![March 30, 2026 By Isabella Bartlett Managing Editor When 20-year-old figure skater Alysa Liu announced her retirement at 16 after placing sixth at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, fans thought they would never see her on the ice again. Liu, who grew up in the Bay Area and is now a psychology major at the University of California, Los Angeles, initially retired to experience a typical teenage life. However, after deciding she missed the sport, Liu returned to […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/liu-featured-image-e1774633099142.jpg?resize=700%2C468&ssl=1)
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![March 26, 2026 By Aubrey Valente Staff Writer This feature is part of a five-part in-depth reporting project about fashion. Freshman Adrianna Martinez walks down the crowded aisles of MyUnique in Union City, skimming through the racks of her favorite thrift store. The hope of finding her ideal vintage outfit keeps her motivated to continue searching, as she knows she is one hanger flip away from the perfect find. With thrift-haul videos on Instagram and TikTok getting millions of views, […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Master-Slide-for-Website-8-e1774219977892.jpg?resize=750%2C483&ssl=1)
![March 26, 2026 By Arianna Delgado Staff Writer This feature is part of a five-part in-depth reporting project about fashion. 1. 2nd STREET (10 South Park St., Montclair) is a trendy thrift shop with a carefully curated mix of vintage and modern fashion. 2nd STREET offers clothing, designer bags and shoes at reasonable prices in a bright and spacious environment. 2nd STREET is open daily from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 2. American Thrift (90 Dayton Ave., Passaic) is a large thrift […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/February-Assignment-for-The-Lighthouse_-Article_Art_Photos_Podcasts_etc.-Jan-28-2026-at-1_56-PM2-scaled-e1774497941953.jpg?resize=775%2C517&ssl=1)
![March 26, 2026 By Eda Aktas Staff Writer This feature is part of a five-part in-depth reporting project about fashion. Walking into a store to buy new clothes should be a pleasant experience, but for some people, it is frustrating. The sizes are limited, models in the advertisements all look similar and popular styles often seem designed for certain body types. These everyday experiences raise an important question: Is the fashion industry truly inclusive? The body inclusivity movement in fashion […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Victorias-Secret-scaled-e1774219682390.jpg?resize=750%2C521&ssl=1)
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