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‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Broadway plays
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Broadway plays
Paraeducator Kathleen Brand-White takes a call in the health office at NC on Nov. 19
Paraeducator obtains Vita Plena Award
Richard's parents and close family friends the Bank's family (courtesy of Brian Richards)
Love Like Sean keeps mission flourishing
LION students pose with adviser at NSPA convention in Philadelphia (courtesy of Scales)
LION, Tabulae attend convention in Philadelphia
NHS food drive returns
Paraeducator Kathleen Brand-White takes a call in the health office at NC on Nov. 19
Paraeducator obtains Vita Plena Award
Richard's parents and close family friends the Bank's family (courtesy of Brian Richards)
Love Like Sean keeps mission flourishing
LION students pose with adviser at NSPA convention in Philadelphia (courtesy of Scales)
LION, Tabulae attend convention in Philadelphia
NHS food drive returns
Teacher wins $100,000 in contest
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Broadway plays
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Broadway plays
PCP: Post or pre winter break finals?
This generation’s ‘Car-guy’ dilemma
College sports over pro sports
Staff Editorial: Phone and tardy policy should be removed
Nora Ezike '25 prepares to shoot a free throw in game against Benet Academy on Nov. 19 (D'Antonio/LION)
Athlete of the Issue: Nora Ezike ’25
Forward Gavin Carolan ‘25 skies up for a rebound while doing drills during Dec. 3 practice (Schmidt/LION).
Boys basketball tips off season
Boys wrestling team begins practice with drills (photo courtesy of Brooke Stacks).
Wrestling looks forward to a successful season
(Left to Right) Brady Rusk ‘26 and Colin Dunneback ‘25 share an emotional embrace after losing quarterfinal game on Nov. 15 against Naperville Central
Football season ends in quarterfinal
Boys golf team is shown at the Fox Run Golf Course after winning the regional championship (photo courtesy John Grundke).
Boys golf team reflects on strong season
Movie poster for "wicked," now out in theaters.
Fans praise ‘Wicked’ adaptation
Croissant display at Bellbird Bakeshop in LaGrange (Walsh/LION).
New bakery opens in La Grange
Music is beneficial to student getting work done
How artists receive their ‘claim to fame’
Harris enters presidential race
Caroline Mortonson ‘25 and Nora Ezike ‘25 pose as Mortonson signs to Miami of Ohio soccer (Forebaugh/LION).
Signing Day Photo Gallery, Fall 2024
Winter Starbucks Review
Winter Starbucks Review
Valentine's Day desserts
Valentine’s Day desserts
LION Unsolved: The Backstory of LION Unsolved
LION Unsolved: The Backstory of LION Unsolved
LION Unsolved: The Familial Homicide of the Hendricks
LION Unsolved: The Familial Homicide of the Hendricks
Paraeducator Kathleen Brand-White takes a call in the health office at NC on Nov. 19
Paraeducator obtains Vita Plena Award
Movie poster for "wicked," now out in theaters.
Fans praise ‘Wicked’ adaptation
Croissant display at Bellbird Bakeshop in LaGrange (Walsh/LION).
New bakery opens in La Grange
Music is beneficial to student getting work done
How artists receive their ‘claim to fame’
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Broadway plays
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Broadway plays
Alphen goes up in a layup to score
Special Olympics basketball is back
Chef students prepare to serve a Thanksgiving meal to senior citizens of the community on Nov. 22 at North Campus (photo courtesy of Randy Antlept).
Students host senior citizens for Thanksgiving
Winter Starbucks Review
Winter Starbucks Review
School hosts debate tournament
Film poster of "Carrie" (1976)
A Review of Carrie (1976)
Poster for 'Evil Dead Rise' (2023) (photo courtesy of IMDB).
A History and Review of Evil Dead Rise (2023)
Movie poster for '[Rec]" (2007).
Rec (2007)
Poster for 'Suspiria' (1977) (photo courtesy of IMDB).
A Review of Suspiria (1977)
A Background and Review of ‘Scream VI’ (2023)
Renovaciones previstas por 30 millones de dólares para modernizar los campus
Celebrando el Día del Bastón Blanco
Spanish language version: Administración implementa nuevas regulaciones escolares
The voice of Lyons Township students for more than 100 years

LION Newspaper
The voice of Lyons Township students for more than 100 years

LION Newspaper
Taylor Schmitt

Taylor Schmitt, Website/Social Media co-editor

I’m a Co-Web/Social Media editor for the LION! When I’m not posting on the website, you can usually find me in the Reber Center acting or searching through the dusty props closet!

