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Sam Stokem

Sam Stokem, Managing Editor

Sam Stokem is a senior at LRHS and is writing for the Lancer Ledger for their third year in a row. They are glad to continue to inform people about the world and introduce them to new and interesting topics and ideas. Outside of LRHS, Sam enjoys reading, writing, and listening to different genres of metal music. They are a solitary person who has special interests in true crime, forensics, psychology, and other similar topics.

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The Richter Magnitude Scale; the initial April 5 earthquake was rated a 4.8 on the magnitude scale.

April 5 Earthquake: The Strongest in NJ in Over 240 Years

Sam Stokem, Managing Editor
April 23, 2024
Dune: Part One released in theaters October 22, 2021 and Dune: Part Two released on March 1, 2024.

“Dune”: Novel vs. Films – What’s Different?

Sam Stokem, Managing Editor
March 26, 2024
Coiffeurs Justes collects hair trimmings from over 3,000 hairdressers across France to put towards their movement.

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: Using Hair Clippings to Clean Up Polluted Oceans

Allison Doran and Sam Stokem
March 12, 2024
The Lakeland Community Podcasts first episode aired on Tuesday, February 20, and will continue to release new monthly episodes.

Lakeland Community Podcast: Explore the Hidden Gems of the Lancer Community

Allison Doran and Sam Stokem
March 6, 2024
The 2024 election is scheduled to be on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

The 2024 Election: Who Are the Primary Candidates and What Do They Stand For?

Joshua Jaquez, Sam Stokem, and Sean Walker
February 29, 2024
Figure 1: This map depicts the plans for the location of where the cell tower will be built. The property will be fenced in with an awareness sign posted at the access gate.

Cell Tower Built on Lakeland Property Awaiting Approval

Allison Doran, Bethany Lamberti, Christiana Ranft, Sam Stokem, and Sean Walker
January 31, 2024
The Poison Garden is closed off by black iron gates and is only open for guided tours.

Don’t Touch, Don’t Smell, Don’t Taste: The Alnwick Poison Garden

Sam Stokem, Managing Editor
January 18, 2024
Despite signs critics have claimed to find that indicate that Beksińskis works were, in fact, influenced by his experiences growing up in Nazi, then Soviet occupied Poland, he has denied this.

Zdzisław Beksiński: The Surrealist Artist With 708 Works Untitled

Sam Stokem, Managing Editor
January 11, 2024
Lucasfilm welcomed a new Chief Creative Officer at the end of 2023. By Mirko Toller (CC BY 2.0)

The Man, the Myth, the Legend: Dave Filoni Now Chief Creative Officer of Lucasfilm

Sam Stokem, Managing Editor
December 21, 2023
LRHS implements a new 10-minute rule for students using a bathroom pass, and it comes with mixed reviews.

LRHS Implements New ‘Misuse of the Pass’ Rule

Sam Stokem, Managing Editor
November 20, 2023
Mariangel Astudillo Moreira: September

Mariangel Astudillo Moreira: September

Sam Stokem, Managing Editor
November 13, 2023
Athletics may be an important part of some students’ lives, but that does not excuse inappropriate behaviour, regardless of which team they support.

Mr. Beattie Addresses Irresponsible Lancer Fans

Sam Stokem, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023
LRHS welcomes back midterms in the 2023-2024 school year.

Midterms Have Returned to Lakeland; New Exemption Revealed for Finals

Sam Stokem, Allison Doran, Mia Frasca, Joshua Jaquez, and Samantha Lara
October 5, 2023
Seniors strutting into prom!

Prom, Field Day, Graduation: 2023 LRHS Seniors Had A Lot to Look Forward To

Sam Stokem and Gabby Davis
June 22, 2023
One highlight of the trip was sightseeing at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Some Setbacks Could Not Stop The Fun of LRHS’ Band Field Trip

Sam Stokem, Feature Editor
June 8, 2023
The supposed drone attack was a surprise to both those in and out of Russia, mainly because if it was foreign, it breached all security measures and made its way to the capital.

There Was an Alleged Drone Attack in Moscow— Who’s the Culprit?

Sam Stokem, Feature Editor
May 18, 2023

Ms. Amanda Costagliola

Sam Stokem, Feature Editor
May 12, 2023
Yggdrasil, the world tree unites all nine realms in Norse mythology, but the creation of Midgard or Earth is one of wonder, curiosity, and also obscurity.

Beyond Marvel’s Thor: Discover the Beginnings of Norse Mythology

Sam Stokem, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
Service Clubs Relay For Life is a great opportunity to support a great cause and event, while also making lots of fun memories!

Moving For A Cause: All About Lakeland’s Service Club’s Relay For Life

Sam Stokem, Morgan Uhlhorn, Gabby Davis, and Jose Rodriguez
April 26, 2023
The newly designed space suits are better fit for the growing variety of people now being prepared for further lunar exploration.

New Suits, New Explorers: NASA Announces Better Fitting Space Suit for Moon Mission

Sam Stokem, Feature Editor
April 17, 2023
Autism Awareness Month is a time for everyone to learn from, include, and support those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and LRHS has done just that.

Celebrating Autism Awareness Month

Morgan Uhlhorn, Sam Stokem, Gabby Davis, Rachel Mortensen, and Taylor Severs
April 11, 2023
Fulfilling one’s true crime interest doesn’t just have to come from Netflix documentaries or endless scrolling from website to website or blog to blog, it can come from casual to formal YouTube videos too.

