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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
Janessa Mosqueda

Janessa Mosqueda, News Editor, Multimedia Editor

1 out of 2 baristas on the Lion. I am also pretty but my phone is in military time.

All content by Janessa Mosqueda

The importance of upholding Roe v. Wade

Janessa Mosqueda, News Editor, Multimedia Editor
May 20, 2022
Lianne Musser poses in the College/Career Center, where she has worked for 16 years, on April 19 (Mosqueda/LION).

College/Career Coordinator retires

Janessa Mosqueda, News Editor, Multimedia Editor
May 16, 2022

Tryfecta: Episode 3 – Basketball Game/St. Patrick’s Day Edition

Janessa Mosqueda, Abraham Morales, and Grace Moore
March 26, 2022

AP test scores decrease for 2021

Janessa Mosqueda and Abraham Morales
March 24, 2022
The LT Review Guidelines

The LT Review Guidelines

Morgan Fry and Janessa Mosqueda
March 23, 2022
Students outside of Vaughn Building in favor of mask mandates (Mosqueda/LION).

Protests at LT

Janessa Mosqueda, Multimedia Editor, News Editor
February 18, 2022
Lion on the Loose Episode 1: Valentine's Day Special

Lion on the Loose Episode 1: Valentine’s Day Special

Nicholas Barbera, Janessa Mosqueda, and Abraham Morales
February 15, 2022
2021 Illinois State Report Card shows downward trends

2021 Illinois State Report Card shows downward trends

Janessa Mosqueda and Abe Morales
February 8, 2022
Equity at LTHS: Episode 1

Equity at LTHS: Episode 1

Abe Morales and Janessa Mosqueda
February 3, 2022
'Spider-Man: No Way Home' movie poster.

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Movie Review

Janessa Mosqueda, News Editor, Multimedia Editor
December 28, 2021
Tryfecta: Episode 2 - Holiday Edition

Tryfecta: Episode 2 – Holiday Edition

Janessa Mosqueda, Abe Morales, and Grace Moore
December 23, 2021
Timothy "Timo" Bach poses on the set of 'Timothy Bach Reports' (photo courtesy of Bach).

Alumnus works toward becoming influencer for Gen-Z students

Janessa Mosqueda, News Editor, Multimedia Editor
December 22, 2021
Día de los Muertos exhibit (Morales/LION).

Día de los Muertos

Janessa Mosqueda and Abe Morales
December 13, 2021

Administration works toward school-wide equity

Janessa Mosqueda, News Editor, Multimedia Editor
November 11, 2021
Students raise up phone flashlights at the "LT Pink Out" game (Burke/LION).

FHP raises breast cancer awareness

Janessa Mosqueda, News Editor, Multimedia Editor
November 8, 2021
Sculpture of Kahlo's name (Morales/LION).

Frida Kahlo Timeless Exhibition

Janessa Mosqueda and Abe Morales
November 4, 2021
Dr. Rowe is the Director of Equity and Belonging (Mosqueda/LION).

LT hires Director of Equity and Belonging

Janessa Mosqueda, News Editor, Multimedia Editor
October 7, 2021
Brazilian exchange student Paula Lopes Soares poses in front of NC (Mosqueda/LION).

School welcomes six exchange students

Janessa Mosqueda, News Editor, Multimedia Editor
October 7, 2021

The importance of embracing who you are

Janessa Mosqueda, News editor, Multimedia editor
October 7, 2021
Aracely's La Grange store front (Mosqueda/LION).

Local bakery closes

Janessa Mosqueda, News Editor, Multimedia Editor
September 16, 2021
Tryfecta Dunkin' Donuts Fall Line Review

Tryfecta Dunkin’ Donuts Fall Line Review

Janessa Mosqueda, Grace Moore, and Abe Morales
September 8, 2021
Lion Staff Video

Lion Staff Video

Janessa Mosqueda and Grace Moore
September 7, 2021
Free breakfast provided by school

Students unable to receive P-EBT cards

Janessa Mosqueda and Abe Morales
May 21, 2021
Podcast: The Achievement Gap at LTHS episode 4

Podcast: The Achievement Gap at LTHS episode 4

Janessa Mosqueda and Abe Morales
May 14, 2021
Podcast: The Achievement Gap at LTHS episode 3

Podcast: The Achievement Gap at LTHS episode 3

Janessa Mosqueda and Abe Morales
May 7, 2021
Mr. LT participants decorating buckets to collect donations

Mr. LT Pageant returns for 2020-2021 school year

Janessa Mosqueda, Reporter
April 22, 2021
Monet and Chicago Review

Monet and Chicago Review

Grace Moore and Janessa Mosqueda
April 5, 2021
Women's History Month Tribute

Women’s History Month Tribute

Paige Darling and Janessa Mosqueda
March 30, 2021
Students prepare for online Steppers conference in SC PAC (photo courtesy of Johnson).

Steppers participate in online conference

Janessa Mosqueda, Reporter
March 12, 2021
Podcast: The Achievement Gap at LTHS episode 2

Podcast: The Achievement Gap at LTHS episode 2

Janessa Mosqueda and Abe Morales
March 12, 2021
Van Gogh exhibit (Mosqueda/LION)

Van Gogh Immersive Exhibit Review

Janessa Mosqueda and Grace Moore
March 12, 2021
Podcast: The Achievement Gap at LTHS episode 1

Podcast: The Achievement Gap at LTHS episode 1

Janessa Mosqueda and Abe Morales
January 28, 2021
Wall from the museum. (Paige Darling/LION)

Womanish museum review

Paige Darling and Janessa Mosqueda
December 8, 2020
LT freshmen mentoring's instagram

Seniors help freshmen transition into LT

Janessa Mosqueda, Reporter
November 11, 2020
Addy Volz holding her summer STEM certificate (Lindsey Volz)

Student attends STEM program, writes scientific research paper

Janessa Mosqueda, Reporter
October 1, 2020

LTHS club partners with local organization, tutors needed

Janessa Mosqueda, Freelance Reporter
October 7, 2019
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