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 »
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 »
May 12, 2025 By Jacob Collins Dodd Staff Writer Steve Bannon, a key strategist and ally to President Donald Trump, told cable news network NewsNation on March 19 that Trump “will run and win again” in 2028, asserting that America is going through a “1932-style... More »
May 7, 2025 By Daniel Hummell Staff Writer 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 23, 2025, succumbing to its debts. The same day, Anne Wojcicki resigned as CEO, but she still plans on buying the company out of bankruptcy. The company announced that,... More »
April 16, 2025 By Adrian Fletcher Staff Writer In a world where “LOL” and “lit” are part of daily communication, some argue that internet slang and text acronyms are ruining people’s vocabulary. However, this perspective overlooks the dynamic nature of languag... More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
April 4, 2025 By Jacob Collins Dodd Staff Writer Undoubtedly, America’s moral compass is fading and shifting to something eerie and unjust. Since President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, he and his administration have moved with unsettling urgency to dis... More »
April 1, 2025 By Daniel Hummell Staff Writer The rise of artificial intelligence is imminent. More people are using AI-based platforms than ever before. In a late-2024 survey conducted by McKinsey, a management and consulting firm, 78% of respondents said thei... More »
March 19, 2025 By Rayan Yamout Editor It is difficult to avoid the moral question of whether or not to support an artist after a scandal. Some people try to “separate the art from the artist,” but this is impossible. Artists have the power not only to entertai... More »
March 19, 2025 By Janset Çinaz Copy Editor Engaging with the art of a flawed creator is a complicated issue with no easy answer. While everyone makes mistakes, the stakes are higher for artists whose work is out in the world for everyone to see. However, enjo... More »
