Lake Zurich High School Student Media

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Lake Zurich High School Student Media

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Lake Zurich High School Student Media

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Spotlight (showcase)
Students protesting during the walkout Saunders organized. They are reading out different posters to show their position against ICE.
Immigration and Overenforcement
Charlie Bayne and Layna Flack • April 1, 2026

Security, Safety, and Policy Across the nation, security policies in every school are different. An email sent out by Kelley Gallt, Superintendent,...

a photo of a student from LZHS made to look like a modern magazine cover. Minimalism has been prevalent in modern pop culture, along with a 'sleek' colorless style.
The Old In The New
Charlie Bayne and Layna Flack • September 22, 2025
3, 2, 1: Smile! Seniors share memories of cherished passions that have influenced their identities
Capturing life in full frame
Grace Sun, Jeanne Yu, and Charlie Bayne • May 16, 2025
Discerning reality
Discerning reality
Grace Sun, Jeanne Yu, and Charlie Bayne • March 14, 2025
News
Aerial view of Lake Zurich High School in the sunset. The incident occurred in the main entrance, which is the area to the front left of the tennis courts.
Controversial scene goes viral
Andrew Khomenko, LZ Life Editor • February 20, 2026

On Thursday, February 12, 2026, about 100 Lake Zurich High School students participated in a school walkout against Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the current administration. A conflict between...

Board of Education Meeting, as recorded on Vimeo by Mr. Marcel Graham. The Board usually meets every other Tuesday at the district center of Operations off of Rand Road to discuss issues such as these ones.
District reveals new MTSS system
Andrew Khomenko, LZ Life Editor • January 15, 2026
Semester ending information
Josie Moriarity, Editor-in-Chief • November 20, 2025
A screenshot taken of canvas when it shut down. This is not the usual error message that pops up and showed that something was wrong.
Canvas shuts down
Charlie Bayne, Spotlight Editor • November 3, 2025
Park visitors ride Goliath at Six Flags Great America. This photo was taken before the new chaperone policy was implemented
Policy changes procedure for summer fun
Layna Flack, Staff Writer • August 20, 2025
LZ Life
Kristen LaJeunesse and Michaella Walker at an art show with her piece that represents the women of South Africa (Photo used with permission by Kristen LaJeunesse).
Walker’s new beginning
Vedha Ponnaganti, Bear Facts Contributor • May 14, 2026

While most seniors are finalizing college plans, award winning art student Michaella Walker is preparing for something entirely different, a year of volunteering in South Africa. A powerful plan as a result...

Layne Nordstrom in the Lake Zurich High School hub on April 22, 2026.
Athlete’s Effort Shows In New Record
Amelia Streich, Bearfacts Contributer • May 14, 2026
Krupsky finishes strong
Nivedha Mandavilli, Bear Facts Contributor • May 14, 2026
No More Clowning Around
Nathaniel Gotway, Bear Facts Contributor • May 14, 2026
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As seen in print
Students protesting during the walkout Saunders organized. They are reading out different posters to show their position against ICE.
People often treat their local teams as a personal identity, resulting in a bond with the local players.
Chang poses in front of the Dayton logo. He celebrates the next step in his athletic career during a commitment event. (Photo used with permission of Chris Chang)
Photo of Billy Misik as the character Billy Flynn from the Lake Zurich High School production of “Chicago” in April of 2003. (photo provided by Nick Juknelis)
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What makes a fan, a fan?
Athletes under recruiting pressure

Athletes under recruiting pressure

March 16, 2026

The college recruiting process is often portrayed as...

Behind the energy on game day

Behind the energy on game day

February 4, 2026

Traditions that shape volleyball unity From team dinners...

Are Bad Manners, Bad Mannered?

Are Bad Manners, Bad Mannered?

December 12, 2025

Competition: Competition means to have conflict over...

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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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Perspectives
Release Me: Was It Worth the Wait?
Release Me: Was It Worth the Wait?

Layna Flack, Staff Writer
April 29, 2026

 Having been a fan of Tahereh Mafi’s “Shatter Me” series for a few years now, I was counting down the days until the newest book, “Release Me,”...

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D&J Bistro still providing quality food despite announcing closure
D&J Bistro still providing quality food despite announcing closure

Olivia Slawny, News Editor
January 14, 2026

          After a wonderful 37 years in the community, D&J Bistro will be closing its doors on February 14, 2026. Located off of Rand Road...

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New cafe opens in downtown Lake Zurich
New cafe opens in downtown Lake Zurich

Olivia Slawny, News Editor
November 5, 2025

This fall, Chic Cafe & Crepes opened in downtown Lake Zurich. Although it is a small business, it has a big menu. The cafe is on the smaller side,...

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