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These Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies Will Have You Dancing!

March 9, 2020

Everybody loves the infamous chocolate chip cookie. Without eggs, this cookie dough is safe to eat, even if you don’t pasteurize the flour. Here’s a teen’s guide to the ultimate eggless chocolate chip cookie. Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Tot...

The Underclassmen Experience

Samantha Cruz-Ricci, Editor In Chief

March 3, 2020

Today is different. The Rampage wants to hear from the freshies and their thoughts on LMHS and life as the underdog. What's it like being an Underclassmen? Sabrina: "It's rough, especially when you're a sophomore, its somewhat fun. Its bearable. Sarah: "Its actually pretty good, its not to h...

Water Bottles Are Filled With Female Hormones

Emily Pittington, Staff

February 26, 2020

Not only are water bottles destroying the planet, but they are turning guys into girls -- in a way. BPA is a chemical found in plastic softeners that has been banned in virtually every country on the planet with the notable exception of the United States. Why? It probably has something to do with BPA be...

Getting Caught by Life360

Brynn Witham, writer

February 26, 2020

Having parents that control everything you do is annoying. With life360 it just increases the worries of parents. And teens are going to find out ways to get around life360. Life360 has caused us, teens, to sneak around this tracking app that's connected to your phone that you carry everywhere...

Got Sleep?

Molly Clemens, Editor

February 26, 2020

Following scientific studies and input from parents, teachers, and students alike, much of the country is considering switching to later high school start times. In fact, Dr. Griffin, the superintendent of SCPS, is considering testing out the change. His proposal? Switch the high school and elem...

New Year’s Resolutions: the Good, the Bad, and the Non-Existent

Molly Clemens, Editor

February 5, 2020

From losing weight to hitting the gym, eating healthy to staying hydrated, and bettering our grades to reducing our procrastination, it feels like everyone we know pledged to better themselves in the new year. But by the end of January, 80% of us abandon our New Year’s resolutions. We’re often left...

Capitalism is Ruining Our Mental Health

Molly Clemens, Editor

February 5, 2020

There's been a new revelation about capitalism. In an every-man-for-himself system where people's value is seemingly determined by the amount of money they make, mental health is not a priority. In fact, in order to survive in the system, many compromise their mental wellbeing. Senior Rachel Gerstenberger...

Tik Tok Interview with Mrs.Shamet

Shelby Morgan and Simone Dollar, staff

February 5, 2020

Simone and Shelby interviewed one of the coolest and trendiest teachers at our school. That's right, they interviewed biology teacher Mrs. Shamet and asked her some intriguing questions that they are sure you were all wondering the answer to. What made you decide you wanted to be a teacher? "Well, I started in und...

Interviewing the Most Interesting Teacher

Zainab Mulla, Editor in Chief

January 22, 2020

Ms. Dershimer, the AP Art History and Humanities teacher, is very welcoming and has many intriguing stories of her travels all over the world. She has been teaching at this school for a very long time. She has made a very big contribution to the school with Art Appreciation Club and taking students on...

Tik Tok Interview with Mr. Davis

Shelby Morgan and Simone Dollar, staff

December 4, 2019

Simone and Shelby got an exclusive interview with the most amazing physics teacher. Can you guess who? That's right it's the one, the only, the Luther Davis. We asked him some questions, and his answers are quite impeccable. You're welcome. What is your favorite topic to teach? "So I do teach three...