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Katy Perry holds a daisy aboard the New Shepard rocket in honor of her daughter.
NS-31 Goes to Space With All-Female Crew
A group of Montgomery County parents gather outside the MCPS Board of Education to protest classrooms containing LGBTQ+ books.
Mahmoud v. Taylor: Drawing the Line Between Church and State
NYU’s website reveals that average admitted ACT, SAT and GPA differ based on race.
NYU Admissions Database Breach Exposes Alleged Affirmative Action Practices
From left: Ysola Sanchez ‘25, Elizabeth Villagomez ‘27, Xitlali Ocote-Arellano ‘25, Bela Bock ‘25, Saige Chaseley ‘25 and Helena Secret ‘26 pose with Breaking Barriers faculty advisor, Angela Zhou (right).
The Inaugural Breaking Barriers Gala
Tables are lined up in the gym for the AP exam.
The Abrupt Digitalization of Advanced Placement Exams
Julie Brandt delivers a speech at LFA’s 26th annual Gala.
LFA’s 26th Annual Gala: Experiential Learning Blossoming at LFA
Kate Delia ‘25 smiles with her parents holding a bouquet of flowers on senior night.
Senior Sports Commitments: Class of 2025 Sign-Off
Q&A With Teachers and Faculty Leaving LFA
Students play on the inflatables on the quad.
RA Weekend Expectations: Does It Live Up to Ones in the Past?
LFA students dance at Prom.
Prom Night Under the Lights, Gatsby Style
CECOT prison guards process U.S. deportees.
Inside the Trump Administration’s Deportation of 238 Venezuelan Immigrants
The U.S. Capitol divides two American flags near the Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
The Growing Gender Gap in Youth Politics
The Harvard University crest is displayed on Baker Library on campus.
Trump Freezes Billions in Harvard Funding, Threatens Tax-Exempt Status
Donald Trump announces Liberation Day tariffs.
Trade War: U.S. Allies and Rivals Impacted by Sweeping Tariffs
Mark Carney speaks to supporters of his Liberal Party in British Colombia.
Canada Had an Election. Trump Was on the Ballot
Graphic by Alexandra Zhu
A Letter from the Editors
Katy Perry kisses the ground after returning from her Blue Origin flight.
Blue Origin-ageddon: The Katy Perry Agenda
Trump sits with Bukele in the Oval Office as they discuss sending U.S citizens to El Salvadoran prisons.
My Opinion on President Trump’s Immigration Policies
More Than a Number: The Invisible Expectations Behind LFA’s “A+ Diversity”
Are Parents Responsible for Children’s Gun Crimes?
Graphic by Alexandra Zhu
A Letter from the Editors
More Than a Number: The Invisible Expectations Behind LFA’s “A+ Diversity”
Are Parents Responsible for Children’s Gun Crimes?
Why Do AP Teachers Not Teach the AP Test?
Educators or Advocates?
Lee Corso puts on Ohio State Buckeye headgear in his final appearance on College Gameday. (Courtesy of @collegegameday on Instagram)
2025 College Football Season Preview
No. 2 overall pick Travis Hunter poses for his draft photo with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Recapping the 2025 NFL Draft
Kate Delia ‘25 smiles with her parents holding a bouquet of flowers on senior night.
Senior Sports Commitments: Class of 2025 Sign-Off
Coach Mike Hall poses with seniors at the last game of the season.
A Recap of the Spring Sports Season
NHL Continues to Honor Johnny Grudreau
NHL Continues to Honor Johnny Grudreau
The official "The Wishbone Pajama Show" poster.
Conan Gray’s “The Wishbone Pajama Show” Hits Tinley Park
Virgin by Lorde, released June 27, 2025.
Album Review: “Virgin” by Lorde
The official “Mayhem Ball” Tour poster.
Lady Gaga Brings the “Mayhem Ball” Tour to Chicago
Dua Lipa lights up the stage during her Radical Optimism Tour in Chicago.
Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism Tour Was Pure Pop Perfection
Man's Best Friend by Sabrina Carpenter, released August 29, 2025.
Album Review: “Man’s Best Friend” by Sabrina Carpenter
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
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
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 group of people celebrate the first Earth Day in New York City.
Celebrating Earth Day: A Global Movement for a Greener Tomorrow
Crops of lettuce grow using the vertical farming technique inside the container farm.
Students Get to Experience the Future of Sustainable Farming
LGBTQ+ protesters march among the streets of Thailand.
First Southeast Asian Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
ChatGPT consumes thousands of liters of water for its training process. (Cartoon by Gabby Wang)
ChatGPT’s Harmful Effect on the Environment
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gives a speech. (Courtesy of Creative Commons)
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Announces Resignation
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Q&A With Teachers and Faculty Leaving LFA

Jennifer Ji and Chloe Jhin
May 30, 2025
Lia Moore, Julie Park, Almira Tepe, Mike Hall, Kaylie Gast and Olivia Rogalski pose at the Senior Retreat.

[Photo] Celebrating Senior Moments: Reflecting on Favorite Traditions

Riley Mormon and Mary Rivera-Scheeringa
May 30, 2025
Windy City Cannabis opened their Highwood dispensary in April of 2021.

How Illinois Uses Cannabis Sales To Reinvest in Communities

Chloe Jhin and Jackson Pick
April 30, 2025
The Ratliff family makes a poised entrance at The White Lotus resort in Thailand in style, blissfully unaware of the twists ahead.

Money, Murder and Moral Decay: Thailand’s “The White Lotus” Spotlight

Chloe Jhin and Jeff Zavelsky
April 30, 2025

Caxy’s Insights for Daily Dilemmas

Chloe Jhin, Kayla Moore, and Parker Pollak
March 14, 2025
Whole Foods features a buffet with a variety of foods avaliable for customers to choose.

[Photo] Top Vernon Hills Spots: Quick Bites and Favorite Eats

Charley Gopin, Riley Mormon, and Sophia DeLise
March 14, 2025

January Advice Column

Chloe Jhin and Liv Kelly
January 31, 2025
Schweppe Mansion stands beautifully alone, vacant of an owner.

Schweppe Mansion: The Haunted Story Behind the Walls

Kayla Moore and Chloe Jhin
October 30, 2024
Donald Trump shows solidarity with the crowd at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Recapping the 2024 Democratic and Republican National Conventions

Chloe Jhin and Jackson Pick
September 30, 2024
Photo taken by Mimi Sexton

A Final Farewell to Our Seniors in the Spectator!

Emma Swanson and Chloe Jhin
May 22, 2024
Donald Trump on a conference call with military personel. (Courtesy of Creative Commons)

What’s Happening With the GOP and Trump?

Harry Luo and Chloe Jhin
February 13, 2024
Sodexo employees working in Stu cafeteria.

New Addition to Our Community: Sodexo Maintenance and Facility Employees

Emma Swanson and Chloe Jhin
February 13, 2024
Marianne Williamson in Des Moines, Iowa, at the beginning of her election campaign.

Meet Some of Your Presidential Candidates Below

Chloe Jhin and Theresa Fu
December 5, 2023
Kevin McCarthy speaks in a rambling press conference moments after being ousted as speaker.

Kevin McCarthy Making History: Ousted as Speaker of the House

Chloe Jhin, Managing Editor of Politics
December 5, 2023
The Republican Party’s candidates, most of whom attended the first debate.

The Race: Trump’s Dominance in the 2024 Republican Presidential Debate

Chloe Jhin, Managing Editor of Politics
December 5, 2023
Trump’s mughsot taken in Florida.

Trump and His Charges: Making History

Liv Kelly and Chloe Jhin
December 5, 2023
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