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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

Chris Tao

Chris Tao, Online Editor-In-Chief

Chris Tao is a senior, second-year staff member and an Online Editor-in-Chief for the Statesman. Beyond Statesman, Tao is also a member of the varsity tennis team, vice president of communications for the national student council and president of the Writing Center. Outside of school, Tao takes on numerous side-quests, considering himself to be a professional pickleball casual by day and a 7-Brew connoisseur by night. If you ever want to talk movies, his Letterboxd is always at the ready.

All content by Chris Tao
Burnout looms large as students juggle mounting workloads and year-end pressure, manifesting not only physically but mentally as well. (Photo used with permission by Getty Images)

Burnout season

Chris Tao, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2025
Middle Right: Chris Tao (right) lying next to his mom (middle) and his older brother, Arthur Tao (right).

Sibling syndrome

Chris Tao, Staff Writer
March 4, 2025
A Letterboxd profile page, featuring the user’s favorite films, a watchlist, watch history, a bio and a profile picture.

A love letter to Letterboxd

Chris Tao, Staff Writer
February 4, 2025
As the wave of consumerism consumes the holidays, presents begin piling under the tree in larger quantities.

‘Tis the season of consumerism

Chris Tao, Staff Writer
December 23, 2024
A sunny look at Falls Park, a defining yet accessible third place to many people located just north of downtown Sioux Falls. (Used with permission by Wikimedia Commons/Richard N Horne)

Finding your third place

Chris Tao, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024
LHS Best Buddies leaders explaining the club at their first meeting of the school year.

Clubbing at LHS

Chris Tao, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024
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