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May 2023

All posts published in May 2023

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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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Surveillance Spotlight: The wonderous world of Linux

May 24, 2023 By Gianfranco Martinez Editor In the seventh episode of “Surveillance Spotlight,” sophomore Gianfranco Martinez sits down with technology specialist Mr. Belmont, who also advises the Robotics Club, to discuss Linux and how to get started. More »

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Caila’s Closet: Running with the athletic wear trends

May 21, 2023 By Caila Barreiros Staff Writer Did you know the U.S. athletic apparel market is the largest in the world? In fact, it is expected to grow to 69.2 billion in 2023…. But why?  What’s so appealing? Americans love their athletic wear because of its c... 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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‘Wonder’ has left a lasting impact on me

May 18, 2023 By Nia Locier Staff Writer If I had to choose one book that has impacted me more than any others, it would certainly be “Wonder” by R. J. Palacio. This children’s novel is about a young boy named Auggie who was born with a condition called Treache... 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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I overcame my test anxiety, and you can do it too

May 15, 2023 By Martine Rivas Staff Writer Towards the end of the school year, many students experience anxiety because of major assessments including state testing and quarterlies. Test anxiety is a performance anxiety that can cause physical and emotional sy... More »

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Students turn to social media for outfit ideas

May 14, 2023 By Zahara Chowdhury Staff Writer Since Six Degrees, the first social media platform, came out in 1997, social media has evolved into a powerful tool to express feelings, ideas and tastes. It can cause movements, influence pop culture and create fa... More »