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How to help someone during the Coronavirus outbreak

Conor Smith, Staff Writer

March 27, 2020

As of March 25, 2020, the Coronavirus outbreak has been impacting lives across the world. According to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University of Medicine, there have been a total of 441,187 co...

Coronavirus: Sparking acts of kindness around the world

Isabella Perski, Staff Writer

March 27, 2020

Covid-19 brought panic and isolation. However, it has also brought people together to untie and spread kindness.  A few weeks ago, “caremongering” wasn’t a word. Today it’s not only a word, but a movement.  Th...

Ways to stay busy during stay-at-home order

Hailey Sawatzky, Staff Writer

March 27, 2020

For many of us students now stuck at home, finding enough things to do to keep busy is a struggle. Even the things we love doing are old and repetitive now from being overdone. So, I’ve tried to pick up some new activities,...

A day in the life of a quaranteen

Nour Longi, Assistant Editor

March 27, 2020

The world is in panic. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, schools and businesses are closed, events are canceled, and people are locked in-- it seems like life itself has been put on hold. Teenagers find themselves attending school...

Despite online preparation resources, prep books remain a popular resource for preparing for AP exams. “The coronavirus will not stop me from studying for my tests,” said junior Chloe Kwasigroch.

The College Board will administer at-home AP tests due to COVID-19 pandemic

March 27, 2020

On March 16, the White House issued guidelines limiting social gatherings to no more than 10 people, meaning all face-to-face AP exams have been canceled. As students continue their education at home, they will have the added responsibility of reviewing for AP tests on their own.

AP exams to be administered online

March 27, 2020

Although she loves volleyball, school is just as important. Ella Devoy continues to push through her honors classes on e-learning as well as continue to personally train for her club volleyball team, New Wave.

Full season athlete deals with quarantine

March 27, 2020

Although due to the school closings the fate of prom for this year is in limbo, students had big plans.

Prom and other dances: A moving and grooving tradition since 1945

March 25, 2020

Anthony Ianni interacted with students on stage throughout the assembly. Ianni also had a chance to visit some classrooms after the assembly.

Motivational speaker leaves LHS inspired

March 25, 2020

Junior Christopher Calhoun, who will turn 18 on Oct. 14, 2020, registering to vote during his A lunch period. Volunteers from the Cook County Register, Laura Derks and Sharon Storveck, made sure Calhoun filled out the application, which took him five minutes to fill out, correctly. Calhoun said, “I feel it's your duty as your citizen to vote. It's a right that people in a lot of other countries don’t have.”

Lemont makes sure student voices heard

March 17, 2020

Students avoid stress for the ACT through preparation; 45.1 percent of Lemont juniors report using self-study prep books. “Getting ready for the ACT can be a stressful time of year, but I try to alleviate the pressure by using my test prep book,” said junior Chloe Kwasigroch.

Students test experimental online ACT

March 17, 2020

Kobe established many charitable foundations for sick and homeless children, where his contributions have estimated to a total of $10,000,000. Despite many mourning on his death, Kobe will never be forgotten and his legacy will continue to live on through his family.

Kobe Bryant’s death spears the hearts of many

February 14, 2020

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