Kelly Thorell ‘21, Opinion Editor Valentine’s Day during a pandemic—not ideal. Awkward first dates inside restaurants or cliché ones in movie theaters are less ideal with the threats of infection. Pandemic dating has been extremely difficult, even for veteran couples such as seniors Noah Clemens and Melanie Hesterman. Hestermen said, “COVID has made it harder... Continue Reading →
Countering self-consciousness with self-confidence
Mackenzie Pagels ‘21, Lyon Life Editor-in-Chief The term ‘self-confidence’ comes from loving oneself and engaging in self-care in order to intensify the act of loving who you are. Although confidence does not come easily, the practice of earning worthiness is easy once we are not ashamed of, but have instead embraced out appearance and our... Continue Reading →
Ghosts of Christmas past: the origins of our long-held holiday traditions
Kelly Thorell ‘21, Opinion Editor Americans do everything larger: food, lawsuits, and sports. American even do Christmas larger. Right now, there are a projected 350 million commercial Christmas trees growing in anticipation to be strung with golden lights and covered in sentimental and light-catching ornaments. At the same time, Americans’ pockets are growing heavy as... Continue Reading →
Snow days taking their first absence in 2020
Cora DeWyre ‘21, Circulation Manager and Business/AD Manager Picture this: you wake up early on a cold winter morning, tucked tightly and warmly into bed, and you realize your home phone is ringing. On the answering machine, a message in an automated voice states: “South Lyon Community Schools will be closed today due to inclement... Continue Reading →
Staying virtually connected this season: Find new ways to stay social with family and friends this unique holiday season
Jessica Sarrach ‘24, News Editor With quarantine leaving many people feeling isolated from the outside world, it may present difficulties to enjoy other people’s company in the same ways as previous years. Many people have begun to dissociate from regular life, feeling lonely or even becoming depressed from lack of a human connection. Though, just... Continue Reading →
Working out in a year that just isn’t working out: managing your mental and physical strength
Alyson Furstenau ‘21, Photo Editor As the number of COVID-19 cases rise, you may be hesitant to workout at the gym. If you are struggling trying to figure out how to maintain or improve your mental and physical health during these unprecedented times, the answer may be closer than you think. In fact, it may... Continue Reading →
Boys in Quebec stand up against a sexist system
Jessica Sarrrach ‘24 News Editor All around the world, dress codes are a staple of schooling systems. Whether it is rules pertaining to acceptable skirt lengths, what amount of shoulder is acceptable to be shown, or rules on how low the first rip on your jeans must be, dress codes affect predominantly female students. In... Continue Reading →
The stars are aligning for your November horoscopes
Mackenzie Pagels ‘21, LyonLife Editor-in-Chief Winter is arriving, and the odds may be in our favor for our fall and winter horoscopes. Whether it be the pandemic or the recent election, we are probably feeling more stressed than usual. Here are some answers to your madness and reasons why each zodiac should look forward to... Continue Reading →
Brighter skin for a brighter you
Alyson Furstenau ‘21, Photo Editor A person’s confidence starts with their skin. For teenagers especially, it is often a constant battle trying to fight off stubborn acne and blemishes. With the addition of a mask that harbors bacteria and produces breakouts, getting clear skin seems like an impossible feat. The primary targets in most skincare... Continue Reading →