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Joshua Chagoya ‘27 poses with Staley, the Chicago Bears’ mascot, at their Monday Night Football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 28.
The Chicago Bears’ New Best Friend: Joshua Chagoya ‘27
LFA Sophomores participate in speed stories in Reid Hall. (Courtesy of Lake Forest Academy on Facebook)
LFA Hosts Annual 2026 Healthy Choices Day
Families gather in Reid Hall for Friday's Parents Association Luncheon. (Courtesy of @lfacademy on Instagram)
LFA Welcomes Families for Annual Family Weekend
The four pillars of Lake Forest Academy are posted on the wall in Cressey.
What’s New: Code of Conduct
Lead, South Dakota
What Does the Dark Matter Detection Mean?
Joshua Chagoya ‘27 poses with Staley, the Chicago Bears’ mascot, at their Monday Night Football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 28.
The Chicago Bears’ New Best Friend: Joshua Chagoya ‘27
The class of 2027 poses in the shape of a 27 at their Lake Geneva retreat. (Courtesy of LFA Communications)
Class Retreats: A Purpose for Every Grade
LFA’s twelve National Merit Semifinalists pose with their awards at morning meeting.
2026 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Flowers lie at the star of Dolly Parton on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Singer, Philanthropist and Icon to Many: Dolly Parton Passes Away at Age 80
Protesters gather outside of Lincoln Financial Field with Palestinian flags after Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour for pro-Palestinian comments on stage.
A Musician in Politics?
An updated solidarity sign adding CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO hangs outside the Associated Press booth at the White House grounds after US President Donald Trump banned three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO – from the White House.
Trump Bans Journalists from the White House
Various social media apps, many of which also serve as news sources, are displayed on a mobile phone.
Social Media and Politics: Information Innovation or Danger to Democracy
(Art by Chayse Martin)
Kicking the Year Off With Freshman-Sophomore Student Council Elections
Kenneth C. Griffin vs. Zohran K. Mamdani
The Subtle Downside to Progressive Taxing
Courtesy of @enolaholmesofficiial on Instagram
Enola Holmes: Third Time’s No Charm
Stone Meyers ‘30 poses with his scooter.
LFA’s Latest Danger: Electric Scooters
Scottie Scheffler poses with Masters Green Jacket and trophy following his 2024 Masters Tournament win. (Courtesy of @scottie.scheffler on Instagram)
Welcome to the Scottie Scheffler Era
(Art by Chayse Martin)
Wait, What’s it Called Again?
The Spectator Chiefs take a photo in front of Reid Hall.
Letter From the Editors
The Spectator Chiefs take a photo in front of Reid Hall.
Letter From the Editors
Free Speech Versus Hate Speech: a Blurred Line in Today’s Society
APs Versus Electives
Senior Parking: Why Hasn’t It Returned?
Holiday Season at LFA
Joshua Chagoya ‘27 poses with Staley, the Chicago Bears’ mascot, at their Monday Night Football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 28.
The Chicago Bears’ New Best Friend: Joshua Chagoya ‘27
The prep ice hockey team plays against Chicago Fury during a game on Sept. 19.
From Faceoffs to Final Scores: A Guide to the Basics of Hockey Through LFA’s Latest Tournaments
Scottie Scheffler poses with Masters Green Jacket and trophy following his 2024 Masters Tournament win. (Courtesy of @scottie.scheffler on Instagram)
Welcome to the Scottie Scheffler Era
The LFA Nike Volleyball Camp practices during their morning session.
Beyond the Playing Fields: LFA’s Summer Sport Camps
Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell looks on from the podium after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium.
NFL Preseason Predictions: Who Will Prosper This Year?
Grace Reiter poses with other SNL cast members during a table read. (Courtesy of @nbcsnl on Instagram)
From Bedroom Skits to SNL: Grace Reiter’s Success Story
Courtesy of @enolaholmesofficiial on Instagram
Enola Holmes: Third Time’s No Charm
Gigi Hadid presents a creation from the Spring/Summer 2027 Tommy Hilfiger collection during New York Fashion Week.
New York Fashion Week: Redefining Modern Tailoring
Flowers lie at the star of Dolly Parton on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Singer, Philanthropist and Icon to Many: Dolly Parton Passes Away at Age 80
(Courtesy of Spotify)
2026’s Top Summer Albums: Ranked
Students participate in an SDA-organized school walkout.
Students Demand Action Stands up Against Gun Violence
Lyle and Erik Menendez sit silently at their court hearing.
The Menendez Brothers: Revisiting a Horrific Murder Case
Women march with signs in favor of an abortion referendum during a Maryland protest.
A Nation Divided: The Battle for Abortion Rights on the Ballot
A whiteboard is displayed with supportive notes at Apalachee High School.
A New Normal: Navigating School Shootings in 2024
Migrants out on the streets because they don't have places to stay in
The Pouring Number of Migrants in New York City
A man prays for the loss caused by the flood.
An Earthquake on Ice: How did Nepal Experience a Flood on a Sunny Day?
Smoke appears from burning aircraft after RSP and SAF clashed at Khartoum airport.
Sudan: The War the World is Forgetting
Tractors form a blockade along O’Connell Street in Dublin to protest rising fuel prices.
Ireland’s Protests Ease as Fuel-Cost Initiatives are Announced
Activists from a convoy bringing humanitarian aid show a suitcase with donated medicine in Havana, Cuba, March 21, 2026.
The Human Cost of the U.S. Blockade on Cuba
A building burns down in a protest at Tehran, Iran. (Courtesy of @azadehakba on Instagram)
Fire Spreading in Iran: Protests and Internet Blackout
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An updated solidarity sign adding CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO hangs outside the Associated Press booth at the White House grounds after US President Donald Trump banned three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO – from the White House.
Trump Bans Journalists from the White House
Evie Ro, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 25, 2026

