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Lakewood’s State Champion

This past Saturday, March 2nd, was the indoor track state meet at Spire Institut…

Annual Boat Regatta

On Tuesday, March 5th at 3:15 p.m all of the students enrolled in physics will be partaking in the seventeenth annual bo…

Be Gone Plastic

When you go to the store you constantly get the question: “Would you like a bag with that?” The next time yo…

Recycling at LHS

For a long time, everybody knew that anything in the blue recycling bins throughout the school would be dumped in with t…

Senior Night Basketball

This past Saturday, February 16th, was Senior night for the Lakewood Boys’ Basketball Team; the boys that were cel…

Calm Test Nerves

Juniors, we have our SAT this week, and I’m positive that you’re not alone in feeling nervous or anxious abo… Read more →

Fresh from our newsroom

“Heartbeat Bill” passed in Ohio Senate On Wednesday March 13th, the Ohio Senate voted on SB23, or more commonly known as the "Heartbeat Bill." In a 19-13 vote, it passed to be sen
Mass Shooting in New Zealand On Friday in local New Zealand time, a carefully planned attack occurred in two mosques in the city of Christchurch. This shooting resulted
Ohio’s ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Ban The 'Heartbeat' Abortion Ban is a bill that has previously been proposed in Ohio. Each earlier attempt, however, has been vetoed by the Gove
How Reddit Became a Front in the Syrian Civil War On April 14, Reddit user nadiahamilton posted this on the subreddit community r/SyrianCivilWar and posted "4:02 am Syrian time, Damascus, I'
College Admission Scam Scandal On Tuesday, March 12, 2019, Justice Department officials said in a press conference in Boston that this case is the biggest college admiss
Dick’s Sporting Goods Removes Guns From 125 Stores Dick's Sporting Goods began removing guns from their shelves after the Parkland, Florida, shooting. That shooting led to them changing their
LHS Braves The Shave On Friday, March 8th, eleven Lakewood High school students, staff, and community members volunteered to shave their heads in order to raise
Lakwood High’s Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Traditions Saint Patrick's day occurs every year on March 17th. We celebrate in many ways from parades, parties, wearing green, or dying our food green
Manchester United Fan Stabbed After Win Manchester United have expressed their shock after a Manchester United fan was stabbed following his teams Champions League victory against
Full Airworthy Review on Boeing 737 Max Needed The crash of Lion Air Flight JT610 last October sounded warning bells. An experienced flight crew of eight and 181 passengers dead and an al
In the Midst of Spring Sports As the sky gets brighter, the sun stays out longer, and the temperature gets warmer, Lakewood High School's spring sports teams open up thei
Why Teens Need Better Time Management. We all know that time of the year at the end of the quarter where we are all cramming to get our work done and get our grades up. It is one
Cleveland Area Paranormal Society Lakewood has been home to a few witch and/or ghost shops including Cleveland Curiosities, New Moon, and the most recent Cleveland Area Paran
Zion Williamson Returns February 20th, a very unexpected injury happened to the Duke commit, Zion Williamson. His first game back was against Syracuse last night. D
Odell Beckham to Cleveland Around 8 o'clock on Wednesday night, word broke out that the Browns have traded for Pro-Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. According to

Daily Announcements

Friday March 15, 2019

College Credit Plus intent to participate forms are due in the Counseling Department no later than April 1st. Forms will
Thursday March 14, 2019

College Credit Plus intent to participate forms are due in the Counseling Department no later than April 1st. Forms will
Wednesday March 13, 2019

Today is the last day to order prom and after prom tickets. We hope you already have your forms filled out, if not, you
Tuesday March 12, 2019

There are only have 2 days left to order prom and after prom tickets…Pick up ticket forms in the Bookroom today!
Monday March 11, 2019

There are only have 3 days left to order prom and after prom tickets…Pick up ticket forms in the Bookroom today!
Friday March 8, 2019

Here are our Golden Ticket winners for this week…Austin Koch, Madelyn Tumbleson, Jasmine Valenzona, Alexis Frost, Tayl

