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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
Daniel Bethke

Daniel Bethke, Editor-in-Chief

Daniel Bethke is a senior, third-year staff member and one of the five Editors-in-Chief for the Statesman. Bethke participates in Quiz Bowl, Debate and various other extracurricular activities. He is also the president of Young Progressives Club and the chair of the South Dakota High School Democrats. In his free time, Bethke enjoys writing, hiking, studying music and learning about the world’s various cultures.

All content by Daniel Bethke
This year Harvard University’s acceptance rate fell to the lowest it has been in over 300 years.

[Photo] Shrinking college acceptance rates

Kate Matthes, Staff Writer
April 7, 2022
While the myriad responses to the ongoing Ukraine crisis have been largely well-intentioned, many of them unfairly exacerbate, escalate and discriminate.

Proper response or prejudicial recklessness?

Daniel Bethke, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2022

2022 Junior Student Council candidates

Daniel Bethke, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2022

[Video] 2022 Sophomore Student Council candidates

Daniel Bethke, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2022

[Video] 2022 Freshman Student Council candidates

Daniel Bethke, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2022
The LHS library has an always changing list of new titles in all genres.

New books in the LHS library: December selections

Daniel Bethke, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2021
Freedom of speech and press in particular are vital for posterity; the First Amendment freedoms are carved into this tablet in Philadelphia.

How free speech has shaped America

Daniel Bethke, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2021
Due to ultimately futile efforts at compromise, Biden’s flagship Build Back Better Act has been repeatedly diminished in scope, leading to fewer and fewer benefits for working Americans.

Compromise, civility and Congress

Daniel Bethke, Editor-in-Chief
November 23, 2021
Sioux Falls' layout increasingly perpetuates and exacerbates socioeconomic inequalities; what can be done?

Sioux Falls’ problematic layout

Daniel Bethke, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2021
The LHS library has hundreds of titles in dozens of genres from realistic fiction to mystery.

New books in the LHS library: November selections

Daniel Bethke, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2021
How much will a classic rock devotee enjoy modern pop songs?

A classic rock devotee reviews pop songs

Daniel Bethke, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2021
Post-secondary applications can be stressful, but the LHS English department offers many resources to help.

LHS English department offering college essay help sessions

Daniel Bethke, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2021
English has been called one of the most difficult languages to learn from scratch, for numerous reasons.

Idiosyncrasies of the English language

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
May 19, 2021
As depicted in this A-wing poster, Riff first meets on March 22 in room A134 from 3:20-4:20 p.m.

The club ‘tune’ to come

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
March 17, 2021
President Joe Biden announced a military strike in Syria, the first strike of his presidency.

A first strike but not a last resort

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
February 26, 2021
Student Council candidates hung up their posters last week, and these posters will stay up until the WIN time elections on Friday, Feb. 12.

Student Council: methods of modification

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
February 9, 2021

The Booth Headshot | Episode 3

Daniel Bethke and Thompson Wakefield
January 28, 2021
Daniel Bethke, Thompson Wakefield, Harrison Olson and Jackson Paslay discuss the myriad genres of music.

The Booth Headshot | Episode 2

Daniel Bethke and Thompson Wakefield
January 11, 2021
In Russia, New Year's is an occasion where wishes might be granted, as per the tradition of watching the New Year Address by the President of Russia.

Winter holidays around the world

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
December 22, 2020
Daniel Bethke, Thompson Wakefield and Harrison Olson discuss debate, fashion and more in Episode 2.

The Booth Headshot | Episode 1

Daniel Bethke and Thompson Wakefield
December 15, 2020
If you are interested in attending, Young Conservatives Club meets after school until 4 p.m. every Thursday in Mr. Jones’ room, A403.

Young Conservatives Club comes to LHS

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
December 11, 2020
Joe Biden, former Vice President under Barack Obama, was elected to the presidency, defeating one-term incumbent Donald Trump.

Biden won; what now for the left?

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
November 13, 2020
The upper E wing hallways were decorated with red, white and blue to celebrate Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020.

LHS social studies department celebrates election day activities with help of grant

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
November 3, 2020
Democratic nominee Joe Biden gives a speech on climate change policy and pollution.

Recently

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
October 27, 2020
President Trump speaks at "An Address to Young Americans" event hosted by Students for Trump .

Early General

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
October 27, 2020
Supporters of a presidential candidate attend a rally in Sioux City, Iowa, right before the Iowa caucuses.

Late Primaries

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
October 27, 2020
Early Primaries

Early Primaries

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
October 27, 2020
Supporters of a presidential candidate attend a rally in Sioux City, Iowa, right before the Iowa caucuses.

Revisiting the 2020 election

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
October 27, 2020
“The West Wing” aired from 1999 to 2006, and the special (part of a recent trend of show reunions) can be viewed on HBO Max.

