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The Red Ledger

The online student news source of Lovejoy High School

The Red Ledger

The online student news source of Lovejoy High School

The Red Ledger

"Sept. 25 will be a night that I will hold on to for the rest of my life. Everyone, including me, in that arena felt at home in 'Harry’s house.'"

Column: Fell in ‘Love on Tour’

Margo Friloux, Section Editor October 5, 2022

The lights turn back on; everything goes silent. Muffled voices. Feathers everywhere. Teary yet joyful faces flood out of the arena. The night we had all been dreaming of for years, Harry Styles’ “Love...

"I feel bad for the younger generations that will watch college football games on a completely different layout than the now “old” version of how things used to be. It's cool though, shout out to you Texas and Oklahoma, for ruining everything."

Opinion: College football landscape, simply not the same

Will Doig, Section Editor September 7, 2022

Ever since I was 10 years old, I rushed downstairs every Saturday morning in the fall to sit on my couch and watch ESPN’s College Gameday in anticipation of the games for the day. Once the games began,...

In light of recent changes toward the school recycling policies, students have mixed emotions towards the new system. TRL’s Campbell Lester and Dhriti Pai share their views whether it’s useful for our school.

Solution or pollution

Dhriti Pai and Campbell Lester September 1, 2022

As the school implements a new recycling program, there is controversy if this program will work. TRL's writer Dhriti Pai and section editor Campbell Lester debate the possibilities.

"Four years goes by fast, and one day you’ll wake up and be a senior. Don’t take the time you have in high school for granted."

Dear freshman

Calla Patino, Editor-in-Chief August 31, 2022

Congrats, you’ve made it to high school. Let’s get a few things straight: it is not “High School Musical.” Forget every single high school movie you have ever watched in your life and either lower...

High school administration implemented a new system allowing music to play in the hallways during passing period. Dismantling the music system would benefit students by limiting overstimulation and heeding to student satisfaction.

Editorial: Cutting the tunes

The Red Ledger Staff August 23, 2022

Over the summer, the high school administration implemented a new system allowing music to play in the hallways during each passing period. The melodies are intended to encourage punctuality and promote...

"I really don’t understand how I am supposed to conclude a relationship I have had for years into one short correspondence. So I suppose for the last piece of myself I give to this publication, I will share some experiences and people that I am grateful for, and the lesson I learned from each one."

Senior Goodbye: Lessons learned

Lindsey Hughes, Editor-In-Chief May 17, 2022

After my first day of freshman year, I sat in my older sister Shelby’s room with her. She pulled out her phone, and a minute later she said, “You’re 0.07% done with high school.” I sighed and commented...

"I could not be more thankful for these years I have gotten to learn and grow with my best friends, and know that this type of friendship is forever. Because as cliche as a lot of things in here sounds, they’re family. So as hard as it is to leave, I know it’s time for others to experience what life is like surrounded by any one of these girls."

Senior Goodbye: Six lucky charms

Parker Post, Editor-In-Chief May 16, 2022

I’m having a hard time writing this. Really, I’m having a hard time with it all. I hate goodbyes; I’m horrible at them and always have been. I know it sounds cliche, but it’s true. I don't like...

"Throughout high school, and even just the entirety of my educational journey to now, I always asked myself the question “Who are you?” which seems kind of complicated and at times, confusing, frustrating and even complex. “Who are you?” is a question that I try to find an answer to almost daily and changes very frequently depending on my mood or feelings that day."

Senior Goodbye: Who are you?

Sydney Stout, Photographer May 13, 2022

Throughout high school, and even just the entirety of my educational journey to now, I always asked myself the question “Who are you?” which seems kind of complicated and at times, confusing, frustrating...

"Find your people that inspire and encourage you. Do what you love and don’t give up on that no matter what. "

Senior Goodbye: Celebrating from the sidelines

Olivia Lauter, Section Editor May 12, 2022

I can still remember my first high school football game. I was terrified. The football players were all ginormous and I was this little, 14-year-old freshman holding a camera with anticipation. My time...

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