As the vernal equinox approaches, bees will begin to rise from their winter rest, assembling for their new phase of life, preparing to carry the livelihood of our plants and harvests for the upcoming season....
As technology continues to advance, the use of artificial intelligence in day-to-day life has been growing exponentially, especially among students. A notorious resource, ChatGPT, is a generative-based...
On Jan. 26, 2025, the Kansas City Chiefs pulled out a win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game. At this point, it seems like the Bills losing to the Chiefs and the Chiefs going on to win...
At LHS, open lunch is offered to juniors and seniors during the fourth and fifth periods. The minute the bell rings, they disperse to the many different locations available for lunch. Some students return...
Laila Miller, Perspectives Editor
• December 23, 2024
Baking day has been a tradition in my mom’s extended family for the past 39 years. In 1985, my mom’s paternal grandmother and all of the girls and women in the family met at my great grandmother's...
Bobby Parker, Entertainment Editor
• December 10, 2024
Being a student in Sioux Falls means more than just hitting the books—it also comes with the chance to save big at local businesses. Whether you are looking for a quick bite, fun weekend plans or practical...
“Una Manada” meaning “One Pack” is the motto Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School has been going by as one of their students, Brady Southwick, has been battling his ongoing fight against cancer.
When...
This year, the Statesman hosted the annual Scare Affair costume contest on Halloween, Oct. 31. The winners were:
Best Duo- Aidan Prouty & Annabelle Johnson Super Seniors
Best Teacher Costume-...
Hurricane Helene, now classified as one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history, brought disaster to six southeastern states within just a few days. The destructive storm has already claimed several...
As September is Suicide Prevention Month, it is crucial to raise awareness and support those who may be struggling. This month serves as a reminder to prioritize mental health and reach out to those in...
As the date of graduation approaches, families of high school seniors plan parties to honor their children who have completed the grades preschool through 12th. They then will most likely continue their...
Ashlyn Hoffman is a senior and a second-year staff writer for the Statesman. Hoffman is involved in the LHS National Honors Society. When not at school, you can find her at the softball diamonds, lifting...
