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High school is a special time that students should appreciate

May 28, 2025 By Jeslyn Rodriguez Staff Writer High school is a time for developing as a person and forming new friendships. During these years, students identify what they’re good at, cultivate new interests and see who they fit in with. It’s a time to make mi... More »

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Head to Head: Paper passes are the best option

May 16, 2025 By Zana Lacka Staff Writer Much of daily life has become electronic, but paper hall passes are a time-honored tradition that should remain. While SmartPass is the new norm at LHS, there are many flaws in this digital hall pass system. The administ... More »

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Head-to-Head: SmartPass is better than paper pass alternative

May 16, 2025 By Ioanna Hantzaras Staff Writer Gone are the days of long bathroom lines and unnecessary waste. With SmartPass, the digital hall pass system implemented at LHS this past winter, students can move about the building quickly and safely. A major iss... More »

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Head-to-Head: NJGPA testing must come to an end

April 9, 2025 By Zana Lacka Staff Writer While assessments are a traditional part of learning, the New Jersey Department of Education should reconsider its graduation test, the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment. This exam, which public high schools ... More »

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Head-to-Head: Graduation tests have many benefits

April 9, 2025 By Drew Bancroft Webmaster The dread that comes with state testing is all too familiar for many. However, despite the stress that these exams bring, they are necessary. High school graduation tests, which are overseen by the state, assess and mea... More »

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Senior Experience: Making the most of what next year holds

April 7, 2025 By Rayan Yamout Editor After a long and stressful period of waiting, you’ve heard back from many of the schools you’ve applied to. Now comes the big question: where do you commit? Perhaps the most daunting step before making this decision is comp... More »