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BY SHALOM KATO

BY ELLIE QUINN

Stars, nebulas and galaxies have always been a mystery to the human eye.

In the humble abode inhabitants call Sioux Falls, the city’s inky nights and illuminating celestial bodies are never masked by dingy skyscrapers; Sioux Falls residents always have a breathtaking view. But what if there was a way to see these mystical stars up close and personal? Luckily, the Sioux Falls Sweetman Planetarium in the Washington Pavilion is perfect for star admirers.

To clear things up, a planetarium and an observatory are two completely different things. James Heisinger, the Museum Lead at the Washington Pavilion, describes exactly what the Sweetman Planetarium is as opposed to an observatory.

“It’s almost like you’re on a roller coaster. It projects the sky and moves through it as if you’re actually physically there. It surrounds the entirety of the screen, so it’s on all sides of you,” said Heisinger.

Indeed, the planetarium is extremely immersive. With its high-rise ceilings and the swift movements of the planetarium itself, it makes for an out-of-body experience. The blinding constellations and the alluring northern lights gleam, and the night moves with swiftness. Only costing $5 for the non-member pass, this gem of a show is open to the general public.

Not only that, but there are other ways to reserve this humongous dome.

Washington Pavilion goers can reserve this planetarium specifically for the stars and constellations showings, but more interestingly, there is a way to reserve and hook up video games in this overarching building.

“There is a way to hook up a PS5 or a Nintendo Switch and project that up to the screen,” said Heisinger. “You can reserve the space for that kind of thing.”

So to all Sioux Falls gamers in the area, instead of playing Call of Duty (COD) on a boring and teeny TV screen, hook it up to the planetarium and get a once-in-a lifetime immersive and personal experience. It will not just “play” COD, but it will allow visitors to be submerged in it like they are in the game.

From education to gaming, the Cinedome and Sweetman Planetarium does it all, so just kick back and relax, and reach for the stars in the Pavilion’s planetarium.

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At the heart of LHS lives the library. With a plethora of books, the library offers constant social and learning opportunities for students. This positive environment is amplified daily by the library’s uplifting staff.

Mary Peters, the head librarian, works hard to create a welcoming place for the students of LHS by offering something for everyone.

“I think I have a pretty good selection for students to read and a variety of different genres like fiction to manga to nonfiction, and a lot of things they can choose from,” said Peters. “I have the puzzle table and the wall puzzle and things to make them feel like they’re welcome to come in here.”

After previously teaching at Lennox, Peters was inspired to work in the library at LHS because of the Lennox library staff. Working in the library, and at LHS, combines many of Peters’ interests and goals for her career that she was not fully accomplishing through teaching.

“I’ve always loved to read, but I think my real thoughts of moving into the library was when I was teaching in Lennox, and the librarian there was excellent to work with. We did a lot of projects together, and I just thought how great that job would be because I love to read and I would still get to work with kids,” said Peters.

Working with students and their Chromebooks, Wanetta Munce manages a side of the library that is rarely recognized but is greatly needed. With her job in high demand, Munce finds it important to have her own space to make her job more pleasant.

“They have changed the space [in the Chromebook room] and have given me a bigger desk, and that makes it more enjoyable to work here because I have a little bit better space, a more open space,” said Munce. “Being in this position, I get to surround myself with beautiful things that I love, and I think that is enjoyable as well.”

While the other librarians are occupied, Munce often covers their duties in the library.

This offers a second opportunity to connect with others in LHS, students and staff alike.

“My favorite thing is engaging with the students and helping them find a book they love to read and talking about a series they like, or finding a book for a kid who hates to read,” said Munce. “I love talking to the kids and connecting with them. The part of the job I enjoy is connecting with the students.”

Holly Driscoll is a newer staff member in the LHS library, but she is no stranger to the Sioux Falls School District. Driscoll worked as a cook at WHS for six years before coming to LHS. For Driscoll, the environment at LHS and in the library is something she finds welcoming.

“I think Lincoln’s environment is very embracing of all types of people and I like that,” said Driscoll. “I enjoy getting to know the students and I enjoy joking around with the staff. I would say that is the best part of my day.”

This environment provides a space to explore new things including reading. Driscoll and the other library staff members find that their vision for the second semester is to further encourage kids to read. “[Our goal for the library is] helping kids find books and encouraging students that don’t think reading is their thing to get excited about reading. Maybe it’s a series or maybe it’s one book that is fast-paced,” said Driscoll.

The library is open before and after school for students who need to take advantage of its many uses. This may be to study, find a good book or use the computer and printers. This all-day availability is thanks to the library staff who work hard to create a comfortable space for all students at LHS. “Anytime during the day, there is always somebody here to help a student,” said Peters.

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t may come as a surprise, but the LHS faculty is filled with hopeless romantics.

The talk around the school is often about the relationships forming between students, but it is time for the teachers to share their love stories. Here at LHS, our teachers’ love stories are as inspiring as their lessons and some of them even started in the very halls we walk today. Let us spread the love!

Our first love story takes place up north, in the frigid town of Grand Forks, North Dakota. Where Joni Bushfied sits in her seventh grade English class, in which she finds herself being “teased” on occasion by a boy, Tadd Bushfield. As years went on, they found themselves always connected by different friend circles.

However, it was not till their last year of college that T. Bushfield asked J. Bushfield on a date.

“He said that he was willing to take the risk of asking me out because it was our last year. That way if I had said ‘no,’ things wouldn't have been awkward,” said J. Bushfield.

As the weeks went on into their relationship, J. Bushfield knew that he was the one as she realized she could truly be herself with him. Along with this, his immense respect for women was a desirable trait.

If you have met J. Bushfield, you know that she is a very practical person… Well, so is her husband.

So, although T. Bushfield had been saving up to put a rock on J. Bushfield’s finger, it got put to different use.

“Tadd had started saving up for a ring and then we found a house that we really liked,” said J. Bushfield.

“So, the ring savings ended up being a down payment on our house.”

Sounding like it came straight out of a movie, the final love story features LHS English teacher, Aubrey Windish. Rewinding back to her freshman year at SDSU, Windish was pursuing her ambition in becoming an actress when she came across the man of her dreams, Jake Windish.

“I went to auditions for the first play and I saw the most handsome man I had ever seen in my entire life,” said A. Windish.

Even though J. Windish received the lead character in the play while A. Windish had just one line, she was living the star role in this fairytale. Since it was A. Windish’s first college play, she found herself nervous and intimated.

However, J. Windish gave A. Windish a feeling she will never forget: a sense of comfort and belonging.

“He took me to the center [of the stage] and he sat with me and talked with me,” said Windish.

“We were laughing forever and I realized he’s the best man in the universe.”

After being best friends for a whole year, the pair found themselves truly falling for each other.

Once J. Windish was ready to make it official, he brought A. Windish back to where it all started.

“After a play, he took me up on stage to the exact spot where he had first seen me at auditions and that’s where he proposed,” said A. Windish.

She said yes.

The famous head track coach and chemistry teacher, James Jarovski, otherwise known as “Jaws,” might come off as scary and intimidating (especially considering his nickname is the name of a thriller movie); however, the story of how he fell in love with his wife reveals him to be quite the romantic. This story goes back to Jaws’s college years in late May of 1996 when he received a job as a summer teller at First Premier Bank. At the introductory meeting of his new job, Jaws laid eyes on a fellow summer teller named Stephanie, who would very soon become his wife.

“I saw her and I was struck by her beauty,” said Jaws. “I went home that night to my best friend’s house and I said ‘I saw the woman I’m going to marry’.”

If anyone knows Jaws, they know that when he sets a goal, he will do anything to achieve it. By the next time he was working, he had the other tellers fishing for information about Stephanie, finding out if he actually had a shot. Once Jaws found himself on his second date with her, the topic of marriage was already coming up.

“We went for a long walk and we talked about marriage,” said Jaws.

“We were maybe just kind of joking around but by the third date, which was the next day, we were like ‘let’s do this’.”

Jaws ended up selling his dog at the time and using the money to buy a ring. Only a few weeks later, he was ready to officially propose.

“We went to the Falls, I got down on one knee and asked her to marry me,” said Jaws.

Their sprint-like romance has turned into a marathon, as they have been married for 26 years.

