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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

For the first time, National Honors Society (NHS) is hosting a Treats for Troops collection from November 1 through November 5.  NHS has partnered with Soldiers' Angels to collect candy for troops....

With a majority of students feeling anxious in school, the calming room is a supervised place students can go when they need to process their emotions. “For me, its a quiet place. Its just quiet, I can get my work done, and its nice to have a place for students to go to,” Michaela Towne, Spanish teacher and calming room supervisor, said. “It doesnt benefit as much, but it is nice for students if they feel like, Okay, I need to take a break, they now have a place to go.”
School builds calming room for students to process negative emotions
October 28, 2021
Matthew Nerenberg, sophomore and band student, in the middle of recording his oboe audition for ILMEA. Students were told to create a single video, encompassing all parts of the audition.
ILMEA auditions online for second year in a row
October 19, 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
October 6, 2021
LZ Life
While students are provided with different lunch choices, not all opt for the same kinds.
Different lunches for different bunches
Kara Yoon, Business Manager • November 23, 2021

With greater age comes greater freedom. As juniors and seniors are allowed to leave school campus for open periods, more students opt for different lunch options.  However, some still prefer the classic...

About 43% of students say they sleep four to six hours, which is less than the eight to ten the National Sleep Foundation recommends for teenagers; however, the amount of school work students take home has an impact on how much they sleep. “I think teachers should talk to each other more, and I dont think more than two tests should be allowed in one day,” Marin David, junior, who says she sleeps five to six hours on average, said. “That would be a dream, but thats probably not going to happen. That definitely would help a lot of students.”
“Sleeping” on sleep
November 19, 2021
For the past couple of years, COVID has disrupted many peoples Thanksgiving plans. However, with the vaccine in place, families are starting to open up to more of the traditional gatherings before COVID.
Beyond the turkey
November 17, 2021
Halloween traditions, such as making pumpkin themed foods, are common for some students and staff.
Terrifyingly terrific Halloween tradition
November 16, 2021
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Sports Recaps
Jack Dwyer, senior, breaks for the edge against Mundelein. The team was able to finish their spring season with a 3-3 record and 3 shutout victories.
Spring Sports Recap 2021
Alex Ketcham, Sports Editor • May 2, 2021
Summer Sports Preview 2021
April 21, 2021
Winter Sports Recap 2021
March 31, 2021
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Spinning into a new season

Spinning into a new season

August 20, 2021

Orchesis leaps into a new season, bringing their passion...

Too much to do, too little time

Too much to do, too little time

May 21, 2021

After a year without large-scale school athletics,...

Racing into spring training

Racing into spring training

April 1, 2021

The distance running teams dodged icy roads and kept...

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Perspectives
Fashion and function
Fashion and function

Lindsey Bitzer, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021

After years of wearing masks, many are still struggling to find one that fits them. To help you on your search for the perfect mask, Bear Facts staff have...

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My health, my choice
My health, my choice

Sasha Kek, LZ Life Editor
August 25, 2021

NOTE: This is the writer's opinion and the following information is not intended as the writer's medical advice, but research regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Over...

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The influence of homework on mental health
The influence of homework on mental health

Annette Suk, Business Manager
May 27, 2021

I am not even going to lie, I am so glad I am done with high school. I will admit that sometimes I'm dramatic, but can I just say, there are parts of high...

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