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Vote now for the Peoples Choice Award!

Vote now for the People’s Choice Award!

Written by Emily Thompson, Features Editor November 4, 2020

The People’s Choice Awards have been around since 1975. This American show recognizes people in the entertainment business who have been in movies, TV shows, music, and pop culture. In 2005, they switched...

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The Rise of Breast Cancer Awareness

Written by Emily Maier, News Editor October 30, 2020

Throughout the month of October is known as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many people bring attention to this by wearing pink, donating to charities, and educating themselves about the disease....

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Artificial Intelligence Reimagines the Way Holocaust Survivors Share their Stories

Written by Annie Coniglio, News Editor October 29, 2020

The movie “Schindler’s List” was so compelling for Heather Maio that she began to brainstorm ways to carry on Holocaust survivor’s stories. With the help of artificial intelligence, she began her...

Is Voting Important?

Is Voting Important?

Written by Kaia Hsu, Editorial editor October 29, 2020

Every four years, there is an election to determine who will be the next President of The United States of America, and people 18 and above are allowed to vote. Now is the time to determine what one would...

Foles or Trubisky: Who Should Start for the Bears?

Foles or Trubisky: Who Should Start for the Bears?

Written by Ryan Bennett, Sports Editor October 21, 2020

As we stand today, the Chicago Bears are 5-1 and are in first place in their division. Many NFL analysts predicted the Bears to do poorly; some even predicted them to finish last place in their division....

ACT/SAT Optional

Written by Kaia Hsu, Editorial editor October 9, 2020

Although fall seems like the most relaxing season, the stress levels of seniors are always exceedingly high, especially now. During autumn, many high school seniors begin their application for colleges,...

Mental Health Awareness - and Tips!

Mental Health Awareness – and Tips!

Written by Alyssa Papesh, Copy Editor October 8, 2020

Mental Health Awareness Month last May taught us a lot, and what better time to journey back to what we learned 5 months ago and apply it now, while we’re in a global pandemic. COVID-19 has taken a toll...

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

Written by Ayden Mercado, Editorial editor October 6, 2020

We are all humans, in this one big world, and life needs to be celebrated. Different cultures are special to everyone, it’s a beautiful thing to be a part of and recognize. Hispanic Heritage month...

Jumanji From A Distance!

Jumanji From A Distance!

Written by Makaya Carroll, Photographer, A & E Editor October 6, 2020

On September 28th, LTHS held a movie night on campus. As we all know, we are still supposed to be following safety precautions due to the pandemic. LTHS has cultivated a safe and positive environment while...

Rest in Power; The Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Rest in Power; The Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Written by Annie Coniglio, News Editor October 6, 2020

For 27 years, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a supreme court judge advocating for women’s rights and gender equality. Appointed in 1993, by President Bill Clinton, she became the second female justice in the...

Cubs, White Sox Advance to Playoffs Following No-Hitters

Cubs, White Sox Advance to Playoffs Following No-Hitters

Written by Ryan Bennett, Sports Editor October 6, 2020

2020 has been an interesting year when it comes to major league sports. Games are being played without fans, and players are being tested for COVID-19 daily. The 2020 MLB season that was supposed to begin...

Seniors: Xenia, Fiona, Josie, Katie, Claire, and Krista | Photo Credit: Mrs. Tomchuck

Girls Golf Senior Night and Review on the Season with a Twist

Written by Emily Thompson, Features Editor October 6, 2020

As people are trying to cope with the new changes due to Covid-19, the LTHS girl’s golf team was one of the sports that were lucky enough to have a somewhat normal season and senior night. There are...