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Twice-Told Tale

Twice-Told Tale

(Above) The majority of the volunteers are athletes who practice and train at the RDV. While most are younger athletes, professionals will join in now and then to help with the program. With the ice rink all to themselves, the program is able to create the perfect learning environment for these athletes to be able to have the one-on-one coaching and assistance they need.
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Gliding Stars Take the Ice
Hayden Roberts, Co-Editor • October 15, 2024
Blake Lively also was the executive producer of It Ends With Us. She even got her husband, Ryan Reynolds, involved in the p[production of the film. Lively recently stated that Reynolds contributed to making the rooftop scene at the beginning of the movie. Lively has also recently been stating that her costar and director, Justin Baldoni, has been fat-shaming her. According to Lively, there was a scene where Ryle (Baldoni) had to pick Lily (Lively) up. Bandoni allegedly had lasting back issues, therefore, he enquired with the on-set trainer how much she weighed so that he could prepare for the scene. Lively also contributed to the main song of the movie. The song title was “My Tears Ricochet” by Taylor Swift. Blake and Taylor are very close friends in real life, so Blake wanted to contribute to her in the movie.
It Ends With Lively
Sofia Cohen, Staff • October 14, 2024
Exit West Provides Perspective Through Portals
Tessa Guerra, Director of Advertising • October 8, 2024
The Hidden Truth Behind Junior Year
Alyssa Wiboon, Editor-in-Chief • September 18, 2024
Ignorance Threatens Animal Welfare
Minaal Arain, Co-Editor • April 15, 2024
The Rise and Fall, and Rise Again, of Poetry
Serena Young, Director of Photography • February 6, 2024
Disney Villians Echo Universal's Dark Universe
Savannah Fondo, Director of Media • September 26, 2024
I4 Eyesore
Julius Olavarria, Staff • April 17, 2024
Future Olympians Race to Paris
Delaney Bolstein, Editor-in-Chief • April 9, 2024
(Above) The Senate held a weekend session in the Capitol Building. Located in Washington, D.C., the Capitol Building attracts three to five million visitors from around the world each year. Its North Wing holds Senate meetings, while its South Wing holds House of Representatives meetings. Last year, Lake Highland’s Young Democrats club held a voter registration drive, and this year’s voter registration drive will begin on September ninth. After that, Aleena Reddy plans to get students involved in the election through phone-banking and letter-writing. Prateek Seela, grade 12, will be helping coordinate training for volunteering at polling precincts.
Voting Rises as a Historic Election Proceeds
Sofia Tenghoff, Staff • October 9, 2024

As my Uber rolled along the streets of Washington, D.C., the U.S. Capital Building came into view. From a distance, the white dome looked so...

(Above) Mr. Mike Levin stated that he enjoys writing songs that connect literature to his lyrics. Some of his band's popular songs include, "City Lights," "Fade Away," and "Lost in the Moment." These tracks showcase the band's signature sound and have resonated with their fans. Their sound is known for its dynamic guitar riffs, engaging rhythms, and emotive vocals, making their music both memorable and enjoyable.
Teacher Takes the Mic at Night
Mary Collins, Staff • October 4, 2024

 Lake Highland staff members teach students new and exciting material every day, and with the Upper School faculty having 60 members, there...

(Above) Gelato is surprisingly healthier than ice cream. Gelato is made with milk instead of heavy cream, has a lower fat content, has no eggs, and contains added ingredients instead of added flavors.
Italian Lifestyle Influences American Trends
Yara Koteish, Staff • September 19, 2024

Traveling to other countries can be a great way for people to reflect on how different lifestyles are outside of the United States. Many life...