‘West Wing’ cast reunites to benefit voter turnout

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
October 20, 2020
South Dakota has two Constitutional Amendments and one Initiated Measure this year; what will these proposals do?

South Dakota’s 2020 ballot questions

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
October 14, 2020
President Trump visited Sioux Falls on Sep. 7, 2018, in the same motorcade used for his recent drive-by outside of Walter Reed Medical Center.

How Trump’s hospitalization shapes the election

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
October 6, 2020
"American Gothic" was released to American theaters in 1988, though it was jointly produced by Canada and the United Kingdom.

American Gothic

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
September 29, 2020
"Dagon" was released to Spanish theaters first in 2001; it soon was dubbed and subtitled into English.

Dagon

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
September 29, 2020
"House" was released to theaters in 1986, though production started in the year prior.

House

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
September 29, 2020
"Night of the Creeps" was released to theaters in 1986, and it was released internationally in the following year.

Night of the Creeps

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
September 29, 2020
"Night of the Creeps" was released to theaters in 1986, and it was released internationally in the following year.

Four lesser-known horror movies to watch this October

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
September 29, 2020
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
The nature of music, especially its live variant, has radically changed. How are local musicians adapting to the new normal?

How local musicians have adapted to the ongoing pandemic

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
September 15, 2020
In summer of 2019, Jeff Gibbs and filmmaker Michael Moore debuted the premiere of their new climate change documentary “Planet of the Humans,” which argues that many in the renewable energy industry have become just as corrupt as those in the fossil fuel industry by false promises of indefinitely sustainable energy or corporate contributions.

On the emerging ‘Planet of the Humans’ controversy

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
May 19, 2020
Public opinion on these matters has largely shifted over the past few weeks. It’s now more in line with the likes of Sen. Bernie Sanders and social democracy (defined as a market economy with a strong, collectivist social safety net).

Was social democracy the answer all along?

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
April 14, 2020
Nicholas Maduro was indicted by Attorney General William Barr for drug trafficking and narco-terrorism.

News stories you might have missed

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
March 30, 2020
The LHS library is home to the original book upon which this movie is based: "The Invisible Man" by H.G. Wells.

“Invisible Man” movie review

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
March 10, 2020
According to a Statesman poll conducted between Feb. 27 and 28, out of nearly 100 respondents, 67.4 percent said they would love to see a Chick-fil-A open in Sioux Falls.

Businesses students would love to see in Sioux Falls

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
February 28, 2020
Caucus-goers display their support for a particular candidate at the Democratic Party 2020 Caucus in Larchwood, Iowa.

No matter who won, Iowa is lost

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
February 10, 2020
Chess Club meets in Mr. Ferry’s room, A204, after school on Tuesdays until 4:30.

Chess Club continues to grow

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
February 5, 2020
Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society seeks to recognize and promote excellence in history and social studies.

Updates on Rho Kappa

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
January 23, 2020
Original painting by Bob Ross, provided by Two Inch Brush.

A Bob Ross painting adventure

Daniel Bethke, Staff Writer
December 19, 2019
In the modern political landscape, so much of the debate surrounds the Electoral College that little attention is given to how the ballots themselves in all races are counted.

A better way to vote

Daniel Bethke, Staff Writer
December 4, 2019
Original logo design and illustration by Paula Scher and Roger Huyssen for the band Boston's 1976 debut record.

10 classic songs to pump you up

Daniel Bethke, Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society seeks to recognize and promote excellence in history and social studies.

Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society chapter coming to LHS

Daniel Bethke, Staff Writer
October 25, 2019
The first meeting is on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Icon Lounge Event Hall at 7 p.m.

Student poetry collective coming to Sioux Falls

Daniel Bethke, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
"Dawn of the Dead" was released to theaters on May 24, 1979.

Four unique horror movies to watch this October

Daniel Bethke, Staff Writer
October 10, 2019
"The People Under the Stairs" was released to theaters on November 1, 1991

The People Under the Stairs

Daniel Bethke, Staff Writer
October 10, 2019
"Dawn of the Dead" was released to theaters on May 24, 1979.

Dawn of the Dead

Daniel Bethke, Staff Writer
October 10, 2019
"1408" was released in theaters on June 22, 2007.

1408

Daniel Bethke, Staff Writer
October 10, 2019
"Scary Movie" was released in theaters on July 7, 2000.

Scary Movie

Daniel Bethke, Staff Writer
October 10, 2019
Trump signing sanctions against Iran

Fighting for peace

Daniel Bethke, Staff Writer
September 27, 2019
Downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota looking South on Main Ave. on June 6, 2018.

Sioux Falls’ future is in its past

Daniel Bethke, Journalism Student
October 22, 2018
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