October 17, 2014 was the date that girls put their high heels away for some tennis shoes when Seattle Lutheran created a powderpuff game. Leading up to homecoming, there was Spirit Week where all the students dressed up as a theme for that day. But not only did the week lead up to homecoming but it also […]
The Lion’s Roar Articles
Top 2 Technological Innovations of 2014-by Alexandria Naftchi
As the year 2014 CE draws to a close, many of you may be seeing articles titled “Top (Insert Topic Here) of 2014.” Since we all use technology every day, whether it be for school on our iPads or for transit purposes via plane, train, or automobile, it seems meet to address some of the […]
Let’s Take a Poll-by Brianna Badley
I recently asked the student body of Seattle Lutheran to take a survey. Many people asked me why or what is this is for. I told them that it was for the newspaper and if they they wanted to know why, just look at the title of the survey, “Getting to know Sealu.” I made […]
Psychology Fast Facts-by Robert Richmond
Psychologists usually should have compassion, or at least an open mind when dealing with patients. There are many types of psychology, like behavioral and educational psychology. Each one has a crucial part in helping the modern day life of an ordinary person. In behavioral psychology, they simply observe natural traits of a person in everyday life. In educational psychology, they […]
Is Chocolate Healthful?-by Alexandria Naftchi
Many individuals think that chocolate has little to no nutritional value, and is only a delightful candy. However, recent research shows that cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate, contains chemicals called flavanols that, in high doses, reduce age-related memory problems. A dose of 900 mg of cacao-derived flavanols per day can make a 60-year-old individual […]
Interviews with the Saints-by Avalee Fray-McCroskey
Interview with the Saints This week I held several interviews with various Seattle Lutheran students and teachers. The people I interviewed were Flynn Schuehle, Kelly Walsh, Sarah Louie(AKA Dr. Louie), and Jordan McFeely. This is what I learned: -These people are really good at interviews. -Flynn and Kelly are sophomores. -Flynn can spell her last […]
Girls -by Avalee Fray-McCroskey
Girls. This is not an article about the struggle of being female; it is about change and the power of women. Ever since the video of Emma Watson speaking to the UN about feminism came out, people are looking at feminism in a new light. Feminists are no longer seen as a group of man-hating […]
Bullying-by Robert Richmond
Bullying is a very serious problem worldwide and here in America. There are plenty of people who suffer because of it. There are too many types of bullying such as verbal bullying: threatening, teasing, name calling, inappropriate sexual comments etc. The most common way of bullying is over the Internet. People do this because it feels good and gives them […]
A Critical Review of Baseball- by JT Gallant
I don’t consider baseball a sport. I’m sorry (I’m really not), but I think baseball is better classified as more of a hobby. I won’t deny that baseball has its place as America’s pastime, but to be fair, so does building model airplanes. Don’t get me wrong, I follow baseball to a certain degree. I know […]
Sounder Treble- by JT Gallant
Sounder Treble? In the midst of the panic caused by the Seahawks’ 3-3 start to the 2014 NFL season,many people have missed the potentially historic success Centurylink Field’s other team has achieved so far this year. The Sounders, Seattle’s professional soccer team who compete in MLS (Major League Soccer), are currently on the brink of history. After […]
In Praise of Bad Movies-by JT Gallant
Over the course of the past year, I have watched some pretty awful movies. From the likes of R.I.P.D. to Sharknado, I have been treated to some of the worst cinematic performances in the history of mankind. Truly, these were performances of such mediocrity that even Brett Farve Returns: Part 8 and Live Action Caillou […]
Trapped in the Kardashian World-by Avalee Fray-McCroskey
Kim Kardashian has ruined my life. Well, not quite. For those of you ho have been living under a rock or are actually using your school iPads to do school work, let me tell you why Kim Kardashian has almost ruined my life. I have been playing the famous Kim Kardashian Hollywood game. The Kardashian […]
Behind the Curtain-by Avalee Fray-McCroskey
Drama. Drama means different things to different people. To one person it might mean gossip about someone, but to me, it means (insert dramatic pause here) theatre. Theatre has always been an important thing in my life. I have been in over 20 productions and I can’t get enough of it. Drama at Seattle Lutheran […]
Robin Williams Obituary-by Robert Richmond
Comedian and popular actor Robin Williams passed away on August 11th 2014.He played a vast range of characters, demonstrating strong interpersonal intelligence. Noted roles include John Keating in Dead Poets’ Society and Alan Parrish in Jumanji. Before he was an actor he performed in theater, playing Steve Martin in the play Waiting for Godot. Robin Williams was a very well […]
10 Answers to Ridiculously Simple Questions About Friends-By Brianna Badley
A woman, who recently said online that she is a big fan of Friends and therefore has seen every episode, wrote 10 questions about things that still bother her about the TV program. If this woman was a true fan she would know all the answers, but she has proved herself to be fraudulent due […]