a junior: Tips & Tricks

Emma Crumley, Copy Editor June 18, 2019

Everyone says that junior year is the hardest. For me personally, it definitely was compared to sophomore year. This article is meant to help those who don’t know how to handle the stress of being a...


SAY CHEESE: Sophomores Gunnar France, Olivia Kunaschk, Carson Jackson, Sydney Hanson, Lauren Schulz, and Liam Palmer pose for a photo like the ones seen on the covers of college pamphlets. These students were excited for the end of the year coming up. “It’s been a long year of studying and prepping for the rest of my life, and now I can take a few months off and relax,” Schulz said.

Look to the future

Nadia Tucey, A&E Editor June 18, 2019

Everyone knows what comes after high school: more school. Getting into a good college is ultimately what many students strive for, and they spend their high school years making that opportunity more likely....

LSHS Seniors light up the night during the annual Homecoming football game.

Seniors favorite moments in high school

Kayto Krueger, Staff Reporter June 10, 2019

Brian Call “My favorite moment was tolo when the theme was Disney duos.” Maizy Florez “My favorite moment in high school was the high school football games.” Darby Papaw “My...

Moon Signs: Why we act the way we do

Moon Signs: Why we act the way we do

Julia Pinheiro de Oliviera, Copy Editor June 10, 2019

Moon signs are where the moon was placed when a person was born. They determine emotions and influence how people act according to their own. It messes with the subconscious of humans. Even if people don’t...

LSHS senior suffers from the late stages of senioritis. The coffee has worn off and has left the student helpless, unable to find motivation in his final days of high school.

Senioritis hits Lake Stevens

Kayto Krueger, Staff Reporter June 10, 2019

Senioritis… a disease that has struck the senior class every year, leaving no trace behind. Some studies have suggested that senioritis is only airborne around school campuses, but results are inconsistent...

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:...