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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

Anti-war protests for Ukraine and Russia have taken place in cities across the world.

The Ukraine-Russia war (for dummies)

Brooks Houwman, Staff Writer March 25, 2022

The invasion of Ukraine is all over the news right now. There are so many different events taking place every day, no one can keep up. Along with events, there are complex sides to the story of what has...

Brent Renaud, who was killed Sunday, March 13th, was an award winning filmmaker.

Journalist Brent Renaud killed in Ukraine

Kate Matthes, Staff Writer March 17, 2022

On March 13, American journalist and filmmaker Brent Renaud was shot and killed near Kyiv, Ukraine by Russian forces. He leaves behind an important legacy. According to AP News, Renaud died at age 50...

LHS Accelerated English one teacher, Xavier Pastrano has had to balance personal and occupational demands.

How COVID-19 impacted teachers

Katie Jensen, Staff Writer March 16, 2022

In the past two years, life has changed immensely. When thinking of COVID-19 there are many ways that one may have seen their life change, but one aspect that has not been talked about enough is how teacher...

Katie Meyer can be remembered for her drive and kind heart to all the people she impacted.

Stanford student-athlete Katie Meyer found dead

Allison Kolling, Staff Writer March 9, 2022

Stanford University student-athlete Katie Meyer was found dead this past Tuesday morning. Her death has since been ruled a suicide by Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, as there has been no evidence...

The skyline of the Big Sioux River and Cherapa Place will soon be changing as the development gets underway.

Downtown expansion plans

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor March 8, 2022

The entire downtown Sioux Falls area has been slowly, yet steadily transforming over the past 20 years. However, two areas in particular will see tremendous growth in the coming five years: The Steel District...

Dane McCoy and family all together before the tragic accident.

Dane McCoy was taken too soon

Bella Engebretson, Staff Writer March 3, 2022

On Feb. 17, 2022, The McCoy family experienced the loss of their 11-year-old son, Dane Mccoy. He sadly passed away due to a tragic snowmobile accident. His parents, Jackie and Rob McCoy are devastated...

Ukraine has been an independent country since Aug. 24, 1991, but has continued to have conflict with Russia.

What is happening in Ukraine?

Allison Kolling, Staff Writer March 2, 2022

On Feb. 24, 2022, Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, declared war on Ukraine. The reason for the invasion into Ukraine is currently unknown to the public and only assumptions with little factual...

Following the launch of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, countries around the world have shown their support for Ukrainians as they defend their country.

How various countries are aiding Ukraine

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor March 1, 2022

Amidst the growing tension and war between Ukraine and Russia, an increased number of countries are becoming involved to help Ukrainian’s fight for the survival of their country. As far as the U.S. and...

36 National Merit Finalists call South Dakota home, 11 of them LHS students.
Front Row- L to R
Alannah Bade, Elizabeth Crawford, Chloe Houwman, Alexis Ung

Middle Row- L-R
Clayton Stokka, Leah Derenge, Lila Batcheller, Lily Geffre

Back Row- L- R
Jayden Bartlett, Daniel Bethke, Ryan Brost

Hard work makes 11 LHS students National Merit Finalists

Sarah Bomhoff, Staff Writer February 21, 2022

11 LHS seniors were given the title of National Merit finalists, a prestigious honor only awarded to a select population: Alannah Bade, Elizabeth Crawford, Chloe Houwman, Alexis Ung, Clayton Stokka, Leah...

The LHS School Store is popular among LHS students, but this may change with its rising prices.

LHS’s School Store raises its prices

Delaney Gramlick, Staff Writer February 18, 2022

Inflation is being dealt with all over the county, and it has found its way into LHS’s School Store.  The prices on all of the items in the School Store of LHS have increased, leaving students upset,...

A viral Instagram post by a mother who’s 12-year-old son took his life asks everyone to teach kindness.

#doitfordrayke

Gabie McConnell, Staff Writer February 17, 2022

Drayke Hardman, a 12-year-old boy from Utah, took his own life last Wednesday after being bullied at school over the past year.  His parents Samie and Alex Hardman thought they had done everything...

This winter we have seen record-high temperatures which cause many to wonder why is it so warm in the middle of the coldest times of the year?

Why so warm?

Ariahna Wells, Staff Writer February 17, 2022

This winter we have seen record-high temperatures, which causes many to wonder why it is so warm in the middle of the coldest times of the year. A simple answer? Global warming. While the nice weather...

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