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The Lambert Post
The student news site of Lambert High School

The Lambert Post
The student news site of Lambert High School

The Lambert Post
Cayla Vanderzanden

Cayla Vanderzanden , Staff Writer

My name is Cayla Vanderzanden. I’m a 15 year old freshman at Lambert. I was so nervous going in to high school and although it is a lot of work, journalism gives me a break. Journalism allows me to do the thing that I love most, other than listen to music: write. I took classes like  yearbook to get prepared in middle school. I have won a writing contest in elementary school and was an entrant in another in 8th grade.

All stories by Cayla Vanderzanden
As college approaches it's time for seniors to look back at the school that's prepared them for these next four years.

Farewell, High School

Cayla Vanderzanden, Senior Editor
May 3, 2018
According to RAIN, the nation's largest anti sexual violence organization, every 98 seconds another innocent individual becomes a victim of sexual assault, a pace so rapid its almost unfathomable.

It’s not okay.

Cayla Vanderzanden, Senior Editor
December 7, 2017
Though it comes across as a moment of compassion, this particular scene between two core Riverdale characters, Jughead and Archie, is exceptionally intense and hostile.

Riverdale season 2, episode 5

Cayla Vanderzanden, senior editor
November 13, 2017
Dyanmic Duo, Betty and Jughead, stay strong despite the plethora of issues that seem to constantly arise.

Riverdale season 2, episode 3 recap

Cayla Vanderzanden, Senior Editor
November 3, 2017
Stars and Serenity

Stars and Serenity

Cayla Vanderzanden, Senior Editor
October 17, 2017
A gigantic tree behind Lambert freshman, Morgan Quach's, house was completely uprooted and destroyed due to Tropical Storm Irma.

Hurricane Irma causes expansive strain on the Southern United States

Cayla Vanderzanden, Senior Editor
September 15, 2017
Although Princess Diana once stated "family is the most important thing in the world", the typical picture perfect idea of what a family looks like isn't necessarily accurate. Every family dynamic comes with its own set of struggles and turmoil, though that doesn't minimize the importance of the unconditional love that is often embedded deep within a family.

The constant evolution of family dynamics

Cayla Vanderzanden, Senior Editor
September 14, 2017
Regardless of student journalists' limited rights, they continue to put forth maximum effort, doing their absolute best to become professionals.

No country for young pen

Cayla Vanderzanden, Opinion Editor
May 8, 2017
Following Obama's presidency we have finally began to do our part in preserving the environment, unfortunately, all of that has halted coinciding with President Trump's election.

Trump’s Environmental Regression

Cayla Vanderzanden, Opinion Editor
April 25, 2017
There are various compulsions that result from the obsessive thoughts, one of the most well known being perpetual hand washing.

The reality of Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Cayla Vanderzanden, Opinion Editor
March 23, 2017
If there is any hope for the environment, it is in the unified effort of all human beings.

A necessary change

Cayla Vanderzanden, Opinion Editor
March 20, 2017
Junior and Acting Troupe of Lambert member Danielle Heslin, recently cast as Sandy in the upcoming production of Grease, recounts her beginnings as an actor.

Humans of Lambert

Cayla Vanderzanden and Elizabeth Findley
February 28, 2017
The most accurate tale concerning the origin of Valentine's Day is one derived from the celebration of Lupercalia, a historic Pagan festival still portrayed in museums across the globe.

The not so romantic birth of Valentine’s Day

Cayla Vanderzanden, Opinion Editor
February 13, 2017
Regardless if the intentions are noble, pressures placed upon students can be damaging to both their current well-being and impending plans.

When does parental pressure become too much?

Cayla Vanderzanden, Opinion Editor
February 6, 2017
Hayley Franco, a junior at Lambert High School, views the concept of assimilation in an optimistic light due to her grandmother's prior adversities.

Humans of Lambert

Cayla Vanderzanden, Opinion Editor
January 23, 2017
The Affordable Health Care Act has been a subject of controversy since the day of its announcement, prompting citizens to take action, regardless if they are for or against the act. In 2012 a variety of American citizens rallied in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington DC, supporting The Affordable Care Act and all of its components.

