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Clockwise starting from the center: Lotte Zero, Tosup Coffee Candy, Matcha  KitKat, Orion Chocolate Cake

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...

Hands of volunteers

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...

Photo taken from student announcements

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...

Prom Dress graphic created by Ellison McDonald.

Sustainability This Prom Season

Ellison McDonald April 26, 2024

Every year upperclassmen and select sophomores go to prom. People spend lots of money on clothes, shoes, makeup, hair, and accessories for one night. Prom is about the experience of hanging out with your...

Graphic created by Adeyla Hoenck

A Look into Lakeville South’s New Course: AP African American Studies

Ellison McDonald February 12, 2024

With registration for classes coming to a close, getting to know some new classes to take for the next year is important. Next year at Lakeville South, Ms. McBride will be teaching a new class, AP African...

An Nguyen, author of the poem "A Family."

A Student Poet on Childhood, Immigration, and Family

Lizzie Tullis and Carwyn Reid January 8, 2024

For Mr. Remington’s Memoir Poem assignment, An Nguyen created a visual of the rental house in Vietnam where she grew up. With her family, the four year old girl lived on floors below street level that...

Ethan McMillan posing with his saxophone

Interview with Ethan McMillan of the Lakeville South Marching Band

Noah Baker, Writer December 18, 2023

Lakeville south marching band won 3rd in this year’s state band competition and AA championship in their class. Tons of students join marching band each year eager to win these awards for our school. “Thought...

Lakeville South’s Powderpuff Comeback: Pride. Discipline. Sisterhood.

Lakeville South’s Powderpuff Comeback: Pride. Discipline. Sisterhood.

Jaden Rust October 23, 2023

Homecoming week was jam packed with festivities at Lakeville South, with a new theme each day, the crowning of our homecoming royalty, a spirit filled football game, and last but not least, the homecoming...

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