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The student news site of Little Rock Central High School

The Tiger Online
The student news site of Little Rock Central High School

The Tiger Online
Lola Simmons

Lola Simmons, Print Editor

Lola Simmons is very excited to be the Executive Editor of the Tiger her senior year. She is also the President of the Gay Straight Alliance. In Lola’s free time she loves watching Shane Dawson Youtube videos, playing soccer, and walking her dogs. On a snow day you can find Lola sledding and drinking hot chocolate. Her favorite celebrity is Gucci Mane because he is a good rapper, and she says he is “adorable.” During her weekly movie night, she usually watches horror movies. Like one of Lola’s stories? Let Lola know! Email her at [email protected].

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Seniors Jeremiah Williams and Evan Hankins-Hull enjoys the view from the top of The Quarry Trail which overlooks the Maumelle River. (photo by Lola Simmons)

Quarry Trail Features Views of Nature Blooming

Lola Simmons, Executive Print Editor
May 10, 2019
Daniel Breen is heard on air with KUAR public radio frequency 89.1. Breen says that the most enjoyable part of his job includes speaking to to listeners across the state. “It's pretty cool that people in Pine Bluff, Conway and really all over the world can listen to the news that we've all worked hard to write,” Breen said. “There's also a really great feeling of satisfaction that comes with finishing a story after putting a lot of work into it and having double-checked everything.” (photo courtesy of Daniel Breen)

Breen Uses Experience to Become Influential Journalist

Lola Simmons and Annie Simon
May 10, 2019
Antoni Poroski, Karamo Brown, Jonathan Van Ness, Tan France, and Bobbi Berk show Jess Gilbeaux around her newly designed home. The 22 year old is the first lesbian featured in the show. Before the Fab Five showed up, Gilbeaux was forced to dropout of college and get a job when her parents kicked her out after she was outed to them. However, a Kickstarter fundraiser was launched and raised over $100,000 for her to return to college. (photo courtesy of NBC News)

Queer Eye Season Three Brings Inspiration, Tears

Lola Simmons, Executive Print Editor
May 1, 2019
Senior Madeline Wood tries on a variety of different style dresses and pantsuits at Dillards in order to determine the most suiting outfit for her prom night. (photo by Lola Simmons)

Prom Timeline Gives Clarity, Provides Insight for Planning Ahead

Lola Simmons, Executive Print Editor
March 7, 2019
In collaboration with W magazine, rapper Cardi B whispers into microphones in order to induce a tingly sensation in listeners. (photo courtesy of W Magazine)

Whisper Trend Provides Relaxation, Tingly Sensation

Lola Simmons, Executive Print Editor
January 22, 2019
From Kylie Jenner to Michelle Obama, the best and worst moments of the year involve celebrities, political scandals, and internet challenges. 2018 has been an experience of the good, the bad, and the ugly. (photo by Lola Simmons)

2018 End Requires Reflection of Best, Worst Memories

Lola Simmons and Salma Abdulrahman
January 22, 2019
A group of friends gather for a board-game night at a home. Playing card games and hanging out is an entertaining way to spend time without spending big bucks. (photo by Lola Simmons)

Date Ideas Provide Fun for Free

Lola Simmons, Executive Print Editor
January 14, 2019
Kimberly Mayberry and her family join together at Diamond Head peak in Hawaii in August of 2013. “It was our first trip with all of us going there. We were at the South Shore in Hawaii,” Mayberry said. (photo courtesy of Kimberly Mayberry)

Mayberry Loves Teaching, Traveling World

Lola Simmons, Print Executive Editor
December 10, 2018
Lil Peep passed away in Tucson, AZ on Nov. 15, 2017, from an accidental overdose on Xanax laced with Fentanyl. He was 21 years old at the time of his death, and the event was heartbreaking to his millions of fans. (photo courtesy of Lil Peep's music video)

Lil Peep Album Brings Good Songs, Sad Feelings

Lola Simmons, Executive Print Editor
December 7, 2018
(art by Emily Low)

People Can Save the Environment

Lola Simmons and Jakob Mueller
November 1, 2018
(From left) Seniors Lizzie Hutson, Hope Snyder, Salma Abdullrahman, Annie Simon, and Keira Boop show their support for teachers through homemade signs portraying the current issues with the public education system. (photo by Lola Simmons)

