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Capys Crash Class

Capys Crash Class

Reese Gowin, Reporter March 27, 2025

  Journalism students had a recent visit with Steve and Melissa Spisz, plus their two capybaras, Daisy and Jeorge, created quite a scene, leaving students piling up outside the doors and windows of room...

Meet Exchange Student Lilith Unger

Meet Exchange Student Lilith Unger

Evelyn Russell, Reporter March 27, 2025

Seeking new horizons and a fresh perspective before her final year of high school, junior Lilith Unger traveled across the Atlantic to become an exchange student. Hailing from Bad Klosterlausnitz, Germany,...

Starting Strong: Meet One of Our School’s New Educators

Starting Strong: Meet One of Our School’s New Educators

Evelyn Russell, Reporter March 27, 2025

   Ms. Emily Shipley joined the science department in January, bringing a new perspective to the classrooms.      She graduated from Lakeview School and Western Michigan University to become a pre-med...

A New Addition to the Classroom

A New Addition to the Classroom

Evelyn Russell, Reporter March 27, 2025

Eight new teachers joined Lakeview this year, among them was social studies and English teacher, Mr. John Ryan. With experience gained in Kalamazoo, Ryan plans to continue his teaching career at Lakeview,...

K-Pop’s Global Influence Reaches Lakeveiw

Caitlin Nguyen, Reporter March 27, 2025

Originating in South Korea, K-pop is a vibrant music genre that has become incredibly popular worldwide, engaging millions of individuals from every aspect of life.      Its catchy songs, stunning...

Female Leads  Inspiring Generations

Female Leads Inspiring Generations

Keira Byrd, Reporter March 27, 2025

GIGI PEREZ Gigi Perez doesn’t have much music but has had a wide variety of songs since 2021. She hasn’t had as much popularity as she had since her recent single “Sailor Song” and shortly after...

Should School Start Later?

Caitlin Nguyen, Reporter March 27, 2025

     Since most high schools start as early as 7:30 a.m., students nationwide often have to get up before the sun in order to attend school.      Concern over this early start time has risen, especially...

Should School Start Later?

Keira Byrd, Reporter March 27, 2025

The fight over school start times has had administrators scratching their heads since the 1970s.     It has been tested, studied, and researched, but the debate still goes on to this day. The reality...

Daylight Savings: Is It Saving Time or Wasting It?

Caitlin Nguyen, Reporter March 27, 2025

k”—a phrase many Americans repeat twice yearly to remember the time change.      But as individuals lose sleep and their routines get disrupted, it’s time to ask: Why are we still sticking to...

March Is Heat’n Up

Cole Mulder-Bowman, Reporter March 27, 2025

The air of anticipation for March Madness is thick at Lakeview, and the staff’s confidence in one team is strong. Many, including Steven Wichmann and Darcy Hassing, are betting on a victorious run for...

Breaking the Surface

Breaking the Surface

Reese Gowin, Reporter March 27, 2025

Raegan Magnus, a swimmer for LAC (Lakeview Aquatic Club) over the last 11 years, expresses how the support of a team can help when dealing with some of the disappointments that come along with the sport....

In the Crease

In the Crease

Mya Eldridge, Asst. Editor March 27, 2025

    Lakeview High School’s lacrosse team has been competing for 17 years, yet it still lacks the recognition other sports receive. While technically considered a school club sport, it remains classified...

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