LZ Life – Bear Facts

Jawad Alam, senior, practicing a clarinet piece. For him, the cancellation of his final high school musical performances was disappointing.

Playing the blues

May 27, 2020

Despite her senior year getting cut short due to the pandemic, Donna Nguyen, senior, has found some light in the situation. She has been finding ways to keep busy and productive during quarantine.

Living through history

May 26, 2020

Many grocery store workers have had to adjust to the new changes of masks, gloves and protective barriers between customers as additional measures to keep customers and workers safe.

On the front lines: student workers support communities

May 26, 2020

One way students are staying connected through the quarantine is through video calling their friends. This is especially true for Abby DeGustino, junior, who enjoys facetiming or zooming her friends.

Staying connected: students find new ways to interact despite quarantine

May 22, 2020

SIgns that were distributed to the class of 2020. These are just one of the many ways that seniors are still being recongized.

An ending like no other

May 21, 2020

Spicy chicken tacos similar to the ones made by Sarah Richards. sophomore. Like many families, quarantine has allowed her and her family to get creative with their cooking.

Home is where the cooking is

May 20, 2020

Zoya Hasan and Zara Hasan sit outside and read after a day of e-learning.

Day in the Life of Two e-learners

May 19, 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

May 18, 2020

An overview LZ's e-learning policies, compared to those of Barrington, Palatine, and Stevenson. Main differences between schools involve length of school weeks and class blocking.

E-learning around the area

May 4, 2020

Priest broadcasts mass through cell phone. For many religious people. these virtual gatherings have been a source of comfort and normalcy.

Faith in isolation

April 28, 2020

Shaw's basket of knitting supplies. He plans to continuing knitting once quarantine ends.

Getting creative in quarantine

April 27, 2020

During quarantine, some students stay at home while their parents buy groceries and other students go work. Students cope in their own way by requesting their favorite food from their parents.

No longer normal: grocery shopping during a pandemic

April 24, 2020

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