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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
Saskia McDonogh Mooney

Saskia McDonogh Mooney, Editor-In-Chief

Saskia is a senior, this is her third year with the Champion. She loves writing and editing, and is planning to pursue a career in English. She spends her free time reading, working, drinking coffee, and playing with her dogs.

All content by Saskia McDonogh Mooney
A super cute photo of a sunset at a location that I cannot remember.

Sometimes I think I know what I’m doing

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney
May 23, 2023

Younger generations are moving away from socialism’s historical taboo 

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney
March 31, 2023
Paramount Pictures

The Champion’s movie guide for the holiday season

By Nina Figurelli, Oliver Gerharz, Alex Burstein, and Saskia McDonogh Mooney
December 19, 2022
Night of The Living Dead (1968) Promo Poster

A love letter to horror

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney, Editor-In-Chief
November 27, 2022
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
November 17, 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

What does student loan forgiveness mean for high schoolers?

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney and Tess Adelstein
October 18, 2022
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 football field in his memory

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney, Editor-In-Chief
October 3, 2022
Illustration by Charlotte Price

A love letter to storytelling

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney, Editor-In-Chief
September 26, 2022
Sulzer Regional Library children's associate librarian Joseph Burton reshelves books.

A love letter to the library

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney, Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2022
Former graduates reading the banners detailing the context surrounding the decision to admit women and the political context and reconnecting in the main office area.

2021 Marked 50 Years of Women at Lane; now in 2022 the School is Finally Able to Commemorate their Courage

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney, Features Editor
June 14, 2022
An abortion rights sticker placed on a pole outside of the Popeyes across from Lane.

[Photo] Roe v. Wade: Why is bodily-autonomy up for debate?

By Avaani Julka, Reporter
June 14, 2022
Lane Tech’s Greenhouse filled and blooming after being barren during the pandemic.

Plants: an easier option for rejuvenation

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney, Features Editor
May 19, 2022
Students hurrying to class by stairwell H after first period

Block scheduling: Boo or Booyah?

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney, Features Editor
April 1, 2022
A summer sunrise, a symbol of new beginnings

Calm amongst the chaos – finding balance in everyday life

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney, Features Editor
February 1, 2022
HBO Max

End of year reviews

By Allegra Coleman, Simona Laudicina, Saskia McDonogh Mooney, Mara Mellits, Aidan Sadovi, Maxwell Jenkins, and Paige Wilson
January 3, 2022
Universal Pictures

Holiday Recommendations

By Mara Mellits, Avaani Julka, Genna Evans, Katie Ratke, and Saskia McDonogh Mooney
December 13, 2021
Photo from Stefan Szczelkun under Creative Commons license

A Love Letter to Reading

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney, Features Editor
November 29, 2021
People signing a poster meant to help people say good bye, write out what they loved about her, and honor her memory

Eve Fries: The ‘Kindest Soul’ and a ‘Loss for us all’

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney, Features Editor
October 29, 2021
The inside of crystal shop Amadara

Crystals! An unconventional and unique comfort

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney, Features Editor
October 29, 2021
The boys varsity cross country team poses with their runner up plaque after city championships. (Photo courtesy of Tommy Stecz)

Lane Tech Cross Country: An Inside Look at the Atmosphere and Experience

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney, Features Editor
October 29, 2021
The negative impact summer homework has on students

The negative impact summer homework has on students

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney
September 30, 2021
A global climate crisis and Lane’s own impact

A global climate crisis and Lane’s own impact

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney
September 30, 2021
“Intuitive Eating: A revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach,” by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch.

‘Intuitive Eating’ and rejecting diet culture: A new way to approach life

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney
May 1, 2021
A decommissioned salt mine in Warsaw, Poland (Photo courtesy of Tadhg McDonogh Cunningham, @inactiveactivist)

Remembering that there is a light at the end of the tunnel

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney
March 10, 2021
The holiday season is upon us. What will this year look like with the ever-increasing COVID-19 cases?

The holiday season is upon us. What will this year look like with the ever-increasing COVID-19 cases?

By Saskia McDonogh Mooney, Reporter
January 4, 2021
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