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Timeline: 100 years of Black history

Feb. 11, 2026 By Zahara Chowdhury and Debra Ogunbowale Editor-in-Chief and Webmaster TIMELINE BY ZAHARA CHOWDHURY AND DEBRA OGUNBOWALE More »

9 films for Black History Month

Feb. 10, 2026 By Hala Kenawy Staff Writer This feature is part of a five-part in-depth reporting project for Black History Month. “Black Panther” (2018) follows T’Challa as he becomes king of Wakanda, a hidden African nation known for its advanced technology a... More »

Legacy of Black music lives on: Faculty and students reflect on the impact of Black musicians

Feb. 10, 2026 By Isabella Bartlett Managing Editor This article is part of a five-part in-depth reporting project for Black History Month. From blues to hip-hop, R&B and jazz, Black musicians have historically been at the forefront of American music. Senior Ge... More »

What Winter Olympic sports are students’ and faculty’s favorites to watch?

Feb. 6, 2026 By Kapri Del Regno Staff Writer With the Winter Olympics beginning in Milan, Italy, today, The Lighthouse caught up with six members of the LHS community to ask them which sport they are most excited to watch. Freshman Gabriel Altreche “Snowboardi... More »

Print vs. PDF: Most students say they would rather read a book on paper than on a screen

Jan. 22, 2026 By Aryanah Cedeño Staff Writer Whether reading “Romeo and Juliet” in English I, the Old English epic “Beowulf” in English IV or a book for leisure, students often have the option of reading from a traditional book or a PDF posted online. In a sur... More »

As screens replace books, teen literacy rates fall

Jan. 20, 2026 By Aubrey Valente Staff Writer In a world where scrolling and texting dominate, reading and writing have shifted from paper to pixels. This raises concerns about the future of literacy, specifically in light of a September 2025 report by the Nati... More »

Faculty and staff discuss their backgrounds and experiences as medical professionals

Jan. 14, 2026 By Izzy Cruz Staff Writer This piece is part of a five-part in-depth reporting project about healthcare. Trainer Thomas, certified athletic trainer Why did you select this profession? I wanted to combine my passion for healthcare with my love for... More »

What medical career do you plan to pursue, and why?

Jan. 14, 2026 By Gabriella Cerreta Deputy Editor This piece is part of a five-part in-depth reporting project about healthcare. Tenzin Sodpa freshman “Pediatrician. Ever since I was little, I loved working with and helping kids, and also… I’ve seen [my cousin’... More »

Beyond the sidelines: Students gain real-world medical expertise as athletic trainers

Jan. 13, 2026 By Zahara Chowdhury Editor-in-Chief This piece is part of a five-part in-depth reporting project about healthcare. The moment the final school bell rings, junior student athletic trainer Mariam Selim heads to the athletic training room near the e... More »

January observance underscores need for blood donors

Jan. 13, 2026 By Zahara Chowdhury Editor-in-Chief This piece is part of a five-part in-depth reporting project about healthcare. National Blood Donor Month, which takes place annually in January, highlights the need for blood donations and recognizes the contr... More »

The American Library Association’s 5 most challenged books

Dec. 9, 2025 By Kapri Del Regno Staff Writer This piece is a companion to NJ law defending librarians and students’ right to read takes effect today, which The Lighthouse also published today. Based on confidential reports filed by library professionals and co... More »

What have seniors enjoyed about their first semester in L-CAP?

Dec. 8, 2025 By Debra Ogunbowale Webmaster Joely Ferreras “I’ve learned how to manage my time and stay organized… especially since we have midterms and final exams for L-CAP.” Ioanna Hantzaras “I get to challenge myself with harder material that I wouldn’t be ... More »