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Brazil faces riots after election

Feb. 6, 2023 By Yahir Perea Staff Writer On Oct. 8, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was elected president of Brazil. Supporters of the far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro protested over the election. Soon these protests became more violent, turning into riots ... More »

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Students say gym locker rooms need an update

Feb. 4, 2023 By Justin Mayewski Staff Writer The past year has been a significant one for upgrades at the high school.  Over the summer, air conditioners were installed in classrooms, the first floor got new flooring, water fountains were updated, six Promethe... More »

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‘Calmfidence’: Wonder Girls teaches lessons of leadership

Feb. 3, 2023 By Kyla Marino Staff Writer Female students looking to gain business skills, confidence and leadership abilities are connecting through LHS’ new club, Wonder Girls. The partnership between LHS  and the Nyack, New York-based Wonder Girls dates back... More »

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Mr. Tessalone earns Governor’s Educator of the Year Award

Jan. 15, 2023 By Vielka Castillo Staff Writer Students know history teacher Mr. Tessalone as a dedicated educator, coach and club advisor. What they may not know is that he is the recipient of LHS’ 2022-2023 Governor’s Educator of the Year Award.  Tessalone, w... More »

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Students take the mic at Winter Poetry Slam

Jan. 13, 2023 By Dana Treier Staff Writer At this time last year, junior Michelle Boinett was living in Nairobi, Kenya. Now, Boinett–who immigrated to the United States in September–is LHS’ reigning poetry slam winner.  On Dec. 23, she took home first place ou... More »

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Rosa Parks Day commemorates a Civil Rights icon

Dec. 1, 2022 By Kayla Oglivie Staff Writer Sixty-seven years ago, Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks, who was 42 years old at the time, made history when she helped initiate the civil rights movement in the United States. On Dec. 1, 1956, she refused to give up her ... More »