Edison Cat and Patrick Henry Panther love is the purest kind of love there is. Luckily enough for Trey Naasz, he was able to experience this love during his and his future wife's middle school days. It was not till high school that they united here at LHS and started dating in 2008, their freshman year. Ever since that day, they have been happily together.

“We just kept dating and the years turned into more years,” said Naasz. “At that point… might as well get married.”

And marry they did. Fast forward eight years in Omaha, Nebraska, Naasz and his girlfriend were having themselves a weekend with some friends. After going out to dinner, they ended up in downtown Omaha and that is where Naasz popped the question to Hannah, his wife.

“Got down on one knee and was most worried about getting back up… but I got back up. And here we are now,” said Naasz.

BY ELLEN MERKLEY & CLARA BINSTOCK

It was not until two days before the wedding that an actual proposal with a ring occurred.

Luckily for T. Bushfield he knew that she was all in at this point.

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With LHS having two different wings and some classes being on opposite sides of the school, students Witha LHS having two different some have variety of options on howwings they and should get classes being on opposite sides of the school, students to each class. Students in different grades have have a variety of options on how they should get classes that are both close and far from each other. to each class. Students in different grades have Whether getting to class or wandering the halls is a classes that are both close and far from each other. priority,what is the route get to each Whether getting to class orto wandering theclass? halls is a

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priority,what is the route to get to each class?

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1. Elena Schellpfeffer, 1.Freshman Elena Schellpfeffer, 2.

8:00 a.m.

Freshman 3.

Accelerated Chem 2. 8:00 a.m.

Spanish Language 3. Accelerated Chem and CultureLanguage and Spanish AP Human Geography Culture Accelerated Geometry AP Human Geography Lunch/Study Accelerated Geometry Yoga Lunch/Study Accelerated English Yoga 4. “I think there could be a Accelerated English 4.little “I think there time couldbut be ait’s bit more little bit okay.” more time but it’s pretty pretty okay.”

1. Cole Garner, Cole Garner, 1.Sophomore Sophomore 2. 8:15-8:20 a.m.

2. 3.

8:15-8:20 Algebraa.m.

II 3. English Algebra II II English II Physics Physics Lunch/Study Lunch/Study World Geography World Geography Learning Center Learning Center Environmental Science Environmental Science 4. “No, I think I need 4. “No, I think I need about 10 more minutes about 10 more minutes to mess around.” to mess around.”

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Questions: 1. Name, Grade?

Questions: 2. What time do 1. Name, Grade? you get to school?

2. What time do 3. Schedule? you get to school?

4. Do you have 3. Schedule? enough time to get 4. Do you have to each class? enough time to get to each class?

1. Aemil Nelsen, Junior 1. Aemil Nelsen, 2. 8:10-8:20 a.m. and Junior 2. later 8:10-8:20 a.m. and later 3. MUSH 3. MUSH German German Concert Choir Concert Choir Lunch Lunch Algebra II Algebra II III English English III AP Physics AP Physics 4. “Yes, but if they 4. “Yes, but ifthe they shorten time like shorten the time they did lastlike year I’ll theyprobably did last year I’ll be late.” probably be late.”

1. Abri 1. Abri Doppenberg, Doppenberg, Senior Senior 2. 7:30-8:00 a.m.

2. 7:30-8:00 a.m.

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As the end of the year is approaching, many seniors have already started to plan for next year. It is crazy to think that last year’s seniors are over halfway settled through their first year of college. All the stress that comes with going to college can be overwhelming. However, seeing past seniors succeed after graduating reminds current seniors that they have an entire life ahead of them. Find out what a few of the LHS class of ‘23 graduates are up to.

Questions:

I am at Bethel University in St. Paul, MN. It is going very well!! I have met so many fun people and I love all of the classes that I am taking.

I definitely miss some parts of high school such as the teachers, friends from home and a lot of the activities. I have also really enjoyed the change to college and the independence that comes with it.

The best part of college is not being in class for seven hours straight. It is so nice to be able to study during the day and have a break between classes. I honestly don’t know how I went to class for a full day in high school, and I don’t think I could ever go back to it.

Yes! I stay in touch with some people who still go to LHS including Lucas Schreck, Haylee Knutson and a few others.

Everything that is stressful now is so small in the grand scheme of things. Don’t stress too badly about your college decision (please learn from my mistakes) because ultimately you will end up where you are supposed to be! I miss you all!! Go Pats!

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I go to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and I’m loving it. I’ve done well in school and have loved the social aspect of college.

I miss certain parts like sports and knowing everyone. I definitely miss some of my buddies that are still in high school that I don’t see as much anymore.

Meeting a ton of awesome people that I would never have imagined meeting.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln and it’s going great! I miss some of the people that I knew through high school (coaches, teammates, friends) but overall I love college!

The best part is that I don’t have to be in school from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. I am busy with classes and practice throughout the day but I get breaks from sitting in a lecture, and I have more freedom in deciding my classes.

I also love my track team and training with them.

I do! When I’m home I’ll see friends and old teammates, along with my family.

Enjoy the time with your family and friends!

It goes fast. And work hard! You’ll never regret it. Go Pats!!

1. What college are you at and how is it going?

2. Do you miss high school?

3. What is the best part of being in college?

4. Do you still keep in touch with people in Sioux Falls?

5. Any advice for graduating seniors?

6. Anything you want to say to LHS? I am attending the University of Iowa and double majoring in Screenwriting and Ethics in Public Policy. It has been great so far! I met a ton of new people and joined a frat.

There are certain things I miss about high school, primarily the teachers.

After spending some time in college, I have gained a greater appreciation for the individual attention that the teachers at LHS were to provide.

This is a very basic answer but freedom. Knowing that I can in many ways do whatever I want without having to be mindful of my parents worrying has been great.

The main people I stay in touch with back in Sioux Falls have been my family for obvious reasons. Both times I have been back to Sioux Falls since starting college, I have gotten to meet up with a ton of my high school friends.

I also got the opportunity to see the marching band perform which was a very cathartic experience.

Try to enjoy this year as much as you can. I know my last year of high school was pretty boring for me, which means I wasn’t really present for a lot of it, which is something I regret.

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Iowa State University. I would say it is going well, I made the dean’s list first semester, and second semester is off to a good start.

I miss the social aspect of high school, like my friends, and just being around LHS, but I don’t miss sitting in class for seven hours each day.

The best part of college in my opinion is the class schedule, you don’t have to go to class for seven hours each day, and there are lots of fun things to do on campus in your free time. In my case, with basketball, I don’t live on campus or get as much free time as other students, but I enjoy going to other Iowa State teams’ sporting events (football, volleyball, women’s basketball, etc.)

I stay in touch with people from high school mainly on Snapchat. With basketball, I do not get to come home very often so it is harder to see my friends from high school.

Enjoy your time at home with your family. You will miss them every day once you move away. Even if you don’t think you will, you will find yourself wishing you could see them after a long day.

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At first it’s super intimidating, especially being an out of state student at Nebraska. But after just one semester, I’ve got so many lifelong friends that I’m grateful for and I recognize so many people compared to the beginning of the year. The freedom of college and having your own routine/ schedule is another favorite part.

Yes I do. I love coming back and catching up with the friends I made in high school and swapping stories. I enjoy hearing how they’re doing.

Never thought I’d say it but using a planner has been a game changer for me, it’s helped me stay way more organized. Biggest piece of advice I got is: work hard, play hard. Also, practice good cleaning habits.

Don’t take your teachers and counselors at LHS for granted. They care about you and provide you with tools you’ll need in college and beyond, so definitely appreciate them.

I’m at USD and it has been a ton of fun!

High school was awesome for me, but I don’t know if I necessarily miss it because I’m looking forward to the future. However, I do really miss the great relationships I made with friends and teachers, so being able to see them when I am back in SuFu is always a blessing.

The best part of college has definitely been meeting new people and making memories with them. I’ve met so many awesome friends and it’s been really great.

I’ll give a buddy a call every once in a while just to catch up, but the reality is that life keeps moving, so I can’t foster those relationships like I’d like to. One specific person who I’ll always call is my mama.

My advice to the class of ‘24 would be to hold on to your morals once you get to college because it is really easy to be swept into making choices you’ll regret.

Shout out the teachers and staff because you all prepared me so well for this journey. Go Pats!!