On Friday, Sept. 18, President Donald Trump banned national news stations CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO from the White House. Reporters couldn't...

Various social media apps, many of which also serve as news sources, are displayed on a mobile phone.
Social Media and Politics: Information Innovation or Danger to Democracy
Jack Menton, Editor-in-Chief • September 25, 2026

As the 2026 midterm elections loom, social media is playing a rapidly increasing role in how people get their news and how politicians direct...

News
Families gather in Reid Hall for Friday's Parents Association Luncheon. (Courtesy of @lfacademy on Instagram)
LFA Welcomes Families for Annual Family Weekend
Eva Cen, Managing Editor of Digital • September 28, 2026
The four pillars of Lake Forest Academy are posted on the wall in Cressey.
What’s New: Code of Conduct
Maya Tafolla, Editor-in-Chief • September 25, 2026
Constant notifications place teens into digital burnout. (Art by Chayse Martin)
Meta’s Teen Limit
Evie Ro, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 25, 2026
Sports
The prep ice hockey team plays against Chicago Fury during a game on Sept. 19.
From Faceoffs to Final Scores: A Guide to the Basics of Hockey Through LFA’s Latest Tournaments
Melody Garcia-Ramirez and Kiara Patel • September 29, 2026
Scottie Scheffler poses with Masters Green Jacket and trophy following his 2024 Masters Tournament win. (Courtesy of @scottie.scheffler on Instagram)
Welcome to the Scottie Scheffler Era
Fitz Knight, Sports Editor • September 29, 2026
The LFA Nike Volleyball Camp practices during their morning session.
Beyond the Playing Fields: LFA’s Summer Sport Camps
Eva Cen, Managing Editor of Digital • September 25, 2026
Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell looks on from the podium after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium.
NFL Preseason Predictions: Who Will Prosper This Year?
Jon Noll, Managing Editor of Podcasts • September 25, 2026
Social Justice
Women march with signs in favor of an abortion referendum during a Maryland protest.
A Nation Divided: The Battle for Abortion Rights on the Ballot
Liv Kelly, Editor-in-Chief • November 22, 2024

Since the beginning of the U.S., public opinion has been heavily valued and seen as an American right. Inevitably, the ability to voice candid...

Students participate in an SDA-organized school walkout.
Students Demand Action Stands up Against Gun Violence
November 22, 2024
Lyle and Erik Menendez sit silently at their court hearing.
The Menendez Brothers: Revisiting a Horrific Murder Case
November 22, 2024
Global Perspective
A man prays for the loss caused by the flood.
An Earthquake on Ice: How did Nepal Experience a Flood on a Sunny Day?
Ellie Kim, Director of Social Media • September 25, 2026

Record-breaking glacial runoff caused rivers in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Tanahun regions to overflow their banks on August 26, 2026,...

Smoke appears from burning aircraft after RSP and SAF clashed at Khartoum airport.
Sudan: The War the World is Forgetting
September 25, 2026
Tractors form a blockade along O’Connell Street in Dublin to protest rising fuel prices.
Ireland’s Protests Ease as Fuel-Cost Initiatives are Announced
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The class of 2027 poses in the shape of a 27 at their Lake Geneva retreat. (Courtesy of LFA Communications)
Class Retreats: A Purpose for Every Grade
Evie Ro and Camilla Sheftel • September 25, 2026
LFA’s twelve National Merit Semifinalists pose with their awards at morning meeting.
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Stone Meyers ‘30 poses with his scooter.
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Jon Noll, Managing Editor of Podcasts • September 30, 2026

Since the start of this school year, a new trend among boarding students has appeared: electric scooters. The appeal is obvious—make the long...

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Wait, What’s it Called Again?
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Gigi Hadid presents a creation from the Spring/Summer 2027 Tommy Hilfiger collection during New York Fashion Week.
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