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"The best way to predict your future is to create it." Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln High School Statesman

"The best way to predict your future is to create it." Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln High School Statesman

A hungry customer holds a quarter pounder, paired with crispy fries and dipping sauces.
Burgers bite back
Bethel Woche October 30, 2024

The quarter pounder, a staple item on the McDonald’s menu, is made up of beef patty, American cheese, ketchup, pickle slices, slivered onions and mustard. Sometimes, a quarter...

Artwork by Lily Gruber
Let’s talk boobs!
October 17, 2024
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Sharing cultures through music
Sharing cultures through music
Katya Surendran, News Editor • October 3, 2024

From New York to Buenos Aires, Uruguay to Brazil, LHS senior Jacob Pagone visited South America this summer while playing oboe and english horn for the National Youth Orchestra’s...

Encore members Chris Tao, Oliver VanBeek, Hannah Basel, Rhea Petersen, Giyun Seo, Jacob Pagone and  Maku Adriano. (Photos used with permission by Chris Tao)
Another round for Encore
October 2, 2024
According to the DCI website, Drum Corp. International  has reached 
"more than 7.2 million young people, ages 13-22 involved in the performing arts across the United States." 
(Photos used with permission by Carson Gramm & Kyan Carlson)
From practice to podium
October 2, 2024
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 Laila Miller stands with fellow senior Soraya Luschas and junior Logan Sanborn at the cross-country senior night in the LHS little theater (photo used with permission by Jessie Miller)
Goodbye, SFLXC
Laila Miller, Perspectives Editor • November 5, 2024

On Oct. 17, I began my journey of “the lasts,” as what is expected for all seniors. After the Metro Conference Meet at Yankton Trails, which was my last official cross-country...

The choir door, slightly agar, waiting for an innocent person to pass.
Dear Choir door
October 31, 2024
Leaving notes for Rima in the morning is one of the many ways her mom cares for her. 
(Used with permission by Ella Rima)
Extending our thanks
October 25, 2024
A sunny look at Falls Park, a defining yet accessible third place to many people located just north of downtown Sioux Falls. (Used with permission by Wikimedia Commons/Richard N Horne)
Finding your third place
October 16, 2024
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Potato wedges marinated in salsa macha loaded with carnitas, vegetables and various sauces
Statesbuds: BibiSol
Cooper Schultz, Sports Editor • November 6, 2024

Downtown Sioux Falls is rapidly expanding and just added a new Mexican restaurant, BibiSol. They opened their doors on July 19, 2024 and their goal is to serve authentic Mexican...

One picture from each season in the order of spring, summer, fall then winter.
Ranking the seasons
November 5, 2024
Fun fact; the reason leaves change colors in the fall has to do with the change in sunlight.
Fall festivities
October 28, 2024
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Deni Avdija was traded to the Trailblazers for Malcom Brogdon and two first-round picks. (Photo used with permission by Wikimedia Commons/Joe Glorioso/All-Pro Reels)
NBA award predictions
Cooper Schultz, Sports Editor • October 29, 2024

With the NBA season officially underway, here are my award predictions for the 2024-2025 NBA season. Most Valuable Player: Jayson Tatum The MVP award has been a controversial...

Team Back That Pass Up after their sweeping victory over Balls Deep.
( Photo used with permission by Jennifer DuBois)
Powerpuff Pandemonium
October 2, 2024
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Patriot Post teachers-Scooby Doo 
(Photo used with permission by Anne England)
2024 Statesman Scare Affair Costumes
November 1, 2024

This year, the Statesman hosted the annual Scare Affair costume contest on Halloween, Oct. 31. The winners were: Best Duo- Aidan Prouty...

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Statesbuds: BibiSol
Ranking the seasons

Ranking the seasons

November 5, 2024

Different aspects make a season “good” or “bad,” including the holidays, weather, school breaks and outdoor activities that go along...

Goodbye, SFLXC

Goodbye, SFLXC

November 5, 2024

On Oct. 17, I began my journey of “the lasts,” as what is expected for all seniors. After the Metro Conference Meet at Yankton Trails, which...

2024 Statesman Scare Affair Costumes

2024 Statesman Scare Affair Costumes

November 1, 2024

This year, the Statesman hosted the annual Scare Affair costume contest on Halloween, Oct. 31. The winners were: Best Duo- Aidan Prouty...

Meet the Staff
Katya Surendran
Katya Surendran
News Editor

Katya Surendran is a senior, third-year staff member and News Editor for the Statesman. She tries to do it all even though it always ends badly. When Surendran is not stressing herself out with all of...

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