I am at SDSU and I love it. I have met some amazing people. I am in Track and Field, and the workouts have been challenging.

I miss some parts of high school. I miss the people and how laid back it was but overall no.

The best part about being in college is having my own schedule and not having classes all day.

Yes, I still keep in touch with my high school best friends such as Kate Tollinger, Josie Tollinger, Bella Krenik and Ali Bainbridge.

My advice would be to save up money and talk to older people going to your college who know the ropes. Ask them questions. Also mentally prepare yourself for how challenging the school I’m at Loyola University Chicago, and it is going amazing! I absolutely love living in a city and work can be depending on your major. having access to everything Chicago has to offer.

I definitely miss some aspects of high school, especially the people, but I think this change LHS was a very great school, the best in Sioux was at the perfect time. Everyone is so surprised when I talk about how much I loved high school Falls for sure.

because I truly did have the best experience (especially in Statesman) but college was the next step that every senior knows it’s time to take once they start getting the symptoms of senioritis (mine was really intense with over 100 absences oops).

The best part about being in college is simply being able to grow. The first weeks of college felt so formative with making entirely new friends in a place so foreign to me. I love that no one cares about the high school version of you and that all views are in the present.

Of course! I think it would be a bit absurd to answer no which would mean that the bonds I spend my whole life forming simply crumbled after a few weeks. I was absolutely horrified to leave all of my favorite people to go to a completely new place, but it turns out I wasn’t really leaving them as I get to watch them experience life through a new lens. I get to see what kind of person they are forming into while always cheering for them from states away.

Well if any teachers are reading this then I would definitely say to go to class, something I didn’t follow my senior year. In addition to that, I will always always always believe the corny line “everything always happens for a reason.” Genuinely a year ago Loyola was not even an option I considered or even knew about, but here I am a year later absolutely loving where I am at.

Obviously, an enthusiastic hello to Dr. Kroeze (please tell her I miss her so much) and the rest of the LHS staff and students.

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BY STELLA SONNICHSEN & LEAH MANNES

When we returned to school for the second semester, there was a new face in the E-wing. Manuel Pereira-Nogueira recently moved from Spain and joined the language staff as a replacement for Monica Conover for the continuation of the school year.

Pereira-Nogueira teaches Spanish I, Spanish for Spanish Speakers and World Geography for Spanish Immersion. Originally a social studies teacher, he has a degree in geography. Although he was not always sure that he wanted to be a teacher, his mom and history teacher inspired him.

“My mom is a teacher too in Spain. She has been teaching her whole life in Spain, and when I was in high school I had a history teacher that was really very helpful and good with me. Then I knew that I liked this and wanted to be a teacher one day, but I didn’t think about it until I got my degree in geography. I knew that [teaching] would be a good option for me,” said Pereira-Nogueira.

Pereira-Nogueira hopes that his move to the United States will help him gain knowledge about teaching and the U.S. education system, as well as offer new opportunities and experiences overall. He believes that teaching here will build his resume. Additionally, teaching in South Dakota helps PereiraNogueira to be closer to his girlfriend who is currently studying in Iowa.

“Being able to teach here is a huge experience for me,” said Pereira-Nogueira.

Even though teaching here is a positive experience, moving across the world brings many challenges. Of course, the cultures are very different; Pereira-Nogueira thinks that everything is “big” here. However, the change in climate is even more shocking. When he moved to Sioux Falls this December, the temperatures were below zero degrees, and Sioux Falls got around a foot of snow at the beginning of January. Pereira-Nogueira, like local South Dakotans, dislikes the winter temperatures.

“The cold - it’s extreme,” said Pereira-Nogueira.

Before he came to frigid South Dakota, Pereira-Nogueira played handball in Europe. Handball is similar to soccer, but players use their hands and it is played on an indoor court. It consists of two 30-minute periods in which players try to throw the ball into the goal. The sport combines speed, agility and teamwork; however, it is uncommon in the United States, so Pereira-Nogueira no longer has the opportunity to play.

“I have been playing handball my whole life. I miss that part of my life,” said Pereira-Nogueira.

Besides having to travel for handball, he has also visited many countries in Europe and South America. His favorite country that he has gone to is Chile, and he stayed there for four or five months. Pereira-Nogueira enjoyed exploring the different areas of the country and learning about the culture. “[Chile] is a really good place. Amazing landscapes and people too. So, that is my favorite place,” said Pereira-Nogueira.

Despite the adjustments that come with an international move, Pereira-Nogueira is looking forward to the new opportunities that LHS and America will bring him, and LHS staff and students are eager to get to know him.

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BY KATYA SURENDRAN

Although usually forgotten, dreams represent unconscious desires, feelings and thoughts. Supposedly, recording this nighttime cognitive function enables people to understand the deeper meaning of their reality and perspective. However, dreams could just be gibberish that our brains fabricate to keep our bored minds occupied. This is a record of several LHS students’ worst nightmares and recurring fairytales; are they meaningful or are they nonsense?

I was in a furniture/mattress store but I was the size of a bug, and I was in a giant game of hide and seek, but I couldn’t see what the seeker actually looked like. I wasn’t actually aware it was hide and seek; I was just under the impression that I was about to be killed! Every time I would hide, the seeker would somehow know where I was. It was just a never-ending sprint.

Someone throws a party in my backyard and I have to stop them. It is always someone I dislike, and it usually requires me smashing the cake in their face. The people always come at inconvenient times and are never invited to come in my backyard. A few times, my siblings shot paintballs at them to get them to leave.

One time, it was someone trying to paint my house pink. Another time someone was having a funeral. Either way, there is always a cake and I have to get them to leave.

My cousin and I were at my grandma’s house playing when suddenly a red fox appeared, wearing a suit and tie. As the fox chased us through the basement and up the stairs, he tried to convince us that non-organic food was best. At one point he almost forced us to eat genetically modified cereal, but we got away. Eventually, the evil fox cornered us behind a piano and as we huddled together, terrified, the fox morphed into a lady with a purple cloak who cackled and said, “Muahahaha!

Now you shall ALWAYS eat pesticides!”

I was watching TV with my two best friends when out of nowhere, Mr. Balta walked down the stairs. He pointed at me and said, “I need to talk to you about your jazz solo.” He sat down criss-cross applesauce in front of me on the couch and started crying. He held some mason jars up to his eyes as he cried. He then gave me a full jar of his tears and said, “here, drink.” Then I woke up at 6 a.m. on a Friday in a full sweat and I had to go to jazz band practice.

I was going to find blueberries. I found three, and they had the numbers 013, 014, and 015 on them. 013, the last one I found, was smaller than the other two. It sank into a swimming pool. The blueberries were larger than tennis balls. I began throwing the blueberries into the pool; my cousin and brother were also in the pool. Suddenly, I was in Mrs. Dykstra’s room, where my friend was texting me about how cool our classmate was. I saw visions of a complex fraction with the denominator x2 + 5x - 6.

I wake up all alone in my house and the sun is going down outside so it's getting pretty dark. I try to flick the lights on but the power is out and there is nothing I can do. I pace around anxiously as the world around me darkens and I feel a great pressure pushing down on my chest; it's the inevitability of time passing and somehow I know in the dream that this night is eternal.

I dreamed that I had suddenly switched to AP Chem and I was terrified because I'd heard it was really hard and in what universe is "Jaws" not a scary nickname? So, I walk into the classroom and see Jaws. Now keep in mind I've never met the man, so I don't really know what to expect. I think my surprise is justified, though, when he turns around wearing a chef's hat and a frilly apron. I'm getting out a pencil and notebook, ready to be hopelessly lost, when instead of electrons he starts talking about lemon cake.

Sadly, I woke up before I could taste my delicious AP Chem experiment.

I get kidnapped by Santa Claus himself, only he's just another guy in my neighborhood. He locks me in his house, he goes out to water his flowers and I find a collection of my school pictures along with my brother’s. I have to find a way to escape and that's different every time.

It's always a different scenario, but for some examples: my dad was once my kidnapper, my sister was with me when I was kidnapped and there has been times where my kidnapper is someone I see in my daily life (one time it was one of my regulars at Hy-Vee, where I'm a checker). Sometimes it turns out to just be a TV show and everyone laughs at me for being scared.

