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Skyler Smith

Skyler Smith, Reporter and Editor

Skyler is a Senior and currently enjoying her third year of Journalism. She is the Senior Class President as well as the Senior Patrol Leader for local BSA Troop 20. She enjoys spending time in the outdoors and traveling.

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Iceland was the last place on earth to be settled by humans and that untouched beauty remains a prominent feature.

The Idealic Icelandic Vacation

Skyler Smith, Reporter
May 3, 2022
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80% of people who work in an environment with a dress code responded that they don't find them useful

Office Workplace Dress Codes are Sexist to Women

Skyler Smith, Reporter
January 11, 2022
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Touring colleges with my sister has allowed me to talk to someone else who understands exactly what I'm going through.

A Reflection of the College Admission Process

Skyler Smith, Reporter
October 19, 2021
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The average high school student will spend 720 days in school throughout high school

The Negative Side Affects of Attendance Incentives

Skyler Smith, Reporter
September 17, 2021
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14 percent of people admitting that they have deliberately shared a fake political news story online

Opinon: Seeking information in a conscious way is critical

Skyler Smith, Reporter
June 1, 2021
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Italy is an incredibly diverse landsacape and also has more volcanoes than any other country in Europe.

The Italian Dream

Skyler Smith, Reporter
May 4, 2021
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LHS students have been participating in in-person learning now since the beginning of March

Lafayette Student Council is alive and well

Skyler Smith, Reporter
March 18, 2021
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A Look to the Uncertain Future of School Reopenings

Skyler Smith, Lindsay Fisher, and Heather Armstrong
February 18, 2021
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Williamsburg averages about 5.1 inches of snow per year

Celebrating a COVID Christmas

Skyler Smith, Reporter
November 12, 2020
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Worldwide Face Mask Industry Revenue is Expected to Grow US$ 7.24 Billion in 2020 from US$ 2.86 Billion In 2019.Many companies are seizing on this opportunity to make some quick cash and Target is no exception.

Mask Fashion in the Age of Corona

Skyler Smith, Reporter
October 20, 2020
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In 2019 over 70 percent of Americans celebrated Halloween

Fall Holidays in a COVID World

Skyler Smith, Reporter
September 29, 2020
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Meghan Markle is the first American to marry in to the British royal family since Wallis Simpson, who Edward VIII abdicated the throne to marry in 1936

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Head for Canada

Skyler Smith, Reporter
January 22, 2020
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45% of the worlds population use Social Media and are susceptible to whatever sponsored content is on these platforms

Instagram Addressing the Problem of Diet Teas

Skyler Smith, Reporter
January 16, 2020
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92 percent of Americans celebrate Christmas

A How-To for Christmas Traditions

Skyler Smith, Reporter
December 12, 2019
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The average smartphone user checks their device 47 times a day. That's 17,155 times a year.

The Digital Age of Connection

Skyler Smith, Reporter
November 21, 2019
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Spending time in the outdoors not only boosts your energy, but it helps boost your immune system.

Autumn in Virginia

Skyler Smith, Reporter
November 12, 2019
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Troop 20 carrying all of their gear for their weekend camp out.

Williamsburg’s First Female Boy Scouts Troop

Skyler Smith, Reporter
October 15, 2019
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The women's quad makes its way to the starting line. These rowers have been practicing every weekday for two hours at Chickahominy State Park.

A Regatta Day with Williamsburg Boat Club

Skyler Smith, Reporter
September 30, 2019
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The Psychology of Horror Films

The Psychology of Horror Films

Skyler Smith, Reporter
September 11, 2019
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