15 pounds.

He’s thrilled. After months of work, dedication and self discipline, he’s finally done it.

15 pounds.

His weight is displayed on the blue backlit screen on his scale. He’s looking…

In the heat of the summer, the doorbell rings. A small, Venya Raju holds a sign-up sheet explaining that she is conducting an art class this summer for first and second graders. By the end of the summer,…

When Ray Cooper thinks of admirable teachers (and he knows he can’t name everyone), a select few cross his mind immediately.

Keith Christian, who is “just a great teacher.”

Andrew Stallings,…

Ramadan fasting will begin on April 23 and end on May 23 this year. For Muslims, this lunar month is a sacred time to focus on bettering one’s self as well as to celebrate with family and friends. 
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With the Coronavirus pandemic provoking panic across the globe, the American Generation Z population experiences its first real crisis. With our own eyes, we are experiencing an all-encompassing, controversial,…

Many of us got stuck on a childhood t-ball or soccer team, but this lovejoy student found something else right up his “alley.” LNN takes to the lanes.

This story was originally published on The…

Flying model airplanes is a timeless childhood activity, but what happens when we grow up? LNN takes you above and beyond in this feature.

This story was originally published on The Red Ledger on February…

Nov. 5, 1968: James M. Collins (R) beats Robert Hughes (D) to represent Texas’ 3rd Congressional District on Capitol Hill, flipping a seat that had been a Democratic stronghold since the Civil War.

Nov…

Annastacia Daugherty walks into her master bedroom with her son, Owen, by her side. Tim Daugherty lies sick in bed, his mind foggy. Annastacia shows Owen to Tim, talking about his new “big boy pants,”…

At some point in time, we all go through something that questions our ability to overcome. One of our teachers here at LHS finds himself facing another trial in everyday life, but how he carries on is…

Fourth-grader Zoe Grall doesn’t walk, but glides up a ramp in front of a captive audience of family, friends and well-wishers. As red ‘record’ buttons are pressed on phones, Zoe mounts a quarter…

Don Lange’s draft number is 29. He doesn’t want to go to Vietnam though, so instead of letting himself be drafted, he enlists. His assignment–Vietnam.  

Lange’s plane touches down at Tan…

Everybody needs a best friend, and the children of Lovejoy Elementary have a furry companion to share their ups and downs with everyday.

This story was originally published on The Red Ledger on November…

Bringing his talents to the chamber orchestra during his first year at Lovejoy, a sophomore knows how to put the pedal to the metal, but with music.

This story was originally published on The Red Ledger…

Starting from a young age, Will Guo’s interest in academics began to form eventually leading him to skip a grade and remain in the valedictorian spot.

When Guo moved from Portland, Oregon in the eighth…

I told my friends that I missed going to school.

They incredulously asked me, “You miss school?”

I missed my life. In fact, I was itching for it.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been…

Maybe this is the time to write this all down; maybe it’s not. I don’t know how my thoughts on all of this are to change, and I still can’t say how it all will feel when it ends, but I can say that…

Throughout the span of the 11 years I’ve been in the American education system in a Texan suburb, I’ve consistently been one of the few, if not the only, Asian people in a class. People always look…

Michael Goddard is crying. Not because someone died. Or because he’s exhausted. He’s crying because he has just found out that he is Lovejoy ISD’s new superintendent. 

Goddard has been through…

Dressing into her red uniform top that reads “Mexico” across the front in white letters, senior Celeste Soliz begins to get ready for the game. She slips on her white pants and red cleats and takes…

From Hot Topic to Orphan Train to Grease, the theatre department has provided both laughter and tears for the community. But the drama students here also have a competitive side. Michelle and Andrew take…

Powerful performances are nothing new to senior Ally Carraway.

Last year, she broke a school record by becoming the first girl from the district to qualify for the 5A state powerlifting meet.

This…

Teachers and administrators need strong relationships to make a school successful, but some of our district employees have a connection that is truly “harmonious.”

