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How to Pull Yourself Together as the World Falls Apart

Daniela Nobles, Journalist September 24, 2025

As a teen, the world is confusing enough on its own. Between mental health, social pressure, relationships with peers, workload balance, family dynamics shifting, hobbies, passions, sports, and most prominently,...

Letter From the Editor: May 2025

Letter From the Editor: May 2025

Emma Clare Barrasso, Founder & Editor-In-Chief May 28, 2025

With 46 original pieces published this year, The Lion’s Den certainly made a splash in the social community for our first year as a website. I am extremely proud of all of our writers and editors and...

Theater and Leadership: My Personal Journey

Theater and Leadership: My Personal Journey

Katherine Witt, Journalist April 14, 2025

The thing about theater is that most of the time, it’s a group effort. It isn’t led by one person or made possible by just one singular effort. It’s the collection of people and wills that makes...

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Finding Your Flock: How Friendships Shape Your Growth

Rohan Tamhankar, Journalist February 2, 2025

One notable drawback to online school is that socialization, which is essential for social-emotional development, is far rarer. Thankfully, LSS has been able to address this by creating a lively online...

EXAMS (AND EVERYTHING ELSE) UNDER FIRE: EXPERIENCING THE WILDFIRES

EXAMS (AND EVERYTHING ELSE) UNDER FIRE: EXPERIENCING THE WILDFIRES

Guido Pedretti, Managing Editor of Entertainment January 19, 2025

I was into Irish folktales when the lights went out. One instant, my parents were conversing under the light of the electric chandelier, which bathed the round wooden table in a soft and warm glow, even...

From Overwhelmed to Organized

From Overwhelmed to Organized

Rohan Tamhankar, Journalist December 1, 2024

Balancing academics with other activities while remaining focused and productive in each endeavor can be a challenge, but many students have found effective strategies to answer this challenge. From competitive...

Adjusting Period

Adjusting Period

Siya Shetty, Journalist October 27, 2024

Change. It is a small six letter word but somehow makes a huge impact. Change comes in many forms. Whether it is changing the type of laundry detergent you use for better and cleaner results, or if it...

Letter From The Editor: October 28th, 2024

Letter From The Editor: October 28th, 2024

Emma Clare Barrasso, Founder & Editor-In-Chief October 25, 2024

  “If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write” - Martin Luther (Quote courtesy of Benjamin Frost)   Here at The Lion’s Den, we all recognize the importance...

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