January Issue-2022

STATESMAN MAGAZINE

THE JANUARY ISSUE

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ISSUE NO. 4 : 2022

COVER

SPORTS

ENTERTAINMENT

PERSPECTIVES

EXPRESS YOURSELF: THE SCHOLASTIC ART CLUB olivia brost

MEET THE WRESTLING TEAM gage gohl

CHINESE ZODIAC SIGNS jada sandvall

WHY ARE PEOPLE SO OBSESSED WITH TRUE CRIME? clare heupel

FEATURES Ready Player One in 2022 leighton feltman

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SPORTS RSPCT celebrates the past with fun in the present�

Meet the Wrestling Team�

delaney gramlick

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gage gohl

p. 7 From HomeSCHOOL TO LHS vanessa timat

Connecting students to a successful future�

A day IN THE LIFE ft. winter in South Dakota� brooks houwman

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Behind the barista�

caleb hiatt

PERSPECTIVES

ella grimm

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p. 9 Finding the missing link: addiction and Mental illness in Sioux Falls�

All things tyler Duffy� adyson sand

The right side of history: Why left� handed people suck

Express yourself�

olivia brost

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Riley Jensen�

ariahna wells

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anna engels

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The Source: A community�based local business�

p. 35 PDA is not the Lincoln way�

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6,211 miles from home�

henry haft

fisher meyerink

emma forster

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Shorts in snow �

raina marty

Dr. Chiarello: conducting chaos�

p. 39 New Year: Are Resolutions really Worth it?

sarah bomhoff

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lydia sarbacker & laura heckenlaible P. 42

morgan sandness

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Why are people so obsessed with true crime?�

ENTERTAINMENT

clare heupel

Your words are your world� kate mccartney

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Zoos: Animal EXPLOITATION� emma southwick

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p. 40 Worst trends of 2021: lhs edition avery nelson p. 22 Lincoln's Top 5 Artists' Spotify Wrapped�

Healthy breakfast ideas for 2022�

Statesman

kate tollinger

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elana bishop

p. 23 2021 recap: LHS edition� claire brown

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Chinese Zodiac Signs� jada sandvall

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2021: a year filled with biopics� reese duncan

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PAPER EDITORS�IN�CHIEF - Anna Engels, Chloe Houwman & Adyson Sand ONLINE EDITORS�IN CHIEF - Daniel Bethke & Kate McCartney FEATURE EDITORS - Hannah Cisar & Jada Sandvall ENTERTAINMENT EDITORS - Baily Randall & Taylor Schmitz PERSPECTIVES EDITORS - Olivia Brost, Margaret Ann Mickelberg & Veronica Iseminger SPORTS EDITORS - Gage Gohl, Caleb Hiatt & Morgan Sandness NEWS EDITORS - Emma Forster & Thompson Wakefield SATIRE EDITOR - Henry Haft STAFF WRITERS - Anna Anderson, Joy Bilal, Elana Bishop, Rachel Blackman, Sarah Bomhoff, Claire Brown, Reese Duncan,

Bella Engebretson, Carter Ericson, Ashleigh Ericson, Leighton Feltman, Paige Gordon, Delaney Gramlick, Ella Grimm, Laura Heckenlaible, Clare Heupel, Brooks Houwman, Allison Kolling, Raina Marty, Gabie McConnell, Fisher Meyerink, Avery Nelson, Lydia Nelson, Adrienne Revier, Lydia Sarbacker, Emma Southwick, Mara Tiede, Vanessa Timat, Kate Tollinger, Ariahna Wells

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Leighton FeLtman

“Ready Player One” is a science fiction novel written by Ernest Cline, which eventually turned into a Science Fiction movie directed by Steven Spielberg. The plotline follows Wade Watts and his virtual life in a dystopian world where Virtual Reality has gotten so advanced, and the real world has gotten so terrible that the VR world known as the OASIS is now the only world that matters. The creator of the VR world that everyone lives in has died and has left a scavenger hunt for the creator’s fortune and title as the owner of the OASIS. Although Cline wrote the novel with the intention of it being sci-fi, the OASIS might become reality in the near future.

As the new year begins, millions of eyes are on the tech giants waiting to see what sort of innovations will forecast the technology trends for the year. This year companies like Meta (formerly Facebook) got a head start, beginning with the company’s name change and overall rebranding back on Oct. 28, 2021. This raised a lot of speculation due to Facebook’s large stake in the VR industry. The term “metaverse” is “a virtual-reality space in which users can interact with a computer-generated environment and other users”, and by the looks of it, that is Meta’s top priority of 2022.

The Beginning of The Metaverse

Meta started their dive into the VR scene back in 2016 when they bought Oculus in 2014 for $2.3 billion worth of cash and Facebook stock. At the time Oculus was a Kickstarter company, promising a VR headset without actually releasing one to the general public. Since then, Oculus has released six headsets to the public. Oculus remained a subsidy of Facebook up through 2018 until they finally merged into Facebook Technologies LLC. The metaverse is currently being worked on through Meta’s VR app Horizon Worlds. The app features thousands of player-created worlds that feature many different games and lounging spaces, very similar to the OASIS. Other Apps such as VRChat also feature a similar experience involving different rooms where people can hang out.

The name change to Meta is not the only advancement that the tech industry has made towards an OASIS-like future. Companies like Knoxlabs have made advancements in the actual haptics involved with the headsets. Items like gloves, vests and boots that all respond to the VR setting in the real world. For example, if your character gets punched you feel a similar, lighter punch in the real world.

Knoxlabs also develops treadmills that allow immersive running in the VR world.

Outside of The OASIS

Although the Metaverse is a high priority for VR developers, it is not the only source of innovation throughout the VR industry. VR is being used to demonstrate new jobs for future employees at companies like Premium Service Brands, a CNBC article reports. “Instead of spending over an hour on a video call with an accountant explaining a balance sheet, which some trainees found ‘pretty boring,’ the company created a financial simulation based on real-life scenarios.” CNBC Reporter Lucy Handley states, “While the upfront cost of setting up such a system is more than that of classroom learning,” Premium Service Brands Vice President Deb Jewell said, “it’s more efficient because people learn more quickly.”

Virtual Reality Hits LHS

VR sales are projected to increase by 38.6% from 2021-2022 according to Statista, and here at LHS plenty of students have hopped on the trend. Over 73% of LHS students surveyed say they have used a VR console. Games like Beat Saber, Blade and Sorcery, Bowling and Gorilla Tag have been at the top charts of the VR store and the LHS student body.

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CAREER CONNECTIONS CAREER CONNECTIONS CONNECTING STUDENTS TO A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE CONNECTING STUDENTS TO A SUCCESSFUL CONNECTING STUDENTS TO A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE FUTURE

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by Caleb Hiatt by Caleb Hiatt When last-year senior Fabrice Bakunzi

last-year senior Fabrice Bakunzi of When the English Language Development When last-year senior Fabrice Bakunzi of the English Language Development (ELD) program decided he wanted to of the English Language Development (ELD) program decided he wanted tobut he pursue a physical therapy internship, (ELD) program decided heinternship, wanted tobut he pursue the a physical therapy lacked connections to do so, the ELD pursue a physical therapy internship, but he lacked the to do so, something the ELD program ofconnections LHS decided to do lacked theofconnections to do so, something the ELD program LHS decided to do about it. They got in touch with Dr. Gregg program of LHS decided do something about in Falls touchto with Dr. Gregg Talcottit.ofThey the got Sioux Foundation, about it.

They got in touch with Dr. Gregg Talcott theonly Sioux Foundation, who wasofnot ableFalls to get Bakunzi his Talcott ofnot theonly Sioux Falls Foundation, who was able to get Bakunzi his internship but was also able to add LHS who was not only able toable gettoBakunzi his internship but was also add LHS to the Career Connections program which internship butConnections was also ableprogram to add LHS to the Career which WHS and RHS have already been involved to the and Career Connections program which WHS RHS have already been involved in.

WHS and RHS have already been involved in. This semester has been the first of in. This semester has been the first of LHS’s official involvement in the program, Thisofficial semester has been the first of LHS’s involvement in the program, which consists of visiting different types LHS’s official involvement in the program, which consists of visiting different types of companies and conferences in order to which consistsand of visiting different types of companies conferences in within order tothe help students build relationships of companies and conferences in order tothe help students build relationships community and expose them to awithin variety help students build relationships the community and expose them awithin variety of career opportunities.

So far,tothe program community and expose them tothe a variety of career opportunities.

So far, program has taken field trips to several industries of So far,industries the program hascareer taken opportunities. field trips to several including car dealerships, social services, has taken field trips to several industries including car dealerships, social services, home construction sites, electronics including car dealerships, social services, home construction sites, electronics manufacturing, banking and health care. home construction sites, and electronicscare. manufacturing, The programbanking started withhealth the intention manufacturing, banking and health care. program started with the intention of The giving ELD students the chance to build The program started with the intention of giving ELD students the chance to build relationships with people in the professional of giving ELD students the chance to build relationships with people in the professional world, exposing them to a variety of career relationships withthem people invariety the professional world, exposing to a of career paths. world, exposing them to a variety of career paths.

