Lake Zurich High School Student Media

Bear Facts
Lake Zurich High School Student Media

Bear Facts
Lake Zurich High School Student Media

Bear Facts
Jane Yu

Jane Yu, Digital Editor-in-Chief

This is Jane’s third year on staff and second year as Digital Editor-in-Chief of Bear Facts. Jane is involved in orchestra, Tri-M, NHS, Sinfonietta, and golf. In the future, Jane hopes to go into law and maybe become a judge one day. Most of the time, you can find Jane practicing her violin for her next performance or audition and outside playing golf in the summer. 

 

All content by Jane Yu
Seniors discuss the next major step of their life: choosing life-long careers.

Moving their pieces forward

Gurneer Sidhu, Kara Yoon, Grace Sun, and Jane Yu
May 19, 2023
In this issue, Spotlight explores how politics and media fracture a nation into extremes that continue to drift further apart.

In a severed state

Gurneer Sidhu, Kara Yoon, Grace Sun, and Jane Yu
March 17, 2023
Collecting the pieces of the Asian American experience

Collecting the pieces of the Asian American experience

Gurneer Sidhu, Jane Yu, Kara Yoon, and Grace Sun
January 10, 2023
(From left to right) Sofia Khailova, sophomore; Maksym Senyk, sophomore; and Yuliana Zhelezniak, senior moved to Lake Zurich area from Ukraine this year. According to Zhelezniak, education in the United States is very different from education in Ukraine.

[Photo] Ukrainian students arrive at Lake Zurich

Mackenzie Rough, News Editor
September 30, 2022
During her trip, Amoga Sidhar, junior, visited several places in India.

Bears around the world: students’ international experiences

Jane Yu, Digital Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2022
Inflation has been on the rise due to the pandemic the past few years. This year, the district decided to increase food prices at LZHS instead of reverting to a government funded food program to allow students choice at lunch.

District feels impact of inflation

Jane Yu, Digital Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2022
Due to the construction of the new May Whitney, much of the old furniture, pictured above, is being compiled for resale or recycling. Each item is assessed for its value and then either sold, recycled, or donated.

District 95’s resale and recycling

Jane Yu, Digital Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2021
After Halloween, many parents and students find themselves with extra candy. According to an email from Ryan Rubenstein, assistant principal, people can drop off their leftover candy to schools in the district to be donated to veterans and deployed service members.

NHS introduces new “Treats for Troops”

Jane Yu, Digital Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2021
Last Sunday, on October 3, students from different clubs and sports put up decorations in preparation for homecoming at the end of this week. Although the homecoming dance and assembly may look different this year, Student Council and Senior Class Board have had to create a different plan than usual.

Homecoming assembly, dance planned for outdoor spaces

Jane Yu, Digital Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2021
This year, students and staff are all back in school wearing masks. Due to the recommendations and guidelines in place, students must wear masks properly and are encouraged to wipe down desks each period.

School requires COVID-19 safety precautions, follows State of Illinois mandates for masks

Jane Yu, Digital Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2021
Ryan Rubenstein, assistant principal, (right) points out the new construction updates that have been in progress beginning on March 1.

Construction adds new innovative spaces

Jane Yu, Staff Writer
May 21, 2021
Celebrating the class of 2021

Celebrating the class of 2021

Jane Yu, Staff Writer
May 21, 2021
A mango boba smoothie from Liquid Fusion. Although the location isn't as close, this boba smoothie was one of the best.

Finding the quali-tea boba

Jane Yu, Staff Writer
May 20, 2021
During this winter season, athletes were forced to take a 2 month pause from their seasons. Despite this, many sports, like girls bowling, were able to have a successful finish to their seasons.

Winter Sports Recap 2021

Jane Yu, Staff Writer
March 31, 2021
Fires can be a scary thing, let alone one that can result in total property loss. Everyone should keep in mind how easy it is to have a fire start and remember to keep dryers clean.

A fiery experience

Jane Yu, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021
Nicky Trufanov, senior, has many hobbies including speed-cubing, tricking, playing instruments, listening to music, and more. But, he also began to take a deeper dive into trading cryptocurrencies a few years back.

Investing for the future

Jane Yu, Staff Writer
February 5, 2021
During winter break, many are still debating on whether or not to travel. However, in order to decrease the spread of the virus, it is advised that people stay home.

Please stay home for the holidays

Jane Yu, Staff Writer
December 16, 2020
Coming to LZHS next year, the new business program will give students a real experience in entrepreneurship.

Incubator program coming soon

Jane Yu, Staff Writer
December 14, 2020
Hot takes 2020

Hot takes 2020

Jane Yu, Staff Writer
November 16, 2020
Recently, the temperature has been dropping and winter is just around the corner. But with the cold weather comes the concern of the increased risk of contracting COVID-19.

Heading into the cold

Jane Yu, Staff Writer
October 26, 2020
Emma Harper, freshman, gets ready for a day of e-learning at home. By staying at home, learning for some freshmen has been full of new obstacles to face.

An unusual fresh start

Jane Yu, Staff Writer
September 14, 2020
MobileMakers, an iOS coding class, will be offering a new experience to students starting this year.

A unique coding experience

Jane Yu, Staff Writer
September 3, 2020
Due to social distancing, music students at home have been doing private lessons remotely at home. Louisa Hagen, freshman, prepares to video chat with her teacher through Zoom right before her private lesson.

Music despite distance

Jane Yu, Bear Facts Contributor
May 18, 2020
LZ's 6th annual job fair is ready to go! This year, the event will offer a record number of businesses that students can apply to for work experience.

Job fair to offer record number of businesses

Jane Yu, Bear Facts Contributor
February 28, 2020
Play poster featuring Sammie Kopp, junior cast member. She and many other drama members will be participating in the play coming up at the end of this week.

Bringing back ancient Greece

Jane Yu and Kara Yoon
February 5, 2020
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