Bookmark?Remove?Former editors of The Lighthouse share their advice at first-ever virtual alumni panelJune 16, 2020 By Gianna Glover Managing Editor The stay-at-home order did not stop five journalism alumni from taking part in the annual spring alumni panel, which occurred on June 9 via Zoom. The panelists, all of whom graduated LHS last year, used video con... More »
Bookmark?Remove?‘The slam must go on’: Poets and singers unite for 18th Annual Spring Poetry SlamJune 15, 2020 By Melanie Fallas Staff Writer Twenty-two student poets, four student singers and over a dozen staff, faculty and administrators from across the district logged on to Zoom on June 2 for LHS’ 18th Annual Spring Poetry Slam. While this event was or... More »
Bookmark?Remove?31 seniors earn prestigious Seal of BiliteracyMay 26, 2020 By Alex Shapiro Webmaster This article is part of The Lighthouse’s weeklong “The Power of Language” in-depth reporting series. Senior Rodrigo Gameiro works at ShopRite in Lyndhurst, where it is important to have good customer service skills. Every... More »
Bookmark?Remove?Students say they support postponement of Tokyo 2020 OlympicsMay 22, 2020 By Bassem Yamout Staff Writer As a result of the coronavirus, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has been postponed until next summer. This is the first time in history the Olympics have been rescheduled. In 1916, 1940 and 1944, the Games were canceled becau... More »
Bookmark?Remove?Some colleges drop SAT and ACT requirements for Class of 2021May 20, 2020 By Ghita Kdiry Staff Writer Taking the SAT or ACT is known as both a rite of passage as well as an anxiety-inducing experience. But with high schools throughout the nation closed, a growing number of colleges and universities are waiving college a... More »
Bookmark?Remove?History teachers weigh in on postponement of Democratic National ConventionMay 12, 2020 By Anthony Paolazzi Staff Writer The Democratic National Committee announced on April 2 that the Democratic National Convention that was originally scheduled for July 13-16 has been rescheduled for Aug. 17-20. The convention is to be held at the F... More »
Bookmark?Remove?Advanced Placement students prepare to take tests virtuallyApril 29, 2020 By Carolyne Mooney Staff Writer Junior Bianca Palestis sits comfortably on her bed at home while drinking coffee and watching crash course videos. This has become a routine for her as she prepares for the Advanced Placement English Language and... More »
Bookmark?Remove?New law allows people on probation and parole to register to vote in NJApril 28, 2020 By Anthony Paolazzi Staff Writer It used to be against the law in New Jersey for people on parole or probation to register to vote. However, that is no longer the case. On Dec. 18, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill, A-5823, that restores voting rig... More »
Bookmark?Remove?Mr. Rowland promoted to dean of studentsApril 27, 2020 By Gianna Glover Managing Editor After almost seven years as a guidance counselor, Mr. Rowland has taken on a new role as dean of students. After former dean of students Ms. Ringen left LHS to become assistant principal at Pequannock Valley Scho... More »
Bookmark?Remove?Environmental Club says it’s time for New York’s plastic bag ban to come to New JerseyApril 22, 2020 By Christopher Paskas Staff Writer On March 1, New York became the second in the nation to implement a statewide ban on plastic bags. While plastic bags can no longer be given out for free, stores are allowed to sell a plastic bag to customers f... More »
Bookmark?Remove?With campuses closed, college freshmen return to LyndhurstApril 15, 2020 By Kara Murgittroyd Staff Writer As a result of the coronavirus, colleges and universities across the state have closed their campuses and transferred their classes online for the remainder of the spring semester, in many cases giving students j... More »
Bookmark?Remove?School supervisor studies the art of improv and hip-hopApril 9, 2020 By Ghita Kdiry Staff Writer It was March 8, the morning of LHS supervisor Ms. Klein’s big performance. After spending eight weeks in the winter participating in the Freestyle Love Supreme Academy in New York, she was ready to show off what she le... More »