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Joshua Tarafa, Editor-in-Chief

I am a senior and a Journalism 2 student here at Lane. I have a strong interest in sports journalism, but have branched out to stories with a variety of topics. I try to focus my time on family, school and sports. Writing has always been an interest of mine and journalism has emerged a possible career path for me. I am proud to be a Cuban-American and a part of such a diverse school.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook gives a speech at the Everyone Can Code educational event hosted by Apple at Lane on March 27, 2018.

[Photo] Big Tech: The growing power of a few large tech companies

By Aaron Cohen, Managing Editor
April 9, 2021
Apple CEO Tim Cook gives a speech about Everyone Can Code during the keynote of the educational event hosted by Apple at Lane on March 27. “It makes it fun and easy for everyone to learn to code whether they’re in the classroom or at home.”

Apple launches multiple new products for education

By Joshua Tarafa, Editor-In-Chief
April 6, 2018
Stefan Rebic, Div. 890, works to calibrate the compass and GPS on his drone before taking video for a contract at Navy Pier. (Photo courtesy of Stefan Rebic)

Students take their businesses to the skies and airwaves

By Joshua Tarafa, Editor-In-Chief
April 5, 2018
Canine therapy dog Ash is a Keeshond and was one of three dogs that were brought to Lane on Jan. 26 to help students relieve stress.

Canine Therapy aims to cut stress ahead of finals

By Joshua Tarafa, Editor-In-Chief
January 30, 2018
Coach Molloy talking to her team during a timeout at their game against Dec. 14 against the Shurz Bulldogs.

[Photo] New coach, same winners

By Rafael Martinez, Reporter
January 9, 2018
Chris Nieto, left, and Uriel Bandera worked on a creative writing piece. The Writing Center is open before and after school, and during lunch periods.

[Photo] Students pioneering new Writing Center

By Sam Sorich, Reporter
January 1, 2018
Chris Nieto, left and Uriel Bandera worked on a creative writing piece. The Writing Center is open before and after school, and during lunch periods.

[Photo] Students pioneering new Writing Center

December 20, 2017
Assistant Varsity football coach Pat Czerwiec goes over plays with senior quarterback Luke Calkins during the team’s game against Simeon on Sept. 15. (Photo courtesy of Stefan Rebic)

Sideline impact goes beyond win-loss records

By Joshua Tarafa, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2017

Sports knowledge is not male exclusive

By Joshua Tarafa, Editor-in-chief
October 23, 2017
Tarbhai, who has joined the optional homework movement, is working with his AP United States History student.

[Photo] Optional homework gaining ground at Lane

By Sam Sorich, Reporter
October 23, 2017
40 years after their 1977 championship win, the team still gathers for events, their most recent being the football game versus Simeon.

1977 football team powered to city title

By Jeffrey Taraszkiewicz and Joshua Tarafa
October 23, 2017
The six Japanese exchange students shadowed six mentors from Lane’s Japanese classes on Sept. 7. (Photo Courtesy of Ms. Nakagawa)

TOMODACHI initiative brings six Japanese students to Lane

By Joshua Tarafa, Editor-in-chief
October 23, 2017
Lane takes the field prior to their game against rival Simeon on September 15.

Simeon marches out of Lane Stadium with a 59-21 victory

By Joshua Tarafa and Jeffrey Taraszkiewicz
September 18, 2017
The Lane Varsity team completes a walkthrough ahead of their second game of the season.

Concussions continue to spark debate on football player safety

By Joshua Tarafa, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2017
While the Leo Catholic Choir performed the national anthem, Lane players raised their helmets in solidarity.

Comeback bid falls short in historic season opener

By Joshua Tarafa
August 29, 2017

Long awaited budget unanimously approved

By Joshua Tarafa, Copy Editor
August 4, 2017

July LSC Organizational Meeting

By Joshua Tarafa, Reporter
July 25, 2017
The Lane Tech Local School Council met on June 15, for their last meeting of the 2016-17 school year.

June LSC Meeting

By Eunice Alpasan and Joshua Tarafa
June 20, 2017

An offseason infused with pro level influence and equal expectations

By Joshua Tarafa, Copy Editor
June 13, 2017
Emily Gost and Coach Law work on a robot during the Central Illinois Regionals.

X-Machina overcomes early issues to make team history

By Joshua Tarafa
April 6, 2017
Security Guard Ms. Hernandez assists a student outside the lunch room.

Keeping students safe behind the scenes

By Joshua Tarafa, Reporter
February 17, 2017
Newspaper headings from 1913 (top left), 1935 (top middle), 1968 (top right), 1979 (bottom left), 1987 (bottom middle), and 2015 (bottom right)

Daily Warriors: Covering news for more than a century

By Joshua Tarafa and Evan Patrick
December 22, 2016
Majorettes make a statement during the national anthem at this years Pep Rally.

Kaepernick protests influence Lane, respect among perspectives

By Joshua Tarafa
October 28, 2016
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