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![The Catfish Bay jump team competes at nationals, eventually receiving the award of best in the nation. Watch them in person every Friday night at 7 p.m. during the summer.](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CatfishBaypic.jpg)
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![New spicy, tangy and exotic refreshers come in Draginfruit, Piannaple and Strawberry.](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Starbucks-Spicy-Drinks-1200x583.webp)
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![An LHS sophomore is concerned about their rapidly increasing absences, which can lead to an office referral.](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_9492-e1711118419423-900x1200.jpeg)
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![This is Shein’s website, take note of how low the prices are for these clothing items.](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2023-12-15-2.25.01-PM-1200x587.png)
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![Before the 2022 season, Wilson’s jersey was the #1 most-sold jersey in the league. It fell to the 31st most sold before the 2023 season.](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_2557-1200x900.jpg)
Mr. Unlimited has reached his limit
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![Many people made 2024 ins and outs lists like the one seen in the picture. (Artwork by Lucas Schreck.)](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-17-9.58.55-AM.png)
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