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Guest speaker Jack Spiller from AI Owl discusses the technical side of generative AI.
Lakewood Holds Meeting on AI Integration, Policy Planning
Common sign seen at protest and in front yards.
“Put Kids First, Close Schools Last”
Community and cozy vibes: Roasted Coffee’s fall event brings neighbors together for good drinks, laughter, and local fun.
Roasted Cafe Hosts Community Fall Event
Picture of Harrison Elementary School, one of the schools considered for repurposing ahead of the board meeting.
Superintendent Gives Recommendations on School Repurposing
The Lakewood High School Showcase and all it had to offer.
Finding Your Club
Coach leads the boys as they line up to take in their conference title win (Left to RIght: Max Presick, Connor Coleman, Ethan Moore, Jameson Walker, Porter Gilliland, Charles Moore, Marcos Severino, Miles Evans, James Babson, Will Costello, Nate Lardi, Will Schuldt, Andrew Babson, Dezzie Stevenson, Finn Haney, Landon Vincel, Zach Carnivole, Cooper Campen, Evan Siler, Caden Sandoval, Alex Mossberg)
XC Boys Conference Title Win
From left: Seniors Ruby Fraunfelder, Htoo K Pru Wah, Freya Lewis, Ella Daniels, Gwen Hongosh, Tessa Carlin, Erin Gerity, Alex Adamov, and Nora Lipka.
Girls’ Soccer Takes Home a Win on Senior Night
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 match's scorers pose with their rock-solid goalkeeper.
From the Sidelines
Lakewood and Roosevelt line up for a uniform check before their game.
From the Sidelines
The Rangers perform their "pre-game hang."
From the Sidelines
The football team runs out, ready to play.
From the Sidelines
All smiles for girls' soccer.
From the Sidelines
James Gunn’s “Peacemaker” Season 2 (2025).
Rocco: Peacemaker Review
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”
SRTS grant sign pictured beside Lakewood High School.
‘Think Global, Walk Local’
Wyatt, Nick, Alessio, and Mel pose for a photo before their competition.
Academic Challenge: More Than a Club
A sign for Dewey's Pizza before walking into the diner.
Dewey’s Giveback Nights
Inside a Spanish classroom, decorated with flags from Spanish-speaking countries.
Spanish Peer Leading at Lakewood High School
Head of the bookroom, Asia Mestek, prepared to greet students each day.
Meet Mrs. Mestek: The New Face of the LHS Bookroom
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
The curbside view of Brewella's.
Brewella’s
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
Oscar's Pizza Merch!
Oscar’s Pizza
Boom’s Pizza Brings Fresh Flavor and Community Spirit to Lakewood
Boom’s Pizza Brings Fresh Flavor and Community Spirit to Lakewood
Foremen Joseph Amberik, Michael Doup, and Troy Brookover.
Behind the Scenes
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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
James Gunn’s “Peacemaker” Season 2 (2025).
Rocco: Peacemaker Review
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”
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
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
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
The student news organization for Lakewood High School

The Lakewood Times
The student news organization for Lakewood High School

The Lakewood Times
Elise Orlando

Elise Orlando, Staff Writer

Elise is a senior in her first year on staff. She’s involved in the Wind Ensemble, Thrift Club and H2O. In her free time, she enjoys reading, crafts, traveling and hanging out with friends. A fun fact: Her favorite holiday is Halloween.

All content by Elise Orlando
Inside a Spanish classroom, decorated with flags from Spanish-speaking countries.

Spanish Peer Leading at Lakewood High School

Livia Brahaj and Elise Orlando
October 16, 2025
Student Council decorating the cafeteria before the dance.

Lakewood High School Celebrates Homecoming

Livia Brahaj and Elise Orlando
October 3, 2025
Lakewood High School student parking lot.

Lakewood High School Student Parking: Balancing Demand and Space

Elise Orlando, Staff Writer
September 24, 2025
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