Lamar High School's Student-Run News Publication

LAMAR LIFE

Lamar High School's Student-Run News Publication

LAMAR LIFE

Lamar High School's Student-Run News Publication

LAMAR LIFE

Many players on the football team share how theyve found success with the sport.
Unbelievable and Unstoppable

Andrew Hodge There is no doubt that the football team has had a successful season. Individual players like senior defensive end Andrew Hodge, who ended the season with 12 quarterback hurries, played a crucial role in the success of the team.  “I...

Senior and wide receiver Tristen Brown gets ready to take off his helmet after a game.
Football Tackles Districts

Football high school districts are an important part of the high school football landscape. They are organized divisions that group schools together based on factors like location, enrollment size and competitive level. Being part of a district allows...

Coach Phillip Lindsey prepares the next strategy for the football team.
Football Takes on Playoffs

The 2023 football playoff season was an incredible success to everyone involved. Both the coaches and players did an amazing job that led us to the farthest we’ve been in years.  Although we may not have made it to the state championships, we put...

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From the Lamar Stage to the Big Screen

From a young age, Jeannette Clift George, a Lamar alumni, dreamed of becoming a world renowned actress and “making it” in New York City. Before her unfortunate passing in 2017, George accomplished many of her childhood dreams and made remarkable strides...

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Alex Spills Her GUTS on Rodrigo
Alex Alamkan, Writer • Jan 2, 2024

Vampire - 4/10: She sounds very childish in this song. The style of the song sounds like a middle schooler wrote it or like Kidz Bop. I don’t like it. Logical - 1/10: I was listening to this song and didn’t even realize I was listening to anything...

Writing Editor Brooklyn Slie makes delicious hot chocolate cookies and white chocolate candy cane cookies.
Must Have Holiday Treats
Brooklyn Slie, Writing Editor • Dec 20, 2023

It’s the holiday season! For me, and many others, the holidays bring out a certain part of us that loves to bake and make the best sweet treats. Between hot chocolate, Christmas cookies and candy canes, the most unique treats are the ones that are the...

Writing Editor and senior Brooklyn Slie concocts a salted caramel hot chocolate and peppermint mocha mudslide.
How To: Make Holiday Treats
Elise Barnette, Writer • Dec 16, 2023

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Ingredients: ~ 2 cups of whole milk ~ 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder ~ 1/4 cup of granulated sugar ~ 1/4 cup of caramel sauce ~ 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt ~ Whipped cream for topping ~ Caramel drizzle for garnish Instructions: ...

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What Broke the Box Office?
Ben Newman, Podcast Host • Dec 14, 2023

1. Past Lives dir. Celine Song If you’re frustrated with the number one spot going to a movie you might not have heard of then watch Past Lives and become frustrated with anybody trying to convince you that there was a better movie that came out in...

Top Five Albums of the Year
Ben Newman, Podcast Host • Dec 4, 2023

1. Javelin by Sufjan Stevens Sufjan Stevens has been through a lot. The news that Sufjan was grappling with a diagnosis of an auto-immune disorder and the death of his partner broke very shortly before Javelin came out. Loss, desperation and insecurity plagues Stevens throughout his discography, but in Javelin the songs...

Least Wonderful Songs of the Year
Aleisha Paulick, Writer • Dec 3, 2023

“We wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.” We’ve reached the season of the jolly man in red blurting out nothing but “ho ho ho.” Children have started making their Christmas lists and people are playing and singing nothing but irritating...

Top Five Christmas Songs
Lillian Dowe, Writer • Dec 2, 2023

1. “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams The title says it all. This song beautifully captures the excitement and joy of the holiday season that we all feel, making it a must-listen during Christmas. 2. “Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano With its lyrics that feature both English and...

New Year, Same Me
Jayden Mack, Writer • Dec 1, 2023

New Year, new you . . . right? It’s finally December and January is not that far behind. Are you planning to come up with a New Year’s resolution? Were you able to keep your New Year’s resolution from last year? If not, you are not alone. A research study on February 2, 2023 concluded that only 9% of Americans...

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The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Ben Newman, Podcast Host
After being crowned homecomiang king and queen, Andrenai Turbin
(left) and Pedro Carreon (right) lock elbows and smile to the crowd.
The History of Homecoming
Alex Alamkan, Writer
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K-Pop: A Glamorized Industry
Aleisha Paulick, Writer
Quitting Cold Turkey
Quitting Cold Turkey
Jayden Mack, Writer
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7 Things to be Thankful for
Ben Newman, Podcast Host
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The Ultimate Halloween Playlist
Ben Newman, Podcast Host

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