"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
Reese Duncan

Reese Duncan, News Editor

Reese Duncan is a junior, second-year staff member and News Editor for the Statesman. Duncan is on the LHS oral interpretation team, and is co-president of Movie Club. When she is not brainstorming story ideas, you can find her traveling, playing with her dog or handing out snacks at LHS’ Young Progressives Club. If you ever need a movie or show recommendation, she is the one to ask.

 

All content by Reese Duncan
After the College Board received criticism over the introduction of the AP African American Studies curriculum, AP social studies classes can feel an increased political presence.

Heightened political attention to AP social studies classes highlights their importance

Reese Duncan, News Editor
March 31, 2023
AI has been shown to have gender bias, likely due to a lack of female representation in the technology industry and its use of biased resources.

Bias in AI could accentuate sexism

Reese Duncan, News Editor
March 16, 2023
Out of the 281 pages, Radley’s name was mentioned 171 times, while the name Robinson, the mockingbird, was written for a low total of 69 times.

[Photo] The real sin in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

March 13, 2023
LHS students Elliott Morehead and Ayden Gage traveled to the Capitol to give testimony opposing House Bill 1080.

Student activists fight back against House Bill 1080

Kate Matthes and Reese Duncan
March 13, 2023
LHS librarian Mary Peters has handled multiple inquiries concerning library book content, yet she still tries to provide a variety of books that represent the full student body.

Librarians feel the pressure of an increase in book challenges

Reese Duncan, News Editor
March 9, 2023
Juniors Zoe and Laura: registered caffeine addicts. If found, report to Kroeze immediately.

[Photo] Caffeine epidemic

February 7, 2023
Juniors Zoe and Laura: registered caffeine addicts. If found, report to Kroeze immediately.

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Jack Unruh and Zach Dresch converse with former South Dakota Secretary of State and Miss South Dakota 1997 Shantel Krebs.

‘Late Night Boomin’: Comedy talk shows meet the Midwest

Reese Duncan, News Editor
January 27, 2023
Sergeant Major Scott Bakken quizzes his MCJROTC students on the values of the program and the U.S. Marine Corps as a whole.

LHS JROTC instructor responds to a new investigation into nationwide programs

Reese Duncan, News Editor
December 21, 2022
David Myers is the president and lead pilot of the Vanguards, a squadron based out of Tea, South Dakota.

The soaring Mr. Myers

Reese Duncan, News Editor
December 20, 2022
There were over 60 parade entries and an estimated 54,300 in attendance at the parade on Nov. 25, 2022.

30th annual Sioux Falls Parade of Lights

Reese Duncan, News Editor
December 6, 2022
Nostalgia is commonly defined as an emotional longing for the past, which could entail feelings of happiness, sadness or anything in between.

Nostalgia: a double-edged sword

Reese Duncan, News Editor
November 15, 2022
According to Statista, Americans are predicted to spend $3.4 billion on Halloween decorations this year.

The history of Halloween

Reese Duncan, News Editor
October 31, 2022
Madison Elliott leans on fellow dancer Xavier Townsend to liven the performance even further.

Headlights Theater: Bringing modern dance to Sioux Falls

Reese Duncan, News Editor
October 5, 2022
Corporations have been polluting the environment for decades, but some have stepped up to the plate and started to pursue sustainability by becoming B Corporations.

The vital importance of B Corporations

Reese Duncan, News Editor
October 4, 2022
Reese Duncan

[Photo] Reese Duncan

September 2, 2021
“Val” follows footage taken by Val Kilmer throughout the course of his diverse career.

‘Val’ provides an inside peek into Hollywood stardom

Reese Duncan, News Editor
May 19, 2022
In “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” audiences experience a multiverse of emotions while watching a multiverse itself.

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ lives up to its title

Reese Duncan, News Editor
May 13, 2022
The original “West Side Story” film came out four years after its Broadway debut in 1957.

‘West Side Story:’ 1961 v. 2021

Reese Duncan, Staff Writer
April 14, 2022
A star-studded cast including Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan offer thrilling performances in Hulu’s newest horror film.

‘Fresh’ is as disturbing as it is funny

Reese Duncan, Staff Writer
April 11, 2022
“The Power of the Dog” is nominated for 12 Oscar awards, including Best Picture, Best Leading Actor (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Best Achievement in Directing (Jane Campion).

‘The Power of the Dog’ brings a new twist to the western genre

Reese Duncan, Staff Writer
March 21, 2022
“The Batman” grossed $134 million its opening weekend, making it the most profitable film debut of the year so far.

‘The Batman’ takes an even darker approach to the Dark Knight

Reese Duncan, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022
The State Theater had recent showings of “King Kong,” “The Mitchells Vs The Machines” and “Tick, Tick…Boom!”

The Sioux Falls State Theater celebrates its 96th birthday

Reese Duncan, Staff Writer
March 7, 2022
A biopic is a movie that is a biographical display of someones life.

What is a biopic?

Reese Duncan, Staff Writer
February 14, 2022
Since its release on Oct. 22, “Dune” has grossed over $221 million in theaters alone.

‘Dune’ artfully combines an epic tale with epic visuals

Reese Duncan, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
Since its release to all audiences on Oct. 1, “The Guilty has reached over 69 million households in its first four weeks.

‘The Guilty’ exposes the double-faced nature of remake culture in the film industry

Reese Duncan, Staff Writer
October 21, 2021
Daniel Craig gives his final goodbye to his 15 years playing the role of James Bond in the final epic “No Time to Die.”

‘No Time to Die’ signifies a new chapter of the 007 franchise

Reese Duncan, Staff Writer
October 13, 2021
On Oct. 2 a live audience gathered at Studio 8H in New York City to experience the kickoff for ‘Saturday Night Live” Season 47.

‘Saturday Night Live’ is finally back

Reese Duncan, Staff Writer
October 6, 2021
Just one of the 65,000 frames that make up “Loving Vincent” equates to hours of meticulous work.

‘Loving Vincent’ revolutionizes the art of storytelling

Reese Duncan, Staff Writer
September 30, 2021
“The Suicide Squad” is the newest film apart of the DC Extended Universe.

‘The Suicide Squad:’ a true redemption story

Reese Duncan, Staff Writer
September 8, 2021
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