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buffalo sauce, but the twist of garlic at the end really brought the whole wing together. It is probably the best buffalo sauce in Sioux Falls. On a similar note, the bourbon BBQ wings were by far and away the best BBQ wings I had ever had. As someone who is not a fan of BBQ wings in general, these blew my expectations out of the water. The bourbon added a nice tang to the wings and had a slightly smoky aftertaste. Overall, Overtime walked up to the plate and hit a home run. A real hidden gem for Sioux Falls residents.

BY LUCAS HIATT & COOPER SCHULTZ

The art of achieving the perfect chicken wing includes a three-category criteria: the crispiness of the skin, chicken quality and wing sauce. With this criteria, we will be judging four popular chicken establishments in Sioux Falls. In Sioux Falls, countless restaurants have attempted to master their formula and our objective is to recognize greatness in this culinary achievement.

Slim Chickens is an LHS staple spot for open lunch-goers.

This chain has become a Sioux Falls favorite with its fun, rock and roll atmosphere and a wide array of sauces. Our orders included the buffalo wings and their garlic parmesan option with cayenne ranch. This cayenne ranch had a small kick, a slightly sweet balance and coated each wing to add some much-needed moisture that is lacking in the interior of their wings.

Since the order comes with fries and toast, the price is reasonable enough to go often and leave full.

Lucas’ Review:

Their buffalo sauce tasted like the classic zing you would get at any sports bar. The spice was not overwhelming but it did contribute to the enjoyment of the flavors. However, the chicken quality was sub-par. Each bite did not come off the bone easily and often left me with a mouthful of cartilage. In addition, the skin’s lack of crisp texture was extremely disappointing and contributed heavily to the overall rating. This quality was disappointing since the taste of their buffalo felt like a classic combination of flavors that I was familiar with. Garlic parmesan is another classic wing flavor and Slim Chickens imitates it perfectly. The garlic did not overpower, as it can tend to do with this flavor and the parmesan was not overdone either. However, the key element that still holds these wings back once again is the quality of the chicken.

Cooper’s Review:

Their sauces were the stars of the show. The buffalo wings were drenched in a classic, tangy sauce, similar to Frank’s RedHot while the garlic parmesan had a cheesy and pungent garlic flavor. On the flip side, the meat quality and texture really dragged the score down. There was a slight crisp to the wing but it contained big chunks of cartilage and the meat was chewy and dry. Their wings come with ranch which is very good on its

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own, but if you want to spice your order up, you can order my personal favorite, cayenne ranch. Overall, I will be returning to Slim Chickens, but not for the wings.

Overtime Sports Bar and Grill is a Sioux Falls gem that represents its pride in the city and surrounding professional sports teams.

The interior shows off USF jerseys, a WHS poster, a Minnesota Timberwolves poster and several other symbols of local sports teams. With that said, its appreciation for the city shows as the restaurant blesses Sioux Falls with its chicken wings. These jumbo wings are on the expensive end but for good reason with their large size. Our orders were the bourbon BBQ and of course, the “Double OT.”

Lucas’ Review:

Overtime’s wings come out piping hot and smelling delicious.

Upon first bite of the “Double OT,” I fell in love. The complexity of flavors is something I had never experienced before from a buffalo sauce. Its garlic brings it up to a league of its own and adds the missing piece that other wing establishments lack.

These wings have everything from their crispy exterior to the quantity and quality of chicken on the bone. The only criticism for these wings could be that there could be more sauce on the wings in order to further enjoy the immaculate buffalo flavors. buffalo’s partner in crime, BBQ was our other order. This take on BBQ was yet another complex and interesting new introduction of flavors. Overtime does not have your average take on BBQ with this flavor. It is much more tangier and smokier than the classic flavors the average wing enjoyer is used to. Once again, Overtime outdid themselves presenting a crisp and delicious wing that you have to work just the right amount to get the chicken off the bone.

Cooper’s Review:

Overtime’s “jumbo wings” were a pleasant surprise: big, plump wings, covered in a delightfully crispy skin. The amount of meat on the wings is not something you would find at your local Buffalo Wild Wings. Their jumbo wings paired wonderfully with their take on buffalo sauce, the “Double OT.” The sauce had a slightly spicy and tangy flavor you would expect from a classic

Sioux Falls East Siders will recognize Tomacellis as one of their favorite pizza places that is very secluded near the intersection of 10th and Cleveland. With their only options being either to sit in the casino, order or carry out, acquiring wings hot and fresh is very difficult at Tomacellis. For these reasons, the score is lower than it probably would have been for dine-in, which is offered on the west side of town. Additionally, the quantity of chicken for its price is a tad disappointing. Our orders included their Thai peanut and buffalo wings.

Lucas’ Review:

Our order of Thai peanut wings came drenched in this specialty sauce that is exploding with a nutty, spicy flavor.

The sauce for these wings is the star of the show. Tomacellis departs from tradition and steps out into the realm of this bold and unparalleled combination of flavors. Its uniqueness carries this wing while the quality of the chicken does not live up to the sauce. The chicken was far from crispy and was falling off the bone without even biting into it. The chicken was tender yet it lacked the structure that a typical wing needs to have an enjoyable wing experience. The same problems carried over to the buffalo variety. These wings did not hold together very well and came off the bone easily which may be a plus for some and a negative for others. This was a serviceable flavor but did not do much to distinguish itself from the rest of the wings. Even still, one cannot go wrong with buffalo and the quantity of sauce that these were tossed in redeemed itself from the other cons it had.

Boss’ Pizza and Chicken is spread throughout North and South Dakota, with select single locations in Iowa and Nebraska. Popular for their convenience of delivery and takeout, our dine in experience was equally as efficient. The wings were brought out quickly, steaming and looming with their fragrance. Our orders were honey garlic and of course, buffalo.

Lucas’ Review:

These wings were of high quality and decent size with a good chicken-to-bone ratio. These buffalo wings were the perfect amount of crisp yet left a lot to be desired in the amount of sauce they put on their wings. Nevertheless, these wings tasted spectacular paired with ranch and are your textbook definition of buffalo wings. They were not too ambitious but neither were they lacking in any major departments that are usually expected of this flavor. Honey garlic is a difficult flavor to master with the balance of pungency and sweetness. Boss’ leans more toward the sweet route of this flavor and it works out great. Garlic is not as present as would be expected but what it gives up in accuracy to the flavor is made up in its taste. Lastly, these wings were less crispy than their buffalo option but in contrast, came doused in their flavorful sauce.

Cooper’s Review:

Boss’ wings had a crispy exterior, and tender meat on the inside. The buffalo sauce was hard to judge due to the lack of sauce. Although the sauce was palatable, there just was not very much of it. It was heavily reliant on ranch but overall I would get them again. Next were the honey garlic wings, which were not quite as crispy as the buffalo. These were drenched in the delectable, sweet, rich sauce. Even though they lacked garlic, the sauce tasted great and I would definitely order them again.

Finally, Boss’ might be known for their great pizza, but do not sleep on their chicken wings.

Cooper’s Review:

Tomacellis came to our attention because of a recommendation from Jared Jansen, math teacher at LHS. He recommended the Thai peanut wings as the best in Sioux Falls.

Our first impression of the wings was disappointment due to the small size. The buffalo sauce was like any classic buffalo but the immense amount of sauce gave it a few extra points. The downfall of these wings stems from the fact that they were delivered. There was also no crispness to the wings and they had a weird texture. The Thai peanut sauce was a super complex flavor that goes really well on wings. It has the right amount of heat and it is balanced perfectly by the peanut butter. Overall the sauces shined the brightest and I will be going back to try them fresh next time.

Jansen’s recommendation: Thai peanut Wings at Tomacellis.

How he prefers his wings: To have structure and not fall off the bone.

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BY LAILA MILLER

These days, the whole world is at our fingertips through phones and other devices. According to EXPLODING TOPICS, a teen’s average screen time is seven hours and 22 minutes, which has gone up by about two hours since 2015. Unfortunately, having a high screen time has quite a few disadvantages and leads to many problems. This includes neck and back pain, depression, anxiety, sleep issues and even more.

It is time to leave the virtual word and reconnect to real life. There are many strategies to use to avoid going on your phone and activities to do instead.