News

Mass Shooting in New Zealand

On Friday in local New Zealand time, a carefully planned attack occurred in two mosques in the city of Christchurch. Thi
Ohio’s ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Ban

The ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Ban is a bill that has previously been proposed in Ohio. Each earlier attempt, howe
How Reddit Became a Front in the Syrian Civil War

On April 14, Reddit user nadiahamilton posted this on the subreddit community r/SyrianCivilWar and posted “4:02 am
College Admission Scam Scandal

On Tuesday, March 12, 2019, Justice Department officials said in a press conference in Boston that this case is the bi
Dick’s Sporting Goods Removes Guns From 125 Stores

Dick’s Sporting Goods began removing guns from their shelves after the Parkland, Florida, shooting. That shooting
LHS Braves The Shave

On Friday, March 8th, eleven Lakewood High school students, staff, and community members volunteered to shave their head

Featured Athlete

Sophie Sanders

Sophie Sanders is a senior at Lakewood High School. She is a part of many different sports teams. In the fall season, So
Molly Roche and Clare Harvey

Lakewood High School’s tennis team had a great and successful season this year. Tennis athletes, Clare Harvey and
Cassidy Baldridge

Cassidy Baldridge is a junior at Lakewood High School and is also apart of the Lakewood Volleyball Program. She has been
James Morrissey

James Morrissey plays baseball and football at Lakewood High School. He has been a starter on the varsity baseball team,
Cameron Levis

Lakewood High School soccer player, Cameron Levis, would be described by his teammates as a great and athletic player, b
Athlete Of The Week– Albert Wilhelmey/ Kyren Jefferson

Junior Albert Wilhelmy shined for the rangers in their Friday night game against North Olmsted. Even though the Rangers

Sports

Manchester United Fan Stabbed After Win

Manchester United have expressed their shock after a Manchester United fan was stabbed following his teams Champions Lea
Zion Williamson Returns

February 20th, a very unexpected injury happened to the Duke commit, Zion Williamson. His first game back was against Sy
Odell Beckham to Cleveland

Around 8 o’clock on Wednesday night, word broke out that the Browns have traded for Pro-Bowl wide receiver Odell B
2019 MLB All-Star Game

This year’s MLB All-Star game will take place at Progressive Field in Cleveland. The festivities will begin on Jul
NCAA March Madness Preview

Around this time every year, the college basketball season starts to heat up. Next week, the conference tournaments star
Lakewood Varsity Baseball Pre-Season 2019

The Lakewood varsity baseball team is off to a good start. The varsity team is coached by, Mike Ribar (head coach), Tim

Lakewood Life

Cleveland Area Paranormal Society

Lakewood has been home to a few witch and/or ghost shops including Cleveland Curiosities, New Moon, and the most recent
Two Bucks Lakewood

Lakewood is the prime spot for restaurants; walking down Detroit, Madison, and Clifton there are dozens of restaurants c
First Starbucks Opening in Lakewood

The first ever Starbucks in Lakewood is going to be opening up this summer. The Starbucks will be installed where the ol
How Cold is Too Cold?

This week, temperatures have dropped quickly, with temperatures reaching as low as -10, many citizens of Lakewood (and t
Lakewood Charter School, “LCA”, is Closing

A local charter school located in Lakewood, named Lakewood City Academy, or “LCA”, is going to be closed fol
Light Up Lakewood

It is the most wonderful time of the year… it is Christmas time. In Lakewood we always know it is Christmas time b

Technology

Bugatti Releases Most Expensive Car

Bugatti has released something special for car collectors, a new super-car. Bugatti was founded in 1909 and acquired by
FaceTime Bug

A bug was found in Apple’s FaceTime feature in late January that would allow users to hear audio of the person the
Apple AirPods

This year’s Christmas a lot of people got the one and only Apple Airpods. AirPods are wireless Bluetooth earbud
Apple MacBook Pro

