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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 group of shoppers walking next to the Lululemon construction wall.
The Empire elevated
Isabel Gillespie, Staff Writer • September 24, 2025

On a Saturday afternoon, the mall hums with strolling shoppers and casual conversation. The smell of Auntie Anne’s drifts from the food court, but just steps away, construction...

Excited customers receive their many tickets for the Powerball lottery. (Used with permission by Heute.com)
All-American Lottery
September 22, 2025
President Trump announcing his choice of tariffs on the world. Photo used with permission The Berkshire Edge
Why so expensive?
May 16, 2025
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Students begin learning Spanish immediately as kindergarteners.
Más allá de las palabras: The roots of Spanish Immersion
Vivian Kiesow-Knudsen, Editor in Chief • May 15, 2025

"Solo en español” is most definitely not an uncommon phrase to hear in a Spanish class. Most often met with the exasperated groans or furrowed brows of middle and high...

Along with Henry Oppenheimer a total of 104 LHS students auditioned for All-State band
All-State of mind
May 1, 2025
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Celebrating with my team after winning the national title is a memory I will never forget (Photo used with permission by Just For Kix).
More than movement
Dena Tarrell, Entertainment Editor • May 23, 2025

Dance is a form of art that is performed all over the world by many different types of people. There is no limit to who can and cannot dance. For many people, dance is their...

Froot Loops, a General Mills cereal, will need to modify their recipe to exclude the newly banned dyes. (Photo used with permission by Wikimedia Commons)
The death of dyes
May 4, 2025
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Sam Barnett
Sam Barnett
News Editor

Sam Barnett is a junior and a second-year staff member and News Editor for the Statesman. Barnett is involved in the LHS Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Track and Field, SNHS and MNHS. Some of...

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Predicting Taylor Swift’s new album
Logan Sanborn, News Editor • September 24, 2025

https://youtu.be/_fphZbuS68c

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Scheffler with his son Bennett on a putting green. 

(Photo used with permission by Instagram/scottie.scheffler)
Scottie Scheffler’s success
John Quello, Sports Editor • September 23, 2025

  Scottie Scheffler. A name synonymous with success, achievement and consistency in the golf space as of recent.  On the PGA tour, each event starts on Thursday...

According to Bloodline, the Ryder Cup trophy never leaves the PGA of Great Britain. (Used with permission by Flickr/Cameron Flanders)
The Ryder Cup: What is it?
September 17, 2025
The Pickleball Club of LHS was created this year due to the popularity of the sport. (Artwork used with permission by Canva)
Pickleball Club
May 20, 2025
NFL Madrid Game 2025 logo
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NFL expansion
April 16, 2025
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Predicting Taylor Swift’s new album
Logan Sanborn, News Editor • September 24, 2025

https://youtu.be/_fphZbuS68c

"LHS Island" is a reality TV show hosted by Statesman Social Media Coordinator, Bethel Woche. (Screenshot used with permission by YouTube/lhsstatesman)
LHS Island Ep. 2
September 18, 2025
"LHS Island" is a reality TV show hosted by Statesman Social Media Coordinator, Bethel Woche. (Screenshot used with permission by YouTube/lhsstatesman)
LHS Island Ep. 1
September 11, 2025
While packing up at the end of the school day, senior Marley Veeder takes a moment to present her Strawberry Shortcake backpack.
LHS senior backpacks
September 10, 2025
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The Empire elevated

The Empire elevated

September 24, 2025

On a Saturday afternoon, the mall hums with strolling shoppers and casual conversation. The smell of Auntie Anne’s drifts from the food court,...

Scottie Scheffler’s success

Scottie Scheffler’s success

September 23, 2025

  Scottie Scheffler. A name synonymous with success, achievement and consistency in the golf space as of recent.  On the PGA tour,...

All-American Lottery

All-American Lottery

September 22, 2025

The infamous Powerball lottery drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. The prize money is enough to set people...

Halloween
And so, holiday season begins...
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