Stats from a survey responded to by 50 LHS students:

Screen Time On your phone, you can set a screen time limit in the Settings app. However, I have tried to do this before and found myself ignoring the time limit. In order to most effectively use this strategy, have your parents or friends enter a passcode for Screen Time that is known only to them, but make sure they do not forget it. You can also choose which apps you want to set a limit on, so you can still have certain apps available if needed.

Out of sight, out of mind A simple way to limit your screen time is to place your phone in another room. This strategy makes it less tempting to reach over and grab your phone every time a notification dings. Eventually this allows you to forget about your phone and have time to complete tasks without letting TikTok get in the way.

DND The Do Not Disturb feature mutes sounds and vibrations from notifications. However, with Focus mode, you can set notifications from favorite contacts to still show up in case you get an urgent message from your parents.

Put your phone away at night A large majority of teens use their phone at night since it is an activity that requires little brain power.

This leads to hours and hours of scrolling, until you realize your alarm will go off soon. Unfortunately, going on your phone before bed can disrupt your sleep cycle. “Levels of melatonin, the hormone that makes you tired, usually increase before you go to sleep.

Your phone emits blue light, inhibiting melatonin production, making you more alert and not as sleepy as you usually would be,” according to Health. Getting a bad night’s rest, over time, can lead to chronic health problems, such as heart disease and obesity.

There have been many times when I ignore my messy room and tell myself I will clean it later. Spoiler alert: I never do it later. Instead of wasting time scrolling, a more effective way to use your time is to clean your room. Even if your room looks clean, there is always something to organize or declutter.

Journal Do you think you spend too much time on your phone?

Color

Do you ever wish you spent less time on your phone?

I know what you are thinking. “Coloring? I haven’t colored since kindergarten!” However, coloring has been found to be very relaxing and can reduce stress and anxiety. It can also help you feel like a kid again.

If coloring is not for you, there are plenty of other crafts/artsy activities to do.

August 2020 Reels are created, where videos similar to ones on TikTok can be posted.

January 2022 TikTok allows users to see who viewed their profile.

Does your phone get in the way of doing homework?

Time is limited, so should we really spend most of it in front of a screen?

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March 2016 Snapchat creates Snapstreaks, a number keeping track of the consecutive days that two people have snapped.

October 2010 Instagram is launched on the iPhone.

October 2013 Stories are introduced, a place where people can post a video or picture for 24 hours.

January 2015 Lenses, or funny filters to put over the pictures and videos, are released.

July 2016 Memories, a Snapchat camera roll, are launched.

February 2017 Instagram allows multiple pictures or videos to be attached on one post.

May 2021 Instagram allows all users to hide the number of likes on their post.

April 2018 Duets are released, a feature that allows users to put their video next to another.

September 2016 Musical.ly becomes TikTok.

Read a magazine There are a large variety of magazines to choose from with articles to grab your attention. Magazines also have fun games and quizzes to do. If you do not know what to read, the Statesman is a great option.

July 2011 Released onto the App Store as “Picaboo.”

August 2016 Instagram creates its own take on Snapchat’s Stories.

Go for a walk Walking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health. Getting some fresh air and going for a walk as a study break increases blood flow, which helps re-energize you. This activity can be enjoyed with friends or a pet.

Social media is taking on a larger and more important role in the lives of people around the world every day. Each app was made for a different reason, but all of them have evolved immensely over the past 15 years. A majority of LHS students have at least one social media app, with their favorites being TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat.

August 2014 Musical.ly is released, a platform made to easily create and share videos with a certain sound or music.

Clean your room

Journaling allows you to have some moments to reflect on your emotions and events happening in your life and, according to the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, can, “improve mental health, help achieve goals, inspire creativity, boost memory, enhance critical thinking skills, heighten academic performance, improve physical health and strengthen communication skills.”

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March 2022 TikTok releases its own version of stories, similar to Snapchat and Instagram.

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November 2020 A feature similar to TikTok’s “For You Page,” Spotlight, is introduced.

June 2022 Snapchat releases premium features to paid users with Snapchat+.

September 2023 TikTok Shop is launched in the United States.

Have you ever been walking down the hallway and thought you caught a glimpse of your favorite celebrity?

That was probably not the case, but it could have been a LHS celebrity dupe.

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BY BOBBY PARKER

BY BOBBY PARKER

Lincoln High School mascot murder investigation report Lincoln High School mascotM. murder Investigating Officer: Detective Myersinvestigation report Investigating Officer: Detective M. Myers Case Summary: Case LHS’s Summary: Murphy, beloved mascot was found murdered, prompting an extensive investigation into potential suspects.

Murphy, LHS’s beloved mascot was found an extensive investigation into potential suspects.

Several faculty members were considered, eachmurdered, with theirprompting alibis, behaviors and motives.

Several faculty members were considered, each with their alibis, behaviors and motives.

Subject: Suspect Analysis - Mr. Stacey, LHS Math Teacher Subject: Suspect Analysis - Mr. Stacey, LHS Math Teacher Mr. Stacey maintains an alibi, asserting he was at home during the mascot incident, supported solely by his wife’s Mr. Stacey maintains an alibi, asserting he was at home during the mascot incident, supported solely by his wife’s account. However, the absence of external witnesses or concrete evidence raises doubts about the alibi’s veracity. account. However, the absence of external witnesses or concrete evidence raises doubts about the alibi’s veracity.

Colleagues have noticed a recent shift in Mr. Stacey’s behavior, marked by increased withdrawal and irritability, Colleagues have noticed a recent shift in Mr. Stacey’s behavior, marked by increased withdrawal and irritability, diverging from his previously amiable demeanor. Additionally, reports of secretive actions, such as spending extended diverging from his previously amiable demeanor. Additionally, reports of secretive actions, such as spending extended hours in his classroom engaged in undisclosed activities, further contribute to suspicions. The suggested motive hours in his classroom engaged in undisclosed activities, further contribute to suspicions. The suggested motive centers around a potential personal vendetta between Mr. Stacey and the mascot performer, with rumors hinting at a centers around a potential personal vendetta between Mr. Stacey and the mascot performer, with rumors hinting at a longstanding feud rooted in unclear grievances. Despite these observations, a direct link between Mr. Stacey and the longstanding feud rooted in unclear grievances. Despite these observations, a direct link between Mr. Stacey and the mascot murder is currently inconclusive, necessitating further investigation for a comprehensive understanding of his mascot murder is currently inconclusive, necessitating further investigation for a comprehensive understanding of his involvement. involvement.

Subject: Suspect Analysis - Jaws, LHSLHS Chemistry Teacher Subject: Suspect Analysis - Jaws, Chemistry Teacher

Subject: Suspect Analysis - Mr. Pastrano, LHSLHS English Teacher Subject: Suspect Analysis - Mr. Pastrano, LHSLHS Subject: Suspect Analysis - Mr. Pastrano, English Teacher Subject: Suspect Analysis - Mr. Pastrano, Mr. Mr. Pastrano maintains a consistent alibi,alibi, asserting thatthat he was at home during the mascot incident, supported by by Pastrano maintains a consistent asserting he was at home during the mascot incident, supported his spouse.

Known for his appreciation of literature and and creative writing, he ishedescribed as a as dedicated teacher his spouse.

Known for deep his deep appreciation of literature creative writing, is described a dedicated teacher immersed in the of words.

Recent reports, however, indicate frustration withwith the mascot, considering it a it a immersed in world the world of words.

Recent reports, however, indicate frustration the mascot, considering “symbolic distraction” from the significance of literature.

Colleagues have noted his displeasure with the school’s “symbolic distraction” from the significance of literature. Colleagues have noted his displeasure with the school’s emphasis on the perceiving it asita as hindrance to academic focus.

TheThe suggested motive centers around Mr. Mr. emphasis on mascot, the mascot, perceiving a hindrance to academic focus. suggested motive centers around Pastrano’s desire for literary recognition, withwith the removal of the potentially redirecting attention to his Pastrano’s desire for literary recognition, the removal of mascot the mascot potentially redirecting attention to passion his passion for literature and and storytelling.

Despite these observations, there is currently insufficient evidence to directly linklink Mr. Mr. for literature storytelling.

Despite these observations, there is currently insufficient evidence to directly Pastrano to the of the emphasizing the need for continued investigation to unveil the true perpetrator.

Pastrano to murder the murder of mascot, the mascot, emphasizing the need for continued investigation to unveil the true perpetrator.

