Lake Zurich High School Student Media

Bear Facts

Menu
Final exams are supposed to be a way of checking for retained mastery of class material. Instead, they test the ability to cram and memorize information before you forget it again.

Traditional final exams need to go

Adam Monnette, Live Media Manager
January 29, 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
While there are many distractions that people have to face, I encounter three particular challenges: my family, my dogs, and my technology.

Dealing with distractions at home

Adam Monnette, Live Media Manager
October 27, 2020
Listening to other perspectives helps pop the

LZ: a bubble of privilege and prosperity

Hannah Etienne, Staff Writer
October 8, 2020
Not wearing a mask is ignorant and selfish. By not wearing a mask you are more likely to spread COVID-19 to the people around you.

Wear your mask

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Spotlight Editor
September 20, 2020
As the covid-19 pandemic continues to ravage the country, many students say they still feel pressured to take standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. Even though colleges have gone test optional, testing companies continue to promote testing dates and put pressure onto students.

The crucial testing policy you are not appreciating enough

Max Feldman, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2020
We believe that in order to encourage change in our society we need to be active in our efforts in real life rather than through a technological medium.

Clicktivism is not Activism

Parul Pari and Caroline Sun
March 13, 2020
With the combination of middle schools, new friends are made. With similar interests, a “family” of the closest friends can be created, where they can cheer you up through difficult times.

The family I never knew I needed

Annette Suk, Events Coordinator
January 26, 2020
Students use textbooks and test prep books to prepare for the AP tests. Most colleges will only accept a 4 or a 5 on an AP test to give college credit.

The cost of knowledge for college

Hannah Etienne, Staff Writer
January 21, 2020
In our day and age, many parents, with the influence of technology and social media, have begun to overshelter their kids. Although this sheltering comes from good intent, it often causes children to grow up without a true understanding of the real world.

Sheltered kids lack life skills

Caroline Sun and Parul Pari
December 13, 2019
Load More Stories
Activate Search
Lake Zurich High School Student Media
Opinion