Recently, death has presented itself in the form of countless batches of heroin, specifically in the New London area. Police forces working specifically in Connecticut are working to catch the distributors of these harmful drugs. Currently, there is a heroin epidemic so real it has taken the lives of many strangers, family, and friends. Last… Read More Heroin Impact on Local Towns
This month, we asked freshmen Colonels some differences between middle school and high school. Check out these new faces in the hallways! Sam Barnes, Social Media Editor
A club of support and awareness, the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) has skyrocketed in its amount of members, as well as its activity. “We’ve bonded a lot this year with this group,” senior and leader Nikki McComiskey said. “And it’s so nice to see so many kids able to be themselves.” As of this year, the… Read More Show Your True Colors in the GSA
Bullying in the American education system has, is, and always will be a significant problem to students and staff alike. Kids being laughed at, or made fun of because of choices they have made, or ridiculed for things they may not be able to control has been something that students find hard living with, and… Read More LHS Making a Way for LGBT Acceptance
The Olympics: the ultimate dream for any athlete. For Ledyard swimming alumna Jessica Hespeler, who graduated in 2013, this dream is starting to come true. Hespeler, who competes for Virginia Tech, qualified for the Olympics trials in Omaha, Nebraska in 2016. There are a range of events that a swimmer can compete in, but Hespeler… Read More Former Ledyard Swimmer’s Dream Comes True
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