“It’s really good for kids to have a paths.

“It’s really good for kidsour to have a connection and sometimes students “It’s really good for kidsour to have a connection and sometimes students that come from other countries don’t have connection and sometimes our students that come from other countries don’t have those connections built into their social that come from other countries don’t have those connections built into their social network,” said ELD department chair Emily those connections built into their social network,” ELD department chairfor Emily Koo. “Thissaid is creating an opportunity network,” said ELD department chairfor Emily Koo. “This is creating an that opportunity students who don’t have networking to Koo. “This is creating an that opportunity for to students who don’t have networking build these relationships.” students who don’t have that networking to build these relationships.”

The importance of a social network is build these relationships.”

Theoverlooked, importancebut of ina social network is it often this day and age, Theoverlooked, importancebut of ina social network is it often thisin day andfields. age, is crucial to finding success most often overlooked, butsuccess in thisin day andfields. age, it is crucial to finding most “We have this program so we can get the is crucial to finding successsoinwe most “We have this program canfields. get that the students connections within the careers “We have this program so we can get that the students connections thethey careers they are interested in within so when go in to students connections within thethey careers that they are interested in so when go in to apply for college they have people that they they are interested in so when theythat go in to apply for college they have people they can put on their references,” said Koo. “Or apply foroncollege they have people that“Or they can put their references,” said Koo. when they go and try to get an internship can put on go their references,” Koo. “Or when they and try to get said anknow internship they have people they already within when they go and try to get an internship theycommunity have peoplethat they already within the they have know a connection they have peoplethat they already know within the they have withcommunity because they visited with aorconnection interned the community that they have aorconnection with because with they visited interned or shadowed them inwith the past.” with because with they them visitedinwith or interned or shadowed the past.”

In addition to the long-term advantages or shadowed with them in the past.” addition to the long-term advantages of In building connections, students like junior In addition to the long-term advantages of building connections, students likereaping junior Milkies Woldargy have also enjoyed of building connections, students likereaping junior Milkies Woldargy have also enjoyed the benefits of providing clarity for the Milkies Woldargy have also enjoyed reaping the benefits of providing clarity for the the benefits of providing clarity for the

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future. future. “[The program] helps me decide what future. “[The helpsand me what decidekind what I want to program] do after school of “[The program] helpsand me what decidekind what Ijobs want to do after school of are interesting to me,” said Woldargy.

Ijobs want do after school andsaid what kind of aretointeresting to me,” Woldargy.

Additionally, freshman Kishmar Eberline jobs are interesting to me,”Kishmar said Woldargy. freshman hasAdditionally, used the program as a chance toEberline narrow Additionally, freshman Kishmar has used the program as a chance toEberline narrow down his prospective careers and figure out has used the programcareers as a chance to narrow down his prospective and figure which occupations he is passionate about.out down his prospective careers and figure out which occupations is passionate about.

“It has helped meheknow what I want to which occupations heknow is passionate about.

“It has helped me what I want to do or at least get me thinking about what I “It hasleast helped me what I want to I do or to at gettelling me know thinking about what want do and me which [careers] I do or to at do least gettelling me thinking about what I I want and me which [careers] don’t want to do and which ones I might be want to do to and telling me which don’t want and which ones [careers] I might beI interested in,”do said Eberline. don’t want to do and which ones I might be interested in,”program said Eberline.

While the assists the students interested in,”program said Eberline.

While the assists the students in making decisions about their future, it While the program assists thefuture, students in making decisions about their it also allows them to further develop skills in making decisions about their future, it also allows them to further develop skills that they will use for the rest of their lives. also allows them to further develop skills that“[Career they willConnections] use for the rest their me lives. hasofhelped that“[Career they willConnections] use for the rest their me lives. hasofhelped learn new things and has made me more “[Career Connections] has helped me learn new things and has made me more open-minded to trying new things,” said learn new things and has made me more open-minded to trying things,” sophomore Binti Ukash.new “I have seensaid my open-minded to trying new things,” sophomore Binti Ukash.

“I havebeing seensaid my friends asking more questions, more sophomore Binti Ukash.

“I have seen more my friends more questions, engagedasking and trying to come to being school friends asking more to questions, being more engaged and trying come to school more.” engaged and trying to come to school more.”

Not only does the program aid the more.”

Not only does the program aid the students in many ways, but it also provides Not onlymany does the program aid the students ways, but itfor also provides a sense ofinhope and comfort them. students inhope manyand ways, but itfor also provides a sense of comfort them.

“It helps us know that there’s something a sense of hope and comfort for them.

“It helps us know that there’s something out there that we can do and someone “It helps us we know there’s something out there that canthat do and someone helping us,” said Eberline. out there that we can do and someone helping said Eberline.

Manyus,” students involved in the program helping us,” said Eberline.

Many involved in the program have felt astudents similar sense of reassurance Many students involved in the program have felt a similar sense of reassurance about the future through the discovery have felt afuture similarthrough sense ofthe reassurance about the of different jobs and alternatediscovery education about the future the discovery of different jobs through and alternate education options. of different jobs and alternate education options.

“A lot of students remarked that they options.

“A lot of students remarked theyof didn’t realize that there was thisthat breath “A lot of students remarked that theyof didn’t realize that there was this breath opportunity in Sioux Falls itself,” said Koo. didn’t realize that there was this breath of opportunity SiouxDakota Falls itself,” said Koo. “And with theinBuild scholarship opportunity inBuild SiouxDakota Falls itself,” said Koo. “And with the scholarship which gives full ride to any student in “And with Build Dakota scholarship which givesthe full ridegoes to any in South Dakota who to astudent South Dakota which gives full ridegoes to any student in South Dakota who to a South Dakota technical college, they’re learning about the South Dakota who goes to a South Dakota technical college, they’re learningdegree about the opportunity of a one or two-year technical college, they’re learning about the opportunity a one or two-year that can makeofthem earn upwards degree of opportunity a oneearn or two-year that can straight makeofthem upwards degree of $60,000 out of school.” that can straight make them earn upwards of $60,000 out of school.”

Learning that there are different options $60,000 straight of are school.”

Learning that out there different than the traditional four-year collegeoptions path Learning that there are different thanbeen the traditional four-year collegeoptions path has an eye-opening experience for the than the traditional four-year collegefor path has been an eye-opening experience the students involved. has been involved. an eye-opening experience for the students “Seeing that there are different paths to students “Seeinginvolved. that there arechoosing different has paths to whatever career they’re been “Seeingcareer that there arechoosing different has paths to they’re been awhatever really valuable experience for our kids,” whatever career they’re choosing has been asaid really valuable experience for our kids,” Koo. asaid really Koo.valuable experience for our kids,” said Koo.

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Career Connections students visited Schulte Subaru and Career Connections visited saw how mechanics students restore old cars. Schulte Subaru and Career Connections visited saw how mechanics students restore old cars. Schulte Subaru and saw how mechanics restore old cars.

During WIN time, the Connections students visited the During WIN time, the Connections visited thea Work Place Summit where they met students Chad Greenway, During WIN time, the Connections visited thea Work Place Summit where they met students Chad Greenway, former Vikings linebacker.

Work Summit where they met Chad Greenway, a formerPlace Vikings linebacker. former Vikings linebacker.

A tour of Deffenbaugh’s new construction near Willow A tour of Deffenbaugh’s constructionthat neargoWillow Run Golf Course and allnew the components into A tour ofa Deffenbaugh’s construction neargoWillow Run Golf Course and allnew the components that into building multimillion-dollar home.

Run Golfa multimillion-dollar Course and all the components that go into building home. building a multimillion-dollar home. design by lHs statesman staff pHotos by provided by emily K oo design lHs statesman staff pHotos by provided by emily K oo design lHs statesman staff pHotos provided by emily Koo

DELANEY GRAMLICK

Pioneered by LHS freshman Nora Geffre, RSPCT (retro, stylish, pop culture, throwback) club, also known as Retro Club, aims to bring together—people who want to bring back the past.

Club president Geffre and club adviser/ LHS teacher Anne Engelland discovered their mutual love of retro games, shows, music, fashion, etc. early this school year, and formed RSPCT in November of 2021.

Geffre and Engelland both have a passion for old fashion, activities and trends and wanted to create a space where people could enjoy and share this together.

“I love shows from the 70s, 80s and 90s so I decided why not make a club out of it,” said Geffre.

The club meets from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in room A510 every Wednesday of the month, excluding the 3rd Wednesday, and also meets in the library during the club Friday Ad Room time. The club has, in previous meetings: watched game shows from the 70s with snacks, compared retro style to modern style and played throwback board games from the 70s and 80s. The club does not have a set structure for its meetings and is willing to accept

ideas from people interested in joining.

“We are still figuring [out what a typical meeting looks like] and welcome suggestions from anyone who joins us. We

are just going week by week,” said Geffre.

