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Ellie George

Ellie George, Editor-in-Chief

Hi, my name is Ellie, and I’m a senior. This is my second year on staff. In school, I’m involved with Link Crew, being a wellness leader, and soccer. Out of school, I enjoy hanging out with friends, gardening, walking my dog.

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Its hard to learn that social media is negative because of all the happy things that are posted. But, there comes a time where you need to tune it out in order to take care of your mental health. This is hard to realize until you find yourself in a negative situations.

The Struggle of Valuing Yourself

October 14, 2021

Art in the Alley: Student art show held outside.

May 24, 2021
Seniors Ty Holzwarth and Lily Bruns started dating as Covid restrictions lessened in June. The pandemic has encouraged a mostly outdoors-based relationship, consisting of frisbee golf and hiking, since that was the safest way they could spend time together.

Teen romantic relationships difficult, but not impossible, to manage during pandemic

May 10, 2021
The cafeteria is open for eating for the first time in over a year, but with many restrictions. Students must sit at separate tables six feet apart and wear masks for the duration of their lunch period unless eating.

Lunch options change with full-day instruction

April 7, 2021

A Late Start to the Season: Boys Soccer Triumphs over Mundelein

March 19, 2021
Negative coaching experiences cause some student athletes to quit

Negative coaching experiences cause some student athletes to quit

March 18, 2021
The halls of LHS look different this year, as a two-way hallway system has been implemented to enforce social distancing.

One year later

March 12, 2021
Tana Mongeau and James Charles issued apologies after attending parties during the Covid-19 pandemic, after coming under fire for their actions. Source: Instagram; coronavirus background from Wikimedia Commons

Influencers Should Better Use Their Influence

March 5, 2021
Gender Inequality is Plaguing the Classroom

Gender Inequality is Plaguing the Classroom

February 11, 2021
A group of about 35 LHS athletes marched from Cook Park to LHS, yelling chants such as “let us play” in hopes of drawing attention to their cause. Participants waved signs and flags during the march, catching the attention of passing cars.

“More than just a game”: Student athletes march for their season

January 28, 2021
Testing Positive: What Covid-19 has been like for some students

Testing Positive: What Covid-19 has been like for some students

December 16, 2020

Equity Club Begins, with Plans to Make Change

November 17, 2020
The Liberty Restaurant has drawn back many of their regular customers with abundant outdoor seating. They utilized their large parking lot to create this new space.

Local Businesses Struggle But Survive

October 21, 2020
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