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We Need a Solution to the LHS Parking Dilemma

Shreyas Pokharna January 16, 2025

Parking has long been a significant issue at Lexington High School. With limited spaces and increasing demand, squeezing into Worthen Road does not meet the school's needs and requires improvement. The...

LHS Should Switch Back to Biodegradable Straws

Rowan Hsu January 16, 2025

Plastic straws have been used worldwide for the past six decades. It has become natural to plop a straw in your cup when enjoying a refreshing beverage. But recent debate over their environmental impact...

LHS Needs to Revamp the Cafeteria System

Mo Yang and Avia Liao January 13, 2025

  Imagine waiting in the sandwich line to get your favorite order. When the sandwich finally gets in your hands, there are only five minutes left of lunch, and you can’t be late to math again....

The Format of Student Council Elections Needs to be Changed

Alessandro Vicentini and Anbini Pannirselvam December 3, 2024

Each year, over 550 students from the two Lexington middle schools and beyond become part of Lexington High School. With four years of students, the total number of students in LHS accumulates to over...

Should the MCAS Graduation Requirement be Eliminated?

Sharmada Rajaram December 3, 2024

Have you ever taken a Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test? If you go to Lexington High School, chances are, you have. If you didn’t enjoy it, you’re not alone. One of the questions...

Should Students on the LHS Sports Teams Be Exempt From PE?

Lena Lee and Jo Vijayarangan December 3, 2024

Physical education (PE) is an athlete’s time to shine. After a long day of sitting around and listening to lectures, PE is a student’s opportunity to unleash their energy and get competitive with their...

Lexington High School Club Activity Fair: Are There Too Many Clubs?

Avia Liao and Grace Peng December 3, 2024

If you’re a student at Lexington High School, you’ve likely gone through the experience of seeing two separate club offerings and wondering, “What’s the difference?”  There are currently...

Does the National Honors Society Take Too Many People?

Meghna Rajesh December 3, 2024

The National Honor Society is one of the oldest, largest, and most prestigious academic student organizations in America. It aims to recognize students who excel in four main characteristics: Leadership,...

Tests: A Thing of the Past?

Tests: A Thing of the Past?

Austin Li and Shreyas Pokharna June 15, 2024

Imagine this: Summer is almost here, but not quite yet. A load of tests and finals is all you can think about. Studying and reviewing does not give you much confidence. You wonder to yourself why it has...

Should LHS continue using the Senate’s ranked choice voting for elections?

Ryan Qin and Samay Shah June 15, 2024

Lexington High School recently implemented a ranked-choice voting system for its student council elections. Ranked choice voting allows voters to vote for multiple candidates instead of just voting for...

Can a Club Be Too Small?

Sophia K, Avia May 26, 2024

According to the Lexington High School’s Clubs & Activities website, LHS currently has 161 clubs. However, some of those clubs  have a relatively low number of members. This brings up some questions,...

Reimagining Counselor Seminar

Austin Li and Shreyas Pokharna May 26, 2024

The Lexington High School student body is no stranger to counselor seminar. At the beginning of the year, incoming freshmen attend their first meetings with counselors while sophomores and upperclassmen...

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