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Last year, part of the Scholastic Journalism Week celebration was raffling off baskets. The Bear Facts staff has decided to discontinue this tradition for safety reasons, but still plans to hold a fundraiser and create more social media content.

Altered events, steadfast values

Max Feldman, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2021
Because this is the last year for seniors at Lake Zurich, the school is trying to engage them as much as possible. “The decision was made to begin with our senior class [as] we're trying to think creatively of all different types of ways to really engage our seniors in their final year here at LZ, and that's been quite a task, but one that we still remain really passionate about,” Ashley Weltler, assistant principal of academics, said. “We made the decision to begin with our seniors to offer the opportunity to still come in and engage daily at LZ.”

Seniors extended opportunity to come in for five-day learning

Sasha Kek, Secretary
February 19, 2021
Bob and Kaye, who help raise the cattle, are part of the program as well. Addison's class made connections with both the cows and people on the cattle farm.

Social Studies teacher uses unherd of tactics to create connections

Max Feldman, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2021
Every person starts with the same 16 pieces, and the objective is to capture the king. Because in-person chess is not possible currently, Chess club is using a website called chess.com, which is where all chess games will take place.

64 tiles, 32 pieces, infinite possibilities

Adam Monnette, Live Media Manager
January 14, 2021
Rose Weismann, literacy resource center aide, working at her home office. In the past few months, she says she has been

Getting it write

Caroline Sun, Digital Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2021
As students get ready for winter break and prepare for holidays, some may need to modify their traditional celebrations due to the ongoing pandemic. “Usually during the holidays I hang out with friends, go present shopping, and eat out with family,” Niya Katsarska, junior said about her regular winter break traditions. “Now I’m trying to distract myself with other things I enjoy and come up with different ways to do things, so instead of shopping in person, I’m doing online shopping for presents.”

Unpredictable holidays in unpredictable times

Sasha Kek, Secretary
December 14, 2020

America’s ongoing fight

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Hannah Etienne, and Kara Yoon
December 14, 2020
REACT club members spread seeds for native grasses with the guidance of Ancient Oaks, a community environmental group. Spreading seeds was just one part of the project, however, as it also included cutting buckthorn and clearing other invasive species, Paige Orals, 2020 graduate, says.

Leaving a legacy

Max Feldman and Ruby Lueras
December 14, 2020
Cybercrime increased by six counts this year, according to PurpleSec statistics, which is why students need to be aware of any malicious activity they see online. “I get a lot of Instagram DMs that have random links in them,” Julia Cison, senior who was hacked on Instagram, said. “I’ll never go into them or look at them anymore because that's what I think started when I got hacked. Maybe I clicked on a link or something that someone sent me, so I just pay attention to what I do on my phone to make sure it doesn't happen again.”

Threat behind the screen

Sasha Kek, Secretary
December 14, 2020
Dan Strickler, drivers education teacher, says adjusting to technology was a challenge at first, especially because he was unsure if the technology would change.

Digital Drawbacks

Ruby Lueras, LZ Life Editor
December 14, 2020
Complaining can be a small statement once in while or a long term habit. However, when reflecting on complaints you typically make, you realize how many times you complain and how unnecessary complaining can be

A Complaining Detox… Attempted

Alex Ketcham, Sports Editor
December 2, 2020
Students are preparing to vote both by mail and in person. As the election nears, some students say they plan to vote to represent their generation’s interests, while others are choosing to opt out.

Of votes and voices

Max Feldman, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2020
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