You have probably heard it enough to last a lifetime, but we are truly living in a historic year. From a pandemic completely transforming our way of life, to a groundbreaking movement across the country confronting racial injustice, this year has been nothing less than eventful, especially with the presidential election this month to top... 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 →
Lions leaving the jungle
Kelly Thorell ‘21, Opinion Editor The current South Lyon senior class will soon make their way from the jungle and be on their way into the world. Though wherever they go, they will take a part of SLHS right along with them. These Lions will go on to spread the branches of SLHS all across... Continue Reading →
Turning up the heat on climate change: Why we all need to do our part
Grace Cook ‘21, Sports Editor The Earth is a burning building. The alarm is sounding, red lights are flashing, and smoke is permeating the hallway. Despite the threat, Earth's residents are stuck debating their course of action. One woman tells the residents that their lives may be a stake, so they must proceed with caution... Continue Reading →
Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation worsens the partisan divide
Ava Mac ‘21, Editor-in-Chief Amy Coney Barrett once said in a 2016 speech at Jacksonville University’s Public Policy Institute, “We shouldn’t be putting people on the court that share our policy preferences. We should be putting people on the court who want to apply the Constitution.” These words have not aged well in light of... Continue Reading →
The Sims 4 team finally addresses racial issues of the game—after six long years
Ava Mac ‘21, Editor-in-Chief Turning 20 years old this Feb. 4, The Sims is the world’s most popular life simulation game franchise. Its premise is as simple as this: the player can do virtually anything they want with their characters known as “Sims” and live out their lives, creating a gameplay experience completely of their... Continue Reading →
Why SAT testing is unnecessary
Peyton Lewis ‘23, Feature Editor The class of 2021's senior year has not exactly gone as planned. Many states are completely virtual, and those who do have the privilege to go back are not getting the memorable high school experiances as one would have hoped for.. Though COVID-19 has offered one benefit: the burden of... Continue Reading →