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By Editorial Board

February 17, 2021

Back at last: Lane athletics prepare to return after CPS gives go-ahead for winter sports

By Alex Burstein, Sports Editor

February 12, 2021

Ortman has considered using her skills to sell her embroidery and crochet pieces on Etsy, a hub for handmade items. (Photo courtesy of Abigail Ortman)

Hobbies as an escape from the pandemic

By Jack Belmont, Photo Editor

February 12, 2021

According to an email sent by their admissions office, Harvard University has received over 57,000 applications for the Class of 2025. (Creative Commons)

Ivy League pushes back decision day following surge in application volume

By Ella Rappel, Reporter

February 12, 2021

The Lane Tech basketball teams are hoping to return to the court soon, but they first need CPS approval and COVID-19 numbers to slow down. (File photo)

Lane coaches, athletes cautiously optimistic after IHSA releases schedule for sports to return

By Alex Burstein, Sports Editor

January 29, 2021

News

Cielito Lindo performing on the Nickelodeon program “America’s Most Musical Family” in 2019. (Photo courtesy of Diego Lucero)

Creative and artistic small businesses survive, adapt amid uncertainty

By Aidan Sadovi, Reporter

With 40 years of experience in public service, Biden now faces the daunting task of unifying a deeply divided nation. (Library of Congress)

Biden’s first 100 days: A preview

By Aaron Cohen, Managing Editor

A slide from a Civics discussion on the pro-life and pro-choice movements in the United states. (Photo courtesy of Marrin Gillespie)

Renewed Civics curriculum brings focus on social movements

By Theo Gary, Reporter

A screenshot from the Feb. 18 LSC meeting. More than thirty students spoke during Public Participation.

Students seize spotlight as LSC remains divided on return to school

By Alex Burstein and Ella Rappel

Lane library fosters engagement even during remote learning

By Finley Williams, Editor-in-Chief

The virtual elective fair allows teachers to promote their elective in an online setting

By Allegra Coleman, News Editor

Lane LSC Student Representative Profile: Eric Garcia

By Alex Burstein, Sports Editor

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Features

Leo Diaz with his four month old niece. (Photo courtesy of Leo Diaz)

Pregnancy and the pandemic within CPS

By Mara Mellits, Reporter

Woman receives COVID-19 vaccination as part of Chicago’s phase 1B vaccine distribution plan. (Photo courtesy of Maria Williams)

Is it safe to reopen schools?

By Breanna Williams, Reporter

Students have the choice of turning their camera on or off in Google Meet.

On or off? The issue of cameras in class

By Megan Camacho and Delphine Peck

Women in Lit students posing in one of the photo booths at the 2020 Women in Lit Fest. (Photo courtesy of Greta Pearl)

Human rights classes: Should they be required in schools?

By Zoe Reshoft, Reporter

Teaching history as it happens: Something for more than just history teachers

By Peder Sevig, Reporter

Quarantine gave students a chance to start their own business

By Jocelyn Ramirez and Isabella Bryant

Why are people switching to plant-based diets?

By Stephanie Mosqueda, Features Editor

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The Lane girls basketball team kicked off their season tonight against Westinghouse at a fan-less Lane gymnasium. (Screenshot from Lane Tech Athletics YouTube broadcast)

Lane girls basketball overcomes opening game rust to defeat Westinghouse 51-48

By Alex Burstein, Sports Editor

February 23, 2021

Maxwell Dopp, pictured above in a August 2019 game, committed to Gettysburg College last month. (Photo courtesy of Alex Nagle)

OPINION: COVID has made college recruiting drastically more difficult — here’s why

By Maxwell Dopp, Reporter

January 29, 2021

Members of the Lane girls cross country team at the state sectional meet on Oct. 31 at Lincoln Park. The varsity team finished eleventh place at sectionals. (Photo courtesy of Sophia Rivera)

Girls cross country sweeps team titles at city

By Alex Burstein, Sports Editor

January 4, 2021

Part of the Lane girls swimming and diving team poses around the city championship plaque after beating Whitney Young to win the team city title. (Photo courtesy of Cece Joshi)

Girls swimming and diving makes it two years in a row, wins CPS city title

By Alex Burstein, Sports Editor

January 4, 2021

Girls golf takes city title with new coach

By Alex Burstein, Sports Editor

January 4, 2021

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January 22, 2020

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