Claire Brown, Staff Writer
September 15, 2020
Coming back to school was an unknown for many, but now students and staff are returning to school with many procedures in place to ensure their safety. Over the summer,...
Baily Plourde, Staff Writer
September 14, 2020
As students fill the school, the smell of nervous freshmen consumes the halls. That may be a statement you can say every year, yet the stench coming from this year's freshman...
Chloe Houwman, Entertainment Editor
May 21, 2020
When COVID-19 first hit the Sioux Falls area, many businesses made the decision to close their doors in order to protect their staff and customers. After temporarily closing...
Avery Nelson, Staff Writer
May 20, 2020
One of the most prominent leaders during the coronavirus pandemic has been Dr. Anthony Fauci. With such an extensive history in running the National Institutes of Health's...
Caleb Hiatt, Sports Editor
September 16, 2020
The last time a five seed made it to the conference finals was seven years ago when the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder. On Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Miami...
Anna Engels, Staff Writer
May 17, 2020
The start of 2020 was a bit of a rocky road and still is, but the LHS volleyball team is not letting this unfortunate experience ruin their dreams and expectations for their...
Anna Langseth, Staff Writer
May 15, 2020
Many female athletes are under constant scrutiny while the world debates whether or not their accomplishments are warranted. Studies have shown that even with inclusive programs...
Charley Lockwood-Powell, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
On May 10, it marked the longest drought in sports history since 1918: 60 days. The world has been wondering when sports are going to make a comeback, the question is whether...
Margaret Ann Mickelberg, Staff Writer
September 17, 2020
With COVID-19 cases rising in South Dakota, widespread mask-wearing is becoming more of a topic for discussion, especially in schools. Here are the safest and least safe common...
Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
September 15, 2020
For many, music is the primary form of recreation, especially if it involves playing rather than just listening. Recently, however, musicians across the globe have been jolted...
Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
May 22, 2020
As people continue to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic, many feel the need to gather items that they consider essential for their homes such as paper towels and toilet...
Henry Haft, Staff Writer
May 19, 2020
Stay home, wash your hands and avoid other people. That's the strategy the United States and many other countries are implementing. However, Sweden has a different approach...
Henry Haft, Satire Editor
September 17, 2020
Since we have started quarantine, we have adapted to our new lives by using Zoom calls to communicate with our teachers and classmates. During our time of social distancing,...
Molly Wetsch, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2020
At the NFL kickoff game last Thursday night, the Kansas City Chiefs faced the Houston Texans for the first game of the season. Much of the focus that night was supposed to...
Thompson Wakefield, Staff Writer
September 15, 2020
Kanye West is a Chicago-born rapper and producer, often credited with being one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history. Despite holding this glamorous title, he...
Grace Adler, Staff Writer
May 20, 2020
Amid COVID-19, many students have been very stressed in regards to school, and online Advanced Placement testing has most likely increased anxiety for millions of teens around...
Kate Tollinger, Staff Writer
September 17, 2020
This year's 29th Annual President’s Bowl was not like any other year. There were many changes due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The LHS Patriots took on the RHS Rough Riders...
Carter Ericson, Staff writer
September 16, 2020
Fans around the world were overwhelmed with excitement when hip hop artist Bashar Jackson’s, professionally known as Pop Smoke, highly anticipated album was released on...
Mara Fendrich, Staff Writer
September 15, 2020
Older generations are known to bash their younger counterparts for their taste in art, especially music. With the explosive success of musical duo Laura Les and Dylan Brady,...
Lydia Sarbacker, Staff writer
September 15, 2020
Calling all crime watching enthusiasts; Netflix just released a new hard-hitting documentary based on five sought after criminals that evaded the law, and it is definitely...
Henry Haft, Satire Editor
September 17, 2020
Since we have started quarantine, we have adapted to our new lives by using Zoom calls to communicate with our teachers and classmates. During our time of social distancing,...
Slater Dixon, Perspectives Editor
May 20, 2020
The closing of schools due to COVID-19 has caused many teenagers to engage in various aesthetic projects, but those seemingly innocent activities are putting a monumental...
Spencer Wasmund, Sports Editor
May 19, 2020
During a pandemic like the one we are in right now, there aren’t an overabundance of places for people to work as many businesses have closed or have extremely limited hours....
Brita Quello, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
Fame can change you. I am proud to confirm that the glitz and glam of Hollywood and human instinct to fall to the hierarchy of the prestige has not and will not affect me....