Ranger runners on the rise: Parmageddon
Written by Gwen Stephen · April 5, 2012
On your mark. Get set. Wait. April 4th marked the first Wednesday meet for the Lakewood track and field team. The boys and girls traveled to Byers Field to face Parma high school. Lakewood girls won 120-6 and boys also found success winning with a score of 71-67. While understaffed, the... (more...)
AYF hosts first school lock-in
Written by Gwen Stephen · March 26, 2012
Saturday, March 24th marked the first (potentially annual) AYF Lock-in. Students were invited by American Youth Foundation to join a night of fun, reflection and community. From 3 p.m, Saturday until Sunday morning students followed a schedule of planned discussions, and activities exploring... (more...)
Tenth annual Boat Regatta kicks off with Kenny
Written by Gwen Stephen · March 7, 2012
On your mark. Get set. Row. March 7th marked the tenth annual Lakewood High School Boat Regatta. Students from Mr. Hille’s and Mrs. Frend’s A.P Physics, Physics and Fundamental Physics classes created groups determined to make a cardboard boat, get in and the hardest part for... (more...)
Lend a hand for Lent
Written by Gwen Stephen · February 22, 2012
An opinion I don’t consider myself to be a very religious person and I’m not known to be “in tune” with my spirituality. However, growing up in a Catholic family I’ve been encouraged to embrace the meaning of Lent and to look beyond the Bible’s practices... (more...)
War on world wide web
Written by Gwen Stephen · January 18, 2012
Big brother’s grip grows tighter as free information and material from website’s takes a plunge into the depth of censorship. From 8am to 8pm, and on other sites for the next 24 hours on Janualry 18th, companies choose to protest against the censorship bills, SOPA (Stop Online... (more...)
“The Great Bambino” is back–with a new name
Written by Gwen Stephen · November 21, 2011
Donald Glover aka rapper Childish Gambino, is best known for his college student role as Troy Barnes on NBC’s Community. The American actor, writer, comedian, musician, and producer has seen much fame through his Comedy Central skits, such as November 19th’s hour-long special... (more...)
Why it is so hard to delete your Facebook
Written by Gwen Stephen · November 14, 2011
An Opinion Our first amendment in the constitution states that we, as a country, and individuals of the human race have the right to the freedom of speech. This doesn’t mean, however, that everything said and posted on Facebook is something worth sharing. If Facebook were a country,... (more...)
Florence releases sophomore album
Written by Gwen Stephen · October 30, 2011
Available in the U.S on Halloween, Florence and the Machine released their second album, Ceremonials. Triumphantly beating the odds of a “sophomore slump,” Ceremonials, reinforces the power of the female voice. Though the album is tightly bound with instrumental genius, the... (more...)
Students discuss bullying at WVIZ
Written by Gwen Stephen · October 21, 2011
Live on air at WVIZ studios in downtown Cleveland, high school and middle school students from across Ohio, including Lakewood High School, and Garfield Middle School, joined forces to discuss the fight against bullying on October 20th. Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the... (more...)
Rangers trump Valley Forge
Written by Gwen Stephen · October 7, 2011
Rangers once again swept away the competition tonight with a 17-0 win over Valley Forge varsity football. Currently the Ranger’s have a record of 5-2, giving them a lead over competition. smith goggles blackberry torch review barnes and noble coupon code detroit metro airport ... (more...)
Fleet Foxes fill the Masonic
Written by Gwen Stephen · September 29, 2011
Ending the show with a five song encore, Fleet Foxes satisfied the audience with their succulent sounds of harmony. The Cleveland Masonic Auditorium was filled September 28th when Fleet Foxes continued on their Helplessness Blues tour. The setlist included crowd favorites like their... (more...)
Breakin’ down the Big Beach Read
Written by Gwen Stephen · September 9, 2011
Who said summer reading couldn’t be fun? September 2nd, marked the first Big Beach Read, a Lakewood-wide event in which The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, a novel by Mark Hadden, became the main attraction. Everyone from incoming freshmen to school officials were... (more...)
Bombay Bicycle Club rolls in with new sounds
Written by Gwen Stephen · September 8, 2011
Within a week of the newly released, A Different Kind of Fix, Bombay Bicycle Club already has fans debating whether or not this album raises the handle bars. After their acoustic-based sophomore album, Flaws, Bombay converted back to poppy, electric mixes first heard on their debut album,... (more...)
West Shore students honored at assembly
Written by Gwen Stephen · May 25, 2011
Juniors and seniors were awarded at the annual West Shore career passport assembly.
Rise and shine for the “Royal Wedding”
Written by Gwen Stephen · April 29, 2011
Yes, I was one of them. Five o’clock this morning I woke up in anticipation to watch the event live. I never considered the affair such a big deal. Never did I believe the “Royal Wedding” had an impact on my life whatsoever, and that opinion hasn’t changed. The... (more...)
St. Patrick’s Day
Written by Gwen Stephen · March 21, 2011
A look into the Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
‘Huck Finn’ causes controversy
Written by Gwen Stephen · March 21, 2011
Within the Bible it is stated that marriage is for men and women. Throughout Christianity homosexuals have been disregarded. It is history. It is something many do not agree with, but it is something that we have dealt with, and grown from, the fight for homosexual rights and acceptance... (more...)
‘Pepper’s’ spices up every meal
Written by Gwen Stephen · March 21, 2011
That’s amore! Little Italy is brought to Lakewood at last. Pepper’s Italian Restaurant, located on 12401 Detroit Ave., has quickly become a hot spot for dining out. Recently under new management, Pepper’s acts as a quaint, casual place that sure puts the ‘little’... (more...)
Teens explore the world of fashion
Written by Gwen Stephen · February 28, 2011
As teenagers, we tend to abide by the same cookie-cutter fashion trends as the rest of our generation. Whether it’s skinny jeans, Northface, cardigans, t-shirts, Uggs or any other ‘boots with the fur,’ Lakewood High School students have filled their closets with average, mainstream... (more...)
Students experience the Creative Arts at Tri-C
Written by Gwen Stephen · December 12, 2010
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) hosted a Creative Arts day for college Tech-Prep students from different schools around Northeast, Ohio, including Lakewood’s Interactive Media I class. Held at the Western campus on Dec. 10th, the event was to express to students the opportunities... (more...)
Administration dismisses campus wear
Written by Gwen Stephen · November 18, 2010
The Board of Education announced during their November 15th meeting, recognizing LHS scholars, that the recommendation for campus wear for the 2011-2012 school year will not be carried through. Superintendent P. Joseph Madak announced, “I recommend first, that we not pursue the implementation... (more...)
LHS students participate in music marathon
Written by Gwen Stephen · November 17, 2010
How does spending 13 hours in school on a Saturday sound? Lakewood High School orchestra members did just that on November 13th, during LHS’ annual sponsorship fundraiser, Music Marathon. From 6:30am, and for orchestra officers, 5:30am, until 7:30pm, band members of the Symphony... (more...)
Times and cinema students attend convention at Kent State
Written by Gwen Stephen · October 21, 2010
Hundreds of Ohio high school broadcasting, yearbook, newspaper and journalism students piled into the grand Ballroom of Kent State University (KSU,) Wednesday, October 20th. While looking to receive professional critique and advice from various high school advisers, KSU faculty and Ohio... (more...)