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Charmaine’s Weekend: Fenway Fun

Lexington High School students have reached the dreaded second semester of the school year. The pressure to maintain grades and keep up with classwork is at an all-time high. Due to this, many, including...

Ida’s Thoughts on December Break

December break is far too short at Lexington High School. While LHS only gets a week of break, neighboring schools enjoy nearly two full weeks off of school. Not to mention, it is followed by what I believe...

Balancing Self-discovery and External Influence at Lexington High School

We often overlook the fact that high school marks a crucial point in our lives for self-discovery as students. We often emphasize the significance of high school in our careers, but undervalue its significance...

Clarie’s Thoughts on Delayed Gratification

Another break is around the corner: just out of reach. Many things can be expected from this well-deserved rest; perhaps you will decide to spend time with family, friends, or both. Or, you might prefer...

Talia’s Take on LHS Support in College Applications

High school brings to mind a confusing jumble of misleading imagery. In the ideal high school experience, students take a few challenging classes without overwhelming themselves. Outside of school, they...

Angela’s Literary Lounge: Educated

Tara Westover’s Educated intricately weaves together the threads of identity, family, education, and self-discovery into a thought-provoking memoir. Set against the backdrop of an upbringing in a strict,...

CollegeBored: Senioritis Strikes Again

It’s 1 a.m. right now, and I’m just starting on this article. I haven’t started my homework for the day yet. It hasn’t even been a month since second semester started, and I’m sure I’m not...

Bridging the Emotional and Physical in Athletics: Naomi Martin

Bridging the Emotional and Physical in Athletics: Naomi Martin

Naomi Martin, the athletic director at Lexington High School, plays a crucial role in the athletic community at the school. LHS Athletics offers 65 sports teams throughout the year. Despite the hefty workload,...

The High School Renovation And Its Effects On Student-Athletes

The recent planning of the new Lexington High School building has prompted discussion among LHS faculty and athletics coaches regarding its effect on the sports practices and available facilities for student-athletes.  Andrew...

Indoor Track Runners Secure a Spot in the 2024 New Balance Indoor Nationals

Members of the Lexington High School indoor track team have qualified to compete in the New Balance Indoor Nationals, one of two national-level high school indoor track and field meets in the U.S.  “It’s...

A Closer Shot at LHS’s Basketball Teams

With the season well underway, Lexington High School’s basketball teams have been working hard. On top of being high-school students, they train for two hours a day, six days a week, and have frequent...

Brendan Lee Places 58th in the World at Battle of Lexington Cubing Tournament

On Jan. 27, Brendan Lee, a sophomore at Lexington High School, hosted and competed at the Battle of Lexington Rubik’s Cube-solving (“cubing”) tournament. He placed first in Skewb and third in Megaminx,...

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