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Seniors spend the afternoon riding the bus to different schools during their grad walk.
Seniors Reflect During Their Grad Walk
Saying Bye to Class of 2023
Saying Bye to Class of 2023
Info You Should Just Know
Info You Should Just Know
The swing choir performs Another Day of Sun under the direction of Tim and Susan Cahalan.
New Choir Directors Continue a Legacy
The 2023 Tony Awards Presents...
The 2023 Tony Awards Presents…
Matt Gaumer, Jeremiah Miller, and Julie Gaumer pose for a photo at Millers Ivy Tech graduation. Miller received both an Academic Honors Diploma from Logansport High School and Associates Degree in General Studies from Ivy Tech.
Q&A With English Teacher Julie Gaumer About Her Son Jeremiah Miller’s Graduation
What Are Some Tips for Incoming Freshmen?
What Are Some Tips for Incoming Freshmen?
Posters and pictures of artists Taylor Ross enjoys cover her bedroom wall.
Taylor’s Room: Taylor’s Version
This cat, Cheddar, is one of the many cats at the Humane Society that is looking for a forever home.
Terry Tries to Find Feline Friends a Home
Junior Charles Zimmerman’s car sitting on the road with the “ECTO 1” Ghostbusters license plate visible.
Hidden Stories in a Student’s Car
Freshman Jordin Cunningham hangs up the Slam Donors. The Slam Donors get put up in a different area then the other sponsor balls because the Slam Donors donated a bigger amount.
Behind the Scenes of Softball Management
Best Track Runners Infographic
Best Track Runners Infographic
Matt Jones as the bat boy for the 1979 Berries Baseball team.
Q&A With Principal Matt Jones About His Baseball Career
At the 2023 Cass County Meet, Randy Kuhn was recognized for 46 years of dedication towards student athletics.
A Promise Made, A Promise Kept
Running the fourth leg of the race senior Payton Herr receives the baton from a fellow runner.
Running to the Finish Line
A G-Wing wall features artwork that represents different pieces of literature.
Art Is Everywhere
Inspired by seeing their friend lounge about, the creators of La Mamacita decided to pose her laying down. The 3D sculpture class used plastic, old fabric, and bottle caps in order to make these sculptures.
Newest Occupants of the Berry Patch
Snapchat is a social media platform that features the ability to chat with friends or an AI.
The Concerns About the Snapchat AI
Tony Awards performers finish their opening number and introduce Drama Club director Tony Kinney.
Students Reflect on the 2023 LHS Tony Awards
Taylor Swifts Boyfriends Through The Eras
Taylor Swift’s Boyfriends Through The Eras
Communication is a big role in most peoples lives it tends to keep confusion and less accidents to occur.
Importance of Communication Skills
Destruction
Destruction
Technology is an ever evolving thing thats not going away. Unfortunatly, with todays technological advances, technology has made its way into the classroom and taken over the way we learn.
Teaching with Technology
Pop-its are popular forms of fidget toys. They might seem childish but they can also distract you from problems.
Taking Care of Yourself During Testing Month 
Songs such as All Of The Girls You Loved Before, Come Inside Of My Heart, and Lost are some of the many songs featured on the top 10 list.
Why My Top 10 Songs Are Superior: Updated
Artist Discography Breakdown S1E1
Artist Discography Breakdown S1E1
Reacting to Music
Reacting to Music
Reddit Discussions S1E4
Reddit Discussions S1E4
Once Upon a Berry: The Teachings of Yikester
Once Upon a Berry: The Teachings of Yikester
Olivia Rodrigo: Review and Whats New?
Olivia Rodrigo: Review and What’s New?
Season 15 Finale: The Senior Episode
Season 15 Finale: The Senior Episode
Berry Broadcast Presents: Teacher Appreciation Week Music Quiz! Part IV (5/5)
Berry Broadcast Presents: Teacher Appreciation Week Music Quiz! Part IV (5/5)
Berry Broadcast Presents: Teacher Appreciation Week Music Quiz! Part III (4/5)
Berry Broadcast Presents: Teacher Appreciation Week Music Quiz! Part III (4/5)
Berry Broadcast Presents: Teacher Appreciation Week Music Quiz! Part II (3/5)
Berry Broadcast Presents: Teacher Appreciation Week Music Quiz! Part II (3/5)
Berry Broadcast Presents: Teacher Appreciation Week Music Quiz! Part I (2/5)
Berry Broadcast Presents: Teacher Appreciation Week Music Quiz! Part I (2/5)

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Benjamin Atkinson

Benjamin Atkinson, Reporter

Benjamin Atkinson is a junior at LHS. He has been a reporter for Magpie for nearly a year, and some things he loves about Magpie are the people he works with, the environment of the class, and the writing of course. He is a member of Book Club,  and in his free time, he likes to study and learn about planes as well as play video games.

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After receiving her award and flowers, Kaitlyn Hilton posses with Key Club and her husband.

Hilton Recognized for Her Support of Students

Benjamin Atkinson, Reporter
January 2, 2023
One of the many Felix ornaments that hang on the Christmas tree at the entrance of the school.

The Best Holiday

Benjamin Atkinson, Reporter
December 12, 2022
The Blood Drive will take place on Nov. 29 in the aux gym.

Saving Lives With the Blood Drive

Benjamin Atkinson, Reporter
November 22, 2022
A giraffe approaches sophomore Jakson Combs at Disneys Animal Kingdom, a zoo contained within the park..

