"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

LHS freshmen are hard at work in Mr. Stacys Algebra I class.

Pressure on high school students

Madyson Lawson, Staff writer October 21, 2020

Being a teenager is supposed to be the time in your life where you don’t have to worry about anything except having fun, but that seems unreachable. Most adults now reminisce on their younger days as...

Wisdom teeth removal isnt always as glamorous as I make it look.

The harsh reality of wisdom teeth removal

Anna Engels, Staff Writer October 16, 2020

WARNING: INCLUDES GRUESOME CONTENT THAT IS NOT MEANT FOR CERTAIN VIEWERS.  Thursday, the day before surgery: The dreaded day is almost here. By now, almost every awful thought of things that could...

Class of cliches

Class of cliches

Emma Johnson, Staff Writer October 16, 2020

High school movies seem like all the rage these days, coming of age comedies that are supposed to make teenagers breathe out a sigh of relief and acknowledgment. However, the main issue with them is that...

With the district-wide quarantine policy change, it is necessary to cover the mouth AND nose with a mask.

The increased importance of wearing a mask with quarantine policy change

Chloe Hartje, Perspectives Editor October 16, 2020

Although it is understandable that wearing a mask can feel uncomfortable at times, it is necessary to stop the spread of COVID-19. The mouth AND nose must be covered as the virus can be spread through...

LHS seniors are proud to wear whatever they feel makes them the most confident.

Halloween: under or overrated?

Ree Baireddy, Staff Writer October 15, 2020

October is the season of pumpkins and candy galore. People shove their shorts and tank tops to the back of their closet and reach for sweaters and boots to stay warm for the upcoming cold season. Although...

According to WeForum.org, 1.2 billion students were out of the classroom in April of 2020.

How to stay updated in quarantine

Madyson Lawson, Staff Writer October 9, 2020

We are all still trying to adjust to this new way of living and are all doing it a little differently. While some chose to go back to school and adapt to those changes, others took precautions and chose...

The COVID-19 pandemic has reversed efforts to reduce single-use plastics and has created a new form of pollution: medical waste.

Done with your mask?

Chloe Hartje, Perspectives Editor October 1, 2020

Many people are using disposable face masks right now, but most do not know what to do with the mask after. Because they are not being disposed of properly, this new form of pollution is causing wildlife...

President Trump has received bipartisan scrutiny for his comments concerning a potential transfer of power.

Trump’s concerning rule-bending

Molly Wetsch, Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2020

It’s no secret that President Donald Trump thinks of himself as an all-powerful leader; the heart and soul of American democracy, a representation of everything a ‘true patriot’ should be. This public...

Since partisan politics is the inevitable result of our pluralist system, we must enact electoral reforms that transcend party lines.

The problem with party politics

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor September 25, 2020

233 years ago, in Federalist No. 10, James Madison contended that the multitude of factions (which are groups of citizens, especially with a common interest adverse to others) in our country would encourage...

This Monster may or may not cause nausua, insomnia, headaches, dizziness, anxiety and/or death.

My addiction with pink monster

Veronica Iseminger, Staff Writer September 25, 2020

I remember the day like it was yesterday. Aug, 15, a Saturday morning. An absolutely gorgeous day filled with sunshine and rainbows, fluffy white clouds floating gently across the sky and cool breezes...

The U.S. Supreme Court did not have a womens restroom until Ginsberg pointed it out.

A long legacy accompanied by one dying wish

Baily Plourde, Staff Writer September 24, 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, also known as RBG, led a life full of drive and passion for her work. Her dreams to change the world forever became a long-lived reality throughout her time in office. Not only was...

Over 20 percent of women in America carry pepper with them as a self-defense weapon.

Mace can no longer protect us

Anna Engels, Staff Writer September 24, 2020

Recently, over morning announcements, LHS re-enforced the SFSD rule that mace is not allowed on the premises of the school. Many girls have mace hooked on their key chains for protection when entering...

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