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

Bear Facts

Crushed by Consumption: Students and staff discuss the consequences of consumer culture and its impact on the future.
Overfilling the world's cart
Gurneer Sidhu, Grace Sun, and Jeanne Yu March 15, 2024

  INTRODUCTION People have always consumed life’s necessities-- food, water, shelter-- but there was a sudden shift that occurred...

Choir members pose outside The Dom in Salzburg, Austria. They visited several historical sights on their trip.
Singing all the way to Austria and Germany
Tessa Fabsik, Staff Writer • April 15, 2024

Over spring break, all LZHS choirs flew nearly 14,500 miles to start their tour in Germany and Austria.   The tour spanned ten days and four cities, including Munich, Oberndorf, Salzburg, and Vienna....

Several LZHS staff shared some of the languages they speak and countries they have been to in celebration of World Languages Week. World Languages week is being celebrated at LZHS from March 11 to March 15.
Hello! Hola! Bonjour! Guten tag!
Lindsey Bitzer, Sports Editor • March 18, 2024
Students, staff, pose in front of new Young Adult Center for students with IEP’s aged 18-22 who elect to stay on for transition services. The 25 students and staff in the program moved into the three-story building on March 6.
Transition program moves forward
Emma Harper, Magazine Editor-in-Chief • March 15, 2024
A junior Spanish student observes a painting at the museum. With the trip being largely self-paced, students could  stop and spend time looking at works that intrigued them.
Estudiantes exploran el arte mexicano
Grace Sun, Secretary • March 21, 2024

In a classroom, students are often restricted to learning via images on a whiteboard or reading a textbook. However, field trips can offer students a new perspective, allowing them to engage with class...

Best Buddies gathers for a group photo at last years Best Buddies Prom. This is the clubs second year in the national Best Buddies program that builds connections between special education students and their non-disabled peers.
Best Buddies goes to prom
Sadie Good, Staff Writer • March 15, 2024
A student receives a prize for winning a Kahoot game in class. Some teachers feel it is important to give out stickers to reward participation, rather than just academic achievements, such as tests and homework assignments.
Sticking to success
Sashrika Shyam, LZ Life Editor • March 15, 2024
Byrne went to regionals last year during Thanksgiving. After a successful competition, Byrne will begin to learn new routines for her next competition season.
A fancy for Irish dancing
Grace Sun, Secretary • January 26, 2024
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Spreading the message
Under pressure

Under pressure

March 15, 2024

Around 82% of athletes face pressure from participating...

(Uni)forming opinions

(Uni)forming opinions

December 15, 2023

There are only a few things that athletes can take...

A season of festivities

A season of festivities

December 15, 2023

Many sports teams use holiday traditions as a fun and...

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Cutting out caffeine

Sadie Good, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024

Balancing a seven hour school day, clubs, sports, part time jobs, and a family/social life can be draining for any high school student. With most American...

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Rewinding LZ’s history

Tessa Fabsik, Staff Writer
March 20, 2024

From the creator of the rotary phone to Seth Paine’s history as a utopian socialist, the Ela Historical Museum unveils several intriguing secrets about...

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A variety of combinations: find the ideal salad at Sweetgreen

Sashrika Shyam, LZ Life Editor
January 22, 2024

Whether it is the eight different bases, the wide variety of dressings, or the plethora of toppings, there is no denying that Sweetgreen has many options...

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