Conquering teen depression
Written by Abigail Ignasiak, Student Writer
October 3, 2017
Filed under Lifestyle, Showcase
Depression, particularly in teenagers, is often described as an invisible illness. Its symptoms can easily be played off as teenagers just acting like...well, teenagers. A student acting moody, becoming disconnected from their parents, and sleeping hours and hours on end after school can be labeled as ...
Can your phone contribute to stress levels?
Written by Erika Klejka, Student Writer
September 22, 2017
Filed under Lifestyle, Showcase
Have you ever been with someone who was constantly on his or her phone? You aren’t the only one. According to the Pew Research Center in February 2016, people in today’s society are so addicted that an average American logs onto Facebook five times or more a day. This Online addiction leads to cut...
Two fashion brands acknowledge models of different shapes and sizes
Written by Nancy Rivera, Student Writer
September 18, 2017
Filed under Lifestyle, Showcase
Kering and LVMH, two exclusive fashion brands, announced on September 6 that a new work requirement was made for their models. The companies have been criticized for hiring models with unrealistic body standards, so the new requirement would allow models of all shapes and sizes to work for them. ...
Snapchat’s new feature causes privacy concerns for users
Written by Kirsten Adamski, Staff Writer
September 8, 2017
Filed under Lifestyle
In late June, the popular social media app Snapchat added a brand new feature to its list: Snap Map. Snap Map is a digital map that allows users to see the exact location of some of their friends at any given moment in time. This obviously concerned some children and parents alike because this d...
Changing the mentality on mental illnesses
Written by Jennie Alexandros, Staff Writer
April 18, 2017
Filed under Lifestyle
Naturally, humor is extremely therapeutic and helpful for people with mental illnesses. A mental illness is a disorder that affects a person's way of thinking, mood, or behavior. A mental illness is not a walk in the park, despite what most people think. It does not only consist of small bursts of an...
The benefits of learning a new language
Written by Adriana Watson, Editorial Editor
March 22, 2017
Filed under Lifestyle
As inductions to honors societies for foreign languages are coming up at LTHS, I find it suitable to talk a bit about the benefits of learning a foreign language. The majority of high school students choose to simply take their two required years of a foreign language and move on. Continuing a langu...
Flu virus prevention
Written by Jennie Alexandros, Staff Writer
January 19, 2017
Filed under Lifestyle
Getting sick seems almost impossible as teenagers. Whether it’s a cold or the chickenpox, we will catch something and spread it throughout the entire school and beyond that. Nonetheless, getting sick is can be preventable. All it requires is a bit of hygiene and precautions. Number one, you should alwa...
Safety in school
Written by Emily London, Staff Writer
January 18, 2017
Filed under Lifestyle, Showcase
“Run. Hide. Fight…” On November 28th, 2016, Ohio State University broadcasted this three-worded message to students on campus. Piling chairs against their doors, students hid in their classrooms, alarmed and unaware of the events that were going to unfold. Other students and staff followed th...
Stress from final exams
Written by Taelor Mutz, Staff Writer
January 12, 2017
Filed under Lifestyle, Showcase
The preparation to get a good grade on semester finals has students feeling the pressure and stress. What a stressful time of the year. Preparation for semester finals really determine your grade. If you study and understand it, then you should perform well on your semester final exams. Victoria Hennesey...
A few tips on running safely
Written by Jennie Alexandros, Staff Writer
December 8, 2016
Filed under Lifestyle
While running or jogging through their neighborhood, people do not usually pay much attention to their surroundings or the potential dangers of being outside alone and empty handed. There are many risks associated with going for a jog, such as abductions, getting hit by a vehicle, or even becoming victim...
Body image and eating disorders
Written by Jennie Alexandros, Staff Writer
November 7, 2016
Filed under Lifestyle
Living in a world where looks seem to overrule any other trait a person has can have an abhorrent effect on adolescents and young children. According to the website “Eating Disorder Hope,” around 50% of teenage females and 33% of teenage boys use intense and restrictive strategies to lose weight....
Star Fox Zero Review
Written by Jake Barnes, Staff Writer
May 11, 2016
Filed under Lifestyle
When Star Fox 64 was released in 1997, it was a surprise hit. In an age where long games with huge worlds were all the rage, Star Fox 64 was an hour long game that focused on quality over quantity. Every game in the series since then has been an utter disappointment. Games like Star Fox Adventures ...
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