The Affordable Care Act: a curse or a blessing?

Cayla Vanderzanden, Opinions Editor
January 22, 2017
The impact of divorce falls heavily on the adults involved, but their children bear the weight just as greatly.

The hardships faced by children of divorce

Cayla Vanderzanden, Opinion Editor
December 1, 2016
Hillary Clinton demonstrated her love for her supporters, speaking before them at a town hall meeting in New Hampshire.

We’re With Her

Cayla Vanderzanden, Opinion Editor
November 2, 2016
(From left to right) Collin Burt (senior) and Max Kimble (junior) , both full time students at Lambert, smile at the camera during their short break off at Steak 'n Shake.

[Photo] Full-time student workers

Kelly Yoon, Social Media Lead
December 1, 2016

Change is singular: “Be kind”

Mahima Siripurapu, Elizabeth Findley, Cayla Vanderzanden, Emma North, Eric Kim, and Sarah Sander
October 6, 2016
Coach Barrett, a Spanish teacher at Lambert High School, found his passion in education.

Humans of Lambert

Cayla Vanderzanden, Opinion Editor
September 23, 2016
Lambert sophmore, Chris Kratzer, discusses his hard past and what he has learned.

Humans of Lambert

Cayla Vanderzanden and Elizabeth Findley
May 5, 2016
Coachella lasts the entire day, allowing the concert goers to excperience the beauty of California sunsets.

Coachella Bound

Cayla Vanderzanden, Socail Media Lead
April 28, 2016
Kylie Myers passed away from cancer and The Smiley for Kylie foundation was created in her honor.

Lambert High School is Smiley for Kylie

Cayla Vanderzanden, Social Media Lead
February 17, 2016
Your body is yours only. Only you get to decide the way in which you look, that isn't an outsiders decision.

Take a Look in the Mirror

cayla vanderzanden, social media lead
February 5, 2016
Mary Currie, the Lambert Highschool nurse, opens up regarding life without her son.

Humans of Lambert

Cayla Vanderzanden and Elizabeth Findley
January 27, 2016
As the Syrian refugee crisis continues, human rights organizations are working hard to support the children caught in the midst of horrible conditions, lack of education, starvation, and illness.

The lost children of the Syrian refugee crisis

Cayla Vanderzanden, Social Media Lead
January 23, 2016

Season’s Greetings

Cayla Vanderzanden, social media lead
December 11, 2015
The 2015 varsity football team posed together after their final game, before saying fairwell to the friends they had grown so close to on the team.

Lambert football comes to a close

Cayla Vanderzanden, Social Media Lead
November 18, 2015
The eyes of a student diagnosed with anorexia capture the suffering that the disease encompasses.

Diseases of devastation

Cayla Vanderzanden, Social Media Lead
November 6, 2015
Houses such as this one, are the only protection Tanzanian Africans have from predators.

Catastrophe in African nations

Cayla Vanderzanden, Social Media Lead
October 20, 2015
Elevate and calm your mood in times of stress or study with music.

iChill

Cayla Vanderzanden, Social Media Lead
October 7, 2015
The general admission concert enabled anybody to get up close.

Foo Fighters rock Centennial Olympic Park

Cayla Vanderzanden, Social Media Lead
October 6, 2015
Music Midtown consists of numerous concerts with massive crowds.

Music Midtown takes hold of Atlanta

Cayla Vanderzanden, Social Media Lead
September 21, 2015
California wildfires continue to destory massive forests.

California wildfire causes chaos

Cayla Vanderzanden, Social Media Lead
September 18, 2015

Unbroken Review

Cayla Vanderzanden, Staff Writier
January 27, 2015

Miss LHS Pageant

Cayla Vanderzanden and Elizabeth Findley
November 7, 2014

Private or Public Schools?

Cayla Vanderzanden, Staff Writer
November 7, 2014
Downtown Atlanta.

Crime Rate

Cayla Vanderzanden, Staff Writer
September 23, 2014
Lady Longhorns are Hitting a Home Run

Lady Longhorns are Hitting a Home Run

Cayla Vanderzanden, Staff Writer
September 22, 2014
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