The Ethics of Zoos

Benjamin Atkinson, Reporter
November 8, 2022
Posing with members of Key Club and her family, Silvia Heywood became the first recipient of the Key Clubs teacher of the month award this school year. The club will recognize a different teacher each month from any of LCSCs schools.

Recognizing Mrs. Heywood

Benjamin Atkinson, Reporter
November 1, 2022
Bryan Hole helps an esports member strategize while playing online chess.

Future of Esports

September 28, 2021
Coach Bryan Hole helps a student with strategy during a game.

LHS Chess Tournament

October 12, 2021
These are an example of the utensils student use during the school day.

Why Plastic “Silverware” Is Just the Worst

Benjamin Atkinson, Reporter
October 19, 2022
Due to last year’s effort, Magpie staff won the Hoosier Star Award. The award is the highest award a high school newspaper can receive in Indiana. This is exciting for the Magpie staff because last year was only the first year for the online newspaper.

And the Award Goes to…

Benjamin Atkinson, Reporter
September 29, 2022
The 0 tolerance policy would give both of these students the same punishment no matter what the circumstance is. Whether the headlocker started the fight or the head-locked is losing his own battle, they will both be given the same sentence once word of the fight gets out.

No Favoritism in Schools

Benjamin Atkinson, Reporter
September 29, 2022
Two fish swimming in their tank. They are named Pasquel and Ariel. They are glow fish, and they produce light in the dark. Glow fish come in many different species.

Students And Their Pets

Benjamin Atkinson, Reporter
September 19, 2022
Posing in their Homecoming candidate dresses, seniors Cassidy Cuppy, Kendall Sweet, and Finley Hettinger take in the Homecoming football game. Student Council hopes to give them a chance to wear similar dresses at a school dance later this fall.

Student Council Decides to Delay Dance

Benjamin Atkinson, Reporter
September 19, 2022
Writing on the Clevertouch board, math teacher Kevin Reed instructs students on the beginning steps of geometry. The boards seem to work similarly to the previous Epson projectors and Promethean boards.

The Impact of the Clevertouch Boards

Benjamin Atkinson, Reporter
August 31, 2022
Gracie Kitchell was voted as president of student council, and Kendall Sweet was voted as vice president of student council. They will be in charge of running the meetings, taking votes, and planning events such as the annual blood drive and the semi formal dance.

Starting Off the Year with Student Council

Benjamin Atkinson, Reporter
August 31, 2022
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The war is ongoing. Flags of the Russia and Ukraine on the black background.

Students’ Opinions on Russia and Ukraine

Benjamin Atkinson, Reporter
May 4, 2022
Junior Jaden Chin-Hong in AP Language and Composition stressed out about homework and grades.

The Most Difficult Classes

Benjamin Atkinson, Reporter
April 20, 2022
(Above) Baseball is one of many sports LHS students can participate in. So far, the junior varsity baseball team has had a great start to their season with a 3-0 win streak.

Sports Briefs: Starting the Baseball Season

Benjamin Atkinson and Justin Snay
April 20, 2022
When getting into Fortnite this is what the player sees. Its the loading screen where players can see the whole map.

Is “Fortnite” That Bad?

Benjamin Atkinson, Reporter
April 6, 2022
The academic teams work hard to make LHS very proud of their achievements!

News Briefs: The Excelling Excellence of Academic Teams

Benjamin Atkinson and Jaselyn Newbold
April 6, 2022
While attending a varsity tournament, photographer sophomore Jakson Combs took some of his first photos ever. It doesnt look like that picture was my first one but it was, Combs said. Its just a good picture. Its basketball, an action shot, and mid-shot.

Sports Briefs: Varsity Basketball Sectionals

Benjamin Atkinson, Jaselyn Newbold, and Leah Alder
March 9, 2022
Disneys live-action Aladdin was released in 2019 and has made over $1 billion at the global box office. In 2019, it was awarded for the years favorite family movie

Live-Action vs. Animated Disney Movies

Benjamin Atkinson, Reporter
March 9, 2022
Dr. Benjamin Anderson treats patients at Logansport Memorial Hospital and Camden Health Center.

News Briefs: Dr. Benjamin Anderson Wins Hoosier of the Year Award

Leah Alder, Benjamin Atkinson, and Jaselyn Newbold
February 23, 2022
Most of the childrens bikes at Walmart are clear examples of pink tax. The bike on the left is $98 and the bike on the right is $124.

The Pink Tax

Benjamin Atkinson, Reporter
February 23, 2022
A map of Russia and Ukraine. The two countries are fairly close to one another, making things awfully tense between them.

Russia vs. Ukraine

Benjamin Atkinson, Reporter
February 8, 2022
Sophomore Jasmine Zimmerman demonstrates one of many sleeping positions.

Sleeping Habits of LHS

Benjamin Atkinson, Reporter
January 25, 2022
Freshman Mac Collins, Sophomores Brayden Jordan, Parker Hoyo, and Xander Wilson defeated Western High School, sweeping the best of seven series. Broadcast teacher David Packard recorded and called the Rocket League teams victory.

Sports Briefs: Rocket League Wins State Tournament

Magpie Staff, Benjamin Atkinson, Leah Alder, Kylee Langley, Justin Snay, and Jaselyn Newbold
January 25, 2022
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