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Model United Nations of the University of Chicago
Kayla Moore, Director of Collaboration & Editing • February 6, 2025

Hello LFA! My name is Kayla Moore and I am a junior on the Model UN team. This is my second year on MUN and I am very excited to provide live...

Politics
Donald Trump takes the oath of office of the president of the United States inside the Capitol rotunda.
President Again: Trump Aims for Total Government Overhaul at Second Inauguration
Jackson Pick, Managing Editor of Politics • March 14, 2025

The inauguration of the President of the United States often brings about feelings of hope for the incoming administration – whether that is...

Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office.
Immigration Crackdown, Executive Branch Overturn Headline Trump’s First Month
Jackson Pick, Managing Editor of Politics • March 14, 2025

In his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump clearly intended to implement sweeping changes to the country and federal government from day...

News
LFA celebrates its 168th Charter Day on February 13 with orange-colored treats in the Cressey Center for the Arts.
LFA Celebrates Charter Day: 168 Years Old
Kayla Moore and Parker Pollak • March 14, 2025
New York investigators observe the scene where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot. (Courtesy of the New York Times)
Behind the Headlines: How Brian Thompson’s Murder Sparked a Nationwide Conversation
Charley Gopin • January 31, 2025
The Tesla Cybertruck is engulfed in flames after exploding. (Courtesy of The Seattle Times)
Tesla Cybertruck Explodes Outside of Trump Hotel
Mimi Sexton and Priya Johnson • January 31, 2025
Sports
Levente Tallos ‘26 goes for a layup. (Photo by David Atas) | Dora Huang ‘27 poses with the state championship trophy after winning her match against Latin School of Chicago 3-1. (Photo by Noah Goldfayn)
Player-of-the-Month: February/March
Parker Pollak and Madeleine Stastny • March 14, 2025
LFA’s Varsity Girls Hockey seniors pose for a media day picture.
Founders Cup: LFA Girls Hockey Season of Success
Mimi Sexton and Madeleine Stastny • March 14, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles players hold up the Lombardi Trophy following their Super Bowl win.
Recap of the Historic Super Bowl LIX
Davin Lee, Managing Editor of A&E • March 14, 2025
Hamza Jafri ‘26 plays against his opponent.
LFA Hosts Chicagoland High School Individual Squash Tourney at New Athletic Gym
Max Bae, Reporter • March 14, 2025
Social Justice
LGBTQ+ protesters march among the streets of Thailand.
First Southeast Asian Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Erin Cho, Creative Director • March 14, 2025

On January 23, 2025, Thailand became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. This marks a significant milestone...

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
November 22, 2024
Students participate in an SDA-organized school walkout.
Students Demand Action Stands up Against Gun Violence
November 22, 2024
Global Perspective
LGBTQ+ protesters march among the streets of Thailand.
First Southeast Asian Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Erin Cho, Creative Director • March 14, 2025

On January 23, 2025, Thailand became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. This marks a significant milestone...

ChatGPT consumes thousands of liters of water for its training process. (Cartoon by Gabby Wang)
ChatGPT’s Harmful Effect on the Environment
March 14, 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gives a speech. (Courtesy of Creative Commons)
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Announces Resignation
January 31, 2025
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Adrien Brody wins best actor in a leading role for The Brutalist. This is Brody’s second Oscar for Best Actor after The Pianist in 2003. Brody’s win is contributed by his accurate and powerful portrayal of Lázló Tóth, a man who escaped the Holocaust and journeys to the United States to achieve the American Dream.
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