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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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Matt Kocur takes a shot, scoring it into the basket

Community Challenge: Lakewood Teachers and Community Battle for a Win

Julia Thomas, staff writer/photographer April 10, 2025

The Community Challenge is an annual event that takes place in the Lakewood High School gymnasium. The event is a basketball game. The first team is the people of the Lakewood community, and the second...

The women's room of the Statehouse is strictly dedicated to the amazing women in history who made passing the 19th Amendment possible, along with these posters of encouragement.

Her Vote, Her Voice: The Importance of Women in Politics

Teddie Bruening and Abriana Heinz April 4, 2025

On Wednesday, March 26, twenty-six Lakewood High School students traveled to Columbus to visit the Statehouse and observe the Ohio General Assembly. Accompanied by several League of Women Voters representatives,...

Edgewater Beach–where many microplastics end up in the water and inside living creatures, including fish.

Microplastic Madness: Sustainability in Education

Fallon Austin, staff writer/photographer March 31, 2025

"Sometimes we find more than 100 pieces of microplastics in a single fish." This alarming statement, featured in Cafeteria Culture’s documentary Microplastic Madness, reveals the harsh reality of...

Exterior design of the new weight room.

A Stronger Future: Weight Room Renovations

Mia Dugan, staff writer March 21, 2025

Fourteen years ago, in 2010, Coach Jimmy Gajewski graduated from Lakewood High School as a notable student-athlete. He pursued his passion for sports performance and, just six months ago, returned to Lakewood...

Lakewood's Academic Challenge team claims yet another win

Katzenberger Heading to NAQT

Ava Schmoldt, staff writer March 10, 2025

For many, seeing themselves on screen is a dream, but few achieve that goal. Students who compete in the Academic Challenge are among those who realize that dream. Academic Challenge is a team-based trivia...

Moments during the 2025 boat regatta!

A Race to the Finish Line

Elaina Purcell and Teddie Bruening March 10, 2025

On Thursday, March 6, the students in physics, MILES, Model U.N., and some club “fun boats” all came together to race their homemade boats at the Lakewood indoor pool. They had to create a stable...

Conan O' Brien speaks to Adam Sandler, who wears a hoodie, during the Oscars show at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 2, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Hollywood’s Biggest Night: The Oscars

Lyla Parkison, staff writer March 7, 2025

Hollywood celebrated its biggest night for movies on Sunday, March 2, known as the Oscars. The Oscars is an award ceremony that honors movies in different categories, from Best Picture to Best Supporting...

Scientific officer Anathi Nkayi works in the research lab at the University of Cape Town's Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, in Cape Town, South Africa February 17, 2025. REUTERS/Esa Alexander

When Medicine Fights Back: Antibiotic Resistance

Mia Dugan, staff writer February 27, 2025

On Sept 3, 1928, Dr. Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered a medicine that altered the course of history. Dr. Fleming was among many scientists researching influenza after the devastating Spanish flu...

Vehicles and a house burn as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, at the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, U.S. January 8, 2025. REUTERS/David Swanson

Flames Across America: The California Wildfires

Mia Dugan, staff writer February 14, 2025

California is known for its beaches, warm weather, and beautiful landscapes. It's famous for LA, Hollywood, San Francisco and Disneyland. It's these favorable qualities that make the state of California...

From left: Lakewood High School seniors, Katie Jirousek, Lauren Lange, and Alex Adamov. This all-girls team ranked 7th in the state while competing in the Stock Market Game.

Investing in Success: Lakewood Places 7th in the Stock Market Game

Mia Dugan, staff writer January 28, 2025

The stock market is a rapidly changing financial forum where investors can buy and sell shares of companies worldwide. Investing in the stock market is one of the most effective ways to increase one's...

Group photo of Mock Trial members at the Justice Center the day of competition.

Logic, Law and Leadership: Inside Lakewood High’s Mock Trial Team

Abriana Heinz, staff writer/photographer January 27, 2025

It takes more than an advisor, more than students, more than assistance from the law—it takes commitment. The special group of participants involved in mock trial at Lakewood High School are devoted...

The students of the Business Management 2 class gather for a group photo in the Federal Reserve.

Success at the Federal Reserve: Stock Market Challenge Day

Delano Yeung, (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ January 13, 2025

On Dec. 6, 2024, the Business Management 2 class of the West Shore Career Tech program, taught by CPA Cassandra Tetorakis, traveled down to the Federal Reserve. Junior Achievement, an organization that...

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