The face of a student leader
September 26, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
Student leaders should be positive influences. Whether it be a team captain, Link Crew leader, executive member of Stageplayers, editor of Drops of Ink or a member of Student Council Executive Board, these leaders should act as role models for other students. This means there are certain ways they should ...
Face off: Free Speech vs. Hate Speech
September 26, 2017
In light of the recent act of terrorism resulting in the death of a counter-protester in Charlottesville, Virginia, which initially began as a protest led by a group of white supremacists and Neo-Nazis, we were inspired to write face-off columns about the freedom of speech vs. the freedom of hate. While ...
How LHS has became more accepting
Rachel Dudley, Staff writer
September 25, 2017
Having an accepting school environment is vital to every school. It allows students to feel more comfortable at school, therefore making it easier for them to focus on their education. Having that acceptance also allows students of a variety of backgrounds and orientations to develop confide...
All eyes on my screen
Lola Akinlade, Features Editor
September 22, 2017
Filed under Columns, Opinion, Showcase
In order to spy on students using their Chromebooks, teachers use an application called Hapara. Hapara allows teachers to view the websites that students are using and close out on any tabs they deem “off-topic.” The Hapara website emphasizes the visibility and feedback features of the program, which...
Admission of Lurking
Lola Akinlade, Online Editor
May 18, 2017
Filed under Columns, Opinion, Showcase
Recently there has been a rise in finstas: fake Instagram accounts. Finstas are an open space for students to post whatever they want without the fear of potential colleges or teachers or parents or judgemental peers looking at their posts. These accounts are private, so only people they trust...
So, where are you going?
Demi Glusic, Online Editor
May 18, 2017
Dear high school students, are you fearing those big family gatherings knowing that everybody and their cousin will come up to ask that one dreaded question? Do you know what question I’m talking about? Let me give you a hint, it typically it begins with “Hi ____, long time, no see! So… Do you...
Senior Staff Editorial
May 18, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
Dear younglings, There’s a weird sense of nostalgia walking through the halls and seeing the microscopic freshmen — it’s kind of an oh-my-god-that-was-me feeling. Better yet, it’s lurking through the school to see terrified sophomores on their way to Driver's Ed. It’s overhearing junior...
You Are What You Do
May 18, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
Test scores. AP classes. Extracurriculars. Jobs. Social life? Passion? Happiness? There’s no doubt that high school is a means of preparation for college: it’s a time to learn, to grow, and a time to dabble into potential career paths. A lot of emphasis -- from parents, friends and the...
Carly Wagner, Staff Member
April 22, 2019 • No Comments
“Camera two, zoom in,” the director requests from behind his table in the cafeteria, sheltered from the rush of the basketball game. He communicates with his team...
Charlotte Pulte, Staff Member
April 21, 2019 • No Comments
While most students interact with their teachers just in the classroom, many LHS staff members have athletic backgrounds that their students or coworkers are unaware of. Athletics...
Moira Duffy, Staff Member
April 18, 2019 • No Comments
The Illinois High School Association has recently initiated several changes in football and enforced pre-existing rules regarding sports uniforms; the organization has also...