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Club Spotlight: Psychology Club
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Club Spotlight: Psychology Club
Mari Nienhouse, Staff Writer • November 3, 2025

Years ago, students started to show an interest in psychology classes, which led to expansion of offerings with the always-full AP course. It...

Girls XC begins ‘Champion Season’
Girls XC begins ‘Champion Season’
Cora Parker, Staff Writer • November 3, 2025

As most fall sports come to an end, the girls cross country team launched what the team calls its “championship season,” where they enter...

Varsity Football Makes Playoff History on Halloween
Varsity Football Makes Playoff History on Halloween
Laker Anchor Staff November 3, 2025

It has been a scary season for the Lakers -- scary close to the edge of elimination, and a scary good win to make history.  Playoff hopes...

2000 Football Team Inducted into SL Hall of Fame
2000 Football Team Inducted into SL Hall of Fame
Allie Witte, Staff Writer • September 22, 2025

On Thursday, September 11, Spring Lake High School held its annual Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony. This event celebrates former alumni of Spring...

Ellie Adams Poised for Standout Senior Season 
Ellie Adams Poised for Standout Senior Season 
Mari Nienhouse, Staff Writer • September 22, 2025

Jumping into the new season, at only the third meet at Ludington, Ellie Adams qualified for states in the 100 backstroke.  She qualified...

Opinion: Is Life 360 a Safety Net or Digital Leash?
Opinion: Is Life 360 a Safety Net or Digital Leash?
Meghan Guczwa, Staff Writer • November 3, 2025

If you’re a teenager with parents who use Life360, you probably already know the drill–your phone buzzes, and your mom’s asking why you...

OPINION: Field House a Hit for Homecoming Dance
OPINION: Field House a Hit for Homecoming Dance
Cora Parker, Staff Writer • October 20, 2025

On October 11, Spring Lake ended an exciting homecoming week with Saturday’s homecoming dance.  The dance was held in the newly-opened...

POLL: Has SL Barstool Gone Too Far?
POLL: Has SL Barstool Gone Too Far?
Liam Krass, Reporter • October 20, 2025

Nowadays almost every school has their own Barstool page, and Spring Lake is no exception. The Spring Lake Barstool account has nearly 2,000...

OPINION: Has AI Usage Gone too Far?
OPINION: Has AI Usage Gone too Far?
Lillian Kline, Staff Writer • October 6, 2025

When you think of old movies or classic books, the topic of technology's impact on our everyday lives in the future may arise. When we were young,...

Graduates toss their caps as they prepare for the ceremony held on Wednesday.
Perspective from a Graduate: ‘Remember to Enjoy It’
Amaya Wiseman, Editor-in-Chief • May 27, 2025

There’s something so special about the 720 days that we spend together. There's something even more special about the final 180 days. But it...

Democratic Candidate Wins New York Mayor
Democratic Candidate Wins New York Mayor
Cora Parker, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025

One of our most important national holidays just came to a close, which was Election Day.  Throughout the United States, numerous local,...

Lakers Reflect On 'Football Frenzy'
Lakers Reflect On ‘Football Frenzy’
Madeline Kline, Staff Writer • November 4, 2025

The Spring Lake Lakers had an early morning wake up on October 17th to meet the WoodTV 8 team at the newly built athletic center. The spring...

‘Truly Special’: Actors Reflect on Final Fall Play
‘Truly Special’: Actors Reflect on Final Fall Play
Beatrice McConnell, Staff Writer • November 3, 2025

In October, Spring Lake Drama Club performed “Witches?! In Salem?!” The show transported audiences to the 1600s, and this comedy drama had...

Top 10 Fall Activities
Top 10 Fall Activities
Tressa Groendyke, Staff Writer • October 20, 2025

Don’t know what to do this fall season? There are many affordable and fun options in our area!  Pumpkin patch Lewis Farm and Petting...

Laker Lore #1: First Episode+ Hoco Special
Laker Lore #1: First Episode+ Hoco Special
Maddi Kline, Staff Writer • October 6, 2025

The Publication team is excited to bring you our new podast, "Laker Lore," where we talk to people you know (and don't know) around school and...

Last Minute Halloween Costumes
Fashion Corner
Last Minute Halloween Costumes
Chelsea McConnell, Staff Writer • October 20, 2025

With Halloween coming up in two weeks, here are some ideas for last-minute planners! Single costumes:  Movies  Coraline: a movie from...

Need A Last-Minute Costume? We Got You Covered
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...

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