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Lucas Zhang, Our World and Social Media Editor

Senior Lucas Zhang is a second-year staff reporter and Our World editor for the Spotlight. He is also President of Student Council, a member of the Speech and Debate Team,  and runs Cross Country as well as Winter and Spring Track. He enjoys cooking and running. His future plans include graduating from high school, attending college, and possibly seeking military service.

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Asian American women face unique challenges posed by racial and gender discrimination which have been exacerbated by historical and contemporary media representation.

We will not be your Yellow Peril: the crisis facing Asian American women

Lucas Zhang, Our World Editor
May 24, 2021
The Model Minority Myth has brought great harm to the Asian American Community by not only applying an unfair standard to Asian Americans, but also serving to omit the issues which Asian Americans face.

We will not be your Yellow Peril: the detriment of the Model Minority Myth

Lucas Zhang, Our World Editor
May 19, 2021
Amidst the rise in racially motivated attacks against the Asian American community, actions such as using the term China Virus in reference to COVID-19, only contribute to intensifying the threats against the Asian American community.

We will not be your Yellow Peril: the peril of using ‘China Virus’

Lucas Zhang, Our World Editor
May 16, 2021
Mr. Matthew Cooper has stepped down from his position as head coach of the Girls Basketball team after a seven year tenure defined by a plethora of triumphs and accomplishments.

Mr. Cooper Steps Down as Head Coach for Girl’s Basketball

Lucas Zhang, Our World Editor
April 28, 2021
The legalization of Marijuana recreationally in Pennsylvania would bring with it a multitude of economic benefits.

Making Green from Green: The Economic Benefits of Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Pennsylvania

Lucas Zhang
December 17, 2020
Diversity club holds a meeting to plan Advisory activities focused on discussing matters of diversity and inclusion within the school.

Diversity Council Seeks to Reshape Culture at Southern Lehigh

Lucas Zhang, Our World and Social Media Editor
November 4, 2020
Students from Southern Lehigh have joined a wave of social media activism incited by the death by George Floyd in order to raise awareness about issues surrounding police brutality and race relations in the United States.

Students use Social Media to Raise Awareness About Police Brutality and Race Relations

Lucas Zhang, Our World Editor
July 5, 2020
Police brutality has long arduous history in the United States and is strongly connected to continuing questions and issues surrounding race relations and civil rights in America.

How did we get Here?: The History of Police Brutality in Modern America

Lucas Zhang, Our World Editor
June 22, 2020
Amidst concerns surrounding the spread of COVID-19 in the United States, sales of firearms across the country have spiked as gun stores remain open.

Gun Sales Spike Nationally Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

Lucas Zhang, Our World Editor
May 9, 2020
With the spread of COVID-19 in the United States, harassment and violence directed towards the Asian American community has risen as some directly associate them with the virus, which originated in Wuhan, China.

COVID-19 Incites Surge in Anti-Asian American Sentiment

Lucas Zhang, Our World Editor
April 9, 2020
Students planning for the dance with Class of 2020 advisor Mrs. Erin Laney.

Class of 2020 Planning Leap Year Dance

Lucas Zhang, Our World Editor
January 28, 2020
The dance team is all smiles after preforming in the Coopersburg Halloween Parade.

Dance Team Stuns Audiences Everywhere

Lucas Zhang
January 28, 2020
The Chinese government has been charged with human rights abuses as a result of their detention of millions of Uyghur and Kazakh minorities in the western province of Xinjiang.

[Photo] China Under Fire for Detainment of Minorities

Alex Kane, News Editor
January 24, 2020
Beijing based video sharing social media app TikTok has come under fire for censoring content critical of the Chinese government as well as LGBTQ+ content on the platform.

[Photo] TikTok Accused of Pro-China Censorship

Emily Mackin and Kate Miller
January 24, 2020
(from left to right) Junior President Cameron Hines, Vice President Jack Ziets, Secretary Erica Wang, and Treasurer Michael Woods posing for a picture after winning the class election in October.

Class Officer Elections Are Important to All

Lucas Zhang, Our World Editor
January 2, 2020
For prospective college freshman, the potential financial strain of paying for college is only complicated by flaws in programs designed to reduce this strain such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Financial Aid Issues Plague College Applicants

Lucas Zhang, Our World Editor
December 8, 2019
For students preparing to go to college, concerns surrounding college tuition are further complicated by the issues plaguing programs designed to lessen these concerns such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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Tensions between protestors and the government have mounted as violence between police and protestors becomes more commonplace.

Hong Kong Rising: Fighting for a City’s Future

Lucas Zhang
October 31, 2019
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