May 24, 2020 By Angela Ellis Staff Writer It can be difficult to stay calm and upbeat while sheltering in place. Yet, time spent with family and connecting with friends is making these challenging times easier to bear. With each passing day, families are growi... More »
May 22, 2020 By Bassem Yamout Staff Writer As a result of the coronavirus, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has been postponed until next summer. This is the first time in history the Olympics have been rescheduled. In 1916, 1940 and 1944, the Games were canceled becau... More »
May 21, 2020 By Kevin Garcia Staff Writer While the world endures this pandemic, it can be easy to feel bored or isolated. It is important to stay entertained and positive during this time, which is why these eight shows on Netflix are the perfect distractions... More »
May 21, 2020 By Jake McCann Staff Writer Governor Phil Murphy closed all non-essential stores in New Jersey on March 21 due to the coronavirus pandemic. While gun stores were not originally considered an essential store, it was added to the list on March 30 af... More »
May 20, 2020 By Ghita Kdiry Staff Writer Taking the SAT or ACT is known as both a rite of passage as well as an anxiety-inducing experience. But with high schools throughout the nation closed, a growing number of colleges and universities are waiving college a... More »
May 19, 2020 By Melanie Fallas Staff Writer Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers around the world are currently enduring 12 to 16-hour shifts with limited resources and chaos surrounding them. According to the New York Times, healthcare workers are... More »
May 18, 2020 By Madison Sofield Staff Writer It is tough having to stay inside all day doing nothing but schoolwork. Therefore, it is the perfect time to practice self-care and do what you can to keep yourself healthy and occupied while staying at home. One wa... More »
May 17, 2020 By Joseph Brubaker Staff Writer The presidential election may still be months away, but many of LHS’ seniors are already gearing up to head to the polls. In New Jersey, U.S. citizens can register to vote at 17 years old, and they can vote on elec... More »
May 16, 2020 By Joe Arino-Sandomenico Editor From the second I stepped through the doors at LHS, I knew one thing: High school was going to stink. I was sure the classes were going to be irritating, the teachers bothersome and my classmates just straight up an... More »
May 15, 2020 By Angelena Barcia Editor As people around the world hunker down at home during the coronavirus pandemic, they are increasingly looking for fun ways to stay busy, keep learning and get their bodies moving. One way to accomplish these goals is by... More »
May 14, 2020 By Rafaella Paes Staff Writer The Lighthouse’s Athlete of the Month is junior Gia Estrella. She is a varsity long and triple jumper as well as sprinter for the outdoor track and field team. Estrella has been running track for three years and has b... More »
May 13, 2020 By Valentina Novak Staff Writer In the seventh episode of the monthly podcast “The Social Hive,” sophomore Valentina Novak discusses the techniques she uses to stay on task during this period of remote learning. This is the final installment of th... More »
