All posts published in January 2025
Jan. 14, 2025 By Nikalena Iacono & Debra Ogunbowale Managing Editor & Webmaster In the second episode of the monthly podcast “All about the Bears,” juniors Nikalena Iacono and Debra Ogunbowale highlight the girls basketball team. From injuries to a new additio... More »
Jan. 14, 2025 By Gabriella Cerreta Staff Writer “The First to Die at the End” by Adam Silvera is the prequel to the 2017 young adult novel “They Both Die at the End.” In this powerful text, Silvera takes readers on an emotional journey, exploring life, death a... More »
Jan. 14, 2025 By Alexandra Ruiz Staff Writer It has been over 30 years since rappers Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre came out with “Doggystyle,” the album that brought G-funk to the world. “Missionary” is a sequel with an inspirational tone and the same energy. Release... More »
Jan. 13, 2025 By Sena Fidan Editor This article is part of a four-part in-depth reporting project about culture. A bell rings. I am surrounded by my classmates, and my lunch box is staring at me. The room becomes filled with laughter and similar combinations o... More »
Jan. 13, 2025 By Alexandra Lourenço Editor-in-Chief This piece is part of a four-part in-depth reporting project about culture. Sebastian Lupinskifreshman “Fat Thursday, or Tłusty Czwartek, is one of my favorite Polish traditions. It’s celebrated on the last T... More »
Jan. 13, 2025 By Zahara Chowdhury Editor-in-Chief Growing up, sophomore Serenity Mendoza, who is of Dominican, Peruvian and Puerto Rican descent, said she never culturally identified with TV show characters. She said there were characters, like Dora Márquez fr... More »
Jan. 13, 2025 By Farah Afifi Staff Writer This article is part of a four-part in-depth reporting project about culture. Three cultural clubs and organizations at LHS stand out for their dedication to encouraging cultural awareness, promoting diversity and buil... More »
Jan. 12, 2025 By Sena Fidan Editor Since its establishment in 1979, the U.S. Department of Education has been both a pillar of federal oversight and a source of political controversy. Now, its existence is at stake following the release of a seven-page bill ti... More »
Jan. 12, 2025 By Cal Gonzalez Staff Writer After having said he would not pardon his son, Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden issued him a full pardon on Dec. 1. The pardon covers legal offenses Hunter “committed or may have committed or taken part in” between J... More »
Jan. 12, 2025 By Alexandra Lourenço Editor-in-Chief Senior captain and center back Kyla Marino’s high school soccer career changed forever on Sept. 17, 2024. Marino was playing in an away game against North Arlington High School when she went to block a shot, ... More »
Jan. 12, 2025 By Jenifer Ali Staff Writer With stunning visuals and a compelling plot, the second season of “Arcane” is a captivating continuation of the first season, which debuted in November 2021. Arcane,” which is inspired by the League of Legends video ga... More »
Jan. 11, 2025 By Alexandra Lourenço Editor-in-Chief With a 3-2 record for the girls and 1-4 record for the boys as of Jan. 9, the swim team is working to improve its skills to produce wins. The team, which is co-oped with North Arlington High School, began it... More »