Teachers, Students Picket For Change, Rights

Lola Simmons, Print Executive Editor
October 31, 2018
“I joined the Gay-Straight Alliance this year because I wanted to be an ally to students who may be going through some struggles with their journey as LGBT teenagers,” Maya said, “My parents are part of the LGBT community, so it’s important for me to be supportive of them and others." (photo by Lola Simmons)

GSA Promotes Acceptance of All

Lola Simmons, Print Executive Editor
October 31, 2018
Arkansas Community Foundation Scholarships are broken down by interest area, from agriculture and arts to pre-med. The group also breaks down available scholarships by region. Our school falls in the central region of Arkansas for scholarships. (photo by Lola Simmons)

College Deadlines, Important Dates Approach Quickly

Lola Simmons, Print Executive Editor
October 30, 2018
Honoree Clyde Horton, Principle Nancy Rousseau, and Honoree Muskie Harris discuss the important events planned for the night, and the accomplishments of the alumni being honored. (photo by Lola Simmons)

Fundraiser Fun: Tiger Foundation Honors Alumni, Donors

Lola Simmons, Print Editor
October 25, 2018
(Photo courtesy of Good Housekeeping)

Valentines Day Dates Ideas Great for Every Relationship, Budget

Lola Simmons, School News Editor
February 13, 2018
Stacey Mitchell and her sons Gus and Leaf enjoy a weekend hike at Petit Jean Mountain. (photo courtesy of Stacey Mitchell)

Art Teacher Stacey Mitchell Enjoys Fun, Family All Around

Lola Simmons, School News Editor
December 4, 2017
Misplaced desks, damp floors, and skewed plastic tarps are clear results of the damages visible in AP Psychology teacher Stanley Pryor’s room (photo courtesy of Stanley Pryor).

The Great Flood of Central: Flood Waters Soak Classrooms

Lola Simmons, School News Editor
September 13, 2017
One type of aromatherapy is incense, which comes in many different scents.

Aromatherapy, Essential Oils Promote Health Benefits

Lola Simmons, staff writer
April 5, 2017
97 percent of egg laying hens in the United States are factory farmed and 99.9 percent of chickens used for slaughter are factory farmed.

Factory Farming: The Widespread Epidemic

Lola Simmons, staff writer
March 29, 2017
Another way to get a healthy boost of energy is in the form of Wellness Shots, available at Roots Pressed Juices. These shots are a series of small, concentrated juices that are consumed one after the other. In this series, dandelion, lemon with B12 vitamin added, and ginger are followed by a “chaser” of Bee Well juice.

Juice Cleanses Offer Healthy Benefits For Students

Lola Simmons, staff writer
January 31, 2017
Senior Evalyn Berleant tries out a vending machine for a mid-day snack.

Vending Machine Rules Beckon For Change

Lola Simmons, staff writer
January 12, 2017
Since the dawn of time it has seemed that students haven't coped well with heavy work loads after long school days. So there must be some way to improve their lot, right?

Homework Not Linked To Excess Success, Study Shows

Lola Simmons, staff writer
January 4, 2017
Central Arkansas Gets Lit: Christmas Lights Promote Holiday Spirit

Central Arkansas Gets Lit: Christmas Lights Promote Holiday Spirit

Lola Simmons, staff writer
December 15, 2016
Senior lily Jones relaxes by streaming her favorite TV show, The Office, through Netflix after a long, stressful day at school.

Mainstream Tech Trends Prevail For Millennials

Lola Simmons, staff writer
November 28, 2016
(From left) Andrea Peterka, Mary Caroline Peek, Monte Toney, Miriam Ashford, Cailen Cobbs, and Lawliet Ryker participate in the Gay Pride parade on October 16 at the Clinton Presidential Center to show off their support for the LGBT community.

Gay-Straight Alliance Promotes Equality, Expression

Lola Simmons, staff writer
November 3, 2016
In the newly renovated second floor girl’s bathroom, sophomore Hayden Wickliffe washes her hands using the automatic soap dispensers in between classes. The soap dispensers were included in the bathroom improvements that occurred during summer of 2016.

Bathroom Upgrades Leave Students Unimpressed, Disappointed

Lola Simmons, staff writer
October 12, 2016
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