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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

 Laila Miller stands with fellow senior Soraya Luschas and junior Logan Sanborn at the cross-country senior night in the LHS little theater (photo used with permission by Jessie Miller)

Goodbye, SFLXC

Laila Miller, Perspectives Editor November 5, 2024

On Oct. 17, I began my journey of “the lasts,” as what is expected for all seniors. After the Metro Conference Meet at Yankton Trails, which was my last official cross-country race as a Patriot, senior...

The choir door, slightly agar, waiting for an innocent person to pass.

Dear Choir door

Ellie Boehrns, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

Dear Choir Door, The memories of you slamming into me are far too many to count. As I walk peacefully to my class in the E-wing, I see my life flash before my eyes and feel my shoulder in pain. People...

Leaving notes for Rima in the morning is one of the many ways her mom cares for her. 
(Used with permission by Ella Rima)

Extending our thanks

Ashlyn Hoffman, Staff Writer October 25, 2024

As Thanksgiving approaches, we turn to thank those whom we are grateful for. Most like to thank their family, friends or teachers, but for LHS senior Ella Rima, this season holds great significance as...

A sunny look at Falls Park, a defining yet accessible third place to many people located just north of downtown Sioux Falls. (Used with permission by Wikimedia Commons/Richard N Horne)

Finding your third place

Chris Tao, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

In a society characterized by a ‘hustle’ culture and the never-ending minutiae of everyday life, peoples’ minds and bodies have slowly begun to make a state of constant stress the norm. With everyone’s...

A motorcycle soaking up an abundance of space in the LHS parking lot.

Bikes are not welcome in the LHS parking lot

Syriana Castilleja, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

The LHS parking lot is ridiculously small and has very little parking space available as is. Pulling up to school late is simply not an option because the tiny little motorcycles each need one whole spot....

New research has teachers enforcing stricter cell phone policies this school year.

50 minutes: the crackdown on cell phones

Grace Miner, Editor in Chief October 2, 2024

An object that is rarely farther than a few feet away from students is becoming more frequently stripped from their hands and placed in a phone caddy for 50 minutes at a time. Not only is this becoming...

Breadico truck parked at the farmers market
(Used with permission by David Napolitano)

Working the farmers market

Abby Anderson, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Every Saturday, my alarm roars at the early hour of 4:50 a.m., and I am clocked in at the bakery by 6 a.m. Working at Breadico, summer break means working at the farmers market.  Two years ago, I was...

A look down the path between just a few of the hundreds of courts at one of the annual AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships.

Preventing athlete burnout

Nadia Schneider, Perspectives Editor September 30, 2024

Why do people participate in sports? While some people do it to stay in shape, many do it to fill their time and to participate in a fun activity. Sports are meant to bring people that have a common interest...

Raise awareness about suicide this September (Artwork used with permission by Canva)

Month of September: you matter

Julia Hedrick, staff writer September 20, 2024

As September is Suicide Prevention Month, it is crucial to raise awareness and support those who may be struggling. This month serves as a reminder to prioritize mental health and reach out to those in...

One of Elon Musk’s numerous posts in response to an issue about the app’s algorithm. Many of these consist of the exact same wording, either “looking into it” or “looking into this.” Screenshot used with permission from X.

Looking into Elon’s Twitter

Griffin Etrheim, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

During last week’s presidential debate, the usually apolitical X user IcyVert made two posts only seconds apart. One said “That’s it I’m voting for Kamala,” and the other “That’s it I’m...

LHS junior Katya Surendran and LHS senior Shalom Kato wears their native culture's clothing (and attempts to be cool) before attending the LHS prom. Photo taken by Julie Cooper.

Maybe don’t be racist?

Shalom Kato and Katya Surendran May 29, 2024

When I was six, a bright red Confederate flag plastered on a house’s porch caught my eye in the car. Curious, I turned to my older brother, pointed to the embellished fabric and asked him what kind of...

Plantius Reginald “Planty” Angeleyes iii, looking majestic per usual.

Plant Father

Nathan Thompson May 21, 2024

Dedicated to Plantius Reginald Angeleyes III, beloved son and nephew   sleepless nights, the monetary and emotional toil that the raising of a young child can have on a human being. It is because...

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