![Dec. 19, 2025 By Gabriella Cerreta In a world that never seems to pause, students are struggling to slow down. With endless deadlines, extracurricular commitments and constant digital distractions, the pressure to always be productive can be overwhelming. However, to truly succeed, students must prioritize balance and self-care. According to a 2023 survey by Common Sense Media, Harvard Graduate School of Education and Indiana University, 81% of American teens report feeling pressure regarding achievement, appearance and their future. Without taking […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/slow-down-featured-image-e1765741703642.jpg?resize=552%2C360&ssl=1)
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Dec. 11, 2025 By Bruce Bartlett Staff Writer The longest government shutdown in American history ended on Nov. 12. Spanning 43 days, the shutdown lasted eight days longer than the 35-day record-breaking shutdown during President Donald Trump’s first term, whic... More »

![Dec. 18, 2025 By Camila Bernal Staff Writer The young adult novel “Girl in Pieces” by Kathleen Glasgow melds despair, hope and healing to depict the struggles of alcoholism and mental illness. When the book begins, 17-year-old Charlie Davis is a patient at Creeley Center, a rehabilitation hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. After living on the streets and nearly dying, her friends checked her in to get the professional help she needed. Unfortunately, Charlie stays in the hospital for only […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/girl-in-pieces.jpg?resize=552%2C360&ssl=1)

![Dec. 17, 2025 By Natalia Hernandez Staff Writer Growing up, I often sat quietly at family gatherings, smiling as my Peruvian relatives laughed and spoke in Spanish around me. I didn’t understand their words, and that bothered me. As a toddler, whenever my family spoke Spanish, I either tuned them out or tried to interpret their words through their facial expressions and tone. Every now and then, I would hear one of them say my name, followed by a few […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Natalia-pn-e1765741019609.jpg?resize=552%2C360&ssl=1)