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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...

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!

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

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

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...

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...

Australia is Engulfed in Flames

Written by Annie Coniglio, News Editor • February 27, 2020

The wildfires in Australia have been burning since late July. A total of 17.9 million acres of land has been obliterated by the wildfires. Climate change is cited as one of the reasons for the wildfires;...

Mahomes Rallies Chiefs to Defeat 49ers in Super Bowl 54

Written by Ryan Bennett, Sports Editor • February 19, 2020

Super Bowl 54 pitted the Kansas City Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami, Florida. It was the culmination of the NFL’s 100th season, which had been honored all year...

Flaws of the American Prison System

Written by Eleni Stavropoulos, Editorial Writer • January 27, 2020

After reading two articles, one from this year and one from 1955, I have stumbled upon some alarming flaws in our country’s prison system. Both articles presented the fact that our prison system...

Disney launches new app

Written by Kaia Hsu, Editorial Writer • December 20, 2019

Almost everyone as a kid watched cartoons and shows on TV. The most popular platform to watch favorite shows was Disney channel. Over the years, Disney tried to out-do themselves, and on November 12, Disney...

Boys bowling team aims for a strike

Written by Ryan Bennett, Sports Editor • December 13, 2019

The LTHS boys varsity bowling team started off its season strong in their first meet. The team hosted Plainfield Central and impressed, defeating them in all three games. The boys junior varsity (jv) team...

Is cheating getting worse?

Written by Kaia Hsu, Editorial Editor • December 11, 2019

For most students, having a good future is their top priority. However, the stress and pressure to get a promising future can sometimes lead to cheating, whether it be on homework, tests, or quizzes, or...

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