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Suspect Analysis: Suspect Analysis: Mr. Stacey (Math Teacher): Mr. Staceyby(Math Teacher): Alibi: verified his wife; cooking dinner and watching a movie.

Alibi: verified by his cooking dinner and watching a movie.

Behavior: withdrawn andwife; irritable.

Behavior: withdrawn and irritable.

Motive: personal vendetta or job security concerns.

Motive: personal vendetta or job security concerns.

Jaws (Chemistry Teacher): Jaws (Chemistry Teacher): Alibi: lab experiments with student witnesses.

Alibi: lab experiments with student witnesses.

Behavior: expressing frustration, and unusual interest in mascot.

Behavior: expressing frustration, and unusual interest in mascot.

Motive: symbolic vendetta or competition for recognition.

Motive: symbolic vendetta or competition for recognition.

Mr. Pastrano (English Teacher): Mr. Pastrano (English Teacher): Alibi: writing a novel at home with his spouse.

Alibi: writing a novel at home with his spouse.

Behavior: disdain for the mascot’s impact on education.

Behavior: disdain for the mascot’s impact on education.

Motive: symbolic vendetta or desire for literary recognition.

Motive: symbolic vendetta or desire for literary recognition.

Dr. Dr. Raeder (Principal): Raeder (Principal): Alibi: supossed school board meeting off-campus.

Alibi: supossed school board meeting off-campus.

Behavior: authoritative leadership, tensions withwith mascot performer.

Behavior: authoritative leadership, tensions mascot performer.

Motive: image control, power struggle and authority assertion.

Motive: image control, power struggle and authority assertion.

KeyKey Findings: Findings: After further review, Detective M. Myers states the following in his Dr. Raeder had had the the After further review, Detective M. Myers states the following in research: his research: Dr. Raeder strongest motive among all suspects, driven by her desire for strict control over the school’s image and and strongest motive among all suspects, driven by her desire for strict control over the school’s image discipline.

The power struggle and tensions between Dr. Raeder and the mascot performer created a discipline. The power struggle and tensions between Dr. Raeder and the mascot performer created a volatile situation.

Dr. Raeder’s authoritative demeanor maymay havehave discouraged witnesses fromfrom coming volatile situation.

Dr. Raeder’s authoritative demeanor discouraged witnesses coming forward. forward.

Conclusion: Conclusion: After careful consideration of alibis, behaviors and and motives, it is itapparent thatthat Dr. Raeder, the the After careful consideration of alibis, behaviors motives, is apparent Dr. Raeder, school principal, is the likely suspect in the of the mascot.

A focused investigation school principal, is most the most likely suspect in murder the murder of LHS the LHS mascot.

A focused investigation on her interactions withwith the mascot performer and and potential witnesses is recommended to gather on her interactions the mascot performer potential witnesses is recommended to gather more evidence and build a solid case against her.

Charges of murder and abuse of authority should be be more evidence and build a solid case against her. Charges of murder and abuse of authority should considered pending further investigation. considered pending further investigation.

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JawsJaws asserts his alibi, claiming to betoinbethe laboratory conducting experiments during the mascot incident, asserts his alibi, claiming in school the school laboratory conducting experiments during the mascot incident, withwith students as witnesses.

However, the chaotic nature of chemistry class makes it challenging to confirm his his students as witnesses. However, the chaotic nature of chemistry class makes it challenging to confirm whereabouts.

Renowned for his teaching style, JawsJaws has has recently displayed a darker enthusiasm, making whereabouts.

Renowned for dynamic his dynamic teaching style, recently displayed a darker enthusiasm, making ominous comments about reactions and consequences.

Colleagues have noted his peculiar interest in the mascot ominous comments about reactions and consequences. Colleagues have noted his peculiar interest in the mascot costume, probing intointo its construction materials.

TheThe suggested motive revolves around a potential grudge stemming costume, probing its construction materials. suggested motive revolves around a potential grudge stemming fromfrom an accidental mishap in one of his explosive experiments, speculating that the mascot performer may have beenbeen an accidental mishap in one of his explosive experiments, speculating that the mascot performer may have inadvertently affected, leading to a chemical reaction gone wrong.

While these observations raise suspicions, concrete inadvertently affected, leading to a chemical reaction gone wrong. While these observations raise suspicions, concrete evidence linking JawsJaws directly to the murder is currently lacking, necessitating continued investigation to to evidence linking directly to mascot the mascot murder is currently lacking, necessitating continued investigation uncover the truth. uncover the truth.

Subject: Suspect Analysis - Dr. Raeder, LHS Principal Subject: Suspect Analysis - Dr. Raeder, LHS Principal Dr. Raeder maintains a solid alibi, supposedly attending a confirmed school board meeting off-campus during the RaederKnown maintains a solid alibi, supposedly attending a confirmed school board meeting during the mascotDr. incident. for her authoritative leadership, she has a decisive yet controversial style,off-campus with concerns raised mascot incident. Knowndemeanor. for her authoritative leadership, has and a decisive yet controversial style, with concerns raised about her uncompromising Tensions between Dr. she Raeder the mascot performer have been observed, about her uncompromising demeanor. between Dr. RaederThe andsuggested the mascot performer have observed, revolving around conflicts related to schoolTensions image and event planning. motive centers onbeen Dr. Raeder’s revolving around conflicts related to school image and event planning.

The suggested motive centers on Dr. Raeder’s desire for strict control over the school’s image and discipline. Perceiving the mascot as a potential disruption, she desire for strict control over the school’s image and discipline.

Perceiving the mascot as a potential disruption, may have taken drastic measures to eliminate it. However, despite these observations, the current evidence does notshe may havelink taken to eliminate However, despite these observations, theinvestigation current evidence does not conclusively Dr.drastic Raedermeasures to the murder of theit. mascot, emphasizing the need for further to identify the conclusively link Dr. Raeder to the murder of the mascot, emphasizing the need for further investigation to identify the true perpetrator. true perpetrator.

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BY GRACE MINER & LILY GRUBER

A quick and easy meal for open lunch or dinner before sports practice, subs have been a popular staple food for a while and yet there is always somewhere new to try. Fellow staff writer Grace Miner and I went to try out some classic chains, as well as local businesses. Use this as a guide (or warning) for sub sandwich spots you want to try.

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Environment-- Despite the sketchy environment and tiny parking lot, Mr. Goodcents was incredibly welcoming and friendly. Upon entering the establishment, we were greeted by the employees and surrounded by signs and random objects that created a homely atmosphere. We did, however hear loud rock music playing out of the speakers and felt like it threw off the vibes.

Taste- I (Lily) firmly believe that Goodcents is underrated.

The cheese was slightly overpowering to the rest of the sandwich, but the ingredients blended nicely and the bread was good. Overall, the sandwich was delicious.

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Environment- Despite being located next to a Casino, the interior of Gregg’s was pleasantly surprising. It felt cozy and welcoming, almost like walking into the kitchen of someone’s home. Upon entering we were greeted by a friendly staff, surrounded by tan booths, hanging plants and a glass display of their bread and other foods. They also had a handwritten menu on a chalkboard adding to the comforting atmosphere. The staff was easy to work with and incredibly friendly and kind as well.

Taste- The light, buttery bread mixed perfectly with the turkey and cheese. Unlike other sub shops, the sub didn’t feel heavy and filling, rather it was light and enjoyable. The bread was a perfect combination of Goodcents’ and Jimmy Johns, with a delicious, buttery taste.

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Environment- The establishment was clean and decorated to match their red and black theme. Their relaxed attitude gives them bonus points, because they gave us two sandwiches for the price of one! They also did not make us tip, which was a plus.

However, although these were benefits, there was very loud and explicit music playing. We do not feel like this is responsible for a business such as this. I (Lily) was also told “bro chill” after ordering my toppings at what I thought was a reasonable pace.

Taste- The crisp bread combined with the perfectly balanced turkey and cheese created a delicious turkey sandwich combination. All the toppings tasted fresh and crisp as well.

Environment- This may be coming from someone who is extremely biased but I (Lily) LOVE Jersey Mikes. No music, just eating and cooking which brings a very calm and relaxing and happy atmosphere. There is also a message from MIKE HIMSELF so bonus points. The staff was also the friendliest out of all the places. The lady could have told us to buy every sandwich and we would have because of how much she seemed to enjoy working there. Having never been to Jersey Mikes before, but having heard good reviews, my (Grace) expectations were set high and met. The red and blue decor, combined with the artwork and posters, created a cohesive and calming environment.

