![Feb. 25, 2026 By Camila Bernal Staff Writer In “Spells for Lost Things,” Jenna Evans Welch combines young love and ambition with a hint of fantasy to create a compelling young adult novel. The book opens in Los Angeles, with 17-year-old Willow Haverford trying to persuade her mother to let her spend her senior year studying in Paris, France. Shortly after, readers are introduced to 17-year-old Mason Greer, whose social worker is driving him to Salem, Massachusetts, to meet his […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/spells-for-lost-things-book-e1770957258805.jpg?resize=700%2C912&ssl=1)
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![Feb. 25, 2026 By Kapri Del Regno Staff Writer When scrolling through your social media feed, it can be difficult to avoid Day in the Life videos. From perfectly timed morning routines to productive school days and aesthetic wind-downs, these videos often make everyday life look effortless. Sophomore Ridhi Gowda said these videos are a daily presence for many students. “I watch Day in the Life videos pretty often, usually a couple of times a day because they show up […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/tiktok-day-in-the-life-e1770957150757.jpg?resize=700%2C556&ssl=1)
![Feb. 24, 2026 By Aryanah Cedeño Staff Writer After a long day of school, the last thing students want is more work. Undoubtedly, homework can be time-consuming and tiring, but it has lasting benefits. First, homework keeps students accountable. Teachers cannot verify that students have studied, but they can give them credit for completing assignments that serve as a review for tests and quizzes. Next, homework reinforces lessons learned in class. It gives students a better grasp of the subject […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/happy-student-for-website-scaled-e1770956851597.jpg?resize=700%2C457&ssl=1)
![Feb. 24, 2026 By Tina Moreno Staff Writer For years, homework has been viewed as an important part of education, though it often causes more harm than good. Instead of helping students succeed, endless assignments can lead to exhaustion, frustration and stress. One major issue with homework is that some students lack the time to complete it. Most students participate in sports, hold part-time jobs or have household responsibilities, so they have limited time for academics outside of the school […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/stressed-student-for-website-scaled-e1770956648425.jpg?resize=700%2C457&ssl=1)
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Learning by leading: Student teaching assistants take on new roles in the classroom
Feb. 23, 2026 By Alyssa Zelaya Staff Writer For a second consecutive school year, juniors and seniors are getting hands-on experience as student teaching assistants. Thirty-two upperclassmen in this program support 19 teachers by assisting with tasks such as t... More »
