Different types of people on Zoom calls
Henry Haft, Satire Editor
September 17, 2020
Since we have started quarantine, we have adapted to our new lives by using Zoom calls to communicate with our teachers and classmates. During our time of social distancing, people have reacted to using the Zoom calls in very different ways. Here are the different types of people on Zoom calls. ...
The NFL kicks off in a controversial way
Molly Wetsch, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2020
At the NFL kickoff game last Thursday night, the Kansas City Chiefs faced the Houston Texans for the first game of the season. Much of the focus that night was supposed to be on the Chiefs’ decision to allow fans at their games (at the time, the only NFL team to do so) or how the Super Bowl LIV champ...
Kanye 2020
Thompson Wakefield, Staff Writer
September 15, 2020
Kanye West is a Chicago-born rapper and producer, often credited with being one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history. Despite holding this glamorous title, he has recently been in the news for different reasons. From openly supporting President Trump and becoming extremely religious to...
The issue with 2020 AP testing
Grace Adler, Staff Writer
May 20, 2020
Amid COVID-19, many students have been very stressed in regards to school, and online Advanced Placement testing has most likely increased anxiety for millions of teens around the world. A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the College Board on behalf of high school students who took a...
TikTok trend causes international shortage of painter’s tape
Slater Dixon, Perspectives Editor
May 20, 2020
The closing of schools due to COVID-19 has caused many teenagers to engage in various aesthetic projects, but those seemingly innocent activities are putting a monumental strain on a crucial national resource: ScotchBlue Multi-Surface Painter’s Tape. “This is just one more thing to worry abou...
When voyaging into the unknown, know your place
Dani Koang, Staff Writer
May 20, 2020
As my time at LHS is coming to an end, my best friend and I have been planning our future and sharing our hopes, dreams and how we plan to reach our goals. One of the many things we have talked about is the significance of research and understanding when it comes to travel and tourism. And as the traveli...
Top 5 Easiest Ways to Make Money During Quarantine
Spencer Wasmund, Sports Editor
May 19, 2020
During a pandemic like the one we are in right now, there aren’t an overabundance of places for people to work as many businesses have closed or have extremely limited hours. This list is the top five best and easiest ways to make money during quarantine. Join a pyramid scheme What better wa...
Noem’s big move
Slater Dixon, Perspectives Editor
May 15, 2020
In early April, national anxieties about the COVID-19 outbreak reached a new high. The Surgeon General made headlines on Fox News Sunday with his claim that “This is going to be our Pearl Harbor moment, our 9/11 moment, only it’s not going to be localized.” At least 13,883 people lost their lives tha...
Decreased air pollution resulting from COVID-19 is only temporary unless steps are taken
Chloe Houwman, Entertainment Editor
May 15, 2020
As a result of COVID-19, there have been many positive changes in the environment not only in the U.S. but across the globe. Air pollution, specifically from nitrogen dioxide, has decreased in the northeastern U.S. by 30%, according to CNBC. This type of pollution is primarily influenced by car and truck emissions, and now that people are advised to stay at home and practice social distancing, these ...
When ‘South Park’ fails at satire
Kyla Clark, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
Considered a humorous darling of public television, it can be hard to critique the message every “South Park” episode propagates. “South Park” is an American animated series created in 1997 by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The series has been heralded as a satirical artwork of postmodernism, ...
The life of an artist
Brita Quello, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
Fame can change you. I am proud to confirm that the glitz and glam of Hollywood and human instinct to fall to the hierarchy of the prestige has not and will not affect me. I am grounded. You may have seen my face on the billboards, in the newspaper or on the news due to my painting that I uploaded to ...
Reopening the mall may potentially put us at risk
Madeleine Kemper, Staff Writer
May 8, 2020
After being fully closed since March 18, the Sioux Falls Empire Mall plans to reopen its doors at 11a.m. on May 8. The Empire Mall, owned by Simon Property group, which also owns 107 other malls across the country, plans to begin reopening locations a few at a time, starting with the ones in South D...
Emma Johnson, Staff Writer
September 22, 2020
Precautions have come to the forefront of everyone’s minds since COVID-19 swept the country in early March. Practicing social distancing, washing hands frequently and wearing...
September 18, 2020
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, an entirely new disaster has begun. The West Coast is experiencing a concerning amount of deadly wildfires; these fires...
Homecoming: Videos and live streams
September 18, 2020
Happy Red Letter Days 2020! We invite you to participate in today's activities by viewing the links provided below. The Pep Assembly will...
September 18, 2020
Fan-favorite Justin Bieber is back after five long years, with his new album “Changes.” This album is a very different, more mature...