![May 22, 2026 By Olive Bautista Staff Writer In the prologue of Rachel Griffin’s young adult fantasy romance “The Sun and the Starmaker,” the protagonist, 18-year-old Aurora Finch, then a child, eagerly listens to her upbeat mother recount the history of their village, Reverie. By the start of chapter 1, Aurora’s mother has lost her whimsy because her husband has died and her youngest daughter, Elsie, has fallen ill with the Frost, a disease more severe than frostbite. The Frost […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sun-and-starmaker-e1778183620381.jpg?resize=750%2C912&ssl=1)
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![May 21, 2026 By Leah Campos Staff Writer There are experiences that change one’s entire outlook on life. For me, attending the Historically Black Colleges and Universities New York Classic football game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford in September 2022 was one of those moments. My attendance at this game was serendipitous, as a friend of my father who graduated from Howard University, an HBCU in Washington, D.C., encouraged us to attend. HBCUs, all of which were established before […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/diversity-e1778183245573.jpg?resize=750%2C501&ssl=1)
![May 20, 2026 By Aryanah Cedeño Staff Writer Around 100 members of LHS’ Music Program will be traveling to Boston between June 11-14 to perform at two of the city’s iconic sites. The band and color guard will be performing at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and the chorale will be singing at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Band director Mr. Chwalyk, who is planning the trip with color guard advisor Dr. DiMaggio and choir director Ms. Wise, said […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Band-trip-website-e1778183044221.jpg?resize=800%2C535&ssl=1)
![May 19, 2026 By Aryanah Cedeño Staff Writer From science labs to stage performances, memorization is a key skill — but its long-term value remains debated. English and public speaking teacher Mrs. Paluzzi said there are some flaws in relying solely on memorization. “Memorization can support learning to a certain extent, but true understanding of the content comes from applying ideas rather than simply recalling facts,” Paluzzi said. “Strictly memorizing facts without any type of application after[ward] might not allow […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/puzzle-1-e1778182987731.jpg?resize=750%2C501&ssl=1)
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Band, chorale and color guard get ready to take their talent to Boston
May 20, 2026 By Aryanah Cedeño Staff Writer Around 100 members of LHS’ Music Program will be traveling to Boston between June 11-14 to perform at two of the city’s iconic sites. The band and color guard will be performing at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and the c... More »