Taste- JERSEY MIKE’S IS SO SUPERIOR. It tasted so fresh like they had to have grown their produce in the back room. The bread was a perfect combination of Jimmy John’s and Goodcents, with seasoning on the bottom. Mike’s Way is the best way to decorate a sub. The pickles are the best in the galaxy, so scrumptious, wow. And although the turkey was shredded and had an odd texture, it blended well with the cheese, creating an amazing sandwich.

Environment- Although the interior has been updated with bright green and yellow decor and the updated tables were clean, the floor was an absolute mess, with snow marks throughout the tile. Subway is an interesting place and here is a list of our thoughts/opinions: 1) The workers did not understand us and our order. 2) I am convinced the employees were 12-year-olds. 3) The light/fan combination was headache inducing, they were so flashy and scary. 4) It was very dirty and the floors were much spotted. We believe that 12-year-olds do not know how to mop. 5) I (Lily) was afraid to order toppings because they looked AI-generated in the containers and were dirty.

Taste- Expecting the soft Subway bread combined with savory turkey and cheese, I was shocked by the taste of cardboard upon my first bite. Combined with the awful day-old bread was plastic turkey and oddly chunky cheese, creating a terrible sandwich. The bread was musty, like who makes the recipe, come on now? The turkey did not taste like turkey, it tasted more like plastic. Did not look or taste good.

Movies have been in production since the late 1800s, but now with modern-day technology and skilled actors, old and new films have left lifealtering marks on viewers, pushing the boundaries of terror.

Movies such as “Saltburn,” “Human Centipede,” “Midsommar,” “Hereditary,” “Megan Is Missing” and “Unfriended” were sent out in a survey from which students at LHS could select. All contain different levels of gory effects to increase the unsettling feelings left with viewers after watching each movie. What one considers traumatizing is different for each person. After watching any of these movies, a person may feel physically threatened or extremely frightened.

Especially for children of young age, because early exposure to graphic and gory content can alter and shape the way their minds respond to unsettling scenarios.

SALTBURN

“Saltburn,” with a restricted rating, was released in late 2023. This movie features two main characters: Oliver Quick played by Barry Keoghan and Felix Catton played by Jacob Elordi. It begins with Felix, upset by his classmate Oliver’s unfortunate living situation.

He, a rich student, invites him over to his estate. Following Oliver’s residency, a series of horrifying events engulf Felix’s family. Ben Fickel, a student at LHS, states “I found the scene outside with the girl sitting in the chair to be quite an uncomfortable watch. I was already a little bit queasy when he started talking to her.” Although this movie has fun music and looks innocent, it has many disturbing scenes that are quite uncomfortable to watch.

HUMAN CENTIPEDE “Human Centipede,” with a restricted rating, was released in early 2010. This movie begins with two girls, Lindsay played by Ashley C. Williams and Jenny played by Ashlynn Yennie, who are on a road trip through Europe. Then one night travelling through Germany, their car breaks down, which leads them to finding shelter in an isolated villa. They wake up the next morning in makeshift hospital beds along with another man and a psychotic surgeon whose life-long fantasy is to connect humans together through their gastric systems. Due to such graphic and disturbing content, this movie has been banned in seven countries.

MIDSOMMAR “Midsommar,” with a restricted rating, was released in the middle of 2019. The aesthetic of this movie is full of color, flowers and what appears to be happiness.

This movie has two main characters: Dani, played by Florence Pugh and Christian Hughes, played by Jack Reynor.

This couple decides to travel to Sweden to visit their friend’s rural hometown for its well-known midsummer festival, but what begins as a blissful retreat quickly devolves into a violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult.

Aydn Calhoun, a student at LHS, states “It is not like a traditional horror movie where the scary stuff is hiding in the dark, it is shown in the bright sunlight so it’s really unsettling.”

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HEREDITARY “Hereditary,” is another movie with a restricted rating. The lighting in this movie adds an uncanny tone and leaves the viewer thinking something is going to jump out at any second. This disquieting movie includes a family of four. The mother Annie Graham played

by Toni Collette, the father Steve Graham played by Gabriel Byrne, the son Peter Graham played by Alex Wolff and the daughter Charlie Graham played by Milly Shapiro. This movie begins with the matriarch (the mother of Annie) passing away and leaving her daughter and grandchildren to unravel the unknown terrifying secrets about their ancestry, which leads them in an attempt to outrun the sinister fate they have inherited.

With all of this being acknowledged, according to a survey taken by students at LHS, “Saltburn” came in first with the majority of votes, second “Human Centipede,” Third “Midsommar” and fourth being “Hereditary.”

In the debate of traumatizing movies, some honorable mentions for being equivalently scarring are, “Cannibal Holocaust” and “A Serbian Film.”

Which have been banned in 50+ countries due to graphic content and different forms of abuse.

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With 2024 beginning, majority of people do not know about the many new and interesting movies that are being released. Fewer people have been going to the theaters, however, it is still an enjoyable experience to go with friends and family. So, here are some upcoming movies releasing this year.

“Inside Out 2” is a sequel to the popular “Inside Out” movie. It is planned to be released on Jun. 14, 2024. The first movie follows Riley, an 11-year-old girl living with her parents in Minnesota. We see inside Riley’s mind her emotions, how they affect her and how she reacts to them. In “Inside Out 2,” we will still follow Riley, however this time as a teenager with new emotions. It will be interesting to see how Riley is affected by these changes in her life and her emotions. It is something worth watching, especially if you watched the first one all those years ago.

“Kung Fu Panda” is a very classic series. With the original debuting in 2008, the series follows a panda named Po and his abilities as a martial arts master. A trailer has finally been released for this long-awaited project. Po’s trainer reveals Po’s quest to find peace, but gets stopped in the way by the main antagonist, the chameleon. “Kung Fu Panda 4” is set to release on Mar. 8, 2024. With the release being very soon, if people are ever bored and don’t have much to do, maybe going and watching “Kung Fu Panda 4” will lighten up your mood. Grab a few friends and watch a goofy but entertaining movie.

“Sonic the Hedgehog 3” is set to release on Dec. 20, 2024, building off the success of the first two movies. The returning cast members have not been officially released, however, some of the old cast members will likely be returning. The film will introduce a new character, Shadow, who is expected to be an antagonist for the movie. As he’s already an iconic character in video games, many fans already know a lot about Shadow and are excited about his appearance in the film.

“Despicable Me 4” is one of the most hyped movies on this list, which is understandable. If anyone has not watched “Despicable Me,” they definitely should as it is one of the most well known movie franchises out there. Although the specific plot is pretty much hidden away, there are a few things known about the movie.

For starters, there is now an official release date for the movie.

“Despicable Me 4” is set to release on Jul. 3, 2024. It sounds like a good movie to watch in the summer, especially because of how iconic the minions are. The trailer of the movie introduces a new character, Baby Gru. With the minions being silly, it also showcases Gru’s new heist plans. It is also confirmed that Steve Carell will be returning as Gru, meaning we’ll hear that great Gru voice again.

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If you are going to Culver’s and ordering anything outside of the kid’s menu, you just do not know what you are doing. For only $7.59, you can have a substantial cheeseburger with free condiments and toppings, fries, a medium fountain drink and a one scoop dish of their delicious signature frozen custard. Culver’s butterburger remains unbeaten when it comes to the best cheap cheeseburger available, cooked to order and always fresh. If you are smart with your earnings, you can also redeem a free kid’s meal for every 10 that you purchase, a deal I have benefited from an alarming amount of times.

My experience at McDonald’s was pleasantly surprising. I did not have high expectations going into it given the reputation of this chain, but at least I knew I would not be wasting money. At only $5.24, the McDonald’s Happy Meal is the cheapest of our options. It comes with a cheeseburger, apple slices and a juice box. The portion sizes were not entirely ideal, and I thought it was supposed to come with kid’s fries, but in the end the taste was adequate. My compliments go to the chef that made the apple slices; they were especially delicious.

