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New transgender bans go into effect

March 17, 2025 By Josleiny Castillo Staff Writer During President Donald Trump’s first weeks in office, he signed two executive orders impacting transgender military personnel and athletes. Declaring that trans people are banned from serving in the military, T... More »

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Former student returns to lead poetry workshop

March 16, 2025 By Caitlin Correia Staff Writer Class of 2004 LHS graduate Gia Clark-Grillo, a local poet, returned to LHS on Feb. 14 to host two poetry workshop sessions for a total of 25 students. Students who attended the 15th Annual Winter Poetry Slam in De... More »

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Laken Riley Act leads to increase in targeted ICE raids

March 14, 2025 By Cal Gonzalez Staff Writer Following President Donald Trump’s signing of the Laken Riley Act on Jan. 29, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is now conducting raids in previously protected spaces like medical facilities, places of worship and ... More »

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Chorale members perform in Bergen County Choir concert

Feb. 11, 2025 By Drew BancroftWebmaster After weeks of preparation and three long rehearsals, 11 LHS chorale members, ranging from sophomores to seniors, showcased their talent at the Bergen County Choir’s concert on Jan. 12 at Paramus High School. About 220 s... More »

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Wildfires ravage Los Angeles communities

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 »

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4 new electives debut at high school

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 »

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Surgeon General pushes for cancer warnings on alcohol

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 »

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NJ residents express concerns about NYC’s congestion pricing

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 »