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Lulu Zhang, Editor in Chief

After serving as a staff writer and News Editor for The Pioneer Optimist, senior Lulu Zhang is Co-Editor in Chief this year. She joined the team because she has an interest in writing and sharing her work with the public. This is her third year on the Optimist,  and she’s excited to create new memories and experiences!
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Euphoria, a teenage-centered drama series, is currently streaming on HBO Max (image is free use via commons.wikimedia.org).

The problems with ‘Euphoria,’ the newest breakout teen series

Lulu Zhang, Editor in Chief
March 3, 2022
Spider-Man: No Way Home: Flop or Not?

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’: Flop or Not?

Lulu Zhang, Ari Jacob, and Jonah Seinfeld
January 14, 2022
The Balas adminstration building on Boardwalk Drive.

AAPS Board considers continuation of virtual learning

Ari Jacob and Lulu Zhang
January 7, 2022
Ann Arbor Police have stepped up their presence at schools in the district following the Oxford High School shooting in Oakland County on Tuesday.

Students leave school early as threat rumors spread across social media

Ari Jacob, Clare Hong, and Lulu Zhang
December 2, 2021
Only a few weeks into the year, all water fountain cups had been used up, and took over a month to get refilled. In order to compensate for this problem, the administration implemented a sensible solution: handing out free water bottles.

[Photo] The district does something right

Ari Jacob and Solomon Bernstein
December 1, 2021
Zoom Fit Day: dressy on the top and comfy on the bottom, or comfy all the way!

Photo Story: students participate in annual Pioneer Spirit Week

Caroline Robinson and Lulu Zhang
October 15, 2021
Soap was taken out of the mens restroom and thrown onto the Pioneer roof.

‘Devious lick’ challenge has students nationwide – and locally – stealing soap, moving toilets, and other pranks

Lulu Zhang, Editor in Chief
October 12, 2021
Many underclassmen worry about getting lost in the hallways of Pioneer.

The transition to high school for sophomores and freshmen

Lulu Zhang, Editor in Chief
October 9, 2021
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Oscars 2021: a step in the right direction?

Lulu Zhang, News Editor
June 10, 2021
Illustration by Daniel Hathaway

Seniors’ thoughts on how they’d be remembered, freshmen advice, and more

Bella Montagno and Lulu Zhang
May 31, 2021
Pioneer Class of 2021 reflects on how the pandemic affected their lives

Pioneer Class of 2021 reflects on how the pandemic affected their lives

Lulu Zhang, News Editor
May 31, 2021
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‘SpongeBob: Sponge on the Run’ misses out on the magic of ‘SpongeBob’

Lulu Zhang, News Editor
April 12, 2021
The Comfy, an idea introduced in the show Shark Tank, is now selling in 70 countries, becoming a quarantine and winter necessity.

A review of the ‘Comfy’: A quarantine necessity

Lulu Zhang, News Editor
March 6, 2021
Students find campaign involvement in recent elections life changing

Students find campaign involvement in recent elections life changing

Lulu Zhang, News Editor
January 25, 2021
Review: The live action Mulan remake Is a knock-off abomination

Review: The live action ‘Mulan’ remake Is a knock-off abomination

Lulu Zhang, News Editor
January 13, 2021
Graphic from Pixabay free use.

AAPS students create petition to reform online school

Lulu Zhang, News Editor
November 23, 2020
Author Lulu Zhang is a sophomore at Pioneer High School.

Coronavirus fear is no excuse for bigotry against Asians

Lulu Zhang, Staff Writer
April 13, 2020
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Midwinter Break Satire

Lulu Zhang, Staff Writer
March 9, 2020
Volunteer cleanup at Pioneer Pond brings back hope

Volunteer cleanup at Pioneer Pond brings back hope

Lulu Zhang, Staff Writer
December 3, 2019
New hopes for Pioneer art department after retirement of beloved teacher

New hopes for Pioneer art department after retirement of beloved teacher

Lulu Zhang, Staff Writer
September 26, 2019
Image is free use via pixabay.com.

Cell Phones: the next epidemic?

Lulu Zhang, Guest Writer
April 26, 2019
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