3 True Crime YouTube Channels to Fuel Your Morbid Curiosity

Sam Stokem, Staff Writer
March 17, 2023
Changes in the curriculum will affect those who have interest in AP African American Studies in some states, including Florida.

Curriculum Changes Made after DeSantis’ Comments on Banning AP African American Studies

Sam Stokem, Feature Editor
February 22, 2023
“Scorns” landscapes are an eerily perfect combination of machine and human-like features such as organs and bones, such as Giger’s “N.Y. City II Lovecraft over N.Y. City”.

Scorn: A Beautifully Twisted Journey, Finally Here After Eight Years

Sam Stokem, Feature Editor
February 9, 2023
New Jersey remains in a moderate drought status and some major reservoirs are affected.

NJ Drought Status: More Rain and Snow Needed

Sam Stokem, Staff Writer
December 22, 2022
Northgate Road in Wanaque

[Photo] The Best Light Displays in Town

The Lancer Ledger Staff, Staff Writers
December 20, 2022
LRHS Student Council set up the gym to host the annual blood drive, an event that had a great turn out this year.

An Excellent Turnout for Lakeland’s 2022 Blood Drive

Sam Stokem, Feature Editor
December 1, 2022
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[Photo] Morgan Uhlhorn: October

December 14, 2022
Spotted: Mr. Chouljian starting his day as a turkey in the Media Center.

Turk a Chouljian: Student Council Hosts Annual Fundraiser

Sam Stokem, Feature Editor
November 23, 2022
Less pollution does not bring all good news; it can bring the negative of more damaging storms.

Reducing Air Pollution Curiously Leads to More Hurricanes

Sam Stokem, Feature Editor
November 16, 2022
Melissa Meakem: September

Melissa Meakem: September

Sam Stokem, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022
Room 200 is an accommodating space where students are able to feel comfortable in their LRHS environment.

The Refocus Room: Helping LHRS Students Enhance Themselves

Sam Stokem, Staff Writer
October 27, 2022
Some of this year’s seniors excitedly representing their colleges to celebrate National Decision Day.

Creating Their Future: How The Class of 2022 Plans For Life After High School

Morgan Uhlhorn, Jeremy Arriaza, and Sam Stokem
June 16, 2022
Not every person with Antisocial Personality Disorder disobeys the law and that should be fully understood.

Stop Using “Psychopath” as an Insult

Sam Stokem, Staff Writer
June 9, 2022
Not everyone thinks the same, but some may think very differently than the “usual”. Everyone should be incorporated, regardless of how they think or react.

How to be Neuro-Inclusive in the Workplace

Sam Stokem, Staff Writer
May 26, 2022
If high schools begin at 08:30, will the benefits outweigh the cons?

High Schools Starting at 08:30: When Will It Happen and Who Will It Affect?

Sam Stokem, Staff Writer
May 17, 2022
Ms. Amanda Costagliola

Ms. Amanda Costagliola

Sam Stokem, Staff Writer
May 4, 2022
Juniors Divine Crilly and Melissa Meakem show off their swag from the College and Career Fair hosted by LRHS on April 8.

Lakeland Hosts a Spring College Fair: What The Annual Event Offers Students

Morgan Uhlhorn, Ella DeBonis, Emily Becker, Sam Stokem, Jeremy Arriaza, Bethany Lamberti, and Isabella Andriulli
April 13, 2022
ADHD often makes one’s brain slower to process information, sometimes leading to one feeling overwhelmed by many things happening at once.

ADHD in Females— A Lot Different Than You Think

Sam Stokem, Staff Writer
April 11, 2022
LRHS Media Center and English classes read, explore, and analysis many banned and challenged books.

Banned and Challenged Books: Impactful Books Every Student Should Read

Ella DeBonis, Bethany Lamberti, Valerie Nassar, and Sam Stokem
March 25, 2022
The LRHS Girls Basketball team moving quickly, determined to hold a strong defensive position.

Team Building and Shooting for Success: Girls Basketball 2022

Sam Stokem, Staff Writer
March 22, 2022
As pictured here, Rutgers New Brunswick has a beautiful campus with endless opportunities and they are now ensuring such opportunities through the Scarlet Guarantee.

Rutgers Now Offering Free Tuition For Low Income Students

Sam Stokem, Staff Writer
March 11, 2022
Airplanes may be mesmerizing to spot up high in the sky, but their harmful consequences on the environment will not be as wondrous.

Minimizing Air Travel— One of Many Ways to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Sam Stokem, Staff Writer
March 4, 2022
In Forensic Files investigators apply “fingerprint powder” to items in search for potential fingerprints to hopefully identify a suspect.

Forensic Files — A Simple, Yet Informative Source for the Marvel of Forensic Science

Sam Stokem, Staff Writer
February 17, 2022
Kai Uwe Faust, Maria Franz, and Christopher Juul perched besides one another, emanating melodies and sounds reminiscent of the peoples of Germania.

Heilung – A Breathtaking Display of Healing and Amplified History

Sam Stokem, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022
Boys and girls cross country were a force to be reckoned with this year. Pictured here: The girls team starting strong at the start of a meet.

Earning Achievements and Setting Records: Cross Country Recap 2021

Sam Stokem and Bethany Lamberti
December 23, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children 5 and older.

Children Ages Five to 11 Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

Sam Stokem, Staff Writer
December 2, 2021
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