May 25, 2020 By Andrew Palma Staff Writer This article is part of The Lighthouse’s weeklong “The Power of Language” in-depth reporting series. Bilingualism has always been a part of senior Yara Attia’s life. At home, she learned to speak English and Arabic sim... 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 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 11, 2020 By Andrew Palma Staff Writer “This is a difficult decision, and I know that many students, parents and staff would like to be able to return to school. And while New Jersey is making great strides in stopping the spread of COVID-19, science tells ... More »
May 7, 2020 By Gianna Glover and Victoria Niedbal Managing Editors The members of the Class of 2020 may be social distancing at home, but their love for LHS is as strong as ever. In this video, the seniors share their message of resilience and gratitude. More »
May 4, 2020 By Alexa Borino Editor People all over the world will be joining together on May 5 to celebrate National Teacher Day. This day is meant to remind everyone of the strong impact teachers have on their students. Many important life lessons are taught ... More »
April 23, 2020 By Angelena Barcia Editor “What should I do now?” is a question many are asking themselves during the COVID-19 outbreak. People across the world are stuck at home practicing social distancing and self-quarantining. This has caused boredom and l... More »
April 20, 2020 By Sumaia Safi Staff Writer Most students have heard about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, but few know anything more about it. The Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which is rooted in a fight for territory, dates back a century. After the 1948 Ar... More »
April 14, 2020 By Maya Malizia Editor COVID-19 is not just changing people’s daily routines, it is also transforming language. Various words and phrases that reflect the significance of the coronavirus are now part of people’s everyday vocabulary. Self-quara... More »
March 31, 2020 By Gianna Alberti Staff Writer March 13 was far from an ordinary Friday for senior Mackenzie Kelly. She and her peers walked out of school that day wondering when, and if, they would be returning to LHS. While the high school’s closure impacts a... More »
Feb. 10, 2020 By Maya Malizia Editor Some hate it, and some don’t mind it, but one thing is for sure: everyone has observed a public display of affection—better known as PDA—at some point in time. Whether observing a pair holding hands in the hallways or catch... More »
Jan. 17, 2020 By Alyssa Ferrara Staff Writer Students flooded the gym beaming with LHS pride on Dec. 20 for the Seventh Annual Winter Pep Rally. The gym was filled with nostalgia as retired public speaking teacher Mr. Snyder kicked off the event with the tradi... More »