Switching up the activities has been an important goal of the club, in order to accommodate everyone’s interests. The club aims to bring together lovers of all things 70s, 80s and 90s, but it also aims to create a community in which people can make friends, form connections and have fun.

“We try to change up the agenda, so it is not always the same and offers a little something for everyone. We have ideas for upcoming meetings such as previewing binge-worthy shows, watching a full-length movie, more trivia and games, arts and crafts, etc.,” said Engelland.

From old music, TV shows and movies to retro fashion and food, the RSPCT club offers a little bit of everything for everyone. Between the three Wednesdays and the monthly club Friday meeting, the club meets four times a month, offering opportunities for attendance even for people with filled schedules. RSPCT is welcoming and willing for people to join.

“Just show up! Even if you can only come once a month, we would love to have you join us,” said Engelland.

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JAXSON BUTTON From Homeschool to LHS

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Vanessa TimaT

One of the hardest decisions parents go through is deciding where they want their kids to attend school.

From a young age, education can consist of public schools, private schools, homeschooling or even advanced placement schools. Everyone is different, but no matter where you go, it should always feel normal. Understanding the differences between every school can be difficult. Luckily for one student, he has participated in two: homeschool and public school.

Jaxson Button, junior at LHS, has transitioned from being homeschooled during preschool to 8th grade to going to public school his freshman year. He has gone from a one on one teaching setting to almost 30 kids in all of his classes. It has definitely been a change for him.

“I was never used to taking tests under pressure, which made it really hard for me to adapt to the tests I had to take during my freshman year, and getting used to the roll of the classes which I had no control of,” said Button.

Button enjoys going to public school now, in fact many wonder why he was homeschooled in the first place. Every family has a reason for something they do.

“My mom had always wanted to be really close to my two older sisters and I, so she wanted to homeschool us in order to spend more time and develop a really strong relationship with us,” said Button.

“She had grown up in a family where they weren’t close, and her wish was for that to ever be true with our family.”

Starting off public school in 9th grade is not always stress-free. Instead of slowly building up to the classes that may define a future, Button had to switch pretty quickly and understand the public school system instantly to stay caught up.

It was not always easy at the beginning to transition so drastically.

“I was immediately at a set back because some of my credits weren’t accepted from middle school, so I had to essentially start fresh,” said Button.

“Along with that, I went into school with

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a really solid group of seven friends who have stuck together throughout all of high school, but with all of them being a grade above me and all but two going to Washington High School, I was left alone a grade below to find new friends and try and fit in as best as I could.”

Although these challenges stuck out at the beginning, there are many benefits Button has experienced going to public school. He has made new friendships, tried out new activities and has been able to get the high school experience he deserves.

“I have been able to meet new people and develop great relationships with them, become more outgoing, try new sports (whether they go good or bad) and face new immense challenges with classes that I put myself through,” said Button.

Since he has experienced both schooling options, Button has made many conclusions from the two. He realized that the normal stereotypes do not always add up and that real life is different from the movie.

“Homeschoolers get a bad rap a lot of times, and I can understand; it’s an odd concept for someone who has been in the public school system for their whole life,” said Button. “But homeschoolers get treated too harshly in my opinion.

Most homeschooled kids aren’t ‘weird’ or ‘different’ like some people might think.”

All in all, no one is the same and many people go through different experiences.

With Button’s involvement in public school and homeschooling, he has had the

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chance to choose what he enjoys more, thus helping him as a whole.

“As much as I appreciate my parents’ dedications to giving me a good education through homeschooling, I love talking to people, when I decide to not be shy, and meeting those new people and becoming better friends with them, so ultimately I would say I like where I am right now, it feels right,” said Button. design by LHs sTaTesman pHoTo by Vanessa TimaT

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offee shops, boutiques, bars and restaurants: downtown Sioux Falls is loaded with small business support.

Kristin Chau is a small business owner and the general manager of The Source located on Phillips Ave in northern downtown. The Source is a local coffee shop and taproom. The family-owned business focuses on interactions with customers and the community around them. The Source works with local farmers and business owners to supply products for their business.

The Source was not the original brand of the local coffee shop, but the original idea came from a former Sioux Falls coffee shop, Black Sheep. After more than 15 years of business, Kum and Go bought the old location which meant tearing down the building on 12th and Grange.

“We were patient when it came to finding commercial real estate because we knew the location would matter when it came to the success

of our business. The rebranding also took time. We knew Black Sheep could not be duplicated, thus the rebrand.

Black Sheep was deeply rooted in the community. It was a space that everyone called home. It had a unique character, and the space would be filled with conversations from many different ethnic groups,” said Chau.

During the process of the rebranding, many ideas came to mind to make this coffee shop different from the rest.

“I had taken over the business [from my family] and always felt the vision

could be bigger. I wanted to create a brand that encompassed more than just coffee. A brand with coffee, beer and wine. A brand that had sophistication. A brand that could travel the U.S. through wholesale and retail sales,” said Chau.

With any business, challenges always seem to appear. Challenges have come not just with COVID-19, but with rebranding and new bright ideas for the business some ideas are easier said than done.

“Our tap wall pushed our customers out of their comfort zone. It is a selfserve system that is activated by an RFID card/bracelet.

The challenges were easily resolved with a thorough explanation and interactive display,” said Chau. “Supply chain shortages and staffing have been the greatest challenge within the past year. I have learned to pivot and get creative when it comes to purchasing inventory.”

The Source is very active in the community and enjoys supporting other local businesses and places, some including, Augustana, Avera, Sanford, Boys + Girls Club, Alzheimer’s Association and many more. They hope that while doing this and much more their future in Sioux Falls is big and bright.

“I hope The Source continues to imprint a positive footprint on our community, and I hope we continue to grow within the community, serving our customers and building relationships. In 2022, we will be expanding our brand to serve commercial businesses and wedding venues with our mobile coffee cart. We are excited about the many opportunities that lie ahead,” said Chau.

“I WANTED TO CREATE A BRAND THAT ENCOMPASSED MORE THAN JUST COFFEE.”

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1.“New Horizons” - By Ava Breems

This ink and watercolor piece is the epitome of a picture-perfect summer night. The windows are

1.“New Horizons” - By Ava Breems 1.“New Horizons” - By Ava Breems down, music is playing and the wind is blowing as the sun projects a palette of hues over the horizon. As

Thisepitome ink and watercolor piece is the epitome of summer a picture-perfect summer night.

The windows are This ink and watercolor piece is the of a picture-perfect night.

The windows are the final of six pieces in her art portfolio, senior, Ava Breems, wanted this piece to embody letting go of all music is playing and the wind is blowingaaspalette the sun projects a palette of hues the horizon.

As down, music is playing and the winddown, is blowing as the sun projects of hues over theover horizon.

As expectations and moving onto brand new horizons. the final of six pieces in her art portfolio, senior, Ava Breems, wanted piece to embody letting all the final of six pieces in her art portfolio, senior, Ava Breems, wanted this piece to this embody letting go go of ofall “I took it directly from this video a friend took of me a couple of summers ago where I am replicating expectations and moving onto brand new horizons. expectations and moving onto brand new horizons. the same actions as the girl I painted,” said Breems. That was a time in my life where I was just completely took it directly this video a friendof tooksummers of me a couple of summers wherereplicating I am replicating “I took it directly from this video a “I friend took from of me a couple ago whereago I am present, and this video felt so cinematic and really spoke to me, which really inspired me and the creation of the same as the girl I painted,” Breems. a time in my Ilife where I wascompletely just completely the same actions as the girl I painted,” saidactions Breems.

That was said a time inThat mywas life where was just this piece.” present, and really this videospoke felt so cinematic really spoke to me, which really inspired andcreation the creationof of present, and this video felt so cinematic and to me,and which really inspired me and me the this piece.” this piece.”

2. “My Rights?!” - By Jacalyn Bechard

Using political beliefs as an outlet for social change is one of many ways to bring awareness to social

2. “My Rights?!” - By Jacalyn Bechard 2. “My Rights?!” - By Jacalyn issues Bechard within society. This striped background gives way to the distressed woman in the center of the piece.

as an is outlet for of social changeways is one ofto many ways awareness to bring awareness social Using political beliefs as an outletUsing for political socialbeliefs change one many bring to to social LHS freshman Jacalyn Bechard used charcoal pencils, of all sizes, along with a white charcoal pencil to issues within society.

Thisway striped gives way to the distressed woman in the center of the piece. issues within society. This striped background gives tobackground the distressed woman in the center of the piece. complete this provocative piece. freshman Jacalyn Bechard usedsizes, charcoalalong pencils, of all sizes, along with a white charcoal pencil LHS freshman Jacalyn Bechard usedLHS charcoal pencils, of all with a white charcoal pencil to to “It’s in protest of abortion laws, symbolizing pro-choice meaning women should have the choice with what complete this provocative piece. complete this provocative piece. to do with their bodies,” said Bechard. “It’s a woman and her distressed face with a man’s hand covering her “It’s in protest ofpro-choice abortion laws, meaning symbolizing pro-choice women should the choice withwhat what “It’s in protest of abortion laws, symbolizing womenmeaning should have thehave choice with mouth. Coming out of the hand are empowering and directed statements such as ‘for the women’ and ‘my to do“It’s with their bodies,” said Bechard.

