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Nina Friedman (10), works on homework in her spanish class. Photo by Nina Friedman.

OPINION: Does high school really prepare you for life?

By Audrey Perry, Editor-In-Chief | May 13, 2019

By Audrey Perry - News  When it comes down to it, the general consensus towards high school preparation for life is a mixed opinion. While the school system sole purpose is to achieve this...

Representation of high school in the media

Representation of high school in the media

By Neive Rodriguez, Reporter | May 13, 2019

By Neive Rodriguez When I recently turned 16, I suddenly realized that being a teenager was not what I had expected. I had imagined being 16 as heaven, that I would infinitely cool and happy....

Angel Tran, 12, poses for one of her senior pictures. Photo courtesy of Angel Tran.

Angel Tran: Teen Voices

By Angel Tran, Editor-In-Chief | May 13, 2019

Lincoln Teen Voices is a program for aspiring journalists and writers to express their opinions regarding different topics relating to themselves, their school, and their community. Teen Voices...

Kendall and Aaron

Kendall and Aaron

By Emily Price, Reporter | May 13, 2019

By Emily Price Harry Potter and Ron Weasley. Batman and Robin. Phineas and Ferb. Socks. The best things in life come in pairs, especially when it comes to people. It’s rare in high school to...

Valencia Mercurio and Karen Thacker: Healing together

Valencia Mercurio and Karen Thacker: Healing together

By Meg Boedeker, Managing Editor | May 13, 2019

 By Meg Boedeker Valencia Mercurio is much like everyone at Lincoln High--she has a packed schedule, has a house full of animals, and loves her grandmother. She also has big hopes...

Brinkman and Mikkelsen pose together for their senior photos. Photo courtesy of Katie Brinkman.

Katie and Jackson: Friendship knows no bounds

By Angel Tran, Editor-In-Chief | May 13, 2019

By Angel Tran “Katie and I met in second grade, at Lakeview Elementary,” 2019 senior Jackson Mikkelsen said. “I actually transferred there because my best friend at the time was going...

Mai (10) poses with straws and says no to disposable plastic on May 16, 2019. Photo by Audrey Perry.

Anh Mai: Making a difference one straw at a time

By Audrey Perry, Editor-In-Chief | May 13, 2019

By Audrey Perry One of the most hot topic issues in our culture right now is the matter of environmental change. Within the last few years global warming has increased and our effect on nature...

Generation Zs effect on the world

Generation Z’s effect on the world

By Audrey Perry, Editor-In-Chief | May 13, 2019

By Audrey Perry One of the most noticeable attributes of the way of life of American Generation Z kids, is the environment we are growing up in. We are surrounded by political turmoil and...

Seniors sit on their phones waiting for the senior picture on May 2, 2019. Photo courtesy of The Advocate.

The Advocate: Generation Z Issue

By Neive Rodriguez, Reporter | May 13, 2019

By Neive Rodriguez Often, we look back at our childhoods with fondness. The TV shows we grew up watching, the games we played, the music we listened to and the toys we wanted have a huge impact...

Generation Z and social media culture: a complicated relationship

Generation Z and social media culture: a complicated relationship

By Neive Rodriguez, Reporter | May 13, 2019

By Neive Rodriguez Perhaps one of the most distinguishable parts of being a Gen Z is our relationship with technology. Many of us grew up with computers in our homes, and...

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