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Some parents and students responded to the proposed revisions to the LCPS dress code by noting the revisions focused on regulating women instead of the actual problems facing the district.

Op-Ed: School board dresses to oppress

Bareen Ramin, Staff Writer May 29, 2026

The school board’s Student Behavior and Accountability Committee (SBAC) has recently proposed revisions to Policy 8270 of the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, the county’s dress code....

Students at Lightridge are always extremely busy, but how many of us are just running because we are allowing momentum to stand in for progress?

Op-Ed: We are all running, but towards what?

Warisa Mir, Staff Writer May 19, 2026

The hallways between classes feel less like a break and more like a transition, one rush that bleeds into another. Backpacks swing, conversations blur together, and deadlines stack on top of the previous...

The LCPS cellphone policy that went into effect in January was a direct response to the statewide law that banned cellphones from bell-to-bell for students.

Op-Ed: Cellphone ban goes too far

Summer Hall, Staff Writer February 19, 2026

Sean Mars contributed additional reporting to this story. As students headed back into school on January 5th they were greeted with signs and warnings everywhere that explained the new law which enforces...

Seasonal depression effects a startling number of students.  Image by lightridgenews.com staff.

Op-Ed: Don’t be SAD

Precious Buniel, Staff Writer December 11, 2025

It’s that time of year again… when the days have grown shorter, the air feels colder, and suddenly everything feels a little darker. While winter is just around the corner with things to enjoy, it...

The crowd that forms  in front of the library staircase  makes getting to lunch a battle.

Op-Ed: Lunch shouldn’t feel like a race

Precious Buniel, Staff Writer December 1, 2025

Lunch is my time to breathe and pause, but lately I’ve felt like I'm racing against the clock. With only two lunch periods and hundreds of students, it’s a challenge to find a seat when the cafeteria...

A late start time makes lives more difficult for students and staff.

Op-Ed: School should start earlier

Brooklyn Brevard, Staff Writer September 29, 2025

It’s mid-December, and I just spent the past ninety minutes taking a test for Algebra II. I step outside the school, and I am greeted with the sun setting at 4:18 pm and the wind blowing directly in...

The semi-colon, like the one on this pin, has become a symbol of solidarity around mental health issues, and specifically for suicide awareness.

Op-Ed: May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Annika Dunhem, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

Disclaimer: This article covers sensitive topics on the mental health spectrum, such as mentions of suicide. If you need help ASAP, there is a list of emergency hotlines at the bottom of the article. If...

As more and more students turn to AI as a  cheating tool, they are missing out on the whole point of education.

Op-Ed: AI is not your friend

Annika Dunhem, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

A student, frustrated by time constraints and the pressure of deadlines, turned to AI to generate an essay for their English class. Relying on the technology for coherent arguments and polished prose,...

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