by Shelley Bennett At the beginning of every period, my class answers an attendance question. Sometimes it is connected to the day’s lesson, but most of the time it’s something random, like “what is your favorite after school snack?” Some people might say that our attendance...

by Shelley Bennett Halloween on a Friday is like a hot fudge sundae with double the whipped cream and maraschino cherries: there is nothing sweeter. The kiddos can Trick-or-Treat late into the night without parents worrying about getting home to pack lunches, shower, and get...

by Shelley Bennett It has officially been Fall for a few weeks here in Lassen County, but the cold temperatures, rain, and changing leaves are the proof I needed to finally accept it. It just feels a little “blah” to me, maybe because two of my...

by Shelley Bennett A torrential downpour at lunchtime on October 3rd helped make Homecoming 2025 one to remember. One of Susanville’s infamous displays of weather turned our traditional outside parade and assembly into an inside-only event. SB students made the best of it and the addition...

by Shelley Bennett It’s Homecoming week at Lassen High and more students than normal showed up in their comfy PJ pants, which was today’s dress up day. Combined with our “Starry Night” themed hallway, decorated with the colors of the Northern Lights, it made for...

by Shelley Bennett Homecoming at Lassen High School is coming up the week of September 29th – October 3rd and the ASB class has chosen the theme “Northern Lights and Lassen Nights” for this year’s celebration. The week will be filled with fun spirit days, such...

by Shelley Bennett I have so many ideas in my brain today, it would be impossible to fit them in one column. I decided to share, stream of consciousness style. Thank you for understanding. The Northern CA Cancer Advocates hosted their 13th annual Swing for Cancer...

by Shelley Bennett I was so excited when Sofia turned 5 years-old because that meant she could sign up for dance at Joan’s Studio. I eagerly put the registration date in my calendar and reminisced about learning from my teacher Joan Zuehlke and thought about...

by Shelley Bennett The Lassen High School Grizzliettes traveled to Rocklin, California to attend Dance Camp hosted by the United Spirit Association. For four days, the dancers learned new choreography, perfected their technique, challenged themselves with new dance styles, and bonded as a team. They...

by Shelley Bennett I promised to write this story for my friend Randy Cochran. I was reminded of it last Sunday when, exhausted from my fair duties, I watched trash TV all day and snacked. This story began on a similar Sunday in 2006. Let...

by Shelley BennettPhotos by Greg Wallace Photography Clad in a sparkling neon pink gown, Kaylee Micone, the daughter of Heather and Jeremy Micone, was crowned Miss Lassen County on July 16th at the kick off of the Lassen County Fair. Micone also won the Most...