This story was originally published…

Kendall and Haidyn take us to the field of a sports program that is growing in the Lovejoy community.

This story was originally published on The Red Ledger on March 25, 2019.

In DC movies, Superman causes billions of dollars of property damage in literal earth-shaking fight scenes. Aquaman fights poorly animated fish people in epic ”Lord of the Rings”-esque underwater battles….

Here at the high school, students have many opportunities to explore their future career plans, and the Emergency Medical Services program is no exception. Chaney and Grant take us to the class that teaches…

Senior Night has come and gone and now the reality has set in: this ride won’t go on forever. These guys have spent six years playing together, but from here on out, every game has the potential to be…

It wasn’t until senior Jake Chamberlin answered a certain phone call that he considered attending the school he will soon call home- West Point.

After six years of running with the track team, Chamberlin’s…

A new gym membership and attendance in a Latin dancing class is all it took for senior Lyndsey Toft to fall in love with Zumba.

After becoming a member at Lifetime Fitness, Toft signed up for a Zumba…

After setting the stage 19 years ago with his second major theatrical release, “Unbreakable,” M. Night Shyamalan has returned in “Glass” to conclude the story of reluctant hero David Dunn (Bruce…

LNN’s AnnaBeth Smith and Shivani Radhakrishnan show us freshman Lauren Utley’s journey performing as Clara in The Nutcracker.

This story was originally published on The Red Ledger on January 25, 2019.

With the turn of a key, roar of an engine, and the spin of a steering wheel, the Dallas Model A club have kept a part of the past in the present. The members spread appreciation for the 1920-1930s…

LNN’s Chaney Kelly and Grant Vogel take us to the orchestra room where a new program offers special needs students musical opportunities

This story was originally published on The Red Ledger on January…

LNN’s Jackie Carroll takes us into band director Paul Heuer’s garage where he revs up his hobby.

This story was originally published on The Red Ledger on January 23, 2019.

Over eight thousand miles away from the place she once called home, junior Arianne Ohman finds familiarity and compassion one year into moving to the United States. Although born and raised in Hong Kong,…

More than 500 women, men and children of all ages and diverse backgrounds gathered Sunday afternoon, Jan. 20, to make their way toward Dallas City Hall for the 3rd annual Dallas Women’s March.
…

LNN’s Michelle Liu shows us this student’s alter ego.

This story was originally published on The Red Ledger on January 22, 2019.

Lying in his hospital bed, senior Luke Finn heard his mother’s voice.

“Hey buddy,” she said in a sympathetic, now clear tone.

It was a voice he has heard thousands of times before, but never…

It’s their junior year and siblings Austin and Haley Bennett are in their first class together…ever. That wasn’t the plan before. Growing up, Haley wasn’t especially enthusiastic about sharing…

Nine months.

Three countries.

One life-changing gap year.

Seniors Mallory Sailer and Alexis Simmons have set their college careers back a year in order to participate in the World Race, spending…

The thoroughbred trotted lightly through the grass despite his tall and intimidating demeanor, red dirt flicking up from each step. The sun cast a golden glow onto his coat, making the fur shine like melted…

LNN’s Jackie Carroll shows us a classic game’s comeback.

This story was originally published on The Red Ledger on November 1, 2018.

Seeking to provide unity and a safe space for African-American students, last year three seniors founded the Black Leopard Society (BLS). I was assigned to report about the club, and I was eager to get…

Victor Ramirez is not thinking about the hours.

He is slouched on a concrete ledge near his stuffed animal stand, earbuds in, cap pulled over his eyes, waiting for customers. With every echo of Big…

If he’s “bein’ honest,” Lester Jenkins has been on the streets of Dallas since he was 15, and he needed money.

Needed money after his car wreck. Needed money after losing his job when Johnson…

In addition to the twice-yearly urine drug testing from previous years,10-20 students at a time will be randomly chosen for about two hair follicle tests this year. The hair follicle test will test for…