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Mateja Nokic ‘28 lunges forward to forcefully strike the tennis ball against Neuqua Valley athletes on May 5 (Simmons/ LION).
LT boys’ tennis swings to success
Campbell McCarthy ‘27 strides out of huddle in dance “Go Back” to song “Back to Black” by Amy Winehouse, choreographed by Nisha McGahey ‘25 and Kiera Sloan ‘25 (Brooks/LION).
“Limitless” Photo Gallery
A digital photo art piece by Abbygail Meissner ‘27 (Barcelona/LION).
Spring Art Show slideshow
Advertisement for the 2025's MANE film festival.
M.A.N.E. event returns with fresh films
‘Sinners’ Movie Review
‘Sinners’ Movie Review
Senior Citizens prom connects generations
Best Buddies Prom attendees dancing at an annual event (photo courtesy of Basic)
SC hosts Best Buddies Prom
Committee launches summer reading Instagram
Volunteer Erin Busby '26 paints on attendees face on April 26 (photo courtesy of Brooke Stack).
WWW Junior Board hosts annual fundraiser
Project Snowball staff and theater leaders perform and comment on original skits to fifth and sixth graders in the Forest Hills Elementary gym on March 24 (photo courtesy of Shannon Berg)/
Snowball extends to elementary youth
Bob Mould’s April 26 Metro concert review
How Competitive are the Bears After the Draft?
Spring drink review
Art by Will Bridges
Between You & Me Volume II
Illustration by Ray Klaczynski
Are festivals or concerts better?
How Competitive are the Bears After the Draft?
Mateja Nokic ‘28 lunges forward to forcefully strike the tennis ball against Neuqua Valley athletes on May 5 (Simmons/ LION).
LT boys’ tennis swings to success
Bebe Wright '26 guards the ball from defense during varsity's game against Hinsdale Central on April 16 (Simmons/LION).
Girls water polo aims to make splash at State
Wesley Musgrove '26 shoots the ball towards the net during the team's game against Hinsdale Central on April 26 (courtesy of Brooke Stack).
Boys water polo revamps for its new season
Emma Thimm '28 fights for the ball versus Wheaton Warrenville player on Bennett Field on March 27
Girls soccer begins playoffs with aspiration
Spring drink review
A digital photo art piece by Abbygail Meissner ‘27 (Barcelona/LION).
Spring Art Show slideshow
‘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
Campbell McCarthy ‘27 strides out of huddle in dance “Go Back” to song “Back to Black” by Amy Winehouse, choreographed by Nisha McGahey ‘25 and Kiera Sloan ‘25 (Brooks/LION).
“Limitless” Photo Gallery
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
Bebe Wright '26 guards the ball from defense during varsity's game against Hinsdale Central on April 16 (Simmons/LION).
Girls water polo aims to make splash at State
Senior Citizens prom connects generations
Best Buddies Prom attendees dancing at an annual event (photo courtesy of Basic)
SC hosts Best Buddies Prom
Wesley Musgrove '26 shoots the ball towards the net during the team's game against Hinsdale Central on April 26 (courtesy of Brooke Stack).
Boys water polo revamps for its new season
Emma Thimm '28 fights for the ball versus Wheaton Warrenville player on Bennett Field on March 27
Girls soccer begins playoffs with aspiration
Bob Mould’s April 26 Metro concert review
How Competitive are the Bears After the Draft?
Spring drink review
Mateja Nokic ‘28 lunges forward to forcefully strike the tennis ball against Neuqua Valley athletes on May 5 (Simmons/ LION).
LT boys’ tennis swings to success
Campbell McCarthy ‘27 strides out of huddle in dance “Go Back” to song “Back to Black” by Amy Winehouse, choreographed by Nisha McGahey ‘25 and Kiera Sloan ‘25 (Brooks/LION).
“Limitless” Photo Gallery
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
Ella Mahaney

Ella Mahaney, Managing Editor

When you’re a cat person and a dog person

All content by Ella Mahaney
Electronic flyer for series of wellness programs (photo courtesy of the Village of La Grange Park).

Mental health programs offered to residents

Ella Mahaney, Managing Editor
May 17, 2022

Palmer Place changes ownership

Ella Mahaney, Managing Editor
March 24, 2022

What’s so special about Women’s History Month?

Ella Mahaney, Managing Editor
March 24, 2022

Oakbrook Center shooting leaves multiple students on lockdown

Ella Mahaney, Managing Editor
February 17, 2022
The last YC2 session in 2021 where participants were asked to describe the program in one word (Photo courtesy of Murin)

YC2 undergoes changes

Ella Mahaney, Managing Editor
February 11, 2022
Statistics as of Dec. 2. Source: Director of Student Services Leslie Owens.

Special Ed. endures staff shortages

Ella Mahaney, Managing Editor
December 22, 2021
'30' album cover.

Adele releases new ‘30’ album

Ella Mahaney, Managing Editor
December 2, 2021
SEBC meets in library on Oct. 13 (Mahaney/LION).

Students create Equity, Belonging Committee

Ella Mahaney, Managing Editor
November 11, 2021
Disturbia haunted house welcome poster (Mahaney/LION).

Distubia Haunted House Review

Morgan Fry and Ella Mahaney
October 20, 2021
TPUSA club members and their president Leslie Mendoza '22 (second from left) at their first meeting held on Sept. 7 (Mahaney/LION).

Stipend committee denies TPUSA proposal

Ella Mahaney, Managing editor
October 7, 2021
WLTL's past awards (MahaneyLION).

WLTL earns 13 nominations

Ella Mahaney, Managing Editor
September 17, 2021
From left Humzah Ali, Patrick Monahan, Jacob Muth, and William Hadraba (photo by Scott Walker).

Senior expands fishing club

Ella Mahaney, Reporter
May 25, 2021
Student Assistant Yolanda Rodriguez at the NC front desk (Mahaney/LION).

Student assistants limit COVID-19 spread

Ella Mahaney, Reporter
May 25, 2021
Students, staff converse about sexual assault

Students, staff converse about sexual assault

Ella Mahaney, Reporter
May 25, 2021
Persephone Herman ‘22 artwork titled “Ebb and Flow of Black Excellence”

Junior artist to graduate early

Ella Mahaney, Reporter
March 15, 2021
LT Theatre reflects on musical history

LT Theatre reflects on musical history

Ella Mahaney, Reporter
March 9, 2021
Ciabatta Margherita included on Pazzo Bene menu

Pazzo Bene opens in LaGrange

Ella Mahaney
February 23, 2021
Art credit to Diana Stirn '22.

Podcast: Wellness Check episode 2

Ella Mahaney and Morgan Fry
February 12, 2021
Ella Ruppert '22 prepares for release of songs. (Mahaney/LION)

English project leads to new hobby

Ella Mahaney, Reporter
December 18, 2020
Wellness Check Podcast

Wellness Check Podcast

Morgan Fry and Ella Mahaney
December 2, 2020
Kevin Keely and Daughter Gabby Keely '21 (Kristin Keely)

Kevin Keely, local resident, runs for U.S. Senate

Ella Mahaney, Reporter
October 30, 2020
NHS has virtual induction ceremony

NHS has virtual induction ceremony

Ella Mahaney, Reporter
October 14, 2020
Genesis Magpayo with podcast's logo. (Ella Mahaney/LION)

Student activist creates podcast

Ella Mahaney, Reporter
September 24, 2020

Sophomore A soccer team stays undefeated after two season

Ella Mahaney, Freelance writer
November 18, 2019
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