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Lake Zurich High School Student Media

Bear Facts

Lake Zurich High School Student Media

Bear Facts

Max Feldman

Max Feldman, Magazine Editor-in-Chief

As a senior, this is Max’s third year on staff and first year as magazine editor in chief for the Bear Facts program. He aspires to study environmental science at the University of Michigan and become a stereotypical college kid. Max is involved with the NHS program and volunteers inside and outside of school. Along with being part of NHS, Max is also a FAME leader and participates in the school’s REACT club and tennis teams. He has also taken an interest in gardening as a former member of the Illinois Orchid Society (Max had to quit because his two cats destroyed his orchid garden).

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As the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up the past year, it has also created uncertainty about the futures of our seniors. Looking into the future, we must prepare for a new reality and make bold new strides.

We must look past the pandemic

Max Feldman, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2021
When students get a grade back, it has an impact on their motivation and confidence, according to Alexandra Shutkas, senior. While this usually only applies to students, Shutkas says there may be benefits to extending this kind of feedback to teachers, too.

Student voice

Max Feldman, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2021
Katie and Madelyn Zolneirek, seniors, prepare for the next year apart. “When I was younger, part of me was like, shaping my personality off of being different from [Katie] so we could be different,” Madelyn said. “But now looking back, not seeing Katie everyday is going to be the hardest part about leaving.”

[Photo] A friend for life

Kyra Keena, Bear Facts Contributor
May 21, 2021
Nikko Gajowniczek, junior, entertains himself by playing piano in his AP Chemistry class. However, Gajowniczek says this distraction pales in comparison to the distractions at home that in-person school has helped him get away from.

A new reality?

Max Feldman, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2021
Tiffany Pham, senior, says poses with friends in hybrid school. Pham says the year has been chaotic, but that hybrid learning has restored a semblance of normality.

Looking back at the year that changed it all

Max Feldman, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2021
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
During a tumultuous summer, hundreds gathered at Breezewald Park to honor the memory of George Floyd and show support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Rallies like this one, honoring the movement and educating people on the importance of the movement, are only the first step towards greater equality.

We must strive to be anti-racist

Max Feldman, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2020
A manager offers hand sanitizer to his employee before work. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to plague the community and the nation, one way businesses are keeping employees safe by keeping sanitizer in stock at all times.

Sorting store sanitizers

Max Feldman, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 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
Napping can be an effective way to relax, improve wellness, and catch up on some sleep. There are two kinds of naps: the accidental nap (displayed here) and the intentional nap, Elizabeth Garcia, health teacher says.

Turning off the lights

Max Feldman, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2020
As panic buying becomes an ongoing problem in Lake Zurich, empty shelves have become a common scene in grocery stores. Karlie Schwichtenberg, junior whose family has struggled getting items at stores, says this hoarding is ridiculous and dangerous.

Adjusting to new realities

Max Feldman, Business Manager & Spotlight Editor
April 21, 2020
Volunteers saw down buckthorn at the woodland restoration. According to Thode, this buckthorn is an invasive species which prevents native oaks from living up to their potential.

Saved by the axe

Max Feldman, Business Manager & Spotlight Editor
March 9, 2020
Seth Paine is not the only place that has been impacted by the rise of vandalism. Across the country, anti-Semitic vandalism has struck schools, businesses, and homes.

A dangerous trend

Max Feldman, Business Manager & Spotlight Editor
February 11, 2020
After retirement, Lori Bonefas, former MRC tutor, plans to travel more like she has in the past. According to Bonefas, some of the places she has visited include Portage Glacier, Alaska; Kenai Fjords, Alaska; Oklahoma.

A new phase: former MRC tutor discusses her plans after retirement

Max Feldman, Business Manager & Spotlight Editor
January 29, 2020
Varsity Freshmen: Winter 2019

Varsity Freshmen: Winter 2019

Max Feldman, Business Manager & Spotlight Editor
January 5, 2020
ACT to implement test-taking changes

ACT to implement test-taking changes

Max Feldman, Business Manager & Spotlight Editor
November 11, 2019
The Harlem wizards are dropping by LZ! This year, rather than the annual color run, District 95 decided to switch things up with a basketball game between the Wizards and the LZ staff.

Dribbling for the district

Max Feldman, Business Manager & Spotlight Editor
October 20, 2019
Caramel lattes at Pepper Park in Lake Barrington. These lattes were solid but lacked authenticity.

A coffee conundrum

Max Feldman, Business Manager & Spotlight Editor
September 23, 2019

New School Year, New Me

Max Feldman, Business Manager & Spotlight Editor
August 25, 2019
For most students taking AP classes, studying takes up a lot of time during the day as the test approaches. However, all of this hard work may not lead to the best results when applying to colleges.

Not the end all be all

Max Feldman, Co-Business Manager
May 19, 2019
The superintendent speaks in front of a community audience. Osburn is always active in discussing district wide policies with parents and community members regularly.

Moving out

Max Feldman, Co-Business Manager
April 25, 2019
Andrew Koppel, transition student, posts a Stall Street Journal above the hand dryers. The students usually post the stall streets near the sinks as well as the stalls to promote good hygiene.

The story behind the stalls

Max Feldman, Co-Business Manager
April 3, 2019
Students wait for their specialized coffee drinks in the morning. Many students say that these complex drink orders can hold up the line and cause irritation among Jazzmans customers.

Running for coffee

Max Feldman, Staff Writer
February 1, 2019
Student athletes are able to take pictures with their families as they commit to certain colleges. Students say they get a special feeling from these photos by showing their accomplishments.

Athletes on the red carpet

Max Feldman, Staff Writer
January 8, 2019
Students say that college cost is increasing more and more each year. This is causing increased stress on families and students, causing them to worry more and more about being able to pay for college, students say.

The wealth effect

Max Feldman, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
Kim Ferraro, social studies teacher, asks for advice from Megan Bajor, English teacher. Younger teachers find that there is a welcoming environment  in the school.

Experience vs inexperience

Max Feldman, Staff Writer
October 5, 2018
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