![During this past weekend, the northern lights were visible in many countries across the globe. (Photo used with permission by TripleXAdventures)](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-1200x1200.png)
Northern lights frenzy
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• May 19, 2024
![The dress code for the 2024 Met Gala was “The Garden of Time.” (Photos used with permission by Sensvector, goodstudio, Charlotte May)](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Voguer-e1716170710933-1200x1026.png)
About the Met Gala
Vivian Kiesow-Knudsen, Entertainment Editor
• May 19, 2024
![The northern lights were captured in Sioux Falls on Friday, May 11.](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2298.jpg)
Now showing: the northern lights
Ellie Quinn, News Editor
• May 15, 2024
![As severe weather season approaches its important to be prepared. Photo used with permission by Canva/AI.](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-1-900x1200.png)
Recent severe weather and how to be prepared
Stella Sonnichsen, Staff Writer
• May 8, 2024
![A view of the eclipse from the ground in Sioux Falls, SD at around 1:45 p.m.](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Online-Senior-Issue-Photo-1200x800.png)
Another cloudy eclipse
Nadia Schneider, Staff Writer
• April 14, 2024
![Remedy Brewing Co. opened its new pickleball pub on Jan. 18 2024.](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_7739-1200x900.jpg)
Sioux Falls’s newest pickleball complex
Stella Sonnichsen, Staff Writer
• April 12, 2024
![Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, the Sioux Falls School District plans to replace the states smarter balanced exam with the ACT.](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_7563-900x1200.jpg)
The ACT advantage: South Dakota’s new plans for state testing
Stella Sonnichsen, Staff Writer
• April 1, 2024
![LHS students are frequently seen using TikTok in the halls and classrooms.](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_1209-1200x1013.jpg)
Is TikTok getting banned?
Leah Mannes, Staff Writer
• March 21, 2024
![Recently the Sioux Falls School District announced the 2024 nominees for the Teacher of the Year award, with 11 of the teachers representing LHS.
Photo used with permission by Sioux Falls School District](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/thumbnail_image007.jpg)
Teacher of the Year award
Stella Sonnichsen, Staff Writer
• February 27, 2024
![The cover of Swift’s new album, which fans assume to be about her previous six-year relationship with actor Joe Alwyn. (Used with permission by Republic)](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Statesman-Swift-announces-brand-new-album-1-1200x800.png)
Swift announces brand new album
Nadia Schneider, Staff Writer
• February 9, 2024
![The spread of the Stanley epidemic has been staggering, and almost every LHS teen is infected by this tenacious disease (Used with Permission by Canva).](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Stanley-927x1200.png)
Beware the Stanley Cup
Shalom Kato, Staff Writer
• February 9, 2024
![Everyday millions of people make millions of dollars from drop shipping websites like Shopify, AliExpress and Spocket.](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/unnamed.jpg)
What the heck is the deal with dropshipping?
Bobby Parker, Staff Writer
• February 9, 2024
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