At the time of writing, May 7, 2025, travelers across the United States, must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or other approved identification to board domestic flights or access certain...
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 talk about the “tariff...
It is not a surprise to many that the new president of the United States, Donald Trump, has come to power with controversy. Besides his policies, a point of friction has recently arisen between the president...
Coffee and energy drinks. Both are popular options for anyone, but it can become tiresome having the same three choices all the time. Starbucks, Scooter’s, Caribou. Those are the biggest coffee chains,...
Lily Gruber, Entertainment Editor
• April 30, 2025
This year, Earth Day matters more than ever. Every day, a new headline threatens the planet we call home.
“Threats to this land include energy development and other resource extraction such as mining...
On Monday, March 3, 2025, Linda McMahon was confirmed by the Senate to be the next Secretary of Education, making her the last in President Trump’s cabinet to be confirmed.
McMahon’s confirmation...
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has proposed decreasing state funding for the tobacco prevention fund, which would increase the use of tobacco and nicotine, such as cigarettes and e-cigarettes, among...
As a featured component of the Jacobson Plaza, a highly anticipated ice skating ribbon is currently under construction downtown and is set to be completed during mid-2025
With its approximately 14,000...
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2024, the presidential election was expected to polarize the nation. It did just that. Experts correctly anticipated the election to be a nail-biter, and Republican candidate Donald...
As the clock struck midnight, and the calendars changed to 2025, many celebrated laughing, drinking and watching the ball drop. Not shortly after, the parties on Bourbon Street in New Orleans turned dark...
Lily Gruber, Entertainment Editor
• January 28, 2025
For some students, particularly those with ADHD and ADD, maintaining focus in school can be an ongoing challenge. Distractions, including small noises and the natural urge to move, can significantly hinder...
The clock is ticking for TikTok's social media platform after the U.S. Government announced a new act prohibiting users from updating or accessing the app. This will start on Jan. 19, 2025, unless TikTok’s...
Maddox Raph is a senior and a second-year staff writer for the Statesman at LHS. He enjoys watching his sports franchises succeed. He is also involved in LHS track and field in the spring and is a hall...
