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)
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

Introduction As seniors begin to set off on their paths toward college and post-graduate plans, they will also take a moment to reflect on...

Discerning reality
Discerning reality
Grace Sun, Jeanne Yu, and Charlie Bayne • March 14, 2025
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
News
Former LZ cheer coaches arrested
Ayaan Hamid, News Editor • May 19, 2025

Earlier this March, two former Lake Zurich High School cheer coaches, Kaylin Dietrich and Gabrille Kelly, were arrested and charged for alleged embezzlement of school funds. The women, who coached the...

Come and support Theatre as they present what Kuntz says is a "show for the masses." They will be performing from April 24-26.
Putting prom on center stage
Grace Sun, Spotlight Editor • April 16, 2025
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
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
LZ Life
The Oblivion remaster is legendary
The Oblivion remaster is legendary
Ayaan Hamid, News Editor • May 19, 2025

Video games have always been a big part of my life, with some of the earliest memories I have playing the Lego Star Wars games on the Xbox 360 with my siblings. I was such a prolific gamer that my parents...

Summer jobs for students
Summer jobs for students
Josie Moriarity, LZ Life Editor • May 16, 2025
Even with the double periods, AP Biology students still get to use office hours in S123, which is another support system in place for students.
Double it, & give it to the next period
Andrew Khomenko, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025
Overview hosting their 2nd event in the PAC lot. Cars can receive awards and all proceeds go to Wounded Warriors.
Speeding towards a good cause
Eva Keith, Sports Editor • May 13, 2025
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As seen in print
The Oblivion remaster is legendary
Students playing badminton, the club is open to all skill levels and is an opportunity for students to be social with friends.
Summer jobs for students
Even with the double periods, AP Biology students still get to use office hours in S123, which is another support system in place for students.
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Don’t sweat it
Nature’s way to wellness

Nature’s way to wellness

May 16, 2025

Students may not be involved in sports for a variety...

March Madness comes to LZHS

March Madness comes to LZHS

April 2, 2025

What Is March Madness? Though many of us have heard...

A league of their own

A league of their own

March 14, 2025

History of women’s sports According to the Concordia...

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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
The Oblivion remaster is legendary
The Oblivion remaster is legendary

Ayaan Hamid, News Editor
May 19, 2025

Video games have always been a big part of my life, with some of the earliest memories I have playing the Lego Star Wars games on the Xbox 360 with my...

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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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