LT prepares for mock election
Maggie Kahn, Reporter
October 19, 2018
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On Oct. 23 in both NC and SC cafeterias, LT students will be eligible to participate in a mock election in which votes will determine the state governor, the lieutenant governor and attorney general. “It’s a nice educational opportunity that promotes the actual election,” Global Studies Division...
Peppy Primary Returns
Diane Makovic, Copy editor
October 14, 2018
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The Peppy Primary Poms event occured on Friday, Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. Poms hosts the event for girls ages 7 to 11 to introduce them to LT athletics and also serves as a fundraiser for the team, Varsity Poms Coach Brittany Knickelbein said. “It is about getting kids involved in the LT poms program, introducing kids to ...
LT teacher implements new phone-free classroom policy
Collette Doyle, Freelance reporter
October 13, 2018
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A new school policy authorizing students to stow cellphones during class has been implemented in classrooms to eliminate distraction and promote enhanced learning, focus, and socialization within students. On Aug. 20, English II teacher Vikki Reid announced to all of her classes that she would n...
LT Students, Staff react to SC lockdown
Taylor Schmitt and Lars Lonnroth
October 6, 2018
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Via Sznewajs had her earbuds in on her way to second period last Thursday when she noticed other students running into classrooms. Upon removing her earbud, she heard the alarm sounding throughout the halls of upper C—it was a hard lockdown coming from the school’s new BluePoint system. She ran ...
Fashion show raises awareness
Olivia Janik, Reporter
October 5, 2018
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The National Hispanic Institute and fashion classes partnered up to raise awareness for domestic violence through a fashion show. Falling for Fashion took place on Sept. 30 in the Reber Center at North Campus to raise money for Constance Morris House, a local domestic violence shelter. “It just...
Improv show turns ten
Taylor Schmitt, Website/ Social Media co-editor
September 29, 2018
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So ____ You’ll ____ X: Fill in the ____ performs Thursday Sept. 27, Friday Sept. 28 and Saturday Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. with an additional show at 3:30 p.m. on Friday Sept. 28 in the SC PAC. The show celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, with a cast of 25. “It’s a blast to be in,” Mike Kuehl, t...
Church hosts annual rummage sale
Anna McCormick, Reporter
September 28, 2018
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The First Methodist Church of LaGrange located at 100 W. Cossitt Avenue is hosting their 10th annual “Attic Rummage Sale.” On Sept. 28 the sale will be going on from 5-8 pm with a 20% mark-up. On Sept. 29 from 5-8pm only regular pricing is available. On Sept. 30 the sale will be going on from...
Student lobbies on Capitol Hill
Nicole Klein, Reporter
September 28, 2018
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Over the summer, David Kopp ‘20 went to Washington D.C. to advocate for more funding for eye research through the organization Prevent Blindness. “I wanted to make a difference and help get money for people all around the country who are struggling with different types of vision diseases,” Kop...
Sarah Barcelona ‘19 returns to XC
Isabella Sorice, Reporter, Photographer
September 27, 2018
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After facing many obstacles, varsity runner Sarah Barcelona ‘19 has finally returned to LT cross country for her senior year. Before her junior year, Barcelona had two stress fractures that kept her from running. As well as missing a crucial year, her style of running changed dramatically, Barcelona...
SC safe after hard lockdown
Grace DeKoker, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2018
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Following the events of Sept. 26, much of the student body is curious, concerned and confused about what occurred at SC that prompted a hard lockdown, as well as why NC then went on lockdown as well. LION has already covered the installation of BluePoint system, and there is speculation that the installation...
SC on hard lockdown, NC on soft
Grace DeKoker, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2018
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As of about 9:30, Sept. 26, just shortly after the beginning of second period, SC went on a hard lockdown as a result of the BluePoint system being activated. NC is on a soft lockdown, awaiting information from any sources to hear updates on the situation at SC. Until the updates arrive, no students...
People of LT
Camilla Breen, Pulse co-editor
September 25, 2018
Filed under News, Print Issues
Lizzo Cremins ‘19: “I play badminton, and I went to state last year for it. I’m pretty good; I started playing in middle school gym class, and it was fun at that time because it wasn’t so competitive; it wasn’t to the point where the only reason I was doing it was to win tournaments for ...
Western Springs fixes, beautifies major roads
Anna McCormick, Reporter
September 25, 2018
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Due to construction, detoured routes throughout August and November led the Village of Western Springs to send out letters to all residents and businesses on the streets being worked on. The biggest road projects are on Lawn Avenue and Johnson Avenue. The construction that began on Aug. 3 is predicted to continue ...
Renovations continue at La Grange library
Nicole Klein, Reporter
September 24, 2018
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Due to wear and tear at the LaGrange Public Library, and the community suggesting changes, library officials decided to renovate the facility. “The project will benefit the library by providing a user friendly environment with more space, more glass, giving it an open appeal and a new Internet Cafe,”...
I-294 widening affects train, park
Tessa Voytovich, Reporter
September 21, 2018
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LT sports teams such as tennis and cross country use Spring Rock Park for practices after school-- however, this may change. The Burlington-Northern Santa Fe train tracks must be rerouted for the impending construction project on the I-294 Tollway. Here’s the catch: it limits access to the park. “We,...
Student council institutes changes for Homecoming
Mia Bonfiglio, Reporter
September 21, 2018
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Student Council is making changes to this year’s homecoming dance in attempts to fund a bigger production by increasing school spirit and upperclassman participation. The new changes will include an increase in ticket price, from $15 to $20, creative spirit day themes, more decorations to go al...
Liz Gremer, Reporter
October 18, 2018 • No Comments
The newest adaptation of “Tootsie” hit the Cadillac Palace Theater in Chicago stage on Sept. 11, and has been applauded for its modern take on the 1982 movie. Although...
Twenty One Pilots returns with another attention-grabbing album
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‘A Star is Born’ stuns audience
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LANY packs “Malibu Nights” with meaning
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Maggie Kahn, Reporter
October 19, 2018 • No Comments
On Oct. 23 in both NC and SC cafeterias, LT students will be eligible to participate in a mock election in which votes will determine the state governor, the lieutenant governor...
October 14, 2018
LT teacher implements new phone-free classroom policy
October 13, 2018
LT Students, Staff react to SC lockdown
October 6, 2018