(Above) Vishal Patel (left), grade 12, and Finley Grace Miller (right), grade 12, navigate through the school day, finding a balance between the demands of their classes and the time they devote to spending with friends. The transition between classes provides the perfect opportunity for students to have a quick but meaningful conversation with their peers and let go of academic stress before their next class.
Entertainment
Timeless Movies Contradict School Life Now
Fiona Knight, Staff • October 11, 2024

In today’s world, new movies are being released almost every month. Each movie released quickly gains popularity over the previous ones, yet...

(Above) Unlimited access to nearly every movie just by a click of a button makes it simpler to watch movies at home instead of having the original experience of watching a movie in the theater.
Sequels Lack Creativity
Yara Koteish, Staff • October 10, 2024
(Above) Fans go crazy as Latin star, Bad Bunny steps on stage playing his hit new song,” Monaco”. As he raps and sings to the melody, thousands of people are making the most out of their experience, trying to account for the hundreds if not thousands of dollars they spent to be here. The tickets in the Kia Center for Bad Bunny ranged up to $2000 on May 17, 2024, but right before the event began, multiple prices dropped to around $50. These two prices range so much, and what time the tickets are bought depends on how much money a fan could save.
Ticket Prices Break the Bank
Mary Collins, Staff • September 17, 2024
Like Mother, Like Daughter, Sophia Youngs, Grade 11, Oil pastels.
Spring Literary Magazine Released 2024
Alyssa Wiboon, Director of Media • May 3, 2024
(Above) The inspiration that Star Wars took from Dune is so clear after watching the film. There is the first obvious parallel between the countless desert planets of the George Lucas films, most famously Anakin Skywalker’s home planet of Tatooine and Dune’s desert planet of Arrakis. Then there’s the advanced physical and psychological manipulation capabilities of the Bene Gesserit, a skill they call “the Voice" that mirrors the body and mind control called “the Force” that Jedis possess. Both have evil emperors ruling the galaxy, strong brother-sister ties at the center of their stories, and a powerful drug called “the spice” as a popular commodity. There are also tremendous differences. While Star Wars mainly focuses on smugglers and rebels, Dune is a story about feudal aristocracy. It dives into the complex questions of using religion as a tool for politics and the limits of human capability. Star Wars, on the other hand, can seem more like a fairy tale in comparison. It has a greater emphasis on spirituality, with Luke saving the galaxy by saving his father’s soul, and in this vein, it is fundamentally more optimistic.
Revisiting "Dune Part One"
Serena Young, Director of Photography • April 5, 2024
(Above) Nick Seferlis, grade 11, is a current football player at Lake Highland. When asked if he was excited about the new field Nick said, "Yes because I am starting to get tired of the grass," referring to the L-HAC lot. The new location is a condition for the football team. Nick also explained that it is different playing his home games on the road he said, "It is very empty. Kind of funny." Nick Seferlis mentioned he is going to be thrilled when the new football field is finished. It will make game days even most exciting and enjoyable for him and the rest of the team.
Construction Relocates Athletics
Ava Anderson and Reily Green October 1, 2024

As the new school year begins, football season, school drills, and Homecoming are quickly approaching from right around the corner. However,...

(Above) Camila De Pool Maisonet, grade 12, celebrates winning the last tournament of the season with team Puerto Rico. Camila hopes to continue her career with this team.
Lake Highland Goes Global
Hayden Roberts, Co-Editor • April 23, 2024

As high school sports get more competitive, coaches are always looking to improve their team. Recently, coaches have begun to recruit international...

(Above) Before every game players participate in warm-up to prepare, but they are not the only ones getting ready. The managers are also hard at work preparing in every way. Manager Mehr Ohri, grade 10, who has only just become a basketball manager this year, says, “My favorite part of being a manager for the basketball team is getting to sit on the bench and watch the home games, especially the ones that we win.” Mehr along with her fellow managers help the players throughout the game by handing out water as well.
Managers are the Secret to Success
Emily Cypher, Copy Editor • April 11, 2024

At the highest level of any sport, whether it’s the National Basketball Association (NBA) or the National Hockey League (NHL), sports managers...