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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

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

Lincoln High School Statesman

(Artwork by Naomi Jespersen)

I got joy

Naomi Jespersen, Staff Writer March 25, 2024

In the past year, I have developed an anthem; it is something I listen to when I feel the presence of joy, or perhaps, its absence. Ben Rector’s “Joy” lives up to its name and consistently reminds...

To maintain the “clean” look never let your hair pass your shoulders and always cut short bangs because that will let people know that you are always staying on top of your hair length.

It’s not a phase, it’s a lifestyle

Porter Stangeland, Staff Writer March 21, 2024

Hygiene, some care about it and some simply have not heard of it, but it is an essential part of everyone's life whether they like it or not. Have you ever been strolling through the halls of LHS to get...

The tombstone that represents the fallen careers. (Used with permission by Canva)

In memory, those who fell off

Kei Vandenbos, Staff Writer March 21, 2024

Being a celebrity is a dream that can be accomplished by anyone who truly believes. One can become famous by blowing up on social media, making music, acting or anything that has a sort of relevance in...

While the saying most definitely applies in aspects surrounding parenting, “it takes a village” can apply to each individual’s every day. (Artwork by Laura Heckenlaible)

An ode to the village

Laura Heckenlaible, Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2024

It is a tale as old as time, a historical saying that has prevailed over generations and led cultures all over the world. The saying “it takes a village” has been around for decades, but among my recent...

School is a great place to show off your fashion and it’s inspiring to see goth and coastal styles in one glance. I also find it unnecessary to judge someone for the style they identify with, everyone is different and their likes differ as well. (Artwork by Kadence Dean)

Clean girl done dirty

Kadence Dean, Social Media Coordinator March 19, 2024

In recent controversy, people are splitting at the boom of living by aesthetics. Aesthetics are specific “vibes” that revolve around certain aspects such as clothing, products, colors and people. Specifically,...

This year has been busy for the Statesman staff, with 4 paper issues published so far.

Statesman rankings

Maddox Raph, Staff Writter March 5, 2024

  This year the LHS Statesman has produced four  news magazines starting with the October Issue and leading up to the latest January Issue. The current issues will be ranked in my opinion to see...

Ingredients needed for skincare smoothies, including Polypeptide cream and D-Bronzi drops, can be found on the Drunk Elephant display in Sephora.

The Future Generation: Gen Alpha

Lucy Hennies, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

When most current LHS students look back on their childhood, they often think back on activities like playing outside, making slime or building forts. However, Gen Alpha, consisting of kids born between...

(Artwork by Naomi Jespersen)

Costco: My first love

Naomi Jespersen, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

Oh Costco, where do I begin?  From the first time you caught my gaze, I knew you were the one for me. Was it your delectable samples? Perhaps. Your high quality apparel, the likes of which flood my...

Year after year, flowers, specifically roses, have been one of the most popular gifts given on Valentine’s Day, proving to be a truly timeless gesture.

What your preferred Valentine’s Day gift reveals about you

Ellie Quinn, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

As this upcoming holiday full of love quickly approaches, it is important to recognize the tradition of gift-giving and some of its most popular forms, but what does your preferred gift say about you?  Chocolate:...

Although providing ample benefits, technology’s impact on adolescents has created poor habits for their mental and physical health, leading to decreased academic performances and social skills.

A failing connection

Grace Miner, Perspectives Editor February 1, 2024

As an older sister to an “iPad kid,” a term coined for children chronically addicted to their devices, I have observed firsthand the dangers technology poses to youth when introduced at a young age....

Canvas was implemented in the Sioux Falls School District at the beginning of the 2023 school year for K-12 classrooms. (Photo Used with Permission by Canva).

Classroom vs. Canvas

Will Hansen, Staff Writer January 29, 2024

The change from Google Classroom to Canvas is one that many students were shocked by. The real question is, was the switch really necessary? At the beginning of this year, LHS students were surprised...

Newly constructed high schools often do not include lockers anymore, due to the usage of students lowering each year.

Lockers: Do we need them?

Maddy Reents, Staff Writer January 25, 2024

Every August, students come to fill the halls of LHS. Students love coming back to see their friends, but the one part of school that students dread the most is the hallway traffic. In my two and a half...

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