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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

President Trump announcing his choice of tariffs on the world. Photo used with permission The Berkshire Edge
Why so expensive?
Julia Hedrick, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025

Breaking down the craziness of inflation and tariffs in simpler words.  Have you gone to the grocery store and realized that everything has gotten more pricey? Heard people...

Even Gibbs, a 13-year-old labradoodle, loves to spend time on the trails.
Earth Day everyday
April 30, 2025
Linda McMahon at a political event. (Photo used with permission by Wikimedia  Commons)
Who is Linda McMahon?
March 10, 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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Jianning Tao as a child with his family (Photos used with permission by Jianning Tao)
Education: a purpose beyond privilege
Chris Tao, Editor in Chief • May 15, 2025

A fish that has never left its tank mistakes the glass for the world’s edge, forever ignorant of the ocean that lies beyond. We are the fish, and America is the glass. Growing...

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
Burnout looms large as students juggle mounting workloads and year-end pressure, manifesting not only physically but mentally as well. (Photo used with permission by Getty Images)
Burnout season
April 15, 2025
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As school doors are closing, LHS students' job doors are opening. (Photo used with permission by Canva)
LHS students’ summer jobs
Kinsley Ernster, Features Editor • May 19, 2025

As the school year comes to an end and summer approaches, LHS students are starting their summer jobs. Sioux Falls provides many job opportunities for high school students....

AP test tips
May 8, 2025
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NFL Madrid Game 2025 logo
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NFL expansion
Hudson Holman April 16, 2025

The National Football League  is an ever-expanding league with many opportunities to spread the sport in other countries. The expansion of the NFL would benefit it economically,...

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Daffodils, a symbol of joy and new beginnings, are a perfect choice for springtime flower beds.
Signs of spring in downtown Sioux Falls
Berkeley Newell, Features Editor • May 13, 2025

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Meet the Staff
JD Yunag
JD Yunag
Staff Writer

JD Yunag is a senior, second-year staff member for the Statesman. If he is not writing outstanding stories, he can be found with his friends or spending quality time with his family. He is involved in...

Bethany Jespersen
Bethany Jespersen
Staff Writer

Bethany Jespersen is a sophomore, first-year staff writer for the Statesman. When she is not soaking up the outdoors with her untamed goldendoodle, Jespersen can be found participating in LHS gymnastics,...

LHS students’ summer jobs
Why so expensive?

Why so expensive?

May 16, 2025

Breaking down the craziness of inflation and tariffs in simpler words.  Have you gone to the grocery store and realized that everything has...

Education: a purpose beyond privilege

Education: a purpose beyond privilege

May 15, 2025

A fish that has never left its tank mistakes the glass for the world’s edge, forever ignorant of the ocean that lies beyond. We are the fish,...

Más allá de las palabras: The roots of Spanish Immersion

Más allá de las palabras: The roots of Spanish Immersion

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...

President's Break Countdown
Finally, it's break time!
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