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'Coming Soon' sign unveiled for new renovation.
Lakewood Common to Replace The Pit
Members of the Women in Politics event pose for a group photo.
Women in Politics
Photo outside of Lakewood High School cafeteria, where the community meeting was held.
Lakewood Residents Speak Up at District Community Meeting
Student Council decorating the cafeteria before the dance.
Lakewood High School Celebrates Homecoming
Mrs. Atfield signs out Addison Ward at the front desk of the new FSO, while Nevaeh Keith converses with the two.
Franklin School of Opportunity Finds a New Home at Lakewood High
From left: Seniors Mooler Dar, Moo Blue Soe, Louis Van Der Kuil, Lawrence Moore, and Seth Hammersmith.
Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team Takes Home a 2-0 Win on Senior Day
Girls tennis seniors with head coach Lucy Finnegan (left) and JV coach Becky Mittler (right).
Girls’ Tennis Senior Night Ends in a Sweep
Senior setter Erin Boyer reached 900 career assists.
From the Sidelines
The boys' cross country team had an impressive outing as varsity took 3rd place overall in a tough lineup of 18 teams.
From the Sidelines
As people walk up to enter the bleachers, the sidewalk is decorated to honor Senior Night
Lakewood Girls Lacrosse Season and the Celebration of Senior Night
Ariana celebrates her broken record in the Normandy gym.
From the Sidelines
Connor gets the 5k team ready to race.
From the Sidelines
Lakewood's volleyball team celebrates their win infront of Rocky River's statue.
From the Sidelines
Tessa throws the ball in.
From the Sidelines
One last team picture for the 2025 season.
From the Sidelines
Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" (2025)
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another”
Justin Tipping's "HIM" (2025).
Justin Tipping’s “HIM”
Benjamin Caron's "Night Always Comes" (2025)
“Night Always Comes”
Darren Aronofsky’s “Caught Stealing” (2025).
Darren Aronofsky’s “Caught Stealing”
James Gunn's Superman (2025)
Superman (2025): A Reimagined Hero for Modern Times—Hope, Humanity, and the Power of Compassion
Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" (2025)
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another”
Justin Tipping's "HIM" (2025).
Justin Tipping’s “HIM”
Benjamin Caron's "Night Always Comes" (2025)
“Night Always Comes”
Darren Aronofsky’s “Caught Stealing” (2025).
Darren Aronofsky’s “Caught Stealing”
James Gunn's Superman (2025)
Superman (2025): A Reimagined Hero for Modern Times—Hope, Humanity, and the Power of Compassion
The exterior of KB Confections, which opened in 2012.
The Heart Of KB Confections
Sara Suraces' cup of iced coffee that was mobilely ordered and brought from lunch.
Cups, Class, and Caffeine
Symphony and Camerata orchestras performing "Fire Dance."
Connections Between Orchestras
Students line up after an evening full of playing with the kids (Right to Left: Nyle Donaldson, Graham McAlvey, Carter McAlvey, Caden Sandoval, Riley Swift, Lilly Boland, Ruby McEwen, Liam Dowell, Delaney Rodgers, Vashti Arrow, Lyla Parkison, Sophia Eccher)
SALT Childcare for Round Table Event
Welcoming entrance to the open studios, located right behind Madison Park.
More Than a Studio: The Heartbeat of Lakewood’s Art Scene
Franklin School of Opportunity
Franklin School: A Legacy of Education and Change
My Travel Bucket List written on paper. There are list of wishes written on papers and placed inside the bucket.
My Bucket List Travels!
Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Review
Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship Review
The Roaming Report
A couple of the fall menu drinks on display
The Brew Crew: Roasted
The outside of The Blue Café on Madison Avenue.
The Blue Café: Brewing a Community
Boom’s Pizza Brings Fresh Flavor and Community Spirit to Lakewood
Boom’s Pizza Brings Fresh Flavor and Community Spirit to Lakewood
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Honoring Our Seniors: A Year of Dedication and Gratitude
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Lakewood Legends: Unpacking the Stories of the 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
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Unveiling Viktor: The Legacy of Lakewood’s Beloved ‘Johnny Appleseed’
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The L-Room
Riley's first outfit consists of a tan cardigan paired with a white undershirt and blue jeans. Riley's accessories include necklaces and white Nike shoes. Photo credit: Madison Twining
The Riley Style
Delia's first outfit features an olive green tank top paired with khaki colored shorts. Delia's accessories include her necklace stack that she always wears. Photo credit: Madison Twining
The Delia Style
Alex's first outfit features a burgundy handmade (by Alex) sweater and cargo khaki pants with grey/black tennis shoes. Photo credit: Madison Twining
The Alex Style
Ameera's first outfit: A white, black, and tan floral shirt paired with white linen pants and chunky bracelets.
The Ameera Style
Elizabeth's first outfit consists of a grey fleece overcoat with a navy blue shirt underneath, dark-wash jeans, and a slicked back bun. Photo credit: Madison Twining
The Elizabeth Style
Second floor cell block
Abandoned: Cuyahoga County Juvenile Justice Center
Downtown Lakewood at night, seen from the roof of Lakewood Center North.
Lakewood, OH: History, Development, and Rising Prices
The corpse of Willson Middle School.
Echoes of Education
Satellite view of the Midwest region and its borders. -Google Earth
What Exactly Makes the Midwest the Midwest?
Residential security map created by the HOLC for Cleveland.
Redlining and How It Manifests in Cleveland
My Travel Bucket List written on paper. There are list of wishes written on papers and placed inside the bucket.
My Bucket List Travels!
Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Review
Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship Review
The Roaming Report
Lakewood's Rockin' Roller-Coast
Lakewood’s Rockin’ Roller-Coast
Chicken Jockeys and Popcorn Carnage
Chicken Jockeys and Popcorn Carnage
Intercepted Signal
Intercepted Signal
Behind The Point: A Small Look From Cedar Point's Winter Chill-Out
Behind The Point: A Small Look From Cedar Point’s Winter Chill-Out
The Transgender Erasure
The Transgender Erasure
The student news organization for Lakewood High School

