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The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

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The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

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All content by Talen Anderson
Times Arrow Marches Forward: Graduating Class of 2020 prepare their caps and gowns in preparation for the oncoming day in the spotlight as they get their diplomas and graduate. With everything going on and the stress of school making students want to shut down and give up, graduation day is a light at the end of the tunnel keeping students going. “I worked my whole life towards getting my diploma, wearing that gown, and knowing I made it. I already started the race, I am going to finish it,” senior Caleb Young said.

High stress with no time

As senior year comes to an end, the Class of 2020 feels the effects of senioritis kicking in
Talen Anderson, Staff Reporter
June 8, 2020
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Lake Falls Back, But Will Spring Forward

Lake Stevens cancels all Spring sports and events due to COVID-19 outbreak.
Talen Anderson, Section Editor
May 11, 2020
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Playground

[Photo] Life looks different

April 9, 2020
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Making music the Viking way: Junior Oliver Bashour plays live at Real Art Tacoma with his band. The bands passionate performance captured the audiences attention as Oliver and his guitar set the vibe of the show. “Im a guitarist in a band called Long Distance Operator, we play alternative rock, with a lot of 90’s influence, but we try not to put labels on our music...We have played live shows at different locations such as Real Art Tacoma in Tacoma, Skylight Cafe in Seattle, Mirkwood Public House in Arlington, Tony V’s Garage in Everett and are currently looking for more locations,” junior Oliver Bashour said.

Washington is home to the “Sound”,

Students share their views on Washington State's musical history.
Talen Anderson, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2020
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Nothing but wins: Lake Stevens High School student Wesley Lawson displays his medal from Washington State DECA Area Competition. Many students from Lake Stevens High School placed in the top five for their given event. “In order to win you have to literally be the best in your event, and you have to put in a lot of work and practice in order to be successful. When on stage and you can see how your hard work has paid off, knowing you are among the best, the feeling is unmatched,” senior Wesley Lawson said.

Lake Stevens gets down to business

Lake Stevens High School competes in the annual D.E.C.A. area competition
Talen Anderson, staff Reporter
January 28, 2020
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 Lake to State: Lake Stevens High School makes it to state with all of its fall sports teams. School Spirit is high, as “Lake to State” shirts were sold at The Cove to support their athletes at their state competitions. “Just being able to send everybody to State, and you look at it in a way the Lake Stevens is on the front of newspapers all the time for sports and stuff like that, but its such a great accomplishment for the coaches and athletes alike,” Associate Principal Athletic Director, Jason Pearson said.

Lake to State

All fall sports teams at Lake Stevens High School make it to State bracket this year.
Talen Anderson, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2019
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Lake wrestles back on top

After missing out on state titles last year, Lake Stevens High School wrestling team focuses their efforts on making this year one to remember.
Talen anderson, Staff reporter
November 27, 2019
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The stop sign is a metaphor that students can’t leave during school hours

Adults, or Still Children?

Should Lake Stevens High School offer open campus to their students?
Talen Anderson, Staff reporter
October 29, 2019
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Your Future Now: Local colleges of Washington state accept college credit that students obtain when attending high school classes. Students who attended the High School and Beyond Night were able to pick up information about College in the High School. “Most all colleges accept the credit, but how they accept the credit can be different, like you could get elective credit instead of a social studies credit or elective credit,” Counselor Angela Riebli said.

College Credit Offered in High School

Lake Stevens High School offers students college credits through high school classes.
Talen Anderson, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2019
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Lake Stevens football team crushes the season with another win 48-0 at the Homecoming game.

Intro to boys sports

Lake Stevens boys fall sports dominate the competition
Talen Anderson, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2019
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