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‘Sinners’ Movie Review
‘Sinners’ Movie Review
Brooke Walsh ‘25 poses with her coach as she signs to the University of Miami (photo courtesy of John Grundke).
NC hosts third signing day
Right-hand pitcher Tucker King ‘25 throws a changeup to get a strikeout against Brother Rice High School on April 10 (Simmons/ LION).
Photo gallery showing baseball team’s rising success
Photo caption: Band students perform on stage in the Reber Center during the Spring Concert on April 16
Bands perform in NC Reber Center
The author holds a Blue Morpho butterfly in the Veragua Rainforest butterfly garden on March 28, so its wings were not harmed (Nagale/LION).
Costa Rica: Student-driven research of leatherback sea turtles continues
Photo caption: Band students perform on stage in the Reber Center during the Spring Concert on April 16
Bands perform in NC Reber Center
The author holds a Blue Morpho butterfly in the Veragua Rainforest butterfly garden on March 28, so its wings were not harmed (Nagale/LION).
Costa Rica: Student-driven research of leatherback sea turtles continues
Full view of the Blarney Castle on March 29 (Flynn/LION).
Ireland travel journal
Rules for the ‘USC Speak Your MIND Ice Bucket Challenge' as posted by the USC MIND Club Instagram (photo courtesy of USC MIND Instagram).
Raising awareness for mental health, USC ‘Speak Your Mind Challenge’ makes its way to LT
LT received certificate from Community Relations Department regarding rating (photo credit of Tyrell).
Lyons earns ‘Exemplary’ statewide rating
Art by Will Bridges
Between You & Me
Disney’s remakes need to take a rest
History’s warning: silence breeds hate
PCP: Does Senioritis harm students?
Offer more summer courses
Brooke Walsh ‘25 poses with her coach as she signs to the University of Miami (photo courtesy of John Grundke).
NC hosts third signing day
Right-hand pitcher Tucker King ‘25 throws a changeup to get a strikeout against Brother Rice High School on April 10 (Simmons/ LION).
Photo gallery showing baseball team’s rising success
Kaelyn Roth ‘25 catches a pass while attempting to be blocked by a Conant athlete (Simmons/LION).
Girls lacrosse opens season with win vs. Conant
Jovan Mijailovic ‘27 begins the medley relay with backstroke during prelims on Feb. 28 at the FMC Natatorium (Forebaugh/LION).
Boys Swim, Dive IHSA State Meet Photo Gallery
Charlie Pelling ‘27 successfully jumps over the 5’4 bar, a personal record (Waliewski/LION).
Boys Track Photo Gallery
‘Sinners’ Movie Review
‘Sinners’ Movie Review
Interior of Wing Snob located on Roosevelt Road (Kowalski/LION).
Wing Snob spices up area menu offerings
State switches to mandatory ACT
Maya Goryl ‘26 speaks to a representative from Hofstra University at the College Fair on March 3 in the NC fieldhouse
School hosts College Fair
Wooden Paddle Buzzkill pizza
Tasting Wooden Paddle
Right-hand pitcher Tucker King ‘25 throws a changeup to get a strikeout against Brother Rice High School on April 10 (Simmons/ LION).
Photo gallery showing baseball team’s rising success
Kaelyn Roth ‘25 catches a pass while attempting to be blocked by a Conant athlete (Simmons/LION).
Girls lacrosse opens season with win vs. Conant
Jovan Mijailovic ‘27 begins the medley relay with backstroke during prelims on Feb. 28 at the FMC Natatorium (Forebaugh/LION).
Boys Swim, Dive IHSA State Meet Photo Gallery
Football team finishes dance performance by hoisting Luke Karrigan ‘25 in the air on Feb. 7 at the All School Assembly (Velez/LION).
All School Photo Gallery
Shane Harris ‘25 smiles with his family after his signing to Denison University football (Forebaugh/LION).
NC hosts second signing day
LT received certificate from Community Relations Department regarding rating (photo credit of Tyrell).
Lyons earns ‘Exemplary’ statewide rating
Disney’s remakes need to take a rest
History’s warning: silence breeds hate
ICE headquarters in Chicago (Klaczynski/LION).
Fighting for their future: LT’s struggle to shield immigrant students amid new threats
PCP: Does Senioritis harm students?
Brooke Walsh ‘25 poses with her coach as she signs to the University of Miami (photo courtesy of John Grundke).
NC hosts third signing day
Right-hand pitcher Tucker King ‘25 throws a changeup to get a strikeout against Brother Rice High School on April 10 (Simmons/ LION).
Photo gallery showing baseball team’s rising success
Photo caption: Band students perform on stage in the Reber Center during the Spring Concert on April 16
Bands perform in NC Reber Center
The author holds a Blue Morpho butterfly in the Veragua Rainforest butterfly garden on March 28, so its wings were not harmed (Nagale/LION).
Costa Rica: Student-driven research of leatherback sea turtles continues
Full view of the Blarney Castle on March 29 (Flynn/LION).
Ireland travel journal
Film poster of "Carrie" (1976)
A Review of Carrie (1976)
Poster for 'Evil Dead Rise' (2023) (photo courtesy of IMDB).
A History and Review of Evil Dead Rise (2023)
Movie poster for '[Rec]" (2007).
Rec (2007)
Poster for 'Suspiria' (1977) (photo courtesy of IMDB).
A Review of Suspiria (1977)
A Background and Review of ‘Scream VI’ (2023)
Artesana guatemalteca posa con sus pulseras elaboradas (foto cortesía de Proyecto Pulsera).
La recaudación de fondos del Proyecto Pulsera continúa por undécimo año
Renovaciones previstas por 30 millones de dólares para modernizar los campus
Celebrando el Día del Bastón Blanco
Spanish language version: Administración implementa nuevas regulaciones escolares
The voice of Lyons Township students for more than 100 years