The MacBook is a brand of personal computers manufactured by Apple. The first Apple Macbook was available in black or
FDA Calls for Further Regulation on Vapes Due to Alarming Spike in Teen Use

Research recently released by the Food and Drug Association shows a spike in teenagers’ use of nicotine products,
Technology Is Everywhere

Wherever you are right now I bet that there is some sort of technology around you. If not you would not even be reading

Arts & Entertainment

Kylie Jenner, 21, is Officially the Youngest Billionaire Ever According To Forbes

In today’s world, the makeup industry is growing and progressing everyday as we go. From makeup videos on YouTube
Season 8 Begins in Fortnite

For all you Fortnite players, a new season has started and players are excited. Finally confirming what all those earthq
Jonas Brothers Announce Reunion Single

The Jonas Brothers are an American pop-rock band formed in 2005. The group consists of three brothers: Kevin, Joe, and N
Space Jam 2

The 1996 classic Space Jam if officially going to have a sequel. Fans were skeptical that Space Jam 2 was going to be a
Offset and Gunna Release Their Albums

Rapper Offset finally released his solo album Father of 4. The album features rapper Travis Scott, Cardi B, J. Cole, Bi
Pen15

“Pen15 is a hilarious way to relive your middle school trauma.” – Vice When you think of sports bras,

Person of the Week

Person of The Week: Jason Saksa

Jason Saksa, also know as Mr. Saksa, is Lakewood High school’s amazing health teacher. Lucky, I was able to ask hi
Tim Daso is Left Handed and Nostalgic about Lakewood

“I’m sad to be leaving LHS,” says senior, Tim Daso, “it feels like I just got here yesterday. Bu
Jack Hueter

Jack Hueter is a senior at Lakewood High School. He has played for the soccer team all four years of his high school car
Amy Garritano

Ms. Amy Garritano, a tiny but mighty teacher, leaves a lasting impact on her students through her zealous love of writ
Blanca Montes

Blanca Montes is one of the foreign exchange students attending Lakewood High School this school year. Montes is a senio
Person of the Week- Semra Dervisevic

Semra Dervisevic is an outstanding scholar. She is a very hardworking and focused student. She is an excellent role mode

Creative Corner

“Hybrids” written by Isaac Ferrato Illustrated by Morgan Neumarker and Liam Meszaros

I was walking to the newly opened ice cream shop on W 117th. It was actually quite old but my friend Abe, and his frie
“Ellie” written by Madison Pedley Illustrated by Kallie Mitchell

She was a gift to me. The cute little elephant statue that sits on my kitchen windowsill. My grandmother gave her to me
“Cal’s Day Off” Written by Anonymous Illustrations by Madison Viccaro

The past century is best described as an era of destruction. The wasteful and self-cannibalizing acts of humanity have l
“Ninja by Night” written by Sara Jarecke Illustrations by Logan Snyder

Meerkat by day, ninja by night. Everyone else in my mob likes to make fun of me, but it’s not like I see them doing an
Character Sketches with Dialogue by Sara Bitter

Character Sketch #1 Maya had never particularly stood out from the crowd. That was intentional on her part. She h
“Body Language” by Madison Pedley

They walked together every single day, James and Sarah. They were practically inseparable. Everyone at school knew they�

Opinion

“Heartbeat Bill” passed in Ohio Senate

On Wednesday March 13th, the Ohio Senate voted on SB23, or more commonly known as the “Heartbeat Bill.” In a
Why Teens Need Better Time Management.

We all know that time of the year at the end of the quarter where we are all cramming to get our work done and get our g
Odell Beckham to Cleveland

Around 8 o’clock on Wednesday night, word broke out that the Browns have traded for Pro-Bowl wide receiver Odell B
An open letter to the administration of LHS

Last Friday, I was dress-coded for wearing a skirt that was “too short.” This is a problem in itself, but, i
Can Music Change Your Mood?

Everyone listens to music. Wherever you are in the world you have listened to music before or maybe you are even listeni
Internet Hoaxes

Navigation of the internet is a common motif of our generation. It has come to the point you’re plugged in even as

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