"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

"The best way to predict your future is to create it." Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln High School Statesman

The ACT provides prep courses and a pre-test for students.

Standardized testing: Should it be required?

Ashlyn Hoffman, Staff Writer December 19, 2023

Over the past few years, more concern has been growing in the education field on whether testing should be mandatory. People believe that testing does not show a student’s true potential. For some, tests...

A LHS sophomore stressed over her daily schoolwork

Brains need breaks too

Lillian Kiesow, Staff Writer December 4, 2023

Schoolwork and daily tasks can take a lot from the brain, making any tasks difficult to complete. Brain breaks help calm the brain during or after these activities and make it easier to complete the task...

According to the Pew Research Center, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z have as many members in the House of Representatives as Boomers and the Silent Generation combined.

From sea to shining senile

Kate Matthes, Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2023

90-year-old Dianne Feinstein passes away, Mitch McConnell freezes up twice while speaking, and Mitt Romney will not run for reelection citing a need to make way for a “newer generation of leaders;”...

One of the most controversial opinions debating the holiday season: when should the Christmas tree be put up?

When should the holiday season really begin?

Will Hansen, Staff Writer November 30, 2023

Christmas is a time of joy and cheer. However, there’s always been a major amount of controversy on when the festivities should really begin. With that being said, when should the holiday season really...

Grammarly markets itself as having free AI writing and text creation tools.

The influence of AI

Ashlyn Hoffman, Staff Writer November 26, 2023

The usage of artificial intelligence has undoubtedly increased in recent years. AI has revolutionized the way we live, work and interact. Because of this, people now use AI for special tasks, automated...

Very few churches in South Dakota have abandoned their resentment towards the LGBTQ community, like the church seen in the photo.

The Agnostic experience

Addy Albrecht, Staff Writer November 24, 2023

In South Dakota, 79% of citizens identify themselves as Christians, while only 4% consider themselves Agnostic. Being non-Christian in South Dakota goes against the traditional values of the state’s...

An overwhelmed LHS senior studies for their third attempt at the ACT.

How to ace the ACT

Ryan Calhoun, Staff Writer November 23, 2023

With the semester quickly coming to a close, the juniors of LHS are realizing they should probably start paying attention to their GPAs, and the seniors are acclimatizing to a constant sense of panic....

The view of the sunset during a drive around in the countryside after a weekend of hunting.

Hunters’ Thanksgiving agenda

Caroline Hughes, Staff Writer November 21, 2023

Thanksgiving for hunters no doubt looks different than regular Thanksgiving. Living in South Dakota I grew up driving two hours with my family to my great grandparents farm: taking the four-wheelers with...

This is only some of the Chicago Bears merch I own.

Being a Bears Fan

Kei Vandenbos, Staff Writer November 20, 2023

It’s rough being the supporter of a team that hasn’t made the playoffs since 2020. I always turn the game on to just watch the Bears get obliterated. I support them because of my dad, even though neither...

Secrets from a part-time rizzler

Secrets from a part-time rizzler

Nathan Thompson, News Editor November 13, 2023

Day One: Start at the beginning. You have to pick out which girl you’re going to get. This shouldn’t be too difficult for a super stud muffin like you though. You basically can have your pick....

Madison Evans is committed to play softball at USD in the Fall of 2024.

College softball recruiting process

Madison Evans, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

Up until Aug. 1, 2017, there were no restrictions regarding college softball recruiting. College coaches were able to contact and commit athletes regardless of their age, some schools committed athletes...

LHS sophomore Callaway Weeks, a 6’ 3” tyrant, ignores LHS junior Katya Surendran, a 5’0” queen, revealing a perpetual inequality between heights.

Tall people are annoying

Shalom Kato, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

One day during the passing period, I walked in the halls attempting to get to statistics. I felt a balance shift in the atmosphere and perhaps the time continuum. I look up and see an extremely tall brunette...

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