Valhalla

Top 10 List

What is the Top 10 List?

The Valhalla Top 10 was an old tradition that’s been recently brought back to life. It’s a humorous list of 10 attributes in a wide variety of subjects. It could be anything from ‘top 10 mysteries at LSHS’ to ‘Top 10 ways to Procrastinate’ to ‘Top 10 reasons to read The Valhalla’. The top 10 list is far too versatile and entertaining to stay down for good.

Events

Sports

Semesterly Shoutouts: First Semester

Star Knaak (any pronouns), Editor-in-Chief • January 20, 2026

On top of helping me find my place at LSHS, being in journalism has given me a glimpse of the passion and hard work that other students put forth...

Letter from the Editor: January

Star Knaak (any pronouns), Editor-in-Chief • January 20, 2026

To the Lake Stevens Vikings, It seems I’ve missed the window for New Year's posts. My family’s Christmas tree was taken down...

Short form videos can affect kids' schooling.

The effects of short-form videos on students at Lake Stevens High School

Felix Ouch (he/him) and Booker Katzer • January 5, 2026

Short-form videos are addictive. The quick dopamine rush that people experience from these videos keeps people coming back for more. However,...

Posters displayed on the 3rd floor of East Hall indicate that LSHS recognizes the people's right to express themselves freely on political topics.

Challenges to drawing the line on what teachers can talk about politically

Vladimir Shulga (he/him), Staff Reporter • January 5, 2026

Political Impartiality generally means not taking sides in political issues and treating all political perspectives fairly without bias. One...

These are thoughts of students masking their mental health.

Mental health negatively impacts the student body

Rebecca Honeycutt, Staff Reporter • January 5, 2026

Seated at the lunch table, your friends are talking about a hangout they are planning that doesn’t involve you. You stare at the wall, wondering...

Lake Stevens High School girls' wrestling team, coming off a 3rd-place finish last season, poses for their team photo.

Girls wrestling team starts off their matches strong

Holly Hart (she/her), Staff Reporter • December 19, 2025

As Lake Stevens winter sports are starting up, the wrestling team is now officially starting their preseason preparation. Their practices started...

Based on the majority of students, the overall idea of having a winter dance is preferred.

Students battle over whether a winter dance is worth it

Eric Santiago (he/him) and Haedyn Barlow (she/her) • December 19, 2025

Throughout the years at Lake Stevens High School, our winter dance, or what has been presented as Tolo, has not been able to follow through due...

The encouragement to participate in school activities/spirit displayed around campus.

ASB expresses kindness throughout the school

Madison McCarthy and Mariana Ramirez Arroyo (She/Her) • December 19, 2025

Associated Student Body, more commonly known as ASB, is a group of student-voted members who take on the responsibility of creating an unforgettable...