“It’s a woman and her with distressed face withhand a man’scovering hand coveringher her to do with their bodies,” said Bechard. a woman and her distressed face a man’s choice’.”

Coming out of the directed hand are empowering and directed statements ‘for the women’ ‘my mouth. Coming out of the hand are mouth. empowering and statements such as ‘forsuch theaswomen’ andand ‘my choice’.” choice’.”

3. “1/64th, Remembering Miss Nanny Whitehead” - By Ella Ratliff

This watercolor creation is one of many favorites by LHS junior, Ella Ratliff. The red background

3. “1/64th, Remembering Miss shines Nanny 3. “1/64th, Whitehead” Remembering Miss - Nanny

By Ella Whitehead” Ratliff - By Ella Ratliff a spotlight on the heritage of the artist, with herself as the main character in the middle. Hidden

watercolor creation by is one of many favorites

by LHS junior, Ella Ratliff. red background This watercolor creation is one ofThis many favorites LHS junior, Ella Ratliff.

The redThe background behind the central individual is a ghost figure, looming in the back to represent the inspiration for the piece, spotlightwith on the heritage of as the artist, with herself as the main in the middle.

Hidden shines a spotlight on the heritage ofshines the aartist, herself the main character incharacter the middle.

Hidden “Miss Nanny Whitehead.”

Deep in the halls of LHS, a special group of students can be found who all share remarkable talent and a passion behindfigure, the central individual is figure, looming in the backthe to represent the inspiration for the piece, behind the central individual is a ghost looming ina ghost the back to represent inspiration for the piece,

by Olivia brOst “It’s about my great great grandmother who was a Cherokee Native American. She was forced along the for the visual arts. The Scholastic Art Club gives students within LHS the special opportunity enter a variety of “Miss Nanny Whitehead.”

“Miss Nanny to Whitehead.” who all share Deep remarkable in the halls of LHS, talent a special and group a passion of students can be found who all share remarkable talent and a passion trail of tears and put into a reservation where she was signed up for the census and adopted by a family, where Scholastic Art and Writing Awards across the nation.

“It’s about my great grandmotherNative who was aAmerican.

Cherokee Native American. was forced along the “It’s about my great great grandmother who wasgreat a Cherokee She was She forced along the the special for the opportunity visual arts. The Scholastic to enter ArtaClub variety gives students of within LHS the special opportunity to enter a variety of she then had her name changed,” said Ratliff. “Now, when we look back at those records we can’t find her name trail ofwhere tears andshe put into a reservation where shethe was signed up for the adopted census and adopted by a family,where where trail of tears and put into a reservation was signed up for census and by a family, Scholastic Art and is Writing Awards across the nation. because we don’t know her by anything other than the name they gave her, which is Miss Nanny Whitehead.

The work itself evaluated on personal voice, technical skill and elements of then principles andher design.

This club she Ratliff. then had her name changed,” said Ratliff. we look records back at thosewe records we can’t hername name she had name changed,” said “Now, when we look “Now, backwhen at those can’t findfind her So, this piece is all about my heritage where I can’t prove it exactly, but I can bring it to light through my art.” also morphed into an area for everyone who may not wish to enter contests.because It is also a community for some artists becauseother we don’t know the her byname anything othergave than the namewhich they gaveisher, whichNanny is Miss Nanny Whitehead. weand don’t know her by anything than they her, Miss Whitehead. ments of The principles work itself is and evaluated design. on personal Thisvoice, club technical skill and elements of principles design.

This club who just want to gather and hone their craft with other artists. The Scholastic Art andpiece Writingis Awards recognize So, this piece is all about my heritage where I can’t prove it exactly, but I can bring it to light through myart.” art.”

So, this all about my heritage where I can’t prove it exactly, but I can bring it to light through my tests. It also is also morphed a community into an area for everyone for some who may artists not wish to enter contests. It is also a community for some artists the outstanding performance of the nation’s youth, giving middle and high school students the opportunity to be holastic who Artjust and wantWriting to gather and Awards hone theirrecognize craft with other artists. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards recognize recognized for their talents in visual arts. high school the outstanding students performance the opportunity of the nation’s to youth, begiving middle and high school students the opportunity to be 4. “Hey Kid” - By Azalea Walpole recognized for their talents in visual arts.

Taken from the hallways of LHS itself, sophomore Azalea Walpole was chosen for the cover of LHS by

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Taken from the hallways of LHS Taken itself, from sophomore the hallways ofAzalea LHS itself,Walpole sophomore was Azaleachosen Walpole was for chosen the for cover the cover of ofLHS LHS decided to connect the cover of the book to the school through the use of a blue locker from the halls and a English teacher Xavier Pastrano’s chapbook English teacher (aXavier small Pastrano’s book containing chapbook (a smallballads, book containing poems, ballads, tales poems, ortales tracts). or tracts).

Walpole Walpole simple sticky note as a symbolic message from the author to the kids. decided to connect the cover of the decided book to toconnect the school the cover through of the book to the the use schoolof through a blue the use locker of a blue from lockerthe fromhalls the halls and and aa “I used one of the school’s lockers over by the E-wing art room, and I got Mr. Pastrano to write the title simple sticky note as a symbolic message simple sticky from note the as aauthor symbolic message to thefrom kids. the author to the kids. of his book on a sticky note. I put it on the locker along with a piece of tape. On the tape was his name that “I used one of the school’s lockers over “I used by one the of theE-wing school’s lockers art over room, by the and E-wing I got art room, Mr. and Pastrano I got Mr. Pastrano to write to write thethe title title I wrote in my handwriting. On the sticky note was his handwriting so it was like something from the kids of his book on a sticky note. I put itofon histhe book locker on a stickyalong note. I put with it onathe piece lockerof along tape. with aOn piecethe of tape. tape On was the tape his wasname his name that that because he wanted the cover to symbolize something related to students,” said Walpole.

I wrote in my handwriting. On the sticky I wrote innote my handwriting. was his On handwriting the sticky note was sohis it handwriting was like so something it was like something from from thethe kids kids because he wanted the cover to symbolize because hesomething wanted the cover related to symbolize to students,” something related said to students,” Walpole. said Walpole.

Art gives students in LHS an abundant outlet to express anything they deem important or impactful within their world. It speaks the statements that sometimes cannot be put into words and presents them through vibrant colors Art gives students in LHS an abundant Art gives outlet students to in express LHS an abundant anything outlet to they express deem anything important they deem important or impactful or impactful within within their their and unique materials. The Scholastic Art Club, and art in general within LHS, give students that special outlet world. It speaks the statements that sometimes world. It speaks the cannot statements be that putsometimes into words cannot be and put presents into words and them presents through them through vibrant vibrant colors colors to express themselves through anything they create. Whether it’s through photography, paintings, drawings or 3. unique materials. The 4. and Scholasticand Art unique Club, materials. and The artScholastic in general Art Club, within and artLHS, in general give within students LHS, give students that special that special outlet outlet sculptures, these special students with a special talent help to make LHS the school we all know. to3.express themselves 4. through anything to express they themselves create. through Whether anythingit’s theythrough create. Whether photography, it’s through photography, paintings, paintings, drawings drawings or or design by Olivia brOst sculptures, these special students with sculptures, a special these talent special students help with to make a specialLHS talent help thetoschool make LHS we theall school know. we all know. artwOrk prOvided by lHs artists design by

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It is not unpopular to have heard the many tales of the famous LHS Orchestra AP Music Theory

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BY SBY ARAH SARAH Bdo OMHOFF B OMHOFF teacher, Dr. Mario Chiarello.

But you really know It is not unpopular to have heard the many tales him,Itor just his unpopular humorous isItnot is unpopular not to Orchestra have toantics? have heard heard theAP many theMusic many talesTheory tales of the famous LHS and Chiarello’s personality consists of much more of the of famous the famous LHS Orchestra Orchestra andBut and APdo Music AP Music Theory Theory teacher, Dr.LHS Mario Chiarello. you really know Alongside his musical background and continued than his frequent telling of childhood circus stories teacher, teacher, Dr. Mario Dr. Mario Chiarello.

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He has been of orchestra are unique, but also of great importance of orchestra are unique, but also of great importance when unpacking the thoughts inside his mind. in love with it, obviously, as that has been his chosen He is passionate about encouraging students to push are far areorchestra beyond far beyond what what one could could imagine. imagine.

Heabsolutely has He been has been since theone sixth grade and fellwhen unpacking the thoughts inside his“getting mind. when unpacking the the thoughts inside his mind.

