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Sophomores Daustin Khounphixay, Kellen Johnson, junior Idris Thibou, sophomores Alec Ervig,  Rowen McClain, and Aidan Bringedahl participate in an activity during Maggie Gameros fourth period Spanish 2 course.

LSHS should expand world language offerings

Nadine Jaraysa, Staff Reporter March 6, 2024

In today's world, the ability to communicate across cultures is more crucial than ever. However, for many students, the language options provided by schools often feel limited. At Lake Stevens High School,...

Basketball on LSHS logo, signifies girls basketball on their way to state.

The girls basketball team makes it to state with new coach

Connor Thornberg, Staff Reporter March 5, 2024

Girls basketball made a strong showing in the postseason after taking first place in WESCO. After facing adversity in district tournament, they closed out the season in the top 12 in Washington state. The...

Administration focuses on attendance by enforcing tardy policy.

Lake Stevens High School cracks down on tardiness

Levi Allinson, Staff Reporter March 5, 2024

If students accrue eight tardies in a class, they will be referred to lunch detention. Is this a fair punishment? “Tardies are a disruption to the learning environment and will be handled as a disciplinary...

Instagram, is one of the social media apps that were most likely to be used during class according to Common Sense Media. Students tend to use their phones when they are finished or when they dont feel like doing their work. Phone use varies from class to class. I dont think Ive had someone pull out their phone during the second period [AP Computer Science ] before, Levi Dela Rosa said.

Phone regulation varies class to class

Yuta Raqueno, Photographer January 31, 2024

We are almost halfway through the year, and graduation is less than five months away. Academic success is a must for graduation and earning credits, and the students will need to be engaged in their classes....

Students brought in cereal, mac
n cheese and other non-perishable food for the annual food drive.

Food & Pet Drive

Paige Phillips, Editor-in-Chief December 14, 2023

The Leadership class recently organized its annual food drive to support the Lake Stevens Food Bank. This initiative not only aimed to provide essential sustenance for those facing food insecurity but...

Important statistics about hunger from feedingamerica.org

Hungry Hearts saves low-income families from hunger

Levi Allinson, Staff Reporter December 14, 2023

Hungry Hearts is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2015 by Lake Stevens. Their mission is to help feed hungry children and give them what they need to succeed. They do this by sending home...

Phone Cabinet
Numbered 1 through 36, each pocket is big enough to fit any type of phone. The phone cabinet, located in Josh Whites classroom, is for students to store their phones until the end of class. There is no situation where youll need your phone during class, White said.

The difference in policies between the teachers makes the situation a little more difficult

Yuta Raqueno, Photographer November 6, 2023

Cell phones have become an essential part of our lives. Communication, planning, work, entertainment, and many other things are in our phones, and we can all agree that these gadgets are life-changing....

Say cheese: Lake Stevens cheerleaders, sophomore Maya Taylor, senior Alyvia Phenis, and junior Myla Pishue gather with Granite Falls Unified Soccer players after the game. This is only a tiny moment captured of all the schools students and staff gathered with each other to celebrate the events success.

LSHS Unified Soccer

Joseph McGinnis, Sports Editor May 22, 2023

Unified through soccer Special Olympics creates/kicks up/sparks inclusivity among LSHS students Lake Stevens High School hosted its first-ever unified soccer game to finish in the month of April. Unified...

Breath, aim, swing: Senior Zach Hansen at snohomish driving range.
Zach perfects his swing at the driving range.

Zach Hansen’s golf journey

Hayden Primozich, Head Photographer May 22, 2023

Prepare to be inspired by the incredible journey of senior Zach Hansen, a student-athlete who has left an indelible mark on the world of golf. With unwavering determination and a passion for excellence,...

Senioritis: A student checks their phone for the latest update on a newly scheduled skip day. The now private Instagram page, @lakeseniors23only, responsible for organizing senior skip days, held its most recent poll on April 17.

Senior Skip Days

Elliott Chappel, News Editor May 19, 2023

Headline- Senior skip days: Are they a fun tradition or a recipe for falling behind? Deck- Senior skip days are a fun tradition for graduating seniors who need an academic break Senior skips days are...

Batter up: Junior Haydan Villasenor steps up to the home plate to bat. Lake Stevens High Schools baseball season started in late February.

Baseball season begins

April 18, 2023

Lake Stevens High School baseball season started the last week of February.  Junior Haydan Villasenor is one of the 16 who plays for the varsity baseball team. “This team is the most exciting...

Shots up: March Madness brackets are filling up as basketball fans gamble on their favorite month of the year. The mens and womens tournaments are expected to break records with the amount of money bet on games this year.

Jump into the Madness

Joseph McGinnis, Sports Editor April 14, 2023

March Madness is an annual college basketball tournament held in the United States and it is one of the most exciting and anticipated events in American sports. The tournament, which is organized by the...

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