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Olivia Gauvin, Features Editor

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Ashley Pignone, who will be studying graphic design and visual communications at Montana State University, explained that her desire to involve art in her everyday life is what inspires her future career aspirations

Majors and Minors

May 16, 2019
After the Wildcats scored a goal, the Niles West goalie grabs the ball to throw to a teammate.

Libertyville boy’s varsity water polo wins game against Niles West High School 13-7

May 4, 2019
To enhance their strength and flexibility, the LHS cheerleaders are required to attend tumbling classes once a week as well as practice daily on hard mats; as they explained, this not only improves their performance but also better prepares them for their competitions.

[PHOTO] Bring it On

April 18, 2019
Mr. Brian Zyrkowski

Mr. Brian Zyrkowski

March 22, 2019
Carbon emissions are proven to be one of the leading causes of climate change; they are part of the reason why sea levels have risen over Nuatambu Island.

If a tree falls

March 7, 2019
According to Business Insider, H&M outsources most of its labor overseas, to countries like Bangladesh, where the working conditions are difficult to oversee and are often dangerous.

Waste Size: the consequences of the modern-day fashion industry

March 7, 2019
Magistra Jamie Reuben

Magistra Jamie Reuben

February 15, 2019
This table at Starbucks, completely overrun by high schoolers’ homework, laptops and stationery, is a scene very familiar to the frequent coffee-shop goers of LHS.

Let’s See What’s Brewing: A look into coffee’s popularity across America

February 8, 2019
Many modern posters or campaigns take a light-hearted approach to the issue of women's rights which is potentially problematic while others specify issues that relate directly to the root of the problem. Left corner photo by Jonathan Eyler-Werve from flickr, right corner photo by Silvia Maresca from wikipedia commons, bottom photo by OpenRoadPR from pixabay.

White feminism is not feminism

January 28, 2019
Ms. Suzanne Torrence

Ms. Suzanne Torrence

January 11, 2019
Clara shows off her nutcracker while the other children, danced by the Dance Center North ensemble, admire from afar.

The holiday season was celebrated with Dance Center North’s “The Nutcracker”

December 17, 2018
The “Scout” mascot has been a part of the school’s image for a long time; pictured above is a display showing historical school-related artifacts including trophies from the 1930’s and an antique hand painted ornament.

More Than a Mascot: The debate surrounding Native American mascots in the U.S.

December 13, 2018
Mrs. Jane Risley

Mrs. Jane Risley

November 16, 2018

Safety First

November 8, 2018
Mr. Wiggins

Mr. Wiggins

October 12, 2018

A Bad Mood Doesn’t Justify Being Rude

September 27, 2018
Zoya Hasan has a smile to brighten up anyone’s day while she tries to be as helpful as possible.

Zoya Hasan

September 27, 2018
Mr. Rick Brenner

Mr. Rick Brenner

September 7, 2018
Felisa Umadhay, a senior, will be studying biochemistry at Lake Forest College. Umadhay has felt a calling to science from a young age because of her parents’ background in nursing.

The First Generation

May 15, 2018
Angad Virk

Angad Virk

April 24, 2018
The colorful symbols in this illustration represent good deeds, such as smiles and generosity. The figure on the left symbolizes a kind person, and on the right is a nice person. The key difference between the two is that being nice is randomly performing short-lived friendly actions. Being kind is not just giving bits of joy, but embodying compassion. Being kind is not just defined by what you do here and there, but by who you are and what you stand for.

The power of mankind(ness)

April 17, 2018
Seniors Max Kratcoski, goalie Jack Otto and Nick Harrington reach to block an attempted goal from an opponent.

Boys varsity water polo defeats Mundelein 2-1

April 8, 2018
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