Chiarello prioritizes process of it right.” careerinpath. themselves to not only be their best, but also not in orchestra in orchestra sinceit, since the sixth the sixth grade andhas and absolutely absolutely fellChiarello love with obviously, as grade that been his fell chosen prioritizes the process of “getting it right.”

Chiarello prioritizes theencouraging process of “getting ittoright.”

He is passionate about students push has valued hisasstudents colleagues anything less than the best.

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Chiarello has valued students andAP colleagues themselves toaccept not bethan their best, butOralso notwould to only not only be the their best, but not put accept less best. as also he Music Theory and directing the LHS Orchestra Chiarello has valued hasyears valued hisatstudents his students and colleagues colleagues With his common idea that “knowledge is forChiarello the past 25 LHS butand teaching AP accept anything less less thanthan the best.

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Bass, and he has taking the lessons learned in the classroom and applying them to real-life situations. He implements teaching, teaching, Chiarello Chiarello played played in the in South the South Dakota Dakota Symphony as the Principal of Bass, and he has taking the lessons learned in the classroom and taking the lessons learned in the classroom and applying them to real-life situations. continued to do so presently. The South Dakota important life skills into his teachingHe in implements order Symphony Symphony as the asdo Principal thesoPrincipal of Bass, ofThe Bass, and and he has he has continued to presently.

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Chiarello’s reasoning for the class itself.

Chiarello’s reasoning formaking making theknowledge knowledge gained in classroom “If the desk hits you, it’s your fault,” said Chiarello. playing bass. not actually chairs at his but of thatthat doesdoes not eliminate other factors.

Chiarello does not actually chairs atstudents, his students, butcourse of course not eliminate other factors. in the in South the South Dakota Dakota Symphony, Symphony, both both of them of themdoctor “If does the desk hits you,throw it’s throw your fault,” said Chiarello. playing bass. to areas of is clear. fortransferable making the knowledge gained in classroom for making the knowledge gained inclear. the classroom it Chiarello aking with the himself, has been determined that transferable toother other areas of life lifethe is “If the desk hits you, it’s your fault,” said Chiarello.

“If the desk hits you, it’s your fault,” said Chiarello. playing playing bass. bass.

In regard to his alleged lightning incidents, Chiarello confirms that he was not struck by lightning In regard to his alleged lightning incidents, Chiarello confirms that he was not struck by lightning on two on two transferable toyou other areas ofthis life is transferable to can other areas ofand lifeclear. is clear.

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Chiarello’s father wrote Chiarello’s musical abilities sprouted from his father, who was heavily involved in music.

Chiarello’s father wrote and arranged the music for Tricia Nixon, daughter of the 37th President Richard Nixon’s, wedding.

In addition, go to college.

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As the new year begins, it is time to look back at all the unforgettable moments of 2021 that happened here at LHS.

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The LHS track team headed out west to Sturgis on May 28-29 to compete for a state title. The LHS girls track team placed third and the boys’ track team placed first, but were in second place until the last race, the 4x400 meters, that led them to finish in first. All together head track coach Jim Jarovski led the LHS track team to win a combined boys and girls state title.

The 2020-2021 school year came to an end on May 26, 2021, and it was officially summertime for the Patriots.

Summer 2021 sadly had to come to an end, and all the Pats returned to LHS for the 20212022 school year.

Homecoming took place all week on Sept. 13-17 with many fun dress-up days and events.

Charlie Mickelson was crowned LHS Homecoming King and Marisa Weinzetl was named LHS Homecoming Queen. The homecoming football game took place on Friday, Sept. 17, where the LHS Pats took on Rapid City Stevens and won 35-14.

The LHS Marching Band and Colorguard had one of their best seasons yet with a theme of “The Queen’s Gambit.” They performed at many halftimes at football games and competitions, and to complete their outstanding season, they headed to St. Louis to compete against bands from 12 different states with a total of 58 bands. They placed second in their class and 11th overall.

LHS students got dressed up in their formal attire and attended LHS’ winter formal on Dec. 4, 2021, in the LHS gym with roughly 900 kids that attended throughout the night.

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Prom took place on Apr. 24, 2021, with an underground theme at the Social since COVID-19 restrictions prohibited prom from happening at LHS.

On Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, all the Lincoln Crazies headed out to Howard Wood Field for everyone’s favorite football game of the year, the President’s Bowl. LHS skipped their traditional President’s Bowl whiteout theme and wore purple to join competitor team HHS in support of suicide prevention. LHS lost 27-35 to HHS but kept close with the number one team in the state.

On Oct. 2, 2021, the LHS Pats battled against the HHS Tigers for the 2021 softball state title. Trent Dlugosh helped lead the LHS pats to the top and take home the title, winning with a score of 9-6 during the seven-inning win in the second game of the championship.

The year with many memorable times for LHS sadly comes to an end, but 2022 begins with even more chances to create even more memories for LHS students and staff.

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If you have ever eaten at a Chinese restaurant, you have probably been greeted with a placemat bordered with little animals. However, these cute creatures are not only for decoration; they are the Chinese zodiac signs. Similar to the astrological zodiac signs that are common in American culture, the Chinese zodiac signs have their own personality description, compatibility and horoscopes. Instead of the typical divide with months, the Chinese zodiac signs are divided by the start and end of the lunar year. Therefore, those that are born in January or February could be categorized into the year before. What Chinese zodiac sign are you?

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You are quick on your feet and are always willing to help others. You have a natural charm and are not scared to start a conversation with a stranger. You know exactly how to come up with a plan in tough situations.

Lucky numbers: Two and three Lucky colors: Blue, gold and green Compatible with: Rats, Oxen, Dragons or Monkeys

You are a people-person. You love to spend time with people no matter who they are. You are always looking for an adventure. You know what you want, and you will do everything needed to achieve it. You are confident, and you are never afraid to take a risk.

Lucky numbers: One, three and four Lucky colors: Blue, gray, orange Compatible with: Horses, Dogs or Pigs

You are always on top of the ball.

Although quiet, you are very effective and know exactly when to turn things in by the deadline and are not afraid to ask for help. You are known for being kind to others, especially when they are going through rough times.

Lucky numbers: Three, four and six Lucky colors: Red, pink, purple and blue Compatible with: Goats, Dogs or Pigs

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You are a leader. Many people look to you for help because they can depend on you for an efficient game plan. You set goals for yourself and others and are determined to do whatever is necessary to accomplish them.

Lucky numbers: One and four Lucky colors: White, yellow and green Compatible with: Rats, Snakes or Roosters

You are a super bubbly person with an excitable personality. You always know how to light up a room when it seems dull. You know how to care for others, and you are always making them smile.

Lucky numbers: Two, three and seven Lucky colors: Yellow and green Compatible with: Tigers, Goats or Dogs

You are always very calm even in high-stress situations. You know how to sympathize with others in hard situations, and you always seem to know the right things to say or do. Nature and animals interest you because they bring a sense of calmness.

Lucky numbers: Two and seven Lucky colors: Brown, red and purple Compatible with: Rabbits, Horses, Goats or Pigs

You are a very goal-driven person, and you will not stop until you accomplish them. You look for the little details and accentuate them to become larger. You never fail when taking a risk, especially when trying to help others.

Lucky numbers: Five, seven and eight Lucky colors: Gold, brown and yellow Compatible with: Oxen, Dragons or Snakes

You are the life of the party. You are not afraid to be yourself, and you love to make people happy.

You get excited about the little things in life. You are very smart and when it comes time to focus, you are always ready.

Lucky numbers: One, six and seven Lucky colors: Gold, silver and light gray Compatible with: Rats, Monkeys or Roosters

You are typically very smart but very humble about it. Not many people notice your hard work, but that is okay. You are very mature and wise, and you know how to handle a situation correctly especially in one that is stressful or not ideal.

Lucky numbers: Two, eight and nine Lucky colors: Black, red and yellow Compatible with: Oxen or Roosters

You are super generous, and you devote your time to things that you love and to others. Volunteering your time in the community allows you to practice your generosity and passion to help others. You work diligently and never give up.

Lucky numbers: Two, five and eight Lucky colors: Yellow, gray, brown and gold Compatible with: Tigers, Rabbits or Goat

You are a kind and loving spirit. You give great honest advice and people always seem to really appreciate it. You tell it how it is, but you always follow your heart to figure out the right thing to do.

Lucky numbers: Three, four and nine Lucky colors: Red, green and purple Compatible with: Tigers, Rabbits, Horses or Monkeys

You are always on top of everything. You are a go-getter and love to be efficient (getting tasks done, getting good grades, etc).

However, you are always up for a challenge and love learning new things.

Lucky numbers: Four and nine Lucky colors: White, blue and gold Compatible with: Rats, Dragons design by Jada Sandvall artwork by Jada Sandvall

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A year filled with biopics

Set in late-1960s Chicago, this film tells of the Black Panther Party and the true betrayal that took place. William O’Neal (LaKeith Stanfield) is offered a plea deal by the FBI in exchange for information about the Chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party, Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya). While dramatized, the plot still follows real events, piquing the audience’s interest through the eyes of characters based on real people. Released in early 2021, “Judas and the Black Messiah” was up for many awards in the 2021 awards season, including six Oscars. It ended up winning two Oscars, along with countless other achievements, proving its importance within the 2021 film scene along with biopic history.

