In 2018, the city of Sioux Falls passed the proposal of a $190 million bond, their first since 1997. As we approach three years since the original bond was passed, LHS has been delegated a portion...

Although many people may not be particularly talented at roller skating, as for people in the Sioux Falls Junior Roller Derby, skating is right up their alley.  Affiliated with the Junior Roller Derby...

Prom is something most high school students have looked forward to since freshman year. But for the Class of 2021, their school-sponsored prom got taken away from them by COVID-19.  Heartbreak spread...

As the end of the semester approaches, juniors face the daunting realization of becoming seniors, a time in which decisions for the impending future are made as well as heartfelt goodbyes to friends, teachers,...

Abi Mungunkhet has lived her life to the fullest. She has had numerous experiences throughout her life that have led her to where she is today, and arguably the most important is the fact that she is originally...

In the Fall of 2020, LHS students had had arguments over the ruling of the Breonna Taylor case; and LHS seniors Alazar Negash and Surafel Berhanie felt that many LHS students were misinformed about racial...

LHS has a robust music department, but perhaps not all music-inclined LHS students, in a program or not, are able to enjoy the craft in smaller, more personal settings. English teacher Xavier Pastrano...

When meeting someone new as a high school student, the typical question asked is ‘What extracurriculars are you involved in?’ For Joshua Jackson, he drew a blank as trying to produce an answer to that...

The ACT is a college entrance exam undoubtedly dreaded by many high school students. However, do not get discouraged just yet because LHS junior and Statesman Perspectives Editor, Daniel Bethke offers...

Coming to a new school and being the ‘new girl’ can seem like a scary thing. Sophomore Dilynn Severson came to LHS and found out she had a lot to learn. Luckily, she had an easy transition into making...

 Say goodbye to open enrollment and hello to the new Sioux Falls School District boundaries. Many students in the district, who have gone to the same school for all of their high school years, are now...

As we approach the end of the 2020-21 school year, and summer nears, why not find a book that will continue your educational advancements? Visit the LHS library for recommendations on a novel handpicked...