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Lane Tech teachers outside of the building with their signs for the walk-in.
Teachers ‘stand in solidarity’ with CPS students
By Sophie Wu • October 2, 2025
Michelle Weiner, the executive director of the Alumni Association addresses the council with updates regarding the association. In May of this year the association celebrated their 40th anniversary.
School Year Kicks off with First LSC Meeting of the Year
By Jonas Gray • October 2, 2025
Teachers viewing artwork at the staff art show opening. The range of artists in this showcase includes 8 art teachers and 2 non art teachers.
Lane Tech’s Staff Art Show Is Not Only For Art Teachers
By Julia Hickson • October 1, 2025
CPS’s first school board election sparks student engagement within the community
By Renee Aldana • December 22, 2024
October LSC meeting announces arrival of practice ACT
By Kailee Melendez • December 22, 2024
New policies may have effects on event qualifications
By Katelyn Burnett • October 13, 2024
Citywide move to ACT raises concerns with Lane students
By Kailee Melendez • October 13, 2024
Senior Sunrise: All over again
By Elena Pelayo • October 3, 2024
Counselors pave the way with Take Charge Tuesday
By Huma Ughratdar  • May 25, 2023
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Features
Student Balance of Work and School
By Elaine Nguyen • October 2, 2025
Students grabbing their phones from the phone pouch after class is over.
Increasing phone pouch usage in classrooms
By Sophie Wu • October 2, 2025
Time, Sacrifice, and Support: The Balance of Lane Tech Athletes
By Samira Soorya • October 2, 2025
Ella Schlachter poses in her outfit.
Fashion in Lane Tech
By Dash Rorem • October 2, 2025
Class of 2025’s valedictorian: I-Days president and Golf Captain Jackson Hutchison
By Elena Pelayo • May 22, 2025
Meet Sophie Hong: Lane’s class of 2025 salutatorian
By Daniel Lazaro • May 22, 2025
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Sports
Lanes’ Baseball hosting an open gym in the weight room after school.
Soccer players huddle up during the game. Photo Courtesy of Sam Jaimes
Girls Flag Footbal at their Senior Night game against Whitney Young on Sept. 20. Sophomore Lila Massey scored two touchdowns, including a 50-yard reception, to solidify the team's 12-0 victory.
Head Boys Basketball Coach Nick Logalbo with coaching staff. (Photo courtesy of Nick Logalbo)
State 200 meter qualifier Charlotte Price lines up in race position during practice on May 17.
Lane Girls Water Polo with their 2023 sectional title plaque. (Photo courtesy of Laura Symons)
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A & E
Opinion
Circles: The lenses into trends and technology in Gen Z
By Kayden Knudtson • January 24, 2025
Illustration by Andrea Plascencia
You can blame Katniss for the way teens think
By Michaela Wagner • December 22, 2024
Illustration by Jaden Gonzalez
The only person you have to beat is who you were yesterday
By Michaela Wagner • October 13, 2024
Alex Burstein conducting one of his first ever newspaper interviews for the Taft Today back in 2018. (Photo courtesy of J.B. Burstein)
A goodbye to the best student paper around
By Alex Burstein • May 23, 2023
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