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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
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?
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is one of several New York Yankees using a "torpedo bat" this season. The bats have become the talk of baseball.
Pro-Con: I say to Mr. Manfred
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?
Behind the Tax-Exempt Curtain: ‘Nonprofits’ Exploiting Their Titles
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
75th Season of Formula One Has a Surprising Start
75th Season of Formula One Has a Surprising Start
Lady Gaga’s music video for “Abracadabra” was released on February 2, 2025.
Album Review: “MAYHEM” by Lady Gaga
“Ne Zha 2” continues to break records in China and internationally.
Chinese Animated Film “Ne Zha 2” Brings Global Success
The previous “Mamma Mia!” cast performs Super Trouper.
“Mamma Mia!” Returns to Broadway: A Hit That Keeps on Dancing!
Disney’s Snow White Struggles at the Box Office
Disney’s Snow White Struggles at the Box Office
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
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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Mekeal Mian ’25 eliminates Bao Tran ’25.

LFA Senior Assassin: Stay Dry or Say Goodbye

Joon Lee, Reporter
May 30, 2025
Tables are lined up in the gym for the AP exam.

The Abrupt Digitalization of Advanced Placement Exams

Joon Lee, Reporter
April 30, 2025
The platform TikTok is where health scams prevail.

Is TikTok Doing a Good Job of Promoting Healthy Habits?

Joon Lee, Reporter
March 14, 2025
Protestors demand the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.

What Happened That Night in South Korea?

Erin Cho and Joon Lee
January 31, 2025
Students study for finals in Caxy Café.

It’s Beginning To Look a Lot Like the Holiday Season!

Joon Lee, Reporter
December 11, 2024

Extreme Food Shortage Ravages Eastern Africa

Joon Lee, Reporter
November 22, 2024
LFA teachers consult with officials in Zhoushan.

A Global Education: Taking a Look at LFA’s Sister School in China

Joon Lee and Emma Swanson
November 22, 2024
A lodge sits on a tributary deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.

A Highway in the Amazon: The Path To Progress or Destruction?

Emma Swanson and Joon Lee
October 30, 2024
The main headquarters for the Heritage Foundation stands in Washington D.C.

Project 2025: What Is It, and How Could It Change American Politics?

Myles Haight, Emma Swanson, and Joon Lee
October 30, 2024
Enos Zaah'25 enjoying flag football during NFL weekend.

Introducing Our New LFA All-School President

Joon Lee and Max Bae
September 30, 2024
The new gymnasium includes three full basketball/volleyball courts.

The Lake Forest Academy Athletic Center Expansion

Riley Mormon and Joon Lee
September 30, 2024
Opening image of LFA’s Instagram’s famous Caxy Chat reels.

Caxy Chats: LFA’s Social Media Presence

Joon Lee and Harry Luo
May 2, 2024
Zach Youn waiting for the whistle

Zach Youn: How Many More Records Is He Going To Break?

Joon Lee, Managing Editor of STEM
March 12, 2024
Migrants out on the streets because they don't have places to stay in

The Pouring Number of Migrants in New York City

Cynthia Li and Joon Lee
March 12, 2024
Photo of the new dormdash flyer

Dormdash: A Way To Exchange Different Items for Food

Erin cho and Joon Lee
February 13, 2024
Faculty dress up in costumes to scare students.

LFA’s Diverse Options for Themed Weekends

Joon Lee, Managing editor of STEM
December 5, 2023
The view of a nuclear power plant near Fukushima, Japan.

Response to releasing Japanese nuclear waste water

Erin cho and Joon Lee
December 5, 2023
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