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Lyssa McGauran, Intro Reporter

Lyssa McGauran is a sophomore who loves to spend time with friends & family, play field hockey, tennis and travel to warm places.Lyssa enjoys having free time and watching her favorite show, "One Tree Hill." Along with many other Netflix series. She is also on the Relay for Life Committee as the Youth Engagement Chair. She loves being a part of something that works to make a difference. Lyssa has loved being in Intro to Publications so far and hopes to be on the advanced staff next year.

All content by Lyssa McGauran
Whats on your playlist: Carly Rubin

What’s on your playlist: Carly Rubin

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2017
Whats on your playlist: Angie Cicero

What’s on your playlist: Angie Cicero

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2017
Goslings inside the recycling bin.

Just another wild goose chase

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2017
This aint your mamas llama: Wisconsin Alpaca & Fiber Fest

This ain’t your mama’s llama: Wisconsin Alpaca & Fiber Fest

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2017
Whats on your playlist: Josh Lookatch

What’s on your playlist: Josh Lookatch

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2017
Anxiety: A modern epidemic

Anxiety: A modern epidemic

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2017
Whats on your playlist: Bella Scaffidi

What’s on your playlist: Bella Scaffidi

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2017
Players run to steal the ball from their opponent.

[Photo] Girls soccer kicks it into the new season

Erin Carley, Staffer
March 30, 2017
Whats on your playlist: Jordan Kolsky

What’s on your playlist: Jordan Kolsky

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2017
Whats on your playlist: Eleanor White

What’s on your playlist: Eleanor White

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2017
Homestead alumni open up about senior year, third trimester and going off to college.

Homestead alumni share advice with current senior class

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2017
Homestead goes mad for March Madness

Homestead goes mad for March Madness

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2017
Members of Homestead’s boys lacrosse team march off the field.

[Photo] Lacrosse returns for second season with high hopes

Erin Carley, Staffer
March 17, 2017
Eirene Kulutbanis and Lexi Lipkowitz, seniors, will be attending college outside of the U.S. next fall.

Students to attend college outside the U.S.

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2017
Advocates for womens rights attend the march at the state capitol in Madison, Wis.

[Photo] Students participate in nationwide women’s marches

Sasha Milbeck, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2017
The 400 free relay celebrates after beating the Homestead record.

Girls varsity swim and dive wins second at sectionals

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2016
The girls varsity swim and dive team competed at conference on Saturday, Oct. 29.

Girls varsity swim and dive team competes at conference

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2016
Lady Gaga returned to the music scene on Oct. 21 with the release of her album, Joanne.

Gaga returns to the music scene with release of Joanne

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2016
The China Lights festival includes a number of LED light exhibits including this fish display.

Shedding some light on the China Lights festival

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2016
Washington University in St. Louis held the second presidential debate on Sunday, Oct. 9.

Alumni experience the presidential debate at WashU

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2016

Homecoming, all fun and games

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2016
Homesteads junior and senior girls competed in the Powderpuff game on Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Seniors claim victory in powderpuff game

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2016
12 books to read this weekend

12 books to read this weekend

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2016
Shimon Peres, former Israeli President, died on Sept. 28, 2016 at the age of 93.

Peres dies at 93

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2016
Seniors at North Farmington High School go all out for their IDs.

Michigan seniors take picture day to a whole new level

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2016
Zoey offers her services as a comfort dog at Concordia University and Columbia Saint Marys Ozaukee.

Comfort comes on four legs

Molly Plamann, Tori Cayle, and Carly Rubin
September 19, 2016
Student section leaders Matthew Klimkosky, senior, and Sam Gianakos, senior, are shown in the center of the photo above the Guard the Yard sign.

[Photo] 20 questions with your student section leaders

Kate Price, Staffer
September 18, 2016

Homestead, Germantown rivalry ends in victory

Carly Rubin, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2016
Talia Gottlieb, senior; Assistant editor of Highlander Publications.

[Photo] Talia Gottlieb

September 8, 2016
The Homestead student section throws water at half time. The students came dressed in Hawaiian clothes for the luau themed game. “I wouldn’t want to belong to any other student section,” Skylar Pak, senior, said.

[Photo] Homestead football scores a win against Grafton

Sasha Milbeck and Frances Mackinnon
September 3, 2016
Kennin sets up to stop a shot from an Arrowhead player.

[Photo] Kennin named Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation Player of the Year

Erin Connolly, Web Editor
June 7, 2016
The Homestead girls lacrosse team high fives Kenosha after their game on Wednesday, May 25.

Girls lacrosse claims victory over Kenosha

Carly Rubin
May 27, 2016
MTSD released the “Nondiscrimination of Students Who are Transgender or Nonconforming to Gender Roles and Stereotypes” policy on May 18. Illustration by Carly Rubin.

MTSD implements new transgender policy

Carly Rubin
May 19, 2016
Brigid West, junior, prepares to pass the ball in a game earlier this season.

[Photo] Girls soccer secures North Shore Conference Championship

Anna Kreynin, Web Editor
May 19, 2016
The boys tennis team lines up before the match.

[Photo] Boys tennis takes down tough conference rival

Jake Elchert and Emma Wade
May 12, 2016
American singer/songwriter Prince died on April 21. The cause of his death is still unknown. Used with permission from Google Creative Commons.

The day the music died: Prince passes away at 57

Carly Rubin
April 28, 2016
The boys lacrosse team lost to Arrowhead by a score of 10-4 on Tuesday, April 26.

[Photo] Arrowhead downs Homestead’s boys lacrosse

Jake Elchert, Sports team
April 27, 2016
Mrs. Anna Mae Grimm, social studies teacher, conducts the lottery at the Great Grimm Giveaway.

Students attend the Great Grimm Giveaway and bid farewell to a beloved teacher

Carly Rubin, Photographer
April 21, 2016
Number 28, Owen Robbins, sophomore, runs off the field for a change against Franklin on Tuesday.

[Photo] Boys lacrosse starts off the season in the right direction

Jake Elchert, Sports team
April 14, 2016
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