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Students weigh in on the best time to put up a Christmas tree

Nov. 20, 2023 By Giovanni Mule Staff Writer  Imagine walking into a house in mid-November, and you see a Christmas tree before Thanksgiving. Would that bother you?  In a survey of 52 LHS students, 25% say they put their tree up before Thanksgiving. Senior Anth... More »

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Head-to-Head: NYC cannot handle so many migrants

Nov. 18, 2023 By Bethany Ranero Staff Writer The United States is known as a country of immigrants, but it is now in crisis because of the number of migrants it has admitted.  Each day, U.S. border officers have been processing about 1,500 migrants at official... More »

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Head-to-Head: NJ should do its part to help migrants

Nov. 18, 2023 By Jude McElroy Editor The United States is not new to migration as people from across the world have come to America to build a better life for themselves and escape difficult situations in their homelands.  Today, most migrants coming to the Un... More »

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10 commencement speeches you’re sure to love

June 11, 2023 By Ava Gonzalez Staff Writer As graduation day approaches, it can be fun to take a look at some outstanding commencement speeches from recent years. After searching YouTube for the very best, I have compiled a list of the top 10 college commencem... More »

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I’m so happy the high school has air conditioning

June 6, 2023 By Sean Disbrow Staff Writer This year is the first year that all classrooms have air conditioning, and I am very happy about this improvement. Ever since my first year at LHS, I hoped for this. Although most of the school year takes place in the ... More »

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College is not the only path to success

June 4, 2023 By Amerie Diaz Staff Writer In the digital age, it is clear that not everyone needs a college degree to be successful. With education becoming more accessible and flexible than ever, students should consider all forms of education, not just the tr... More »

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Garbage has no place on NJ beaches

May 25, 2023 By Chloe Sanchez Staff Writer If you have been to the Jersey Shore, you have probably noticed a lot of litter. During two beach sweeps in 2022, volunteers from the organization Clean Ocean Action collected 376,969 pieces of trash from New Jersey b... More »

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Students need more education in mental health

May 20, 2023 By Yahir Perea Staff Writer Mental and emotional health and wellness is addressed for about a month in LHS’ ninth grade health curriculum, but that is not enough. LHS should also offer a half-year elective open to students of all grades focusing o... More »

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Electric scooters should be regulated, not banned

May 17, 2023 By Jude McElroy Editor Electric scooters have become a source of significant controversy. What was once considered a convenient, accessible and efficient method of transportation is under scrutiny for a myriad of safety concerns ranging from peopl... More »

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5 names to know for AAPI Heritage Month

May 2, 2023 By Zahara Chowdhury Staff Writer Yesterday marked the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which commemorates Asian Americans’ achievements in the United States. In honor of this month, here are five impactful Asian figu... More »