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The ACT is Just Around the Corner- Here is What to Expect

Ellison McDonald and Alice Yi March 7, 2025

The ACT is next week for Juniors at Lakeville South. To inform some future ACT-takers, Alice and I decided to get some input from those who are about to take the test, those who have already taken the...

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The Top Two Classrooms to Visit at South

Ellison McDonald, Writer March 3, 2025

I recently polled on Instagram asking students at Lakeville South what their favorite classrooms are. Although I got limited answers, the top two most selected classrooms were Mr. Woollen's and Ms. Hedin’s...

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Lakeville School District’s Removal of Inclusive Poster Series

August Timmerman and Alice Yi February 25, 2025

On the day of the board meeting the district building was packed. Students, teachers, and parents arrived to show their support (mostly for keeping the posters up). Those who couldn't get into the room...

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Top 3 Classes that Seniors Say are Worth Taking Before Graduation

Ellison McDonald, Writer February 3, 2025

It can be hard choosing classes for the next year, so I took it upon myself to ask some seniors what their favorite classes have been. The top responses for seniors’ favorite classes were AP Art History,...

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The Holiday Drink of the Year

Ellison McDonald, Writer January 9, 2025

Holidays this time of year bring more than gifts under a tree; they bring holiday drinks for people to enjoy. Out of the many holiday drinks from Caribou and Starbucks, there was one that many people highly...

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Crunchy, Creamy, Chewy: Chocolate From Around the World

Alice Yi November 25, 2024

Were you overdosed by the same five types of chocolate this past Halloween? Did you find yourself drowning in piles of Hershey's, Milky Way, and Snickers? Have you ever wondered what other delicious types...

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Volunteering at Kaitlyn’s Kloset

Mia Zerin, Writer November 25, 2024

Many people in high school search for the perfect place to volunteer, whether it be for the NHS or just for fun. One of the places you can volunteer is Kaitlyn’s Kloset in Eagan. Kaitlyn’s Kloset is...

Little Free Library: A Book Cart for All

Little Free Library: A Book Cart for All

Alice Yi November 11, 2024

Last year Mrs. Roth and Ms C Smith introduced a fantastic new resource to our school: the Cougar Book Cart, or Little Free Library. Designed to fill the gaps in leisure reading at Lakeville South, it had...

Who Do I Ask for Help?: Administrative Changes at LSHS

Who Do I Ask for Help?: Administrative Changes at LSHS

Alice Yi, Writer October 21, 2024

I recently asked a senior at Lakeville South what they knew about the new counselor and assistant principal system. Her response?: “What is that?” I asked a sophomore, and she gave a nervous laugh,...

Cougar Time Pros and Cons

Cougar Time Pros and Cons

Chloe Urban October 14, 2024

This year for high school, the deans and principal decided to do Cougar Time instead of a Socratic seminar for 9th graders. This isn’t much of a change, because we had something like Cougar Time before...

The New Phone Policy at South

The New Phone Policy at South

Ellison McDonald, Writer September 25, 2024

Lakeville South and other schools in Minnesota were given a new task this school year- to tackle phone use. According to MPR News, because of the new state Legislation passed in July, schools must have...

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The Scoop About the Spring Musical at South: Footloose

Ellison McDonald and August Timmerman April 29, 2024

Footloose is a widely-known movie from the 80’s, mainly because of its soundtrack. Kenny Loggins created big hit songs for this movie including a classic, “Footloose” and “I’m Free.” But how...

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