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This was surprisingly delicious. It is no longer the middle of winter, but sometimes you just need a warm hug anyways, and this bowl is it.

Apple “bake” with Brinda

Brinda Ambal, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2021

Welcome to the next installment of Breakfast with Brinda; we’re making apple bake, the name of which I definitely did not just make up. Watch the video for more. The nitty-gritty of apple bake...

Take this test to find out which history teacher you are most like. Photo by Thomas Bruns.

Which Social Studies teacher are you most like?

Thomas Bruns, Opinions/A&E editor March 18, 2021

Take this Buzzfeed-inspired personality quiz to find out which social studies teacher you are most like. Questions range from history related to general personality questions. (function(d,s,id){var...

Tracing the players’ movements on the team, junior Grace Eschbach controls the camera that is streaming live video on LSPN YouTube channel. The livestream was utilized by those who could not watch in-person games due to the CDC spectator requirements. “My favorite part of LSPN is getting to do something that makes the viewers and athletes happy. We get to allow families and friends of the players to watch something that, at this point in time, they otherwise wouldn't be able to,” Eschbach said. “Even something simple like someone thanking me for filming them or their team is very rewarding.”

A glimpse into clubs during COVID-19

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2021

Students participating in after-school activities have unique options of mask-wearing or attending Zoom meetings. Although the past year has caused major changes to how school systems and student life...

2021 Senior send-off map

2021 Senior send-off map

Paige Matthys-Pearce, Staff Writer March 5, 2021

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Using Procreate 5X, senior Rebecca Vierck demonstrates how attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social anxiety can make someone feel like being watched. Vierck’s piece conveyed the alienation felt from their peers. “A lot of media representation about ADHD is built upon stereotypes. Because of the comorbidity of my ADHD and social anxiety, I tend to feel anxious to stim in front of people in fears of seeming weird,” Vierck said. “I've had to cut off friends because of their disrespect for my sensory triggers. As a child, I would have multiple breakdowns a week over the texture of dinners that I was made to eat.”

Students showcase their ‘draw dropping’ artwork

Addie Gleason, Managing Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2020

Through a combination of mediums, students from Katy Mangrich’s AP 2D Art and Design class, Ashley Drissell’s Design Arts class and Kat Briggs’ AP Drawing class made pieces that investigate cultural...

Take this quiz to get to know our new editors virtually and see which one you are most like!

Quiz: Which editor are you?

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief September 15, 2020

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Teacher Andrew Van Herik protests outside Chicago Public Schools headquarters July 22.

Podcast: COVID-19 and America’s teacher crisis

Tyler Kinzy, Managing Editor-in-Chief July 29, 2020

The vast majority of Americans believe teachers don’t receive the respect—or pay—they deserve, but that won’t stop the U.S. from forcing educators to work in potential COVID-19 hotspots with barebones...

Posing in the trunk of his car, senior Tony Morris and junior Riley Leslie (Fernridge high school) get ready to start the parade. Morris had his entire family come along to show support for him graduating. “I loved the parade. I really enjoyed myself and I think it should be a thing that’s continued. The energy and amount of people that showed up and all of the decorated cars made it really really fun,” Morris said. “But I would really love to walk across the stage wearing my cap and gown, being handed my diploma, and saying goodbye to highschool surrounded by my class, not separated by cars.”

Bidding farewell to the class of 2020: senior parade edition

Sara Albarcha, Staff Writer June 8, 2020
"I was proud I was able to show them how far I’ve come. it was also great to see some friends who I haven’t seen in a while, and I was happy we were able to experience this altogether,” Hassan said.