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The student news publication of Libertyville High School

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Zahraa Patel

Zahraa Patel, Online Editor

Hello, my name is Zahraa and I'm a senior. This is my third year on staff and I am the Online Editor. In school, I'm an MSA board member, link crew leader, fence with Thundercats, and more! In my free time, I like watching movies, hanging out with friends, and cooking.

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[Photo] Barbenheimer: The cinematic phenomenon of 2023

September 26, 2023
Too tan, too pale: Caught between cultures

Too tan, too pale: Caught between cultures

Sarah Wuh and Zahraa Patel
May 19, 2023
Sarah Wuh’s year-long project focused on the theme of food - in particular, noodles. Her sustained investigation explored the intersection of food, culture, family and identity for generations of Chinese, Japanese and American families.

[Photo] Students support fine art classes by visiting LHS’s very own art show

May 15, 2023
Senior Mariam Sheik said “I wouldn’t change my name, I like where it comes from. It belonged to a strong and resilient women in my religion and because of that, it resonates with me”

The power in a name

Zahraa Patel, Online Editor
April 6, 2023
Stressed student with overloaded work for every class, squeeze room to study for upcoming finals.

What’s Next? The Future of Finals

Zahraa Patel, Online Editor
March 3, 2023
Wren Frey cues the sounds and lighting from the booth at the back of the studio theater. The various lighting settings and sound effects contributed to creating the illusion of magic in the play. For example, for the infamous killing curse, the lighting booth flashed green light onto the stage.

[Photo] “We are not a threat. Please be our friends!” Freshman-sophomore play spoofs Harry Potter in “Puffs”

January 30, 2023
Appetizers

[Photo] Am I in the wrong? Why our treatment of minimum wage workers is important

January 13, 2023
The Case of The Beauty Biases

The Case of The Beauty Biases

Zahraa Patel, Online Editor
December 2, 2022
Ms. Bethany Martin, who teaches freshman PE and drivers education, took a RAD class on her own and earned certification seven years ago at Oak Park River Forest High School. Here she demonstrates to students how to block an attack against them.

LHS Introduces New Self-Defense Class

Zahraa Patel, Online Editor
December 2, 2022
(Left to right) Seniors Bailey Max, Jack Rendl, Cris Montero, juniors Ben Miller and Louie Perry, and senior David Joseph unite to star as Sonny, Lenny, Danny, Doody, Kenickie and Roger as the charming Greasers.

[Photo] Grease is the word

November 1, 2022
Seniors Sophia Rynes and Cris Montero play Sandy Dombrowski and Danny Zuko in “Grease” which is a combination of the 1972 Broadway musical and the 1978 movie rendition.

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The pit brought energy and life to the actors by being on stage rather than their usual placement underneath the stage.

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Sophomore Rosie Wagner, who plays Marty, sings ‘Freddy My Love’ to showcase her affection for her Marine beau as she explains to the Pink Ladies how to write a love letter.

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Cha Cha DiGregorio and Danny Zuko, played by Vanessa Zhang and Cris Montero, compete at the Hand Jive contest at the prom to later receive first place.

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Sandy Dombrowski and Danny Zuko, played by seniors Sophia Rynes and Cris Montero, share a heartwarming kiss after making up for all their troubles only to be followed by another fight leading to Zuko singing, ‘Alone At A Drive In Movie’.

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The Greasers hang around a popular restaurant joint, Burger Palace, as they all celebrate Zuko quitting the track team and joining his friends once again.

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A group of students discuss their post graduation plans. The CRC is a safe place for students to talk about their future. The teachers that work in the CRC are there to help these students find their ideal future.

CRC: The place to find your future

Zahraa Patel, Online Editor
October 28, 2022
Iman Patel

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Chorale kick starts the 2022 LHS Spring Concert singing songs such as, Come to the Music, It Sings In Me and Dies Irae

LHS Students Sing Their Hearts Out at the Spring Choir Concert

Zahraa Patel, Staff Member
May 24, 2022
Abby Muller is attending the University of Arizona, majoring in Mathematics.

[Photo] Things Change: Seniors with college majors they never expected

May 20, 2022
These bright lights, lanterns and crescent moon decorations adorn this house to celebrate Ramadan. The crescent moon and star are Islamic symbols. Lanterns have always been a traditional decoration that many Muslims around the world put up every Ramadan. The pillows in the back say “Ramadan Kareem” in Arabic writing, the dominant language of Islam.

What is Ramadan?

Roqaya Elmenshawy and Zahraa Patel
April 27, 2022
A Thousand Splendid Suns: Is it really so splendid?

A Thousand Splendid Suns: Is it really so splendid?

Zahraa Patel, Staff Member
March 3, 2022
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[Photo] Cultural Conformity: My experience growing up in a white community

March 3, 2022
DOI presents: The top 10 costumes of 2021 at LHS

DOI presents: The top 10 costumes of 2021 at LHS

Ella D'Amore and Zahraa Patel
November 12, 2021

“Don’t Be Afraid”: Seniors share their advice for new students

Zahraa Patel, Staff Member
October 11, 2021
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