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Natalie Isberg

Natalie Isberg, Staff Member

This is my second year on staff. At LHS, I'm involved in Drops of Ink, Slant of Light, and the Fencing club. Outside of school, I like to write stories.

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Some perfectionists feel the pressure to be perfect academically, especially in high school, where grades help determine one’s path to college.

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Places like the Lake County Fairgrounds are currently giving out Covid-19 vaccines by appointment for those over 65, essential workers and long-term care facility residents.

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All In This Together: How An Athlete's Support System Can Help Motivate And Inspire

All In This Together: How An Athlete’s Support System Can Help Motivate And Inspire

February 11, 2021
While most people see most colors on the color spectrum, those with color blindness see them differently or completely omitted depending on the type and severity of their color blindness.

What Exactly is Color Blindness?

November 22, 2020
Potential Infographic (Almost confirmed)

[PHOTO] Handling mental health in eSchool

September 30, 2020
With the existence of Covid-19, students face an unprecedented challenge when making plans for their future.

[PHOTO] Defining My Future During COVID

September 30, 2020
“Something kind of cool happened over the summer. We had about, between Vernon Hills and Libertyville, almost 40 teachers that did a two-day course on what's called social-emotional learning, which, in essence, is mental health,” said Dr. Brenda Nelson, the prevention and wellness coordinator at LHS.

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September 30, 2020
Amanda Sekili

Amanda Sekili

May 5, 2020
Ways to Visit Your Pet From College

Ways to Visit Your Pet From College

May 5, 2020
Kate Gerber

Kate Gerber

April 21, 2020
Tom Koulentes

Tom Koulentes

April 16, 2020
Sarah Villani

Sarah Villani

April 13, 2020
Mary Kretschmar

Mary Kretschmar

April 13, 2020
Price gouging isn't ethical

Price gouging isn’t ethical

April 13, 2020
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. At LHS, regular P.E. gym classes sometimes play pickleball indoors.

A Glance at Some Lesser-Known Sports

February 28, 2020
If you feel that someone’s opinion on what you consider to be fundamental rights is being infringed upon, it might be good to weigh how you feel about and if their negative opinions outweigh what you like about them.

[PHOTO] Friends and Fundamental Human Rights: When Does Their Opinion Cross the Line?

March 5, 2020
Madison Wilson

Madison Wilson

February 7, 2020
Common signs used for the Standing Rock protests include the phrases “Defend The Sacred,” “Water Is Life” and symbols of animals and indigenous people, all of which the protesters wish to make a stand for.

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February 7, 2020
The “Middle School Madness” storyline begins in a typical classroom complete with desks, a world map and a table of the elements. These are all clues leading to entry into the next room.

[PHOTO] These escape rooms are Golden

January 22, 2020
A study by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 76 percent of teens between the ages of 13-17 use Instagram. Many of these students use their screen time for often unproductive reasons other than homework or studying.

[PHOTO] ProcasTECHnation

December 15, 2019
Megan Snow

Megan Snow

November 22, 2019
Construction for the new dance studio on the second floor is set to be completed next fall. They are currently working on the plumbing and ductwork. Photo courtesy of Gilbane.

New dance studio progresses with construction

November 19, 2019
While a teacher could be the one to single students out for a wrong answer or for giving an “I don’t know” answer, the feeling of embarrassment afterwards is often magnified by the condescending attitude of peers, making students feel much worse overall.

[PHOTO] Public shaming: all pain, no gain

November 14, 2019
Grant Giardina

Grant Giardina

October 21, 2019
In the recording area, there is a microphone, guitars and other sound equipment. Fine Arts students are currently able to record in the studio, whether it be solo or with a quartet, for example.

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October 21, 2019
The sound system room, which is located in and behind the Studio Theater, includes soundproofed walls, a drum set, a keyboard and a new sound mixer. The room is relatively small but is able to accommodate around eight people.

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October 21, 2019
Unlike other schools, the console area has touch-screen technology, which LHS was able to get through the efforts of the school and the Parent Cats organization. The console is responsible for editing the recordings, and it serves as the connection between an audio interface and the incoming audio, according to Sage Audio, a professional studio located in Nashville.

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October 21, 2019

Girls Volleyball beats St. Viator

October 6, 2019
Neil D'Souza

Neil D’Souza

September 13, 2019
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