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Black History Month
Top 10 HBCUs
February 29, 2024
Savanna Best, Writer
HBCU stands for Historically Black College and/or University. They are located mostly in the East and are known for educating black students in the 19th century. The first HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, was founded in 1837 and is still functioning today; but times were different back in the...
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Black History Month
How He Changed the NFL
February 22, 2024
Garen Ojegun, Writer
In 2018, Lamar Jackson was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens after playing 2 years in college at the University of Louisville. The Ravens weren’t expecting to sign any other players after they selected Tight End, Hayden Hurst. After negotiating with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Ravens were able...
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Critics' Corner
This Family Is Cursed
January 10, 2024
Chloe Chen, Writer, Editor
Disclaimer: The Iron Claw is rated R Are curses real? When a family can’t catch a break for generations, rumors swirl; some try to avoid these misfortunes, and some ignore them completely. But nothing worked for the Von Erich wrestling family, who’s “cursed” family name seemed to bring tragedy...
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Liaison Interview
October 10, 2023
Reagan Hadley, Staff Writer
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Traditions Celebrated Year Round
October 9, 2023
Markus Alston, Staff Writer
September 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage month in the United States. People of Hispanic origin, such as Mexicans, Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, South Americans, and Central Americans, take part by celebrating in different ways, all the way through October 15. During Hispanic Heritage...
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AI may be the Future, but will it be a good one?

October 5, 2023 • Comments closed

Recently, it may seem like AI is everywhere; in the news, on social media, and even in the classroom with the use of Chat-GPT to cheat. Artificial Intelligence has, in seemingly the span of a single year, rapidly developed...

The 2023 Long Reach Talent Show

Nevaeha Nolen, Writer

May 8, 2023 • Comments closed

“Lights, camera, action!” Dancers, singers, actors, you name it, Long Reach has tons of students who’ve got some hidden talents. Who knew the school could contain such dazzling performers? The Long Reach Talent Show...

The 2022-23 LRHS Basketball Season: From the Coach

Ryan Sappington, Writer

May 8, 2023 • Comments closed

Long Reach’s Basketball team, The Long Reach Lightning, went far this year. Now although they didn’t win the championship, they made it pretty far into the playoffs. With people asking the players how they felt and how...

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Features

LRHS Winter Dance Concert

Seyi Akisanmi, Writer

March 18, 2024 • Comments closed

The Long Reach High Dance Department has presented a Winter Dance Concert this past January! This concert showcased so many emotions throughout the evening with performances from Dance I, Dance II, Dance III, Jr. Company,...

A Freshman’s Guide to High School October 9, 2023
The 2022-23 LRHS Basketball Season: From the Coach May 8, 2023
Children’s Book Week May 1, 2023
Underdogs of the Law April 19, 2023

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Critics' Corner

This Family Is Cursed

Chloe Chen, Writer, Editor

January 10, 2024 • Comments closed

Disclaimer: The Iron Claw is rated R Are curses real? When a family can’t catch a break for generations, rumors swirl; some try to avoid these misfortunes, and some ignore them completely. But nothing...