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The Lane Tech Champion
The student news site of Lane Tech College Prep

The Lane Tech Champion
The student news site of Lane Tech College Prep

The Lane Tech Champion
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Aurelio Smithivas views Cam Chitnis’ photography pieces.
Lane’s annual end of year art show
By Ethan Mazzeo • May 22, 2026
Lane Tech journalism students qualify for the State Finals: Sophie Wu, center, finished 4th in Newspaper Design and 6th in Editorial Writing. State qualifiers Dash Rorem, left, competed in Editorial Cartooning, and Ellie Sanderson, right, competed in Copy Editing.
IHSA Journalism Finals bring together reporters from across the state
By Alana Nichols • May 22, 2026
(From left to right) Julian Hernandez-Suster, Julia Shepardson, Sloane Smith, and Lydia Vodopic perform their scene titled “Bork Bork” as Seymour, Sunny Sunston, Snakiera, and Pipemaster.
Advanced Acting Studio and Theater Production classes put on a puppet show
By Dash Rorem • May 22, 2026
Choir trio: senior Mallory Finnigan, juniors Amelia Taylor and Grey Pillsbury perform “And Nature Smiled” by Allen Koepke.
Choir is not a drag
By Julia Hickson • May 22, 2026
Seniors Sam Damiani, Diego Patino, Ben Lebeau, Isaac Dunn, Zach Buchar, Sam Liebert, Hana Eichler and Andy Lawrence sit on the outer edge of a parachute with Asa Troccoli and Lucy Arnold at the center.
Starting a brand new chapter: Lane Tech’s 2026 Decision Day
By Jillian Hayes • May 22, 2026
A home away from home: BSA’s impact on Lane Tech
By Jillian Hayes • April 10, 2026
“Just Acting Crazy”: The impact of Lane student behavior on nearby businesses
By Naima John • April 10, 2026
Choir Places Third at IHSA
By Jonas Gray • April 10, 2026
Committees and crisis at Lane’s first Model UN conference
By Sarah Rojas and Ellie Sanderson • April 10, 2026
Cheer and boys wrestling wins City Championships, girls hoops makes it to CPL Final Four
By Charlotte Kneer • April 8, 2026
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Features
Drew Hogan receives award at nationals.
ACADEC takes top 10
By Hannah Sperling • June 4, 2026
Lane Tech weight room filled with athletes from football and wrestling after school during spring sports season.
Before the sports: efforts in preparing for the season
By Valentina Vianna • June 4, 2026
A mixture of productivity and relaxation: Lane students’ plans for the summer
By Jillian Hayes • May 29, 2026
The cost of success at Lane
By Ireland Costello • May 29, 2026
Mint condition Pokemon cards in a binder owned by a Lane Tech student. The student requested anonymity due to recent acts of violence in the Chicago neighborhood surrounding card theft.
‘Gotta Catch ‘Em All’: Celebrating Pokémon’s three-decade reign
By Niani Darden • May 29, 2026
Asian-Pacific awareness at Lane
By Elaine Nguyen • May 29, 2026
The appropriation of Asian fashion and culture
By Sophie Wu • May 29, 2026
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Sports
Senior Martin Nguyen sets up the ball to teammates during the first set of the game.
Lane Tech's team debrief after the game at Kerry Wood Stadium.
Lane Tech weight room filled with athletes from football and wrestling after school during spring sports season.
During soccer tryouts girls participate in drills and practice passing.
Teammates Eden Katzfey, Leah Stegh, and Chris Griffin pose with the cheer city championship trophy.
Ruby Miller competing for Lane Tech Bowling. Photo Courtesy of Ruby Miller.
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A & E
Opinion
Love letters to the best places on campus
By Ellie Sanderson • June 4, 2026
Exploring obscure cuisines of Asia in Chicago
By Elaine Nguyen • May 29, 2026
The dangers of moderation
By Samira Soorya • May 29, 2026
Photo Courtesy of: Bloom Books
The ‘Boys of Tommen’ adaptation is a little concerning
By Sophie Wu • April 17, 2026
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