The Lakewood Times
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NEWS
'Coming Soon' sign unveiled for new renovation.
Lakewood Common to Replace The Pit
Cassondra Paul, Staff Writer • October 9, 2025

A mixed-use development called Lakewood Common will now fill “the pit” at the Lakewood Hospital lot,...

Members of the Women in Politics event pose for a group photo.
Women in Politics
LilyAnn Carlin, Staff Writer • October 9, 2025

Lakewood High School is committed to creating programs that educate students about real-world issues...

Photo outside of Lakewood High School cafeteria, where the community meeting was held.
Lakewood Residents Speak Up at District Community Meeting
Sebastian Warnock and Billy Cummings • October 6, 2025

At the most recent district event on September 29, parents, teachers, and community members alike were...

FEATURES
The exterior of KB Confections, which opened in 2012.
The Heart Of KB Confections
Vashti Arrow and Pim Si • October 9, 2025

In the heart of the Lakewood community is KB Confections—a bakery started by a welcoming group of women who built the business from the ground...

Sara Suraces' cup of iced coffee that was mobilely ordered and brought from lunch.
Cups, Class, and Caffeine
Mackenzie Martin and Nora Lipka • October 9, 2025
Symphony and Camerata orchestras performing "Fire Dance."
Connections Between Orchestras
Freddie Showers, Staff Writer • October 9, 2025
SPORTS
From left: Seniors Mooler Dar, Moo Blue Soe, Louis Van Der Kuil, Lawrence Moore, and Seth Hammersmith.
Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team Takes Home a 2-0 Win on Senior Day
Jelena Rodriguez, Staff Writer • October 7, 2025

Saturday afternoon marked the second-to-last home game for the boys’ varsity soccer team and Senior Day. The team finished the game with...

Girls tennis seniors with head coach Lucy Finnegan (left) and JV coach Becky Mittler (right).
Girls’ Tennis Senior Night Ends in a Sweep
Jelena Rodriguez, Staff Writer • October 2, 2025
Senior setter Erin Boyer reached 900 career assists.
From the Sidelines
Connor Coleman and Miles Evans • September 9, 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" (2025)
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another”
Rocco Awad, A&E Editor • October 7, 2025

A powerful resistance group, a secret high society of racists, an affair, bounty hunters, and a goofy...

Justin Tipping's "HIM" (2025).
Justin Tipping’s “HIM”
Rocco Awad, A&E Editor • October 1, 2025

Sports and horror are genres that rarely overlap. This previously untapped potential is what has generated...

Benjamin Caron's "Night Always Comes" (2025)
“Night Always Comes”
Rocco Awad, A&E Editor • September 18, 2025

One woman. One night. Everything to lose. One of the most recent additions to Netflix's original catalog...

BLOGS
Franklin School of Opportunity
Franklin School: A Legacy of Education and Change
Bailey Dussault-Bond, blogger/photographer • May 22, 2025

The East Rockport School District started in 1871 to meet the educational needs of early East Rockport settlers. When the settlement grew into...

My Travel Bucket List written on paper. There are list of wishes written on papers and placed inside the bucket.
My Bucket List Travels!
February 5, 2025
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