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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...

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...

Stepping Away from Socials

Stepping Away from Socials

Jordan Kirkbride, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2025

In the age of technology, social media is nearly inescapable for young people. It offers the most convenient way to connect with friends, meet others with shared interests, and stay informed about current...

Fighting Fentanyl: A Crisis We Can’t Ignore

Fighting Fentanyl: A Crisis We Can’t Ignore

Mya Eldridge, Asst. Editor March 27, 2025

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is up to 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times stronger than heroin, has become the deadliest drug in the United States.     Over the past decade, fentanyl-related...

Katelyn Banner on the sidelines during a recent basketball game, ensuring the safety of the athletes.

Under The Tape

Mya Eldridge, Asst. Editor February 14, 2025

When most people think about high school athletics, they picture roaring crowds, edge-of-your-seat finishes, and athletes giving it their all. However, behind every successful team and every win is someone...

Newly Revived Chess Club

Newly Revived Chess Club

Caitlin Nguyen, Reporter December 18, 2024

The Chess Club hasn’t run in over two years due to a lack of members. However, sophomore German exchange student, Eike Irrgang, introduced the idea of reopening the club to English teacher, Mr. Cox,...

Blake Lively and Brandon Sklenar Cried While Watching IT ENDS WITH US | Interview

Why Her? The Controversy In Blake Lively’s Role In “It Ends With Us”

Reese Gowin, Report December 18, 2024

Blake Lively starred as Lily Bloom in the hit movie “It Ends With Us,” released in August. This movie goes over the life of a woman named Lily who grew up in an abusive household and how it affected...

A Comic Murder Mystery: A Review of Clue

A Comic Murder Mystery: A Review of Clue

Camille Oxley, Guest reporter December 18, 2024

The high school theater arts department brought the classic game “Clue” to life in a delightful, comic murder mystery. Directed by Deanna Flora, the play is set on a dark and stormy night where six...

Chromakopia

Chromakopia

Jordan Kirkbride, Editor-in-Chief December 18, 2024

“I don’t like being put in a box. I just make music, you know?” Tyler, the Creator entirely avoids this “box” with his new album, “CHROMAKOPIA”, playing polar opposite tracks like “Judge...

Lions Media

Lions Unleash the Roar

Cole Mulder-Bowman, Reporter December 18, 2024

Over the past decade, the Detroit Lions have been notorious for being the worst team in NFL history. In 2008, they claimed the title of being the first team to have zero wins in a season. Even though...

Behind the Pom-Poms

Behind the Pom-Poms

Mya Eldridge, Asst. Editor December 18, 2024

Cheerleading is often one of the most high-energy and visible sports at any high school, but it’s also a sport with unique challenges and skills that go far beyond just rallying school spirit. The school...

Marching to States

Marching to States

Autumn Russell, reporter December 18, 2024

It’s 3:00 in the morning on a seemingly random Saturday. But for the Marching Band, it’s the day they have been dedicating hours of their lives into. This year, they have a chance at aiming for top...

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