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Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) and Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Ziegler) in the Hunger Games arena. (Photo property of Color Force Studio).

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ drops Easter eggs for OG ‘Hunger Games’ fans

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | November 30, 2023

Disclaimer: this review will contain spoilers Now that I’ve seen the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes twice, I can confidently say that it lived up to the hype as well as my expectations as a long time...

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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes tells the powerful backstory of the man who becomes Panem's vicious leader.

Fans return to Panem with the newest installment to the ‘Hunger Games’ franchise

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | November 15, 2023

It’s been eight years since the last film in the Hunger Games franchise hit theaters around the world. Now, with the release of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes—the adaptation of the Hunger Games...

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The LHS choir and jazz ensemble performing at the PRISM concert.

LHS students bring colorful performances at annual PRISM concert

Domenica Vacca, Copy Chief-A&E Editor | November 3, 2023

The LHS music department held their 20th annual PRISM Concert this past Saturday. The concert, held in the school cafeteria, showcased numerous musically talented students performing a variety of different...

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The Mean Girls cast strikes a power pose during the finale. Photo by Meg Gore

‘Where do you belong?’ At the Derry Opera House for Ovation Theater Company’s ‘Mean Girls’

Prepare to witness a "Cautionary Tale" as the cast of 'Mean Girls' takes the stage of the Derry Opera House on Nov. 10 and 11.
Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | October 30, 2023

The musical follows Cady Heron, who moves from the quiet safaris in Africa to a busy high school in America full of cliques and stereotypes. Among these cliques are the infamous ‘Plastics,’ Regina...

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The drama club dressed in costume for the annual "Haunted Woods" fundraiser

Drama Club’s ‘Haunted Woods’ brings a frightful start to October

Domenica Vacca, Copy Chief-A&E Editor | October 17, 2023

The Drama Club put on their annual Halloween fundraiser, the “Haunted Woods” at the Town Commons this past week. This fundraiser includes an interactive haunted house-style tour of the woods, a “goblin...

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Festive movies without the fright

Not a fan of scary films? There are plenty of movies to watch during the halloween season that won't keep you up at night.
Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | October 7, 2023

Now that it's officially Halloween season, the time for horror movie watching has begun. Although, not everyone can stomach the creepy gorey jumpscares that come with a lot of classic Halloween films. Good...

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Views from the crowd as Greg Gonzalez preforms to Boston.

When we traveled to MGM Music Hall in Boston

J2 editors Morgan Laczynski, Hanna Carroll and Lizzie Sosa take a trip to Fenway in Boston to see the band Cigarettes after Sex.
Morgan Laczynski, Assistant Editor in Chief | September 13, 2023

The Friday night jiggers really set in place as juniors Hanna Carroll, Lizzie Sosa, and I [Morgan Laczynski] saw the most soothing concert we’ve ever seen.  As we made our way to MGM Music Hall...

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Barbie movie poster. (Fair use photo)

Greta Gerwig’s Barbie makes lasting impact when it hits theaters

Michaela Horan and Emma Desrosiers | September 12, 2023

This summer, it was confirmed by many major news sources—including CNN and the Wall Street Journal—that a blonde everybody knows is balancing the economy in the USA. This famous blonde made a huge...

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Mr.LHS is tomorrow, and all the boys are ready to compete for the crown, especially our ninth and final contestant, Cam Chicko.

One Day Till Mr.LHS: meet the boys

Kelly Egan and Jill Mazzola | April 19, 2023

It's almost here: just one day until Mr.LHS, and all the contestants are preparing to bring home the crown, especially our last contestant, Cam Chicko. Watch his interview to find out why he thinks he...

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Senior and Mr.LHS contestant Aaron Owre ponders what it would be like to take the crown at Mr.LHS 2023.

Two Days Till Mr.LHS: meet the boys

Kelly Egan and Michaela Horan | April 18, 2023

Just two short days until Mr.LHS 2023, and Creative Writing Editor Michaela Horan asks our eighth contestant, Aaron Owre, about his act and how's he's preparing to compete against the nine other boys. Mr....

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Senior and Mr.LHS contestant Sean O'Mara shows off his balance in attempt to win the judge's praise for the Mr.LHS crown.

Three Days till Mr.LHS: meet the boys

Kelly Egan and Emma Desrosiers | April 17, 2023

Believe it or not, there's only three days until Mr.LHS 2023, and our seventh contestant Sean O'Mara reveals that he'll do anything for attention, "even if that means twerking in front of Mr.Parent." Watch...

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Senior and Mr.LHS contestant Chris Gear gives us a glimpse of his Mr.LHS act. Watch his interview to find out more.

Four Days Till Mr.LHS: meet the boys

Kelly Egan and Michaela Horan | April 16, 2023

With four days until Mr.LHS, Creative Writing Editor Michaela Horan interviews the sixth contestant, Chris Gear to see how he's preparing to fight a bear in attempt to take the crown. Mr. LHS will be...

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