This biopic thoroughly follows the life of the revolutionary singer Aretha Franklin (played by Jennifer Hudson). Follow her journey from starting out as a talented child singing in a church choir to an international superstar, along with her internal and interpersonal conflicts that were hidden from the public eye.

Biopics on musicians are more common than any other subject, but this film was highlighted for Hudson’s strong vocals that some think made the soundtrack more engaging than some moments from the film.

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What is a biopic?

Biopics are essentially biographical films, sharing the lives of many individuals with a wide range of audiences. They can follow countless personalities, from musicians to royalty and even to the occasional serial killer. Commonly based on books, this category is often known to dramatize the people and events they follow, in an attempt to interest audiences more and (in many cases) make more money.

Nonetheless, biopics have shaped the film industry since the days of silent, black and white motion pictures that grew the cultural presence of films into what it is today.

2021 was no exception to the inclusion of these films, even with the countless movie theater closures around the world due to COVID-19 lockdowns. While many of these films had to delay their release dates as pushes for more money, others embraced the temporary closures by releasing the features on streaming services, like the biopic “King Richard” on HBO Max. Furthermore, this year has brought a great variety of biopics to screens, causing audiences to learn more about unique people and events within their lives.

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This film tells of the ridiculously fascinating life of Tammy Faye Bakker (Jessica Chastain), wife of infamous televangelist Jim Bakker (Andrew Garfield).

Many tend to focus on Bakker due to his religious exploitation of donors and notably alternative methods of preaching, which makes the somewhat untold story of Tammy Faye all the more intriguing. Known for her peppy voice and generous application of bright makeup, Tammy Faye intrigued many, even when she was at the height of her fame, making her story an extremely compelling subject for a biopic.

Gucci is a household name, but mainly for the luxury brand and not the family behind it. “House of Gucci” tells the dramatic tale of this Italian family and the murder and betrayal that took place in 1978. Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga) met Maurizio Gucci (Adam Driver), a law student at the time, at a party and learns that he is heir to a great sum of money from his father due to the vast success of their fashion brand. This film truly exposes the vile things that some people do for money. Again, this story is made all the more alluring due to its true story, keeping right with its biopic nature.

The somewhat unknown yet true story of Richard Williams (Will Smith) and his elaborate plan to get his daughters, Venus (Saniyya Sidney) and Serena (Demi Singleton), into sports history through their talent for tennis. This great tale of perseverance in the toughest of times not only gives the public more of an idea of the upbringing of the well-known tennis star sisters but also sheds light on possibly an even more interesting character, their father. Follow the Williams family as they battle their children up to stardom, leaving a permanent mark on sports history.

There have been many adaptations of Princess Diana Spencer’s tragic story, but this one takes an entirely different spin on it, refreshing audiences with a deeper tale of psychological uncomfortableness and lesser-known details about Princess Diana’s estrangement and the sickening unwelcomeness she experienced from the British Royal family. Set right as the marriage between Prince Charles (Jack Farthing) and Princess Diana (Kristen Stewart) grows cold with a lack of love, the royal family takes a trip to one of the Queen’s (Stella Gonet) estates to celebrate Christmas. This movie imagines what life might have been during those days.

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Meet the wrestling team

the Team’s outlook WHY did you become interested in the wrestling program here at LHS? Ethan Husser, 12 - “I did judo and wrestling as a kid growing up and the coach is really nice, and the teammates are really fun to hang out with.”

Nicole Portillo, 10 - “To see people and then I started to like it because it helps me and my other sisters. I like it, and it’s good for me.”

Tae Ellenbecker, 12 - “My dad put me into wrestling in 6th grade.”

What is the wrestling community like at LHS? Ethan - “It’s a really positive environment. Everyone pushes each other to get better and tries to improve.”

Nicole - “We can have fun together. I have fun with [everyone], and I don’t ever feel alone. It’s like a family or friends who are chill.”

Tae - “The wrestling team has always seemed to have a family. I was welcomed to the team as a 7th grader, and I try to give out that same energy as a senior on the team.”

How do you see this season going for you and the rest of the team this season?

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ver the course of the last several years, the LHS wrestling program has continued to grow and evolve. With 37 wrestlers on the roster this season, there has been an excellent amount of diversity for head coach, Mark Ernster, to work with. With the combination of LHS boys, girls and middle schoolers all being able to wrestle for LHS, there are many different opportunities to improve for everyone on the team.

To many, the LHS wrestling team and how it works is one of the more unknown topics of the school. The wrestling team competes in 21 events this year all across the state before the State tournament starts, facing off against teams from all different classes and conferences throughout

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their different events. Matches for the Patriots this season consist of competing against anywhere from two to 39 teams at once in a match. Within those teams, the LHS wrestlers compete against other opponents within their own weight class, meaning people who are close to their own weight. Depending on how each wrestler performs in their individual matches within their weight class will help the team accumulate points towards their overall total for the event. As one can imagine, a win would earn the most points, then a tie, followed by a loss.

Although there are points awarded for ties and losses, the more wins a player can get, the more opportunities they have to compete in more matches and earn more points for their team.

The team with the most points after every match, in every weight class,

wins. This means that although it is only one-on-one on the wrestling mat, wrestlers are not only competing for their own success, but for their team’s success as well.

With the addition of the girls wrestling program, as well as being able to provide middle schoolers with the chance to wrestle, there are many more opportunities for everyone within the LHS wrestling community.

Some of LHS’ most successful programs over the last decade have also offered middle schoolers the chance to compete for their high school’s team, such as tennis, track and field and cross country. Having the opportunity to train the future Patriots at a younger age within their high school program gives them all that much more of a head start to be great in their high school wrestling years.

Nicole - “I think things will go good. [The team] went to Rapid City [for a tournament], and they did pretty well.”

Tae - “I believe this is the best team that Lincoln has had in a long time, and we plan to do some great things this year.”

What is your favorite part about the wrestling team?

Ethan - “Going out to the bigger cities or staying overnight with the team.”

Tae - “The amount of effort that we put in as a team and the overwhelming support that we have for each other.”

How do you feel having both boys and girls on the team, as well as middle schoolers, provides value to the team?

Ethan - “It’s great to get everyone included. It makes the environment more casual and fun.”

Nicole - “Yeah because the girls can learn from the guys and the guys from the girls.”

Q&A WITH THE COACH Coach Ernster What are your predictions for this wrestling season for the team?

“A steady improvement. We are expecting to compete with pretty much everyone this year.”

What is your favorite part about the wrestling team?

“Getting to know the kids individually and learning what motivates them and what makes them want to compete and strive to get better every day and every week.”

What got you interested in wrestling as a kid?

“In elementary school, kids started bringing medals to school and trophies to school.”

How did you originally become the wrestling coach for LHS? “I was the assistant at Washington for seven years, and then the old athletic director gave me a call when this job opened up and he asked me if I was interested, and I got the job.”

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for the more aggressive and and outdoor options are both competitive South Dakotans available in Sioux Falls for who appreciate some skill those days the frigidness takes in an activity. With some your breath away. Also, to the good sticky snow, there are a couples who think they are variety of options on how to cute for going skating together, figure out who wins. Capplease find a more creative way B H ture the Flag and Tag work to make others feel bad.

South snowball Dakota winters are awful. They are long, cold and miserable with the tiniest bit of great for making okay. After one snowfall, every sane person wants to be done, but sadly that is not the case. To put bit up more with these fights a little ex- long, grueling months, action must be taken. Like every other place with a frigid winter, South Dakota has a lack of indoor activities. If someone is old and boring, their citing. natural solution would be to stay at home, sit down and read a book. So, here are some outdoor BY

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SNOWBALL FIGHTS

SNOWBOARDING AND SKIING

Snowball fights are great for the more aggressive and competitive South Dakotans who appreciate some skill in an activity. With some good sticky snow, there are a variety of options on how to figure out who wins. Capture the Flag and Tag work great for making snowball fights a little bit more exciting.

Two words: Great Bear.

Unless you are west of the Sioux River or leaving South Dakota for a better hill, Great Bear will be the only place to snowboard or ski. SkiingSNOWBOARDING and snowboarding at Great Bear is a daily activity for SKIING people who think they AND can or ski, but in reality, cannot.

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Unless you are west of the Sioux River or With never-ending amounts of sixth leaving South Dakota for a better hill, Great Bear will be the only place to snowboard or graders, gasandstation-type food atandGreat icy runs, ski. Skiing snowboarding Bear is a daily activity for people who think they Great Bear will ornever amazecannot. you. can snowboard ski, cease but intoreality,

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With never-ending amounts of sixth graders, gas station-type food and icy runs, Great Bear will never cease to amaze you.

