All posts published in February 2025
Feb. 11, 2025 By Layla Lundholm Staff Writer She was just a teenager. Nobody knows about her past. Nobody should and nobody will. Ninety-one-year-old widow Gretel Fernsby, the protagonist in the historical fiction novel “All the Broken Places” by John Boyne, ... More »
Feb. 11, 2025 By Jacob Collins Dodd Staff Writer Donald Trump was inaugurated for his second term as U.S. president on Jan. 20. Earning 50% of the popular vote and attaining the votes of over 77 million Americans, he had a decisive victory. This achievement ca... More »
Feb. 10, 2025 By Jacob Collins Dodd Staff Writer Fueled by powerful winds and exceptionally dry conditions, a series of wildfires destroyed over 57,000 acres of land in the Los Angeles metropolitan area of California. It caused over 180,000 residents to evacua... More »
Feb. 10, 2025 By Zahara Chowdhury Editor-in-Chief What do trade skills, author J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, and podcasting have in common? They will all be addressed in the new electives available next year. Students will make their course selections for t... More »
Feb. 9, 2025 By Rayan Yamout Editor As college application season concludes, the long days of waiting to receive acceptances begin. This period of uncertainty can feel unbearable, so we seniors must have a strong support system. Don’t let refreshing applicant ... More »
Feb. 9, 2025 By Alexandra Ruiz Staff Writer Braving freezing temperatures and strong winds since official practices commenced on Dec. 2, the indoor track and field team began its competitive season at the Ramapo Outdoor Polar Bear Meet at Ramapo High School in... More »
Feb. 9, 2025 By Chloe O’Donnell Staff Writer “Back in Action” is a straightforward comedy whose plot comes across as an afterthought. This movie has shortfalls, but it isn’t half bad if you are focusing on its comedic aspects. The film follows two former spies... More »
Feb. 9, 2025 By Cal Gonzalez Staff Writer U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory on Jan. 3 urging the addition of cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks. This advisory is based on research linking alcohol to nearly one million preventable ... More »
Feb. 9, 2025 By Tyler Herman Staff Writer Drivers in New York City are facing a new toll this year, as congestion pricing went into effect on Jan. 5. The first-in-the-nation program charges most passenger cars entering Manhattan south of 60th Street $9 from 5 ... More »
Feb. 9, 2025 By Nicolle Alvarez Staff Writer The days of waiting for a teacher’s signature on a paper hall pass will soon come to an end, as LHS prepares to implement the SmartPass digital hall pass system. Beginning in March, students will use their Chromeboo... More »
Feb. 8, 2025 By Jenifer Ali Staff Writer With a record of 7-14 as of Feb. 8, the hockey team, which is co-oped with Mahwah and Paramus High Schools, has had a challenging season. Senior Gianna DeCoro, who plays center, said she has improved during her four yea... More »
Feb. 8, 2025 By Farah Afifi Staff Writer As opening night for “Les Misérables” nears, the cast of 46 students is putting the finishing touches on LHS’ most ambitious musical yet. Tickets for the show, which will take place at Lyndhurst Middle School from Feb.... More »