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I did not even know Qdoba had a kid’s menu until I started thinking about which restaurants might have the best. Overall, my kid’s chicken and cheese quesadilla, side of rice and small soda was $6.26. While the price seems respectable initially, the portion sizes add an unwelcome twist to the narrative. As you can see, the kid’s quesadilla is disappointingly small and the side of rice did not add much to the meal. On a somewhat unrelated note, the music playing at Qdoba was very strange. Thankfully, the quesadilla tasted just fine and mostly made up for the lack of substance and the lack of good music.

In the end, however, I would suggest that the mini bowl is a much better budget option if you find yourself tight on funds at lunch.

For many LHS students exploring their options during open lunch, kid’s meals are the safest or perhaps the only option. The bank account balance of the average LHS student covers about half of the choices listed and considered below. Kid’s meals provide the best balance of affordability and satisfaction for our broke, starving student body, but the question remains: which is the best? Which fast food chain gives the most bang for your buck and which makes for the best dining experience? We found out so you do not have to.

The kid’s meal from Noodles and Company is worth its $6.25 price tag. The portion of pasta is decent and you are given a choice of two sides and an adult-sized beverage. If you are anything like me, two Rice Krispy bars are the way to go. While the restaurant is located just three exits down on the interstate, the wait on the food docks points for this establishment. I waited almost 10 minutes from the time I ordered to the time my food was ready, which could be a problem when dealing with the 50-minute open lunch time crunch. However, the creamy mac and cheese easily made up for the wait.

Tying the lowest overall score next to Qdoba is Panera Bread. The chain lived up to its reputation of “overpriced hospital food.” There were lots of options for kid’s meals as far as the main meal to pick from but I ordered the chicken and wild rice soup and chose a baguette as my side. None of the kid’s meals come with a drink which automatically downgrades the value factor. Now I am either forced to fork out a couple more dollars for a beverage or choke down the extremely dry baguette with no drink. My soup tasted fine but was lukewarm at best. The price of the dish being $6.39 does not live up to the flavor, to say the least.

Out of all the restaurants I tried, Slim Chickens was easily my favorite. I got the chicken tender meal that came with two tenders and while that may not seem like a lot, they were pretty big. Your meal also comes with a side of fries and Texas toast as well as your choice of dipping sauce and a drink. The food came out very fast and the staff was very nice. This classic meal honestly cannot be beat giving you the most bang for your buck with the meal coming in at $5.79 and my #1 recommendation for an open lunch spot with friends. Its proximity to LHS is just down Minnesota Ave. making it very convenient to get to and from in a short amount of time.

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see where they are coming from. Living to a strict “vibe” seems constricting, as if pretending to be something you are not.

To some extent, it’s silly to fall for brand deals and targeted demographics due to capitalism. In the last few years it’s been normalized to purchase a new wardrobe just to accommodate these trends. Overconsumption has been at an all-time high as consumers will purchase pieces to align with their aesthetics just for it to go out of style in a month.

Capitalism wins as trends create more products, it goes out of style and then a new trend arises and the pattern repeats itself.

Social platforms don’t help towards the situation either, for this is where these trends start. It’s not a coincidence that you get a TikTok hyping up a new product followed by an advertisement for the same thing. But on the flipside, it is hard to see why people are so mad, they complain about the creators just living their lives, but are continuing to post and complain about other

people’s. There’s nothing wrong with following a trend, but perhaps there is when creating waste through overconsumption.

I do see how some may be mad about constant changing trends. One day someone may be Y2k and the next day identify as an uptown girl. But that’s all the fun in it.

When walking through LHS’s halls it’s interesting to see everyone portray fashion in their own way.

Everyone’s personality changes, and their fashion changes as well, so it only makes sense to be able to identify that style with a title. Nobody should have to stick to one style or one norm. One day I might want to dress in something someone would call clean while the next I look more like I’m aiming for streetwear.

School is a great place to show off your fashion and it’s inspiring to see goth and coastal styles in one glance. I also find it unnecessary to judge someone for the style they identify with, everyone is different and their likes differ as well. That is the wonderful thing about aesthetics. Fashion is like a game or competition, it’s not always something to

take lightly and there is almost always inspiration behind it.

It’s easy to look over one’s fashion choices when it could actually tell you so much about a person.

According to Player: The Psychology of Aesthetics and Style, style isn’t just about aesthetics it’s also about identity. The choices we make represent us whether it be how we dress, decorate our homes or even what car we drive.

I encourage people to engage in their personal aesthetics and style. When dressing in the morning, look in the mirror and if you see someone you want to see, it doesn’t have to be “on brand” for yourself, but what you find pleasing to see, you are doing it right. Fashion isn’t always going to be comforting and simple, fashion can be a statement, and if you find the need for it do not hesitate. Trends are for people to enjoy and take part in, never judge yourself or other people for wanting to take pleasure in it. Fashion is ever changing and open to suggestions, you can mold and shape into a way that represents you. Aesthetics are just one of the many ways to do that. So don’t do that clean girl dirty.

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BY JOSEPH TUNGE

Every Tuesday night during the school year, and some Tuesdays during the summer, a group of friends meet with a shared goal in mind: to positively impact their lives by growing closer to Jesus.

The current group, which on a normal week is composed of 10 to 20 kids, started meeting in 2021. Beau Johnson and Dax Briden, who are two of the leaders of the bible study, are both LHS seniors. They started meeting because they wanted to have a place where they felt comfortable talking about their faith and finding friends who share their same values. Up until recently, the group had been meeting at Johnson’s house during the school year and at various locations during the summer. While the group has not been able to meet at Johnson’s house for the time being, a member of the group, Reannah Greene, has offered to start hosting the group. While a majority of the members come from LHS, they also come from other schools like SFCHS, OGHS and HHS. To start, everyone who attends is encouraged to come with a Bible verse that stood out to them during the week. Briden believes that sharing a Bible verse is an easy way to get everyone involved and to encourage people to read their The bible study group hears from a guest speaker at Johnson’s house.

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“Sharing a Bible verse every week gives them the discipline to make sure that they are reading the Bible… that means they are spending time with God outside of the group,” said Briden.

After that, the group talks about their experiences at church for the week. Doing this helps the members remember what they learned at church that week and encourages them to pay more attention in the future. Since a lot of the attendees go to different churches, they are able to compare what each church talked about and which church had the most interesting message. Additionally, if multiple people went to the same church for the week, they can compare how they interpreted the message.

After the members share their Bible verses and talk about what they learned at church, next there is usually someone in charge of leading the conversation. For example, one week the topic of conversation was whether it is possible to go to heaven if one does not believe in God. During this conversation, the leader for the week had found Bible verses that related to the topic and argued one side or the other. Most recently, the topic of conversation was simply reading a chapter and reflecting on it afterward.

While a lot of the regular attendees have been friends for a long time, the group is meant for anyone who wants to learn more about their faith. The leaders of the group always try their best to make everyone feel welcome. They offer food and treats for everyone, and they often play a game or go out to eat after the discussion is done. Over the years the group has evolved.

“The longer that we have done it, the closer we have come as a family and the more we are able to open up. It allows people to talk about things that they might not be able to talk about with other people, and so we can get into deep conversations and also people come with amazing questions each week that we are able to digest and talk about,” said Briden.

One could say that the group is not just a Bible study but also a support system for what people are struggling with in their lives. Despite the good intentions of everyone in the group and their desire to live a better life, it is important to keep in mind that what people plan to do and what they end up doing is often different. Someone who feels inspired after Bible study might not always feel inspired on a Friday night when they are invited to a party or when they are spending time on social media. Sometimes it is hard for the members to rationalize coming to the group when they feel like they were not as disciplined in their faith as they should have been.

“It definitely makes me sad but I think we have all been there. It makes me sad when they do that [live dishonestly] because I think it hurts God more than it hurts anyone,” said Briden.

For some, especially the members that are considered as more of leaders, they can feel bad when they falter in their faith. For Dax however, being a leader of a group like this is just extra motivation to stay true to his faith.

“For me when I do fall short I know that God still loves me… if I fall, it can affect more people than just myself so it helps to keep me in check,” said Briden.

Looking ahead, many of the leaders are now seniors and they are looking for sophomores or juniors to step up and start leading the group for next year. While they would love to continue the group in college they recognize it might not be possible. Regardless of what happens after this year, Briden believes that the group has had a lasting impact on his life.

“This group has given me a group of people that I can be myself around and be able to grow together with,” said Briden.

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