Make a plan Begin every day by making a plan. Go through each of your classes, see what your teachers have posted for the day and write it down in a planner or notebook. Use a designated color pen for...

On behalf of the Lincoln High School Statesman, we apologize for our recent “A letter to the guy who ate the bat” article. The article contained offensive views about Asian and African cultures and...

While many would tend to think that hair maintenance falls pretty low on the list of “Things To Worry About During A Pandemic,” thousands of people, especially teenage girls, have proved this theory...

We are in a crisis right now the likes of which are seldom seen. Consequently, this crisis has driven a national conversation regarding which policies can be implemented to aid the American people. These...

YouTube has always been a platform for users to share their opinions and create content that can be consumed by the entire Internet. Recently, a genre of video called “commentary” has become incredibly...

As I stare at the wall countless times each day, I try to think of a new way to occupy my time. The only thought that seems to be on my mind is all the activities I would like to be doing and all the friends...

Since the coronavirus started spreading more rapidly throughout the U.S, most sports, college and professional, have been suspended or canceled. With this cancelation, many college athletes have been stripped...

“You look prettier without makeup.” “I look beautiful either way, thank you.” It is a daily occurrence for many women, young and old. The backhanded compliment, the unwanted opinion. It is...

Many teens and young adults struggle to go a day without social media. I know that my time spent on social media is time that I could be doing something else, something more productive. I also know that...

Between yearly vaccinations, grooming, food, preventative medications and other supplies, the annual cost of owning a pet can range from $1,500 all the way up to $9,000. Opponents to owning a pet argue...

Hillary Clinton, one of the most famous American politicians of all time and former first lady lost to America’s laughing stock Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election, despite having an advantage...

Since the age of five, the majority of our youth has been spent going to schools. Whether it be private, religious or public schools, we were all learning the similar concepts. But what if the states’...