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Laying out the basics of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict

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 »

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Coronavirus makes its mark on the English language

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 »

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With school closed, seniors are left feeling shortchanged

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 »

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Students say PDA does not belong in the halls of LHS

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 »

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LHS holds its last pep rally of the decade

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 »

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The Lighthouse shares the ‘Best of 2019’

Dec. 6, 2019 By Kevin Garcia Staff Writer This year is wrapping up fast, so buckle up because we’re taking a ride down memory lane. Without further ado, here is a list of The Lighthouse staff’s top picks of 2019: Best Movie: “Avengers: Endgame” In April, Marve... More »

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Students and faculty share their Thanksgiving traditions

Nov. 25, 2019 By Alexa Torres Editor For LHS students and faculty, Thanksgiving is all about food, family and friends. Keep on reading to see what 10 members of the LHS community plan to do this Thanksgiving: “Every year the Gutierrez Thanksgiving tradition is... More »

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Students and staff wish Mr. Snyder a relaxing retirement

June 18, 2019 By Lea Torppey Editor Public speaking teacher Mr. Snyder is retiring after 36 years in the classroom. Since 1983, Snyder has played a crucial role in the building. From teaching English to public speaking, Snyder has left a lasting imprint on the... More »

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Students reveal their essential beach bag items

June 11, 2019 By Sean Leonard Webmaster Summer is just days away, which means many will be heading to the beach for a relaxing vacation or day trip. Here’s what students say is the most important item in their beach bag:   “A bag inside of a bag” Kayla Beurkli... More »