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

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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
Taylor Schmitz

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor

Taylor Schmitz is a senior, third-year staff member and Entertainment Editor for the Statesman. She’s also involved in other LHS activities including SALSA, NHS and Yoga Club. When Schmitz is not doing hours of homework, you can find her binging home renovation shows with fellow staffer, Kate McCartney, or fueling her online shopping obsession using her skills of extreme couponing. Her plans for the future include achieving her dream job as an architect or interior designer and finally taking that vacation to Greece.

All content by Taylor Schmitz
According to the United Nations, more than 12 million Ukrainians have fled their homes since the start of the conflict.

An update on Ukraine

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
May 17, 2022
n addition to these seven steps, simply spreading awareness about climate change is another powerful action we can take.

Seven eco-friendly habits

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
May 11, 2022
With an increased number of climate protests, more companies are feeling pressured to evaluate how their practices affect the environment.

The actions companies are taking to fight climate change

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
May 11, 2022
Depending on the airline, passengers may still be required to wear a mask when traveling to other countries with mandates in place.

Dropping the mask mandate on flights

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
April 25, 2022
Netflix’s subscriber growth has slowed, as 2021 numbers were down about 50% from the year before.

Why Netflix no longer has your favorites

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
March 22, 2022
The skyline of the Big Sioux River and Cherapa Place will soon be changing as the development gets underway.

Downtown expansion plans

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
March 8, 2022
Following the launch of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, countries around the world have shown their support for Ukrainians as they defend their country.

How various countries are aiding Ukraine

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
March 1, 2022
According to the CDC, 1 in 3 adults do not get enough sleep.

How to optimize your sleep

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
February 15, 2022
Super Bowl LVI will return to the event’s birthplace in Los Angeles this year.

What to expect from this year’s Super Bowl halftime show

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
January 26, 2022
Nautical Bowls will join Crumbl, Buff City Soap, The Good Feet and Glamour Nails in the Empire Place strip mall in summer 2022.

Sioux Falls’ restaurant expansion plans for 2022

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
January 11, 2022
The first Grammy Awards were held in 1959 and has remained a staple event in the music industry.

Alterations to the Grammy Awards

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
December 17, 2021
Netflix offers a range of holiday movies including both new and classic films.

5 new holiday movies

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
December 1, 2021
The Amazon fulfillment center will be a great addition to the Sioux Falls community, creating jobs and strengthening the economy.

Amazon fulfillment center

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
November 22, 2021
The tickets for these musicals cost anywhere from $20 to $120 depending on the seat.

The show must go on

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
November 12, 2021
Merchandise such as hats, t-shirts and flags have been made featuring the now-famous slogan.

What is “Let’s go, Brandon”?

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
November 8, 2021
The extravagant homes shown by the agents on “Selling Sunset” can cost up to $75,000,000.

Fans are sold on ‘Selling Sunset’ season 4

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
October 26, 2021
A Shipt membership costs $14 a month or $99 a year and provides same-day delivery on orders over $35.

Grocery stores: a thing of the past

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
October 20, 2021
Michelle Young joins the “Bachelor” franchise as the 18th bachelorette.

‘The Bachelorette’ is back

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
October 14, 2021
You can find The Big Orange Food Truck and many of the others on Instagram and other social media platforms.

The fresh food trucks of Sioux Falls

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
October 5, 2021
Sanford Health is currently offering COVID-19 booster shots for people ages 65 and over, those with underlying health conditions and people with jobs that put them at a higher risk of COVID-19 exposure.

COVID-19 booster shots

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
September 28, 2021
LHS ad room door wars is a fun tradition every homecoming.

LHS homecoming door wars

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
September 21, 2021
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The first episode of "Dancing with the Stars" premiered in 2005 and has built on its popularity ever since.

Back to the ballroom for season 30

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
September 14, 2021
Delicious desserts, the weather and football games are only a few things to like about fall.

Fall roundup

Taylor Schmitz, Entertainment Editor
September 7, 2021
Prairie Cocoa and Confections provides a wide variety of dessert options, ensuring that everyone will find something they love.

Prairie Cocoa and Confections arrives in Sioux Falls

Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
May 4, 2021
The famous chain that dates back to 1946 will likely open by fall 2021.

Where the cluck is Chick-Fil-A?

Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
April 14, 2021
Joe Goldberg’s dark side often times gets the best of him when his curiosity can no longer be contained.

The season ‘You’ have been waiting for

Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
January 22, 2020
Clare Crawley was announced to be season 16’s bachelorette on Good Morning America.

‘The Bachelorette’ returns

Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
September 25, 2020
"The West Wing" and "The Office" are only two of the most popular titles to be taken off of Netflix.

A television travesty

Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
December 23, 2020
Hosts Alexa Chung and Tan France judge numerous fashion looks of 18 of the most experienced designers.

‘Next in Fashion’ is everyone’s next favorite show

Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
April 7, 2020
With almost 30 new Christmas movies and TV shows being released on Netflix, everyone is sure to find a film they love.

Netflix’s November Christmas

Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
The state of South Dakota ranks third by percentage of population vaccinated behind Alaska and New Mexico.

A breakdown of the COVID-19 vaccines

Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
March 19, 2021
Q, Fana Hues, Gracies Abrams, Channel Tres and UMI are the artists to watch in 2021.

Rising artists of 2021

Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
February 25, 2021
Be sure to start the new year off right with these 21 must-haves.

21 must-haves for your 2021

Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
January 28, 2021
TenHaken encouraged Sioux Falls residents to be selfless and wear masks during his press conference on Oct. 19, 2020.

Mayor Paul TenHaken’s call to action

Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020
The Empire Place layout that will house upcoming businesses, Chipotle and Chick-Fil-A.

A lack of Statesbuds

Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
October 16, 2020
Post Malone, a favorite among many, leads the 2020 Billboard Music Awards nominations with 16.

Billboard is back

Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
October 2, 2020
The gorgeous collections of Milan’s Fashion Week will be shown during late September.

Fashion week 2020: changes being made

Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
September 17, 2020
Shelves are becoming empty as both essential and non-essential items are selling out

Items that are selling out during the pandemic

Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
May 22, 2020
You will never get bored during quarantine with dozens of celebrity live streams to watch.

How celebrities are handling quarantine

Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
April 14, 2020
Ease your stress during times like these with delicious recipes including yummy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies.

Recipes to try while stuck inside

Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
March 31, 2020
Peter and Madison's fun date of adventure turns emotional in the evening.

Bachelor update: Pilot Pete’s final three

Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
Layout for the new Empire Place located where the old Ford building is.

New year, new stores

Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
February 7, 2020
Lizzo had an impressive night opening the show and winning three out of her eight nominations.

Everything Grammys

Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
January 31, 2020
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