ICE SKATING SLEDDING

Ice skating is great for those who know how to ice skate, but not so much for others. Indoor and outdoor options are both available in Sioux Falls for those days the frigidness takes your breath away. Also, to the couples who think they are cute for going skating together, please find a more creative way to make others feel bad.

There are multiple ways to sled. The classic would be to grab your sled, head to a hill and see how fast you can go, but this is only the beginning. A step up from this would be tubing. Tubes are great because there is less friction, causing the rider to go faster. These two options are great and waste tons of time, yet there is still one bad thing about both - the walk back to the top SLEDDING ofThere the are hill.multiple To get ridwaysof tothissled. awfulThepartclassic of sledding, would be to grab your sled, head to a hill and see how fast you there onethis solution. is right, pulling your friends, can go,is but is onlyThat the beginning.

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(a satire)

South Dakota is known for not having warm winters. The state’s average winter temperatures range from 32°F to 10°F. So, why do I see people wearing shorts to school?

A new survey on yougov.com asked people to name the lowest temperature they believe is warm enough to wear shorts outside.

The most common answer was between 61°F and 70°F, which got 25% of the votes. Between 71°F and 80°F came second, with 23% of the votes. It is also “scientifically proven” that men are more likely to wear shorts in colder weather than women, which definitely fits the trend that I have noticed.

When asked about their attire, the winter-shorts people always respond with the same things such as “I’m just built different or It’s not even that cold.” When asked about his shorts, LHS senior Ethan Husser, who can be found any month of the year wearing shorts, responded with, “It’s literally 40°F outside; it’s not even winter, bro.”

It is true, we are having a very mild winter in South Dakota so far, but 40°F is definitely a little too chilly for shorts.

“It’s comfy; it’s not too cold out,” said LHS freshman shorts-wearer Jericho Klein. “My parents are the

only ones who make fun of me for it.” Klein wears shorts to school as much as he can and says that he only wears pants if he is going to be outside all day. He stands by his decisions and says that “shorts are for sure acceptable in the winter.”

Although Klein and Husser both think that shorts are acceptable during the winter, there are many reasons why it is not a viable option.

Wearing shorts means that your legs are not protected from the snow, rain or slush. Even if you are driving to every place you need to be, it doesn’t mean that you won’t have to walk through puddles or snow patches.

When walking into the school building, there’s ice and snow all over the sidewalk. The snow that accumulates on your legs will end up melting into your shoes and could cause you to have wet socks all day. Wet socks are not a great addition to your day and won’t help keep in any warmth. You could possibly slip or fall and skin up your legs. All valid reasons on why pants should be everyone’s winter go-too.

Being cold for too long can also lead to getting sick. In this day and age, all it takes is a slight sniffle, and you’re expected to mask up, leading to all sorts of disruptions in your life. Wearing a mask is enough of a hassle. Now imagine trying to wear your mask while your nose is running, and your legs are freezing. All of this could have been avoided if you had worn longer and warmer pants.

In conclusion, don’t wear shorts during the winter. You could have wet socks, you could get sick and you just look like a moron. There is a reason why pants are a thing, and it’s to protect yourself from the harshness of mother nature.

You’re not tough, do yourself a favor and go buy yourself some pants.

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“Public Display of Affection (or PDA) includes physical “I think each individual will have a different definition contact including, but not limited to, intimate touching, and comfort level with PDA. I think at LHS we don’t see an hand holding, fondling, cuddling and kissing at school or a over abundance of PDA, but we certainly aren’t free from it school-sponsored activity between two students typically either,” said Lynch. in a relationship,” according to ThoughtCo. The physical Students are always wondering why those certain affection students share toward couples are not getting in trouble or why one another is the first thing they are not stopped. everyone wants to see as soon “You don’t really see any as they walk through the doors teachers talking about it and how it of LHS on a Monday morning, should be stopped. We should make more right? announcements acknowledging PDA, and The answer is NO. Even consequences should exist for it as well,” though this affection can be said Leslie. innocent, it can lead to many It’s important to understand and distractions for those who discuss the measures that are taken when witness this kind of behavior. adults and administration do witness PDA When couples are too caught throughout the halls of LHS. up in the moment, they may “If we have PDA reported to us or we not be completely aware of see it and feel it should be addressed, we how offensive they are being normally ask the students engaging in the towards other students. It can PDA to stop and also talk to them about be disrespectful and almost how their actions are impacting others. disturbing to those around them.

Most of the time this leads to resolution The school atmosphere should be as students are respectful of others comfortable for students and even teachers. However, students and sometimes can be unaware of how their actions are seem to get a little too comfortable around their partners. In this perceived by others,” said Lynch. “We haven’t gotten many case, PDA. reports of PDA, but again I think that is because when it “PDA at LHS is unnecessary and a little disturbing. People is reported or we do see it, we take the time to address the walking in the hallway shouldn’t be forced to see PDA on their concern and explain the impact.” way to class. It’s something I don’t really like seeing myself,” Students seem to want to put an end to the PDA behavior said LHS sophomore, Morgan Leslie. throughout the school. Except these couples don’t seem to Many students could agree but cannot really say anything listen to their fellow peers the same way they listen to adults about it because unfortunately, it seems to be an everyday, of authority. More needs to be done to stop the eye-stabbing normal sight at LHS. show witnessed by LHS students.

“I think it’s weird when I’m walking through the hallways “There should be a code where if you are seen, almost and people are just cuddling off to the side. Physical affection like a dress code, one should get a warning, then the next towards your significant other should be done at home [or] time there should be some sort of consequence. School isn’t outside of school, not when we are going to our next class,” said necessarily a professional environment, but it’s also not a LHS sophomore, Bentley Hillman. place where PDA is okay,” said Hillman.

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CLARE HEUPEL

It has become very apparent, especially in recent years, that people have developed an unusual fixation on the genre of entertainment known as true crime. What is the deal with this obsession and what effect does it have on its most frequent viewers?

Before diving into the psychology behind the true-crime fixation and its influence on today’s culture, it is interesting to discover how the genre of entertainment originated. According to Daily.org, versions of true crime publications first started to make way in the mid-16th century. Pamphlets written by British authors and writers circulated Europe, that detailed numerous horrific murders, as well as trial accounts that gave details of juridical proceedings. These types of publications were only viewed by higher classes at the time, as they had not been massproduced.

Moving into the 19th century, true crime news still began to spread, especially with the invention of the penny press, but a new aspect of crime analysis was also on its way. Many authors of crime writing became increasingly interested in the scientific inquiry of the crimes and the people who committed them. William De Quincy, a writer at the time, wrote a collection of essays that marked a shift in the discussions in true crime writing. They depicted the crime not only from the perspective of the public but also from the victim and the culprit. This ultimately changed the way that society interpreted crime.

From this shift in crime analysis and writing came the introduction of the study known as criminology. Police forces had begun to pop up in cities around the world and these forces needed a system for solving cases, especially the ones that appeared impossible to draw conclusions from. This need for a system brought the development of investigative methods and forms of forensic analysis, such as fingerprinting and ballistics.

Discoveries that came from these scientific fields brought comfort to the general public at the thought of crime, who now knew that judicial conclusions could be made because of scientific evidence instead of divine justice. As society became more comfortable with consuming the harsh realities of human nature, true crime content became easier and easier to acquire.

While true crime has always been growing in popularity, there is no doubt that the current spike in true crime content has been caused by the pandemic. With so many people being stuck inside their houses all day, it was not difficult to fall into the rabbit hole of crime documentaries and docuseries, especially when streaming services such as Netflix have been producing them so rapidly. Some people may not even ponder the reason as to why they can stomach learning about such horrific acts, while others may judge their own sanity for continuing to voluntarily consume such content.

There are underlying aspects of the human mind thatespecially in recent years, It has become very apparent, the typeshave of curiosities that make true crime so that foster people developed an content unusual fixation on the genre addicting. The most obviousknown one is the desire understand the of entertainment astotrue crime.

What is the deal with workings of the humanwhat mind, particularly in the most it have on its most frequent this inner obsession and effect does dangerous humans of all, murderers. Attorney Marc Lambers There are obvious mental effects that watching too much viewers? suggests that people wantinto to deconstruct mysteries of the true crime canthe cause.true-crime Whether that is paranoia, insomnia or a Before diving the the psychology behind most dangerous products of society and to figure out what combination of the two.

People should be aware fixation and its influence on today’s culture, it is interesting to of the way that causes them to commit such unthinkable acts of violence.

This their thoughts are affected by the consumption of true crime discover how the genre of entertainment originated. According also brings up the aspect of humanity’s desire for survival.

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Some may find that they are scared to go to Daily.org, versions of true crime publications first started toout in public understanding way that our most dangerous “predators”. Pamphlets by themselves orwritten imagine that every they walk past on make way inthethe mid-16th century bystranger British operate, we will be more able to protect ourselves and watch out the street could kill them.

