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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
Olivia Grefenstette

Olivia Grefenstette, Opinions Editor

constantly distracted

(web editor note: she’s so distracted she couldn’t write this bio)

All content by Olivia Grefenstette
Finalists announcement published on local news site (photo courtesy of patch.com).

Seniors recognized for essay submissions

Olivia Grefenstette, Opinions Editor
May 22, 2023

PCP: Is college worth it?

Mckinley Huffman and Olivia Grefenstette
May 16, 2023
Local organization holds zoom meeting to question candidates for upcoming election (Grefenstette/LION).

LWV

Olivia Grefenstette, Opinions Editor
March 20, 2023

The hidden costs of health

Olivia Grefenstette, Opinions Editor
February 15, 2023

New video series highlights excellence within school

Olivia Grefenstette, Opinions Editor
February 14, 2023

‘Diet starts tomorrow’

Olivia Grefenstette, Opinions Editor
December 13, 2022

PCP: Should politics have a place in the classroom?

Katie Garrity and Olivia Grefenstette
November 8, 2022

Kill the serial killer craze

Olivia Grefenstette, Opinions Editor
November 8, 2022
Artist tents await shoppers at the West End Arts Festival on Burlington Avenue on Sept. 10 (Barbera/LION).

West End Arts Festival provides artists with creative outlet

Olivia Grefenstette, Opinions Editor
September 26, 2022
Students make bath bombs (photo courtesy of @lthslibrary).

Crafting Center opens in NC upper level library

Olivia Grefenstette, Reporter
May 16, 2022
Math Team places second at regional tournament

Math Team places second at regional tournament

Olivia Grefenstette, Reporter
March 24, 2022

Chess Team reflects on performance at state

Olivia Grefenstette, Reporter
March 21, 2022

Responsibility of remote

Olivia Grefenstette, Reporter
February 17, 2022
Students practice dance routine for musical, set to debut Feb. 17 (Grefenstette/LION).

Theater Board directs spring musical

Olivia Grefenstette, Reporter
February 17, 2022

Black students targeted in virtual hate comments

Olivia Grefenstette, Reporter
February 16, 2022
Transition students sell coffee and hot chocolate at NC library (Grefenstette/LION).

Transition Program opens coffee, hot chocolate stand

Olivia Grefenstette, Reporter
December 22, 2021
Topical Smoothie's Bahama Mama Smoothie and Hummus Veggie Wrap (Grefenstette/LION)

Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens in mall

Olivia Grefenstette, Reporter
November 11, 2021

Decolonizing American history

Olivia Grefenstette, Reporter
October 7, 2021
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