Lake Zurich High School Student Media

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Lake Zurich High School Student Media

Bear Facts
Lake Zurich High School Student Media

Bear Facts
Spotlight (showcase)
Discerning reality
Discerning reality
Grace Sun, Jeanne Yu, and Charlie Bayne • March 14, 2025

INTRODUCTION In an era that is dominated by digital information, the ability to navigate media safely and responsibly has never been more...

Blowing up budgets
Sadie Good, Magazine Editor-in-Chief • December 13, 2024
Students and staff share views on the high prices caused by the current economic situation.
Bursting financial burdens
Grace Sun, Jeanne Yu, and Charlie Bayne • December 13, 2024
Stepping Into Democracy: Students and staff share thoughts on the role of voting in light of the upcoming 2024 general election
Votes speak volumes
Grace Sun, Jeanne Yu, and Charlie Bayne • October 4, 2024
News
Matthew Nesheim, junior, and Arya Kandaswamy, senior, work on their robot Smokey 18 for the upcoming season. The Robotics team spends countless hours perfecting their robot to meet their goals.
Teaming up and building up
Jeanne Yu, Digital Editor-in-Chief • March 16, 2025

42 people and 25 hours a week; a quantification of LZHS’ Robotics team dedication to building Smokey 18, their new robot for the 2025 season. However, the numbers do not supply the full picture of what...

Students using the furniture in the lower Hub. The furniture in the Hub, lower Hub, and Studio C is similar to the furniture that will be installed in almost every classroom at LZHS during this summer.
School to renovate over summer
Charlie Bayne and Ayaan Hamid • March 14, 2025
Students working at the Lit Center. The Lit Center has been located in Studio C before, but will now also host student tutors along with teachers who will help students with writing and literary work.
Lit center moved to Studio C
Ayaan Hamid, News Editor • March 14, 2025
Information about the Top Bear nominees has been posted in the cafeteria. The showcase will occur on Wednesday at 7pm.
Clawing to the top
Charlie Bayne, Staff Writer • March 11, 2025
The Derby Dreams gala raises money for important educational initiatives.
Gallop into giving
Eva Keith, Sports Editor • March 10, 2025
LZ Life
Student going to student services to seek support. Students services provides resources to neurodivergent students.
Breaking stigma around neurodivergence
Chloe Saputo, Staff Writer • March 18, 2025

Throughout the world, 15-20% of the global population is neurodivergent, these conditions include ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more. This means one in five people, including millions of teens, experience...

Danielle Candelaria, sophomore, stares at the lease sign, reminiscing on her last summer here. Her sentiment is shared by many students.
LZ’s Flavor-It Place closes
Andrew Khomenko, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025
With so much time spent on cell phones, students can easily feel disconnected from each other and lose motivation for school, opting to scroll through social media. This can be extremely harmful to their social connections and academics.
Smells like Screen Spirit
Josie Moriarity, LZ Life Editor • March 14, 2025
American Studies paraphernalia continues to exist both inside and out of D221. This one depicts "famous duos throughout history," including PB & J, SpongeBob and Patrick, and Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Bringing American history and literature out from archives
Andrew Khomenko, Staff Writer • February 21, 2025
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As seen in print
Discerning reality
Georgia Hay (forefront) makes history as the first sectional qualifier for the girls wrestling team at LZHS. Some of Hay’s teammates will be alternates for sectionals.
Kaufmann gives feedback to a student shooting a basket in Integrated PE. Kaufmann believes the program has taught him valuable skills.
Danielle Candelaria, sophomore, stares at the lease sign, reminiscing on her last summer here. Her sentiment is shared by many students.
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A league of their own
Students aim for inclusion

Students aim for inclusion

March 14, 2025

Integrated PE is a program designed to unite students...

Dancing towards inclusion

Dancing towards inclusion

January 10, 2025

Over the past years, several Allied programs have appeared...

Athletes extinguish burnout

December 13, 2024

According to a 2024 New York University review, 45%...

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Trending Stories
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Published in 2018, The Poppy War has become popular amongst readers for its well written elements of grim dark fantasy: a sub genre of fantasy with a tone that is particularly violent.
A lesson in war and humanity: The Poppy War book review
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Sam Holtz, senior, has recently gone viral on TikTok for discussing his March Madness bracket. Holtz won ESPN's 2015 Tournament Challenge beating out 11.57 million entires
Bracketologist turned TikTok Famous
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A few LZ Senior Assassin participants, geared up with waterguns and goggles. With over a hundred seniors participating, Luca Sturm, senior organizer, called the event a huge success.
Killing time (and their Senior Assassin targets)
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Caroline Sun
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Perspectives
Working on an empty stomach
Working on an empty stomach

Grace Sun, Spotlight Editor
January 13, 2025

When I tell people that I do not have a lunch, I am usually met with one of three responses: 1. 'You are crazy.’ 2. ‘You are dumb.’ or 3. ‘You...

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Presenting: a gift-giving guide for holidays
Presenting: a gift-giving guide for holidays

Sadie Good, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2025

With the holidays fast approaching and loved ones to exchange gifts with, many may find themselves running out of ideas. What is a good gift for a family...

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Capturing the memories
Capturing the memories

Lindsey Bitzer, Sports Editor
May 10, 2024

Are you still looking for a place to take prom photos? Look no further, here are several different places around Lake Zurich that offer spectacular scenery...

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