The official student-run news publication of Edina High School.

Edina Zephyrus
The official student-run news publication of Edina High School.

Edina Zephyrus
The official student-run news publication of Edina High School.

Edina Zephyrus
Elizabeth Yao

Elizabeth Yao, Online Manager

Just a girl in the world.

All content by Elizabeth Yao
As seniors head off to college, they begin thinking about their spending choices in the upcoming year.

5 college budgeting tips every freshman should know

Elizabeth Yao, staff writer
May 20, 2025
On April 8, Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival viewers waited in line at Edina Mann Theater for the event to start.

Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival returns for its 44th year

Elizabeth Yao, staff writer
May 8, 2025
Avian influenza has affected poultry populations, causing a national increase in egg prices.

Avian influenza sparks egg price increase nationwide

Elizabeth Yao, Online Manager
March 27, 2025
Southdale Library closes Jan. 6 following County Board’s approval for renovations

Southdale Library closes Jan. 6 following County Board’s approval for renovations

Elizabeth Yao, online manager
December 19, 2024
The League of Women Voters of Edina held a HalloBoo event on Oct. 24. Photo courtesy of Colleen Feige.

Protecting democracy: The League of Women Voters during election season

Elizabeth Yao, online manager
November 4, 2024
EHS teacher David Boone with Gov. Tim Walz and Gwen Walz in 2019. Photos courtesy of David Boone.

Tim Walz’s impact on our very own Edina faculty

Elizabeth Yao, online manager
November 4, 2024
Pebbles represent popular terms that created ripples across the internet.

How the ripple effect redefines and creates trends

Elizabeth Yao, online manager
September 26, 2024
"That's what she said"

Lauren Chang, section editor

Elizabeth Yao, online manager
May 27, 2024

Marisa Bayer brings new perspective to the City of Edina’s Sustainability Division

Elizabeth Yao, online manager
May 20, 2024
The proposed TikTok bill's effects and implications

The proposed TikTok bill’s effects and implications

Elizabeth Yao, online manager
April 18, 2024
Community members react to Highlands parent Jenny Beamish's statement at the Edina Public Schools: School Board Organizational Meeting on Feb. 12, 2024. Beamish's statement called attention to the importance of full-time school nurses to maintain the wellbeing of children with chronic health issues. As a parent of an elementary with type one diabetes, she is in contact with the Highlands nursing staff multiple times per day. "Any reduction in school staff within the health department would render our current support model unsustainable," said Beamish.

Families and staff concerned about approval of Edina Public School’s cost containment plan

Carmela Cadja and Elizabeth Yao
March 4, 2024
Zofi and Izzy Steffens and their mom smile, sporting matching tracksuits. PHOTOS COURTESY OF CARLA STEFFENS

A LEGACY: Edina High School’s persistence in sports weaves through generations, leaving big shoes for future athletes to fill

Jane Porter and Elizabeth Yao
January 25, 2024
Plastic bag with Dollar Sign symbol on the front.

Green for green: Bag fees for a greener Edina

Elizabeth Yao, section editor
November 30, 2023
Poor air quality has interfered with high school sports and activities.

Worsening air quality causes cancellation of sports and activities

Elizabeth Yao, section editor
September 14, 2023
Last-minute April Fools Day pranks

Last-minute April Fools Day pranks

Elizabeth Yao, section editor
April 27, 2023
The Edina Girls' Hockey team huddle up as they prepare to take the ice.

Keeping their fire: Edina Girls’ Hockey team takes third place

Jane Porter and Elizabeth Yao
March 8, 2023
Mochi Dough is a popular store in Asia Mall that sells premium Japanese donuts.

Asia Mall opens its doors as a growing hub of Asian culture

Elizabeth Yao, Writer
January 4, 2023
Skulls

Halloween Terror-tory

Elizabeth Yao, Staff Writer
October 17, 2022
Riley Shane Performing at Tacos and Tunes

Tacos and Tunes unites Edina with moshing, music, and more

Elizabeth Yao and Lainey Maniak
September 20, 2022
Edina Thespians performing a song from "Mamma Mia"

Edina Thespians make their way to State Theater

Elizabeth Yao, staff writer
May 28, 2022
Art by Anna Fidelke

Ukraine shows the impact of journalists in wartime

Elizabeth Yao, Staff Writer
April 20, 2022
‘It’s like they’re everywhere,’ Richfield shooting sheds light on the increase of school shootings

‘It’s like they’re everywhere,’ Richfield shooting sheds light on the increase of school shootings

Lex Li, Lexi Han, and Elizabeth Yao
February 2, 2022
Bathroom loitering is a schoolwide problem that has caused administration to take necessary actions in order to prevent the activity.

Bathroom loitering: A communication problem

Elizabeth Yao, staff writer
December 13, 2021
EHS needs to incorporate pronoun usage more directly in classrooms

EHS needs to incorporate pronoun usage more directly in classrooms

Elizabeth Yao, staff writer
December 9, 2021
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