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How the #LETUSPLAY rally went
September 30, 2020
Mitch Powell, Staff Reporter
Athletes in Illinois have been waiting anxiously to get back to participating in their sport and the people have decided to make their voices heard. There have been rallies in Illinois to get sports back in action. The reason for this is because Illinois is the only state in the Midwest to not resume...
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News
Fast Fashion
September 30, 2020
Kemi Omoniyi, Staff Reporter
Pacsun, Brandy Melville, and Forever 21 are all stores teens frequently visit. While, they are known for having clothes with the latest style and keeping up with fashion trends, there is a darker underside to the business. All these companies fall into the category, Fast Fashion. Fast fashion is...
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Entertainment
Ice Cream Treats Before Snow
September 30, 2020
Hailee Marek, Staff Reporter
1. Dairy Queen Dairy queen is a customer favorite. According to Spoon University, there are 11 favorite blizzards that customers love. At number 4, there is the Oreo blizzard which is made with vanilla ice cream mixed with crushed Oreos. The number 3, fan favorite is the cookie dough blizzard which...
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Mary O'Neill, Staff Reporter

October 7, 2020 • No Comments

Due to the current widespread of Corona Virus, many states, including Illinois have mandated you wear masks out in public. Most stores and shops around won’t even let you come in if one isn’t wearing a face mask. Here are the different types of masks and how they all work: 1. Surgical Masks The surgical mask is one of the most commonly used face coverings out there. They connect around...

Coping During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Ezequiel Urcino, Staff Reporter

October 7, 2020 • No Comments

We are going through a very stressful time. Ever since the lockdown in March, not only have people developed physical health problems, but people began to experience mental health problems. Even though...

Haunted House in Frankfort For Sale!

Morgan Mucha, Staff Reporter

September 30, 2020 • No Comments

Ghosts, haunted houses, the paranormal! With Halloween right around the corner, the talk of these topics come up often. If you enjoy the topics of ghost and haunted houses, I have some great news...

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Entertainment

Fun Things to do During Quarantine

Maya Davis, Staff Reporter

October 7, 2020 • No Comments

During this weird time, a lot of us need something to take our minds off the stress and anxiety that we have due to this virus. The only thing is we cannot go outside and do anything at the places we used to go to for fun. So, here are some fun things to do in the house that you can do by...

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Features

The Importance of Schools Reopening

Abby McCarey, Staff Reporter

October 7, 2020 • No Comments

Why is it important to go to school? Well, here are some reasons. After being quarantined for months and not being able to see friends and teachers, it adds the social aspect back into our lives. It’s important for us students to know how appreciated we are. It is important whether it’s over the Webex calls or...

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Lincoln-Way East Varsity Cheer During Covid

Taryn Mainwaring, Staff Reporter

October 7, 2020 • No Comments

Covid-19 has changed the way everyone in the country used to live. Wearing masks everywhere you go has become the norm. Everyone around the world has had to adapt to the...

Bear Down, Chicago Bears!

Own Christensen, Staff Reporter

October 7, 2020 • No Comments

Bear down, Bear’s fans! The Bears have recently been on a winning streak going 3-0 so far in their series. Their most recent game against the Falcons devastated the...

Batti-Performance

October 7, 2020

Statistically speaking, over half a million student-athletes...

Ready, Set, Go….With Restrictions

October 7, 2020

When track season was cut short due to COVID-19,...

How the #LETUSPLAY rally went

September 30, 2020

Athletes in Illinois have been waiting anxiously...

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Editorials

Effective Cleaning Equipment to Use in Your Day to Day Life

Omar Shatat, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2020

A Broom, Dustpan and Mop When you need to swiftly clean hard tile and hard wood floors, a broom with a dustpan is a great way to get that done. Some types of floors that work well with a broom are wood, tile, cork, and linoleum. It’s good to use a mop to clean up spills on the floor rather than using a broom which is better for crumbs and dust. Microfiber Cloths When your windows need to be cleaned and you don’t want to leave a mark, a microfiber cloth is an amazing way to get that done....

How do people feel about e-learning?

Megan Phillips, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2020

When I think back about 6 months ago, a life changing global pandemic would never cross my mind. As the pandemic was occurring, many different thoughts and ideas were up in the air about the plan for returning to school. Opinions were varying all around Frankfort, but the decision was up to the Lincoln-Way board. There are many students who like e-learning while others don't. Here are a few words from a junior, Shea Maney, “E-learning has definitely surprised me. I thought I would hate it,...

Pros and Cons to E-Learning for Students

Sydney Johnson, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2020

CONS • Some people can't learn as well and would like to be more hands on with things • You are isolated more and it is harder to make relationships with people • Tech issues can limit a student’s learning which is out of their control • It is harder to find motivation for some students to complete their work • Student feedback is limited • Time management skills are very important...

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