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Laker Lore: Larry The Laker
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Laker Lore: Larry The Laker
Mackenzie Cole, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025

Have you ever wondered how our iconic Larry the Laker came to be? Did you know he was based on a real student?  Larry Gilbert was a member...

Ben Goran sails over the beam. The pole vaulter broke the freshman record in the first track meet of the year.
Freshman vaulter Ben Goran breaks state record in first track meet
Claire Strey, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025

It didn’t take freshman Ben Goran long to break a high school record. At the boys track team’s first meet Wednesday, the pole vaulter earned...

Spring Lake Girls Tennis Faces Early Mornings for Varsity Tryouts
Spring Lake Girls Tennis Faces Early Mornings for Varsity Tryouts
Chelsea McConell, Staff writer • March 24, 2025

With the arrival of the new trimester, spring sports are in full swing. Tryouts for varsity and junior varsity are a part of all programs. For...

March Madness Begins Soon!
March Madness Begins Soon!
Luke Roller, Guest Writer • March 10, 2025

With the new month comes March Madness, one of the most anticipated basketball and sports events in America. March Madness is an NCAA Division...

Braelyn Flemming Reflects on Trailblazing Wrestling Career
Braelyn Flemming Reflects on Trailblazing Wrestling Career
Laker Anchor, Staff • March 10, 2025

As a freshman at Spring Lake High School, Braelyn Flemming and sophomore Teegan Rose were not taking themselves seriously by joining the wrestling...

Cat Dissection 'An Incredible Experience'
Cat Dissection ‘An Incredible Experience’
Maddi Kline and JD Rauwerda March 24, 2025

Students often request a “bring your pet to school day.” While there were recently a lot of cats in the building, they were cadavers donated...

Brain Break Controversy: Do Students Hate them or Love them?
Brain Break Controversy: Do Students Hate them or Love them?
Autumn Wahlberg, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025

“Brain breaks” have been a hit to some students, but an annoyance to others.  Brain breaks, during which the school hosts choice activities...

Senioritis: Is it a thing? How Do We Combat it?
Senioritis: Is it a thing? How Do We Combat it?
Amelia Ernzer, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025

As seniors get closer and closer to their graduation date, it is inevitable that they lose their motivation to perform in school. This lack of...

School Spirit: It Means More Than You Might Think
School Spirit: It Means More Than You Might Think
Lexi Kotkowicz, Reporter • December 16, 2024

Although there are many ways to exemplify your school spirit, what better way than at a sporting event with your friends? While the fall sports...

OPINION: School Lunch Should be Cheaper
OPINION: School Lunch Should be Cheaper
Lily Kline, Reporter • November 4, 2024

Every single day, schools serve lunches to 28.6 million students. 19 million are free and 1.1 million are reduced price, leaving 8.5 million...

Spring Lake Alum Writes a Best-Selling Fantasy Book
Spring Lake Alum Writes a Best-Selling Fantasy Book
Kate Witherell, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025

Spring Lake alumni go on to many great things, including the best seller list. After graduating from Spring Lake High School, Erin A. Craig...

Spring Lake is Celebrating MLK Day in its Own Way
Spring Lake is Celebrating MLK Day in its Own Way
Chelsea McConnel, Staff Writer • January 13, 2025

Monday, Jan. 20, marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which occurs every year on the third Monday of January. MLK Day is a day to remember both...

Will TikTok Be Banned?
Will TikTok Be Banned?
Gabe Gardner, Columnist • December 16, 2024

Last April, President Biden signed H.R.815, a federal funding bill meant to supply funds to various federal agencies and send aid to Israel,...

The Election is More than Just the President; Complete Election Results
The Election is More than Just the President; Complete Election Results
Amaya Wiseman, Editor-in-Cheif • November 18, 2024

Every four years, on the first Tuesday in November comes election day. This cycle is a particularly polarized one with issues such as abortion,...

What Happens After the Election?
What Happens After the Election?
Gabe Gardner, Reporter • November 18, 2024

Often, I wonder how the government changes leadership so quickly. This election cycle, the executive branch has only 76 days to peacefully and...

Photos of the Week - Graduation Edition!
Photos of the Week – Graduation Edition!
Laker Staff June 3, 2024
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Photos of the Week
Photos of the Week
Laker Anchor Staff, Reporter • May 7, 2024
Need A Last-Minute Costume? We Got You Covered
Fashion Corner
Need A Last-Minute Costume? We Got You Covered
Adriana Zamarron, Reporter • October 30, 2023

Even as we get closer and closer to Halloween... leave it to high schoolers to not have a costume figured out the day before the holiday. In...

The Laker Magazine Comes to Life
The Laker Magazine Comes to Life
Adriana Zamarron, Reporter • April 24, 2023

One year ago, Adriana Zamarron, the leader and creator of The Laker Magazine, had a brilliant idea to bring together creative people and create...

Junk Kouture: It's Literally "Junk"!
Junk Kouture: It’s Literally “Junk”!
Lily Zuelke, Reporter • April 24, 2023

Junk Kouture is a fashion competition in secondary schools for people aged thirteen to eighteen. It occurs in places such as the United Kingdom,...

THE LAKER MAGAZINE & FLUID
THE LAKER MAGAZINE & FLUID
Adriana Zamarron, Reporter • March 30, 2023

One year ago, Adriana Zamarron, the leader and creator of The Laker Magazine, had a brilliant idea to bring together creative people and...

Adriana Zamarron Earns Fashion Club Grant!
Adriana Zamarron Earns Fashion Club Grant!
Graham Gibson, Reporter • March 7, 2023

Exciting news about junior student Adriana Zamarron! She was recently given a grant for the school’s Fashion Club/Laker Magazine of $400. Adriana...

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