LION Newspaper
The voice of Lyons Township students for more than 100 years

LION Newspaper
Ava Hepokoski

Ava Hepokoski, In-Depth Editor

Probably running late because Maddie drove me

All content by Ava Hepokoski

State switches to mandatory ACT

Ava Hepokoski, In-Depth Editor
March 24, 2025
Jack Kraus '25, Dylan Andrade '25, and Bradley Phan '26 practice

Students take part in yearly jazz festival

Ava Hepokoski, In-Depth Editor
February 18, 2025
Mango-a-go-go smoothie and cinnamon sugar nugget bites (Hepokoski/LION).

Jamba Juice x Auntie Anne’s opens near SC

Ava Hepokoski, In-Depth Editor
February 13, 2025

Music is beneficial to student getting work done

Ava Hepokoski, In-Depth Editor
December 12, 2024
LION students pose with adviser at NSPA convention in Philadelphia (courtesy of Scales)

LION, Tabulae attend convention in Philadelphia

Ava Hepokoski, In-Depth Editor
December 12, 2024

Staff Editorial: Phone and tardy policy should be removed

Ava Hepokoski, In-Depth Editor
December 5, 2024

PCP: Is Halloween a holiday?

Maddie Walsh and Ava Hepokoski
October 29, 2024
The poster for the new Joker movie

Joker: Folie à Deux enters theaters

Ava Hepokoski, In-Depth Editor
October 29, 2024
Entrance to the Paris Olympic games (Karan)

Olympians can struggle with mental health, too

Ava Hepokoski, In-Depth Editor
September 26, 2024
The honey comb and ricotta toast appetizer from Ella's Italian Pub (Hepokoski/LION).

Ella’s Italian Pub opens locally

Ava Hepokoski, Reporter
May 16, 2024
PCP: Should TikTok be banned?

PCP: Should TikTok be banned?

Ava Hepokoski and Ray Klaczynski
May 2, 2024
Participants hold carwash on marc 10 to raise money before performances (Hepokoski/LION).

Mr. LT returns to the Reber Center

Ava Hepokoski, Reporter
March 21, 2024
The “Fan Favorite” bowl at Bibibop (Hepokoski/LION).

Bibibop offers a fresh, healthy option

Ava Hepokoski, Reporter
February 20, 2024
Logan Bernklau ‘24 (left) and Thomas Butters ‘24 (right) practice for performance on Jan 30 in the Vaughn building.

Chamber, Sinfonietta Orchestra perform concert in PAC

Ava Hepokoski, Reporter
February 15, 2024

PCP: Is Less More?

Rachel Kowalski and Ava Hepokoski
December 14, 2023
Iced peppermint mocha latte from Starbucks (Hepokoski/LION).

Who has the best iced peppermint mocha?

Maddie Walsh and Ava Hepokoski
December 5, 2023
Eras Concert enters the theaters

Eras Concert enters the theaters

Maddie Walsh and Ava Hepokoski
November 8, 2023
LT celebrates Red Ribbon week

LT celebrates Red Ribbon week

Ava Hepokoski, Reporter
October 31, 2023

Swanson’s Deli offers fresh, new option in LaGrange

Ava Hepokoski, Reporter
September 28, 2023
Girls varsity tennis poses for photo after LT quad at SC courts on Sept. 16 (photo courtesy of Maddie Rowen '24).

Girls tennis off to strong start

Ava Hepokoski, Reporter
September 28, 2023
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