Lake Zurich High School Student Media

Bear Facts
Lake Zurich High School Student Media

Bear Facts
Lake Zurich High School Student Media

Bear Facts
Spotlight (showcase)
Blowing up budgets
Sadie Good, Magazine Editor-in-Chief • December 13, 2024

The Bear Facts Staff believes... Even if they have not affected our lives severely, considering most of our spending is not out of necessity,...

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
The years that shape us: Seniors reflect on changes made to future plans throughout four years of high school.
Turning over a new leaf
Grace Sun, Gurneer Sidhu, and Jeanne Yu • May 17, 2024
News
Jeanne Yu and Matteo Gonzalez, both senior student council executives, sit at the Cupid Gram booth during 7th period, where they are being sold from February 6 through 12 during all lunch periods. Once students make an item choice, they can write a small note before passing it off.
Xoxo: Cupid gifts cans and candy
Grace Sun, Spotlight Editor • February 7, 2025

As February arrives at LZHS, Cupids will once again grace the halls on Valentine’s Day. Student council continues their tradition of Cupid Grams, looking to both offer students a fun way to show their...

Brennan Monaghan, sophomore, as Romeo and Amanda Lagerlof-Perez, junior, as Juliet, practicing their lines. Actors spent time studying and adjusting to Shakespeare's unique style in an effort to better understand their characters.
Starring a pair of star-crossed lovers
Ayaan Hamid, News Editor • February 6, 2025
The box of donated clothing in the main office. The Fashion Club will donate all clothing to Faith Acres, a local charity.
Pros of donating clothes
Ayaan Hamid, News Editor • January 30, 2025
A mix of recyclables and non-recyclables in the cafeteria, where the majority of the plastic is recycled at the school. According to Ide, a reusable container would be more ecofriendly then a single-use plastic.
Plastic or panic?
Charlie Bayne, Staff Writer • January 27, 2025
Metz gives his presentation in February, 2024. According to Ferraro, Metz is eager to return to present to LZHS students each year.
Living history
Sadie Good, Magazine Editor-in-Chief • January 22, 2025
LZ Life
Members of technical theatre club and drama club pose for a photo; Zukowski is pictured to the left of the bear and Kinsey is pictured a person over. Theatre Fest's location at the University of Illinois offered many resources for LZHS students to use, such as their own Performing Arts Center.
The festivities of theatre
Andrew Khomenko, Staff Writer • February 3, 2025

35 LZHS students attended the Illinois High School Theatre Festival from January 9 to January 11 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This event takes place annually, with this year being...

Presents sit under a lit Christmas tree. Whether you are giving gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah, or another upcoming holiday, here is a gift giving guide to send you in the right direction.
Presenting: a gift-giving guide for holidays
Sadie Good, Magazine Editor-in-Chief • January 8, 2025
Dressing into finale
Chloe Saputo, Staff Writer • December 13, 2024
Holiday heritage
Holiday heritage
Josie Moriarity, LZ Life Editor • December 13, 2024
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As seen in print
Holiday heritage
Students and staff share views on the high prices caused by the current economic situation.
This house off Deerpath Road is tucked into a corner off of Deerpath Road. However, most houses in LZ are located in dense neighborhoods.
Members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes playing a name game. Games are typically played at the beginning of the meeting then afterwards a leader shares a lesson with verses from the Bible and leads the group in prayer.
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Dancing towards inclusion

Athletes extinguish burnout

December 13, 2024

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

Restoring their faith in fitness

Restoring their faith in fitness

December 13, 2024

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a student-led...

Sticking to her pauwssion

Sticking to her pauwssion

October 4, 2024

Committing to university for sports is a dream for...

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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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