All content by Taylor Schmitt
Kris Costopoulos talks with assistant Cathy Moreno (Kulat/LION).

Assistant Principal retires

Taylor Schmitt, Website/ Social Media co-editor
May 16, 2019
Students work in the SC Discovery Center after school, despite the persistant connection issues (Schmitt/LION).

LT troubleshoots Internet issues

Taylor Schmitt, Website/Social Media co-editor
March 14, 2019
In downtown Western Springs, pictured above, the bushiness community is struggling to recruit teen employees. As a result, some in the business community are worried. (Western Springs Website)

Local businesses struggle to find teen employees

Taylor Schmitt, Website/Social Media co-editor
February 28, 2019

[Video] Childhood Nostalgia Previews

Isabel Tuisl, Website/Social Media co-editor
February 12, 2019
Residents survey the extensive damage done to homes in Taylorville (Tribune News Service).

Tornado hits Waterman’s hometown, Student Council raises funds

Taylor Schmitt, Co-Website/ Social Media editor
December 21, 2018

Student organizes LEO club chapter

Taylor Schmitt, Website/Social Media co-editor
December 3, 2018

LT to provide Wi-Fi for students

Taylor Schmitt, Website Co-web/Social Media editor
November 1, 2018
American Exceptionalism: Point/Counter-Point (Article/Video)

[Video] American Exceptionalism: Point/Counter-Point (Article/Video)

Greg Smith and Grace DeKoker
October 25, 2018
While installing new BluePoint devices at the LT Corral, an announcement was erronously activated putting both LT campuses on lockdown. (westernspringshistory.org)

LT Students, Staff react to SC lockdown

Taylor Schmitt and Lars Lonnroth
October 6, 2018
The advertisement from LT's website for the show (lths.net).

Improv show turns ten

Taylor Schmitt, Website/ Social Media co-editor
September 29, 2018

LT makes switch from Microsoft to G-Suite

Taylor Schmitt, Web/Social Media co-editor
September 21, 2018

BPA heads to nationals

Taylor Schmitt, Reporter
May 24, 2018
BPA heads to nationals

BPA heads to nationals

Taylor Schmitt, Reporter
May 1, 2018

Mathletes to host trivia fundraiser for Dare2Tri

Taylor Schmitt, Reporter
April 13, 2018

Music Makers Theatre brings Brooklyn to life in ‘West Side Story’

Taylor Schmitt, Reporter
March 13, 2018

LADSE Directing Board selects new executive director

Taylor Schmitt, Reporter
March 2, 2018
Q & A with a French exchange student

Q & A with a French exchange student

Taylor Schmitt, Reporter
February 28, 2018

MUN goes to Michigan, new members build confidence

Taylor Schmitt, Reporter
January 26, 2018

Sparks fly in light-hearted winter show, Almost, Maine

Taylor Schmitt, Reporter
December 6, 2017

Giving spotlight to ‘unsung heroes’ of LT

Taylor Schmitt, Reporter
December 1, 2017

Poverty Simulation opens door for increase awareness

Taylor Schmitt, Reporter
December 1, 2017
Poetry returns to stage for second year in a row

Poetry returns to stage for second year in a row

Taylor Schmitt, Reporter
November 14, 2017

Senior assists hurricane victims, helps raise money

Taylor Schmitt, Reporter
November 1, 2017

Student Council holds blood drive

Taylor Schmitt, Reporter
October 31, 2017

New AP, eight others join LT staff

Taylor Schmitt, Reporter
September 21, 2017
Improv show returns to the stage for ninth year

Improv show returns to the stage for ninth year

Taylor Schmitt, Reporter
September 18, 2017
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