The voice of Lyons Township students for more than 100 years

LION Newspaper
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
Tommy Layden

Tommy Layden, Sports Co-Editor

Tessa Voytovich

That’s it just tessa

 

All content by Tommy Layden

Church league column

Tommy Layden, Sports Co-Editor
February 28, 2020

Little Women Review

Tommy Layden, Sports Co-Editor
February 27, 2020
Tryfecta Nugget Review

Tryfecta Nugget Review

Tommy Layden, Quinn Riordan, and Lizzie Patel
February 24, 2020

When the king leaves who will take the throne?

Tommy Layden, Co-Sports Editor
January 31, 2020

Sports Update: Week 5

Tommy Layden, Sports Co-Editor
January 31, 2020
‘Uncut Gems’ is a diamond in the rough

‘Uncut Gems’ is a diamond in the rough

Tommy Layden, Sports Co-Editor
January 17, 2020

Sports Update: Week 2

Tommy Layden, Sports Co-Editor
January 7, 2020
Outside of Starbucks and logo (courtesy of creative commons)

TryFecta: Holiday Drinks Review

Tommy Layden, Quinn Riordan, and Lizzie Patel
December 20, 2019

Sports Update: Week 1

Tommy Layden, Sports Co-Editor
December 13, 2019

Tryfecta, episode 1: Fry Guys

Tommy Layden, Quinn Riordan, and Lizzie Patel
December 9, 2019

Fantasy makes the No Fun League Fun

Tommy Layden, Sports Co-Editor
December 6, 2019
Coach Tom Sloan draws up plays in timeout during a game against Maine South on Nov. 27 in the NC field house (Layden/LION).

LT boys basketball off to hot start

Tommy Layden, Sports Co-Editor
December 6, 2019
The varsity team ecstatically ran off the field to celebrate with their fans after winning the Silver Brick against Hinsdale Central on Sept. 26 (courtesy of Anthony Fertitta).

Boys varsity soccer advances into postseason

Tommy Layden, Sports Co-Editor
November 7, 2019

The Monsters of Midway

Tommy Layden, Co-Sports Editor
September 20, 2019
: Head coach Dan Hartman (LEFT) strategizes with defensive coordinator, Carl Landi (RIGHT) during the second quarter (Sorice/LION)

Football changes under new coach

Tommy Layden, Co-Sports Editor
September 20, 2019
Post Malone does it again

Post Malone does it again

Tommy Layden, Co-Sports Editor
September 12, 2019

A To Do List for Gar Pax

Tommy Layden, Assistant sports editor
May 23, 2019

Soccer winning on, off the field

Tommy Layden, Assistant sports editor
May 23, 2019

Pink Out game raises money

Tommy Layden, Assistant Sports Editor
May 3, 2019

Girls water polo crushes Hinsdale

Tommy Layden, Assistant sports editor
April 15, 2019
Tyrese Shines '19 makes a play during the Blackout game (LION).

Boys hoops has best playoff run in past 8 years

Tommy Layden, Assistant Sports editor
March 21, 2019
Walsh prepares for the 50-yard freestyle at the 2019 IHSA state swim meet at New Trier High School (Claesson/LION).

AOTM: Micheal Walsh ’19

Tommy Layden, Assistant sports editor
March 1, 2019
The cover art for the new album, depicting rapper Offset with his four kids.

‘Father of 4’ is fresh pressed

Tommy Layden, Assistant sports editor
February 26, 2019
Tyrese Shines '19 makes a play during the Blackout game (LION).

Blackout Game brings LT together for game, Josie Dunne Appearance

Lars Lonnroth and Tommy Layden
February 25, 2019
LT takes on Glenbard West at the Blackout Game last year. Players are hoping to preform against Prospect. (file photo)

LT looks for revenge in Blackout Game

Tommy Layden, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2019
"Should the NFL Pro-bowl worth it?", LION's Assistant Sports Editor asks. (Flickr)

Let’s say “Bye” to the Pro-Bowl

Tommy Layden, Assistant Sports editor
February 6, 2019

Pack the Place prevails

Tommy Layden, Assistant Sports editor
January 28, 2019

Da Bears are in hibernation- for now

Tommy Layden, Assistant Sports editor
January 28, 2019

Pack the Place Friday, be there

Tommy Layden, Assistant Sports Editor
January 17, 2019
Returning varsity players watch coach Thomas Sloan describe a new defensive play (Sorice/LION).

Boys basketball hopes to improve record with experienced roster

Tommy Layden, Reporter
December 6, 2018
Bohemian Rhapsody movie review

Bohemian Rhapsody movie review

Tommy Layden, Reporter
November 14, 2018
Brynn Colwell, center, running the Chicago Marathon Oct. 7.

LT student repeats Chicago Marathon

Tommy Layden, Reporter
October 31, 2018

Should highschoolers be allowed to trick-or-treat? -Point-Counterpoint

Dani Almase and Tommy Layden
October 31, 2018

NFL Podcast 10/19/2018

Hayden Claesson and Tommy Layden
October 19, 2018

LT Boys Soccer to have strong season

Tommy Layden, Reporter
September 27, 2018

LT boys XC to have strong season after losing Kilrea

Tommy Layden, Reporter
September 25, 2018

NFL Podcast September 13, 2018

Hayden Claesson and Tommy Layden
September 13, 2018
Load More Stories