While this is definitely authors and writers circulated Europe, that detailed numerous true, it should for signsmurders, of danger. It givesas us awell sense of as control, being accounts able to once again be noted that serial crimes are of very uncommon, so it horrific trial that gave details figure out what victims did wrong, and what we would need to is rare for the stranger that a person walks juridical proceedings. These types of publications were onlypast on the street to do if we werehigher ever in one ofclasses those situations. makes sense as planthey on killinghad them later. viewed by at This the time, not been masswhen considering the fact that women are known to be more While some people may claim that true crime entertainment produced. avid watchers into of true crime than men, and they are also capitalizes of the suffering others, it cannot be denied Moving thestories 19th century , true crimeoffnews stillof began portrayed as the most common victims of these serious types that it has brought the development of important parts of the to spread, especially with the invention of the penny press, of crimes.

Fear, one of the most powerful emotions, is another criminal justice system.

Though the chances are rare, whether or but a new aspect of crime analysis was also on its way. Many aspect of true crime entertainment that makes it so addicting. not a person has heard the techniques of history’s authors of crime writing became increasingly interested in the most known Scott Bonn, a professor of sociology and criminology, describes serial killers may draw the line between their survival and death scientific inquiry of the crimes and the people who committed its effect as similar to that of horror movies; the fear that true if given the right situation. them. William De Quincy, a writer at the time, wrote a collection crime stories bring audiences is whatakeeps their eyes of essays that marked shift inglued the discussions in true crime

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They depicted PHOTO BY CLARE HEUPEL environment makesbut it difficult to look away the victim and the culprit. This of the public also from The question of whether or the not watching toothat much true ultimately changed way society interpreted crime. crime canthis be harmful is difficult answer. Mckenna Princing, and writing came the From shift in tocrime analysis a writer for UW Medicine, points out that itknown is first important introduction of the study as criminology. Police forces understandto that pop the true up crime in stories that are portrayed had to begun cities around the world and these forces in the media only accountfor for a small portion of cases, actual crimesespecially the ones that needed a system solving that are committed.

In fact, serialto killings, which are most appeared impossible draw conclusions from. This need for a commonly portrayed, arethe extremely rare. Also, most true crime system brought development of investigative methods and outlets on a small demographic of serious crime victims, forms offocus forensic analysis, such as fingerprinting and ballistics. a lot of them being whitecame women. While women are the easiest Discoveries that from these scientific fields brought targets ofto violence, is a serious underrepresentation of comfort thethis general public at the thought of crime, who againstthat black and indigenous women.

Though the nowcrimes knew judicial conclusions could be made because of internet has gotten better about speaking onof this issue of scientific evidence instead divine justice. As society became underrepresentation, it is still a problem that must continue tothe harsh realities of human more comfortable with consuming be solved and recognized when consuming this type of content. nature, true crime content became easier and easier to acquire.

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NEW YE AR : A R E R E SS O LL U TT II O N SS A R E R E O U O N A RA E LRL EY SW OO L URTTI H ON R E II TTS? R E A L L Y W O R T H REALLY WORTH IT? ?

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by Lydia Sarbacker January slowly byAs Lydia Sarbacker

approaches, As January slowly approaches, people across the globe highly As January approaches, people across slowly the globe highly anticipate a fruitful ending tohighly their people across the globe anticipate a fruitful ending to their long year, spurring the urge to anticipate fruitful ending to their long year,a spurring the urge to complete goals they were not able long year, spurring the urge to complete goals they were not able to accomplish. complete goals they were not able to accomplish. idea of a New Year to The accomplish.

The idea of a New Year resolution the The ideabrings of ahope Newfor resolution brings hope for Year the coming yearbrings and can inspire one resolution hope for the coming year and can inspire one to stick to their journey of selfcoming and journey can inspire one to stick year to their of selfgrowth and reflection throughout to stick to their journey of selfgrowth and reflection throughout the long months of thethroughout year. The growth reflection the longand months of the year. The beginning of the new year offers the long months of the year.

Theaa beginning of the new year offers clean slate and fresh start, allowing beginning new yearallowing offers a clean slate of andthe fresh start, someone the power to takeallowing control clean slate and fresh start, someone the power to take control of their year and facilitate healthy someone the power to take healthy control of their year and facilitate change. of their year and facilitate healthy change.

According to Glenn Miller, M.D. change.

According to Glenn Miller, M.D. nearly 90% of those that plan to According to Glenn Miller, M.D. nearly 90% of those that plan to incorporate a New Year resolution nearly 90% aofNew those that plan to incorporate Year resolution into their lives fail.

Anyone can incorporate a New Year resolution into their lives fail.

Anyone can meet goals through the process of into fail.theAnyone meet their goals lives through processcan of taking on a through challenge.the process of meet goals taking on a challenge.

“Theon number one reason people taking a challenge.

“The number one reason people give fornumber not making Newpeople Year “The one reason give for not making New Year resolutions is that they will fail to give for not making Year resolutions is that they New will fail to keep them,” is said Miller. resolutions that they will fail to keep them,” said Miller.

Despite this, one should consider keep them,”this, saidone Miller.

Despite should consider allDespite the positives that a resolution this, one should consider all the positives that a resolution brings that outweigh the mere fear all the that positives that the a resolution brings outweigh mere fear of failing tooutweigh accomplish one’s desire brings that the mere fear of failing to accomplish one’s desire for the year. of to accomplish one’s desire for failing the year. resolutions sets forth for“Making the year.

“Making resolutions sets forth a personal challenge. is human “Making challenge. resolutionsIt forth a personal It sets is human nature to become content with our anature personal challenge.

It is human to become content with our lot in life, ‘maintaining the status nature to become contentthe with our lot in life, ‘maintaining status quo’ if life, you ‘maintaining would,” said Miller.

“By lot in the status quo’ if you would,” said Miller. “By making well-conceived quo’ if you would,” said resolutions Miller. “By making well-conceived resolutions you arewell-conceived able to explore your making resolutions you are able to explore your potential and continue to grow you are and able continue to explore your potential to grow as an individual and a productive potential and continue to grow as an individual and a productive member of society.” as an individual and a productive member of society.”

Those who make resolutions to member of society.”

Those who make resolutions to change 10 make times more likely to Thoseare who to change are 10 times resolutions more likely to achieve those changes thanlikely people change are 10 times more to achieve those changes than people who want change butthan never put achieve those changes people who want change but never put who want change but never put

forth the effort to do so. Proving the forth the effort to do so. Proving the importance of to making a New Year forth the effort do so. Proving the importance of making a New Year resolution because of the positive importance of making a New Year resolution because of the positive impacts it has on one’s as resolution because of mentality, the positive impacts it has on one’s mentality, as it influences them to chase the goal impacts it has on one’s mentality, as it influences them to chase the goal they are wanting to achieve even if it influences themto toachieve chase the goal they are wanting even if it isn’t put into full actuality. they are wanting to achieve even if it isn’t put into full actuality.

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he start of a new year comes with interminable resolutions and expectations. When it comes to self-growth, however, the majority of us struggle to produce tangible goals that positively enhance our daily lives from a cellular level.

We are all our own worst critics, routinely dissatisfied with ourselves and the society that surrounds us. According to the National Science Foundation, 80% of a person’s everyday thoughts are negative. Of these adverse thoughts, many are directed toward ourselves, creating an unfavorable self-image, leading to an overall more pessimistic view of the world.

“Many people are conscious of an inner voice that provides a running monolog on their lives throughout the day,” said Psychology Today. “This inner voice, or self-talk, combining conscious thoughts and unconscious beliefs and biases, provides a way for the brain to interpret and process daily experiences.”

Implementing positive self-talk into this stream of consciousness can be especially hard when becoming discouraged when comparing ourselves to everyone else is incredibly easy. How are we expected to talk positively to ourselves when it feels like our worth is measured in our social media analytics?

Not all negativity can be attributed solely to social media and the internet, but it surely plays some effect.

People have degraded themselves long before these platforms were around; however, the mere existence of social media can keep us on a never-ending mental spiral of toxicity with seemingly no exit strategy.

It is important to keep in mind though, that we control more of our thought processes than we realize.

Now, more than ever, it is vital to be mindfully kind to ourselves and others. Pessimistic ideas are powerless until they take on a life of their own through physical belief or speech. You cannot control all of the negative thoughts that pop into your head, but you are in control to choose the ones you speak into existence; the thoughts you believe.

Goals for the new year, like making a conscious effort to complain less, limiting self-deprecating comments or simply being more amicable, can have a prominent impact on overall quality of life. Helpful tools like a social media cleanse or prioritizing self-care practices once in a while also help to monumentally boost energy.

“Anytime a person can focus on the positive and things they have control of doing differently, it will help them improve their self-esteem and can even help to bring out optimism in others,” said LHS counselor Becky Thomas.

“Positive self-talk helps generate positive thoughts, emotions and behaviors.”

Self-growth prospers through not letting all of the incessant negative thoughts get out of control. After all, our words powerfully influence those around us and ultimately shape the way we view the world. Enrich your life in 2022 by focusing on actively training your brain to replace seeds of negativity with positive affirmations.

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