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The student news organization for Lakewood High School

The Lakewood Times

The student news organization for Lakewood High School

The Lakewood Times

The student news organization for Lakewood High School

The Lakewood Times

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Man considers spending.

Modern Malls: A Photo Story About a Dying Community

Olive Rodemann, staff writer/photographer January 21, 2025

One of the many ideals of modern America is our rampant consumerism. Whether you’re a little kid or towards the end of your life, there will be a marketing campaign geared towards you—and they’re...

Free residential salt bin located at Lakewood Park, providing citizens with rock salt to keep driveways and sidewalks clear.

Lakewood Free Salt Program: Keeping Winter Walkable

Fallon Austin, staff writer/photographer January 20, 2025

As winter settles over northeast Ohio, Lakewood’s free salt program is back, helping residents keep sidewalks safe and streets walkable. Will you utilize the city’s resources and ensure clear and safe...

High school girls swimmers diving off the blocks.

Start to Finish: Lakewood vs. Bay Swim Meet

Zoe Payton, staff writer January 17, 2025

January 14th the meet begins, and two teams come together to compete. As they are warming up, parents and friends file in to soon be an exciting race. The swimmers with goggles and caps on, set up to dive...

The best part of every day: being with an incredible homeroom is a teacher's greatest joy.

Mrs. Pesta Is the Besta: Hometown Votes Led to a Super Bowl Surprise!

Rita Yost, staff January 17, 2025

“She’s an awesome teacher. She is Pesta the Besta,” student Margaret Seaman said. Former and current students share this sentiment; biology teacher Mrs. Pesta is dedicated to giving the best learning...

Team Captain Rian Fetting reaching for his legs after jumping off the three-meter diving board

Diving With Purpose: The Diving Team’s Growth Over the Break

Abigail Kovach, staff January 16, 2025

While most of Lakewood High School rested over winter break, the diving team was up every morning at eight a.m. for their practices. Instead of having their usual coach, the team was able to work together...

The Cleveland Museum of Art's Atrium, renovated in 2013

What Sets the Cleveland Museum of Art Apart

Ava Schmoldt, staff writer January 15, 2025

The Cleveland Museum of Art, located at 11150 East Blvd in University Circle, tucked between the Botanical Gardens and The Natural History Museum, is one of the most famous locations in Cleveland. The...

Yearly returns in S&P 500.

Insure Your Future: Invest Today

Mia Dugan, staff writer January 14, 2025

In high school, many students believe that the responsibilities of adulthood are worlds away. Paying bills, starting a career, and maintaining financial stability are irrelevant in their lives today. This...

In Heslep's classroom there is an inspirational frame every student has tried to read at least once. It says "This is your life. Do things that you love."

More Than Words—Foreign Language at Lakewood High School

Abriana Heinz, staff January 14, 2025

History. Culture. Travel. Communication. Linguistics. English. Memory. Insight. Is there a class that incorporates all of these elements, a combination of the past and the future to come? The only downside...

The Lakewood orchestra playing at the Silver and Gold Concert.

Silver and Gold Concert: Harmonious Celebration

Zoe Payton, staff writer December 17, 2024

On Dec. 10, the orchestra and choir came together to create what some people could call heaven: a perfect mixture of instrumental and vocal harmony. The Lakewood students at the concert showcased their...

The Christmas tree outside of Marc's Plaza, shortly after the lighting ceremony at Light Up Lakewood.

Lakewood Holiday Spirit: Our Winter Wonderland

Harper Kinder, staff writer December 17, 2024

The holiday spirit is vibrant in the city of Lakewood. For years, members of our community have made the Christmas season truly special with festive street lights, a Christmas tree in the plaza on Detroit...

Shoppers walk around and browse the tables at the Christkindlmarket.

A New Lakewood Tradition: Mahall’s First Christkindlmarket

Madison Comer, staff December 16, 2024

On Saturday, Dec. 14, Mahall's hosted their first annual Christkindlmarket. Inspired by the tradition of European Christmas markets, it was a hit, providing Lakewood shoppers with the perfect place to...

This snowman won't melt at the Kowalski household. It's made out of three recycled pumpkins, white and black paint, sticks, and an old can.

Keeping the Holidays Green

Mary Burton, staff December 16, 2024

Every store this time of year is filled with shiny new holiday lights, aisles of ornaments, piles of cards, and rolls of wrapping paper and bows. Unfortunately, most of these end up in garbage receptacles...

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