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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
Blake McCracken

Blake McCracken, reporter

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All content by Blake McCracken
Art by Will Bridges

Between You & Me

Blake McCracken, Reporter
March 27, 2025
Artesana guatemalteca posa con sus pulseras elaboradas (foto cortesía de Proyecto Pulsera).

La recaudación de fondos del Proyecto Pulsera continúa por undécimo año

Blake McCracken, Reporter
March 26, 2025
Guatemalan artisan poses with her crafted pulseras (photo courtesy of Pulsera Project).

Pulsera Project fundraiser continues for the 11th year

Blake McCracken, Reporter
March 24, 2025
Dr. John Duffy gives a speech about teen mental health in the Reber Center on Jan. 22

Expert backs wellness

Blake McCracken, Reporter
February 13, 2025
Coach Gary Morrill debriefs with varsity after practice at Rolling Lanes in Countryside on Jan. 21 (McCracken/LION)

Bowling team finds strength as family

Blake McCracken, Reporter
February 13, 2025
The Versiti Blood Center of Illinois collaborates with LT Student Council to host blood drives. (Courtesy of the Versiti Blood Center Website)

Blood drive hosted by student council

Blake McCracken, Reporter
November 14, 2024
Girls dive team gathered in the horse bath hot tub before practice in October (courtesy of Julie McDermott)

Girls dive heads into championship season

Blake McCracken, Reporter
October 29, 2024

Presidential election update

Blake McCracken, Reporter
October 29, 2024

Olympics pro & cons

Blake McCracken and Bell Velez
September 27, 2024
Jacob Patterson ‘26, checking on bird nests in Brookfield Zoo. (photo courtesy of King Conservation Leadership Academy)

LT student interns at Brookfield Zoo

Blake McCracken, Reporter
September 24, 2024

Language World Cup winners announced

Blake McCracken, Freelance Reporter
November 16, 2023
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