The Student News Site of Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School

The Headlight
The Student News Site of Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School

The Headlight
The Student News Site of Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School

The Headlight
Zoe Toperosky (she/her)

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Editor-in-Chief

Zoe Toperosky is a senior at Ida B. Wells High School and this will be her fourth year working with The Headlight. This year, Zoe is looking forward to taking on the title of editor-in-chief and hopes to continue to grow the department. In her free time, Zoe enjoys photography, writing and listening to music. 

 

All content by Zoe Toperosky (she/her)
Photo Credits via Unsplash

A Deep Dive into the History, Protests and Politics of the War in Gaza

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2024
More Staplers aren't Going to Fix This: PPS' Challenges (Extended Version)

More Staplers aren’t Going to Fix This: PPS’ Challenges (Extended Version)

Sophia Elizondo-Bean (she/her) and Zoe Toperosky (she/her)
May 11, 2024

Journalism: The Backbone of Democracy is Shifting

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2024
Graphic made by Zoe Toperosky

Breaking down the history of reproductive rights in the United States

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2024
Photo of Maxine Dexter speaking to a crowd at a brunch party.

Dr. Maxine Dexter: Physician and State Representative runs for Congress

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2024
Student sitting on Andrea Patton Memorial Bench reading "The Patton Pages"

Honoring the legacy of Andrea Patton

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2024
Representation of autism is improving, slowly

Representation of autism is improving, slowly

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2024
Photo by Zoe Toperosky

Budgeting discourse continues as PAT members lose their health insurance

Sophia Elizondo-Bean (she/her) and Zoe Toperosky (she/her)
November 16, 2023
Breaking down the first week of PAT strike

Breaking down the first week of PAT strike

Sophia Elizondo-Bean (she/her) and Zoe Toperosky (she/her)
November 8, 2023
Historic First PPS Teacher Strike Begins

Historic First PPS Teacher Strike Begins

Sophia Elizondo-Bean (she/her) and Zoe Toperosky (she/her)
November 1, 2023
"No problem is too small," resources available for students at IBW

“No problem is too small,” resources available for students at IBW

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2023
Guardians Cage the Cardinals: Volleyball Edition

Guardians Cage the Cardinals: Volleyball Edition

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Editor-in-chief
September 13, 2023
Political Gain vs Equal Rights: Pride 2023

Political Gain vs Equal Rights: Pride 2023

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Editor
June 11, 2023
IBW kicks off its first Wellness Day

IBW kicks off its first Wellness Day

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Editor and Wirter
May 19, 2023
ComeUnity brings community together

ComeUnity brings community together

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Editor and Writer
April 28, 2023
Another Act of Violence Hits Close to Home on April 7

Another Act of Violence Hits Close to Home on April 7

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Editor
April 17, 2023
Lucy Bledsoe speaking about her story at IBW assembly on March 15, 2023

“Women do cool things too”: Women’s athletics at IBW and beyond

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Editor and Writer
March 24, 2023
No Stopping Us Now: How Girls Sports Came to IBW

No Stopping Us Now: How Girls Sports Came to IBW

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Editor
March 11, 2023
Artwork by Eyla Mitchell

A Letter From The Editors: How Ms. Patton Impacted Our Lives

Meira Fiber-Munro (she/they), Cate Latimer (she/her), Sierra Donis (she/her), and Zoe Toperosky (she/her)
March 7, 2023
Curtesy of Leia Harper

Pink: How Capitalism & Sexism Shape Culture

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Editor
March 7, 2023
Photo by Beni Marquez

How Capitalism Has Shaped Our Culture Through Valentine’s Day

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Editor
February 10, 2023
IBW's Darkroom

IBW’s Darkroom

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Editor
December 11, 2022
Duncan and Zoe Debate Thanksgiving

Duncan and Zoe Debate Thanksgiving

Duncan Bradford (he/him) and Zoe Toperosky (she/her)
November 22, 2022
Hocus Pocus: A Deeper Look into Societal Beauty Standards

Hocus Pocus: A Deeper Look into Societal Beauty Standards

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Editor
October 30, 2022

Inclusivity in Marketing

Zoe Toperosky (she/her)
February 28, 2022
No Place for Hate is Coming Back Strong

No Place for Hate is Coming Back Strong

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Staff Writer
January 24, 2022
Art by Julia Boboc

Truths, Traditions, and Togetherness: A Guide Through the Holidays

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Staff Writer
December 15, 2021
Honoring Lives Lost to Anti-Transgender Violence

Honoring Lives Lost to Anti-Transgender Violence

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
Connecting With the Community Through Clubs

Connecting With the Community Through Clubs

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Staff Writer
October 14, 2021
Ms. Quarterback

Ms. Quarterback

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Staff Writer
September 27, 2021
Summer Reading Motivation

Summer Reading Motivation

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Staff Writer
June 11, 2021
Woods and Metals Class Builds Community

Woods and Metals Class Builds Community

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Staff Writer
June 4, 2021
Paco (white) and Reggie (tan) basking in the sun

Pandemic Puppies to the Rescue

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Staff Writer
May 28, 2021
Personalizing the Legacy of Ida B. Wells

Personalizing the Legacy of Ida B. Wells

Zoe Toperosky (she/her), Staff Writer
May 14, 2021
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