A Year in Review: Top Stories of 2016

This year was chock-full of exciting events, and journalists here at Lion Tales covered everything from choir concerts to sports championships. Here’s a look at some of the year’s best stories.

NorCal vs. SoCal: College Showdown

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Pros and cons of different colleges across the state.

Varsity Boys Soccer CCS Championship Highlights!

Varsity Boys Team celebrates a win (Jordan Summers / Lion Tales)
Varsity Boys Team celebrates a win (Jordan Summers / Lion Tales)

Lincoln’s soccer team beats the odds and cinches a CCS title—the first CCS win for the team in several years.

Future of Seniors at Lincoln

(Juan De Anda / Lion Tales)
(Juan De Anda / Lion Tales)

An in-depth look at seniors’ plans after high school.

Behind the Scenes: Lincoln Softball 2016

Players are lined up waiting to hear the rules from the umpires. (Emalie Ortega/Lincoln Lion Tales)
Players are lined up waiting to hear the rules from the umpires. (Emalie Ortega/Lincoln Lion Tales)

A day in the life of a softball player, featuring video in the first-person perspective.

Steps 2016: New Location, Same Success

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Coverage of Steps at its new venue: the Mexican Heritage Menu.

2016 Prom Night at the Marriott

Lincoln Lion Tales (Alyssa Bueno)
Lincoln Lion Tales (Alyssa Bueno)

Lion Tales reporters capture the highlights of Prom.

Mental Illness Perceptions: Survey and Response

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A look at students’ opinions on mental illness.

Lincoln Choir Team Earns Superior

Ms. K directing women's choir at the CMEA (Lincoln Choir Team/Anne-Marie Katemopoulos
(Lincoln Choir Team/Anne-Marie Katemopoulos
Ms. K directing women’s choir at the CMEA (Lincoln Choir Team/Anne-Marie Katemopoulos)

The choir department receives stellar reviews for their performance at the California Music Education Festival (CMEA).

Pets of the Year!

Luna and Sunny like to sleep with each other. (Carlos Sandoval / Lincoln lion tales) )
Luna and Sunny like to sleep with each other.
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A compilation of every pet featured in the paper.

OPINION: Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming

Ronald Demetriades wearing equality t-shirt( Melissa Blasquez/Lincoln Lion)
Ronald Demetriades wearing equality t-shirt( Melissa Blasquez/Lincoln Lion)

Thoughts on gender identity in response to the introduction of gender-neutral bathrooms at Lincoln.

Thanks for reading, and have a great summer, everyone! Look forward to even better stories next year!