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January 2024

All posts published in January 2024

41 posts
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Girls basketball aims to maintain positive mindset

Jan. 13, 2024 By Isabella Apple Staff Writer The girls basketball team had a strong start to its season, winning its first game 58-17 at home against Garfield High School on Dec. 14. As of Jan. 9, the team’s record was 7-3. Junior captain and power forward Asy... More »

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Bowlers start season strong

Jan. 13, 2024 By Anastasia Loutroutzis Webmaster With the bowling team’s top player, junior Mark Rigano, out sick, senior Shane Keeler stepped up at a match against Secaucus High School at North Arlington Bowl-O-Drome on Dec. 18. Bowling a 246, Keeler led the ... More »

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Book Club celebrates season of giving

Jan. 12, 2024 By Allison Vasquez Staff Writer Book Club members shared their love of literature in a secret book exchange that took place during the club’s monthly meeting in the media center on Dec. 15.  Media specialist and Book Club co-advisor Ms. Murru sai... More »

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Coach Tuero earns Governor’s Educator of the Year Award

Jan. 12, 2024 By Emma Bannon Editor Students know Coach Tuero for his competitive spirit and encouraging attitude. Now, they will also recognize him as LHS’ 2023-2024 Governor’s Educator of the Year. Tuero, who started working at LHS in 2009, holds many positi... More »

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Student poets share their perspectives at Winter Poetry Slam

Jan. 12, 2024 By Dana Treier Webmaster Have you ever looked for an outlet to express your feelings in a welcoming community? Or have you simply wanted to present your writing to others?  Sophomore Nikalena Iacono said her affirmative responses to these questio... More »

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Hidden Gems of NYC: Museums

Jan. 11, 2024 By Nikki Antonesco & Janset Cinaz Managing Editors In the third episode of the monthly podcast “Hidden Gems of NYC,” senior Nikki Antonesco and junior Janset Cinaz talk about the educational and overall benefits of visiting museums in New York Ci... More »

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Businesses should consider lowering age minimum for employees

Jan. 10, 2024 By Alexa Cizek Staff Writer In New Jersey, one has to be at least 14 years old to hold a job, but some employers set higher age requirements for their employees. They should consider lowering their age minimum as working at a younger age has many... More »

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After many struggles, I finally embrace my Mexican identity

Jan. 7, 2024 By Adriana Dominguez-Toxtli Staff Writer It always annoys me when people ask me “Where are you from?” When people try to guess where I’m from, Mexican is rarely their first guess. As awful as the stereotypes are against Mexicans, I’d rather have p... More »