The Lane Tech Champion

The Lane LSCs Parent Representatives listen as the November resolutions are read.

District to finance $35 million for exhaust system upgrade

By Alex Burstein, Editor-in-Chief

November 17, 2022

Lane lines up for an offensive snap late in the fourth quarter.

Football closes out historic season with 44-0 loss to Taft in city playoffs

By Alex Burstein, Editor-in-Chief

November 7, 2022

Josh Park assisting physics student Naomi Verdi.

A new way to grade: Lane teachers introduce standards based grading

By Charlotte Price, Reporter

October 31, 2022

Students milling around and browsing all of the different art displayed.

After two years, the Art Show has finally come back full force to display the talent of Lane Tech

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney, Editor-In-Chief

October 31, 2022

Students pose in front of the handmade flower display in front of the main office on Sept 16, Mexican Independence Day

Lane kicks off initiative for more cultural representation with expanded Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations

By Ruby Thompson, Managing Editor

October 24, 2022

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News

Early Action applicants on the rise

By Charlotte Price, Reporter

Image of Biden announcing the student loan application going live from NPR.

What does student loan forgiveness mean for high schoolers?

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney and Tess Adelstein

Image of Lanes roof from virtual open house courtesy of Lane Tech.

LSC announces extra funds to be received from telephone provider tower during brief October meeting

By Megan Mesikapp, Editor-In-Chief

Ald. Matt Martin reading the City of Chicago’s proclamation to name Oct. 1 Fritz Pollard Day.

Lane honors heroic alum Fritz Pollard by naming the Football Field in his memory

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney, Editor-In-Chief

Lane Cluster Program sees transportation improvements, but issues still remain

By Ruby Thompson, Managing Editor

LSC recognizes Hollywood actor Rodney To and announces updates to CIWP at September meeting

By Megan Mesikapp, Editor-In-Chief

CPS grants Lane request for additional security guards

By Alex Burstein, Editor-in-Chief

Lane begins earliest school start in recent history

By Avaani Julka, Assistant Editor

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Features

Ethan Ankney, right, and James Failla performing for Collidescopes at Collideofest II.

Student run band held festival and released new single

By Megan Mesikapp, Editor-In-Chief

Feeding the Need club after volunteering at Feed My Starving Children. Members from the left: Alex Tianis, Viet Tong, Makayla Mascorro, Ellie Cogley, Sydney Romal, Brendan Urganus, Jacob Volkers, Dieder Thyen, Oscar Frampton.

It’s Giving Season: Volunteering Opportunities in Chicago

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney, Editor-In-Chief

Lanes electronic sign displaying celebration message for Native American Heritage Month

Lane teachers work to be mindful of a dark history during Thanksgiving By: Annie Goode and Eva Prieto

By Eva Prieto and Ann Goode

A display within Lane for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pink’s purpose at Lane

By Megan Mesikapp, Editor-In-Chief

A new face for a classic course

By Charlotte Price, Reporter

Overcoming Borders: The mission and achievements of the Lane Tech DREAMers Club

By Yaniya Gilford, Managing Editor

Community to confinement: changes to annual Art Week

By Megan Mesikapp, Assistant Editor

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Sports

Will pushes through pain to place 95th in state

Boys Cross Country runs at state finals

By Finnegan Keely, Reporter

November 17, 2022

Boys Soccer poses with their championship plaque after winning regionals.

Early goals lead Boys Soccer to 2-0 win over Evanston for first regional title since 2016

By Alex Burstein, Editor-in-Chief

October 24, 2022

Loyola attempts a second-half free-kick against Lane.

99th minute goal lifts Boys Soccer to regional final

By Alex Burstein, Editor-in-Chief

October 22, 2022

Lanes Finn Merrill rushes in a second half touchdown against Westinghouse

Football rebounds from first loss of season, defeats Westinghouse 28-24

By Alex Burstein, Editor-In-Chief

October 17, 2022

Lane’s Wilson Smiejek (4) and Brando Diaz (11) react after Smiejek scores Lane’s second goal in the first half.

All-around play advances Boys Soccer to city semifinals with 3-1 win over Young

By Alex Burstein, Editor-in-Chief

October 10, 2022

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Editors' Note

An Editor’s Note: thank you and farewell

By Mara Mellits, Editor-in-Chief

May 19, 2022

Mara Mellits is The Champion’s Co-Editor-in-Chief for The Champion’s 2021-22 staff. Previously, she was an Assistant Editor and a Reporter for the 2020-21 staff. My...

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