Top 25 Moments in Sports of 2018
Hayden Claesson and Tommy Layden, Sports Editor
December 7, 2018
Filed under Multimedia, Sports, Uncategorized
Join sports editors Tommy Layden and Hayden Claesson, as well as WLTL sports director as we journey through this past year of sports and cover the top 25 moments of 2018. ...
It’s Coffee Time!!!! (video review)
Camilla Breen, Pilar Valdes, and Georgia Dougherty
December 6, 2018
Filed under Multimedia, Online Exclusives, Pulse, Videos
Where's the best place to get your caffeine fix? LION staffers Pulse co-editors Camilla Breen '19 and Georgia Dougherty '19 and Art Director Pilar Valdes '19 seek out the answer for you. Do you agree? Disagree? Are furious we didn't review your go-to coffee place? Let us know in the comments o...
Grade Inflation: Point-Counterpoint-Counterpoint (video/article)
Diane Makovic, Olivia Janik, and Hayden Claesson
December 3, 2018
Filed under Multimedia, Opinion, Point/Counterpoint
Test-retakes, Curves and Extra credit is a staple of high achieving classrooms. Students love it. But is it actually helping students master the subject matter? That is the question on this issue of Point Counterpoint Counterpoint. You can watch a video of this debate bellow. Or, you can watch the video in a new tab on LTTV's Yo...
Podcast: Happenings of the Halls ep. 3 (Teacher Contracts)
Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
December 3, 2018
Filed under Multimedia, Online Exclusives
For almost an entire semester, LT teachers have been working without a contract. Behind the scenes, the school administration and the teacher’s union have been unable to work out the details to produce a contract both parties agree on. Also, Over the past couple years, Illinois high school students...
NFL Podcast November 2018
Hayden Claesson and Tommy Layden, Sports Editor and Assistant Sports Editor
November 30, 2018
Filed under Multimedia, Online Exclusives, Sports, Uncategorized
For the third time this year, we have teamed up with sports director Jacob Nevis '19 of WLTL to create a podcast covering the Chicago Bears and other NFL action. For more sports coverage, tune into the WLTL app or on 88.1 Thursday nights from 8-10 p.m. ...
In-Treble Episode 2 (Thanksgiving)
Nina Shearrill, Business Manager
November 20, 2018
Filed under Multimedia, Online Exclusives
On this episode of InTreble, Nina, Lars and Paige discuss what Thanksgiving means to them. And then, Nina hits the halls to figure out what others in the LT community feel about the holiday.
American Exceptionalism: Point/Counter-Point (Article/Video)
October 25, 2018
Filed under Multimedia, Opinion, Point/Counterpoint
Is America truly exceptional? That is the question we seek to answer in this issue's installation of Point-Counter point. The LION's Managing Editor Greg Smith faces off against LION's Editor-in-Chief Grace DeKoker on how great America really is. You can also watch a video version of this debate loca...
Podcast: Happenings of the Halls Ep. 2 (Drug use at LT)
Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
October 25, 2018
Filed under Multimedia, Online Exclusives
LT is home to drug and alcohol use. All high schools are. But a survey students took last year suggest that substance abuse at LT is higher than other schools in our area. Also, the LION is covering the mid-term elections, so on today’s show we go deep into what this election means for America.
NFL Podcast 10/19/2018
Hayden Claesson and Tommy Layden
October 19, 2018
Filed under Multimedia, Sports
About a month ago, we paired up with WLTL to release an hour-long podcast covering the first week of NFL action. Yesterday we sat down and crammed five weeks of missed action in 75% of the time, with (what we hope) to be the same quality as the first episode. For more sports coverage turn to LION pages...
WLTL/LION Podcast: In Treble (Episode One)
Nina Shearrill, Business Manager
October 4, 2018
Filed under Multimedia
On this episode of In Treble, Nina, Ingrid and Paige talk about feminism in the music industry—and how we can be better consumers of music. ...
Podcast: The Happenings of the Halls Ep. 1 (School Security)
Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
September 21, 2018
Filed under Multimedia, Online Exclusives
There is so much happening in the halls of LT, and that why the The LION’s Happenings of the Halls is here. On today’s show, we discuss the new security measures taken by the LT Administration in the wake of the heightened awareness of gun violence in America. And after that, we talk to LION editor...
Socialism: Point/Counter-Point (article/video)
September 20, 2018
Filed under Multimedia, Opinion, Point/Counterpoint, Videos
It is the first issue of The LION Newspaper. That means it is also the first Point/Counterpoint, too. Facing off on the topic of Socialism, Managing Editor Greg Smith and Art Director Pilar Valdes tackle this topic. You can also watch a video version of this debate located below. Or, you can watch the vide...
NFL Podcast September 13, 2018
Hayden Claesson and Tommy Layden
September 13, 2018
Filed under Multimedia, Online Exclusives, Sports
With the first week of the NFL season closed, join LION sports editor Hayden Claesson, WLTL sports manager Jacob Nevis, and LION reporter Tommy Layden in our first podcast of the year covering the first week of NFL action, predictions, and funny commentary about professional football. Make sure to listen...
Students walk out in protest, respect for lives lost
Spiro Kass, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2018
Filed under Multimedia, News, Online Exclusives, Top Stories
At 10 a.m. sharp on March 14, hundreds of LT NC and SC students respectfully exited their third period classrooms and walked outside of each campus in unity to participate in the National School Walkout. The demonstration was made to support student safety and honor those who have died from gun violence...
LT loses OT thriller in “Blackout” game
Luke Lusson, Sports Editor
February 17, 2018
Filed under Multimedia, Sports, Top Stories
Friday’s annual boys basketball “Blackout” game had more storylines coming in than usual. The return of Super Bowl champion Jake Elliott ‘13, the half-court shot attempt to win a car and the Decade of Darkness theme for the game had all of the LT community filled with anticipation. However, ...
Dani Almase, Reporter
May 15, 2019 • No Comments
Disney movies are the iconic representation of innocence, joy, and love that shapes the childhood of many people. When people think of their youth, they often imagine their...
April 23, 2019
Pulitzer Prizes shed light on wounded newsrooms, both literal and metaphorical
April 22, 2019
April 13, 2019
Taylor Schmitt, Website/ Social Media co-editor
May 16, 2019 • No Comments
Nestled in the corner of the NC Assistant Principal’s office, a small room sits neatly organized and inviting. In the center of the room, behind the paper-filled desk, sits...
English teacher pursues passion
May 15, 2019
eSports finishes second in NIU competition
May 10, 2019
Theatre Board performs ‘Tens by Teens’
May 6, 2019