The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS), an extremist terrorist group, has organized and carried out several attacks this year, from the suicide bombing in Beirut to the Russian jetliner crash over Egypt. Its latest acts of violence took place in Paris, France, on Nov. 13. At 9:20 p.m., explosions detonated by suicide… Read More The Height of Terrorism: Paris
“We’re always ready for the call, We place our trust in thee.Through surf and storm and howling gale, high shall our purpose be.” Most people probably don’t know these lyrics are from the chorus of the Coast Guard anthem–usually remembered on Nov. 11– a day where people appreciate all the work that veterans have done… Read More LHS Shows Their Pride at Veterans Day Assembly
On Nov. 3, the Board of Education election took place. The nine seats, which will be filled in December for a new term, were finalized. The Day reported that Kevin DiFilippo won a spot, while incumbents Michael Brawner, Stephanie Calhoun, Rebecca Graebner, David Luke, Mimi Peck-Llewellyn and Steve Shuttleworth kept their seats. Newcomers Anthony Favry… Read More Board of Education Election Results
Two years ago there was an unusual number of students seated in the unyielding wooden chairs of the high school library as the Ledyard Board of Education filed into their semi-circle table and called their meeting to order. An unusual number of students, parents and community members waited patiently, scuffing their feet over the carpet,… Read More Students Take a More Active Role in the BOE
The Ledyard High School lunch program recently started selling boxed water. Chartwells, the lunch company Ledyard hired, has made many changes to the meals and the new water is just another adjustment. The company, called “Boxed Water,” takes extra steps to ensure and promote environmentally friendly practices. According to their website, their mission is to… Read More The Introduction of Boxed Water
On Oct. 3, the Chamber Choir will be hosting the first ever comedian hypnotist show in the Ledyard High auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Jim Spinnato has performed in comedy clubs, community programs, cooperative events and stage shows for more than 20 years. The show features material that can range from G- rated to R- rated.… Read More Ledyard Prepares for Comedy Show
Pine Island is a wonderful place to be to help clean up and save the environment. However, if President Barack Obama happens to be close by, it may not be the best place to be. The ECE Marine Science class at LHS decided to take a trip to Pine Island to pick up trash and… Read More Thanks, Obama
On 25 April, the country of Nepal was struck by a 7.8 Magnitude earthquake, one of the most powerful in 80 years, leaving over 6000 dead. The earthquake took place thanks to the buildup of pressure between the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate which have been slowly colliding with each other over the past… Read More Nepal Hit with 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake
On March 6 before International Women’s Day, dozens of Afghan men wore burqas while marching through the capital, Kabul, to support women’s rights. The group that organized this was the Afghan Peace Volunteers. By doing this, it helped men understand how women feel walking around in burqas. Many of the men that are part of… Read More Afghan Men Supporting Women’s Rights
Almost two years ago, the annual Boston Marathon was disrupted by two consecutive explosions of bombs that had been placed on the sidewalk near the finish line. The explosions killed three and injured 264 others. The suspects were later identified as two brothers, Dzhozkar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev, ages 19 and 26 at the time of… Read More Boston Marathon Bombing Brought To Court
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