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Mark Carney speaks to supporters of his Liberal Party in British Colombia.
Canada Had an Election. Trump Was on the Ballot
Jack Menton, Reporter • May 5, 2025

Mark Carney, head of Canada’s Liberal Party, won his first election to remain the country’s prime minister after their April 28 parliamentary...

Donald Trump converses with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office.
Trump, Zelenskyy Clash in Oval Office Over U.S. Aid to Ukraine
Jackson Pick, Managing Editor of Politics • April 30, 2025

With the Russian invasion of Ukraine stretching into its fourth year, Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump...

NYU’s website reveals that average admitted ACT, SAT and GPA differ based on race.
NYU Admissions Database Breach Exposes Alleged Affirmative Action Practices
Charley Gopin and Zoe Wolberg May 19, 2025
Krish Bahadur '26 addresses Lake Forest Academy before the All School President election.
Krish Bahadur: LFA’s New All School President
Maya Tafolla and Ami Rosen April 23, 2025
A pile of Harvard Crimson newspapers sits by the entrance of the Crimson building.
Harvard Crimson Weekend Journalism Workshop
Kayla Moore and Alexandra Zhu April 4, 2025
NHL Continues to Honor Johnny Grudreau
NHL Continues to Honor Johnny Grudreau
Riley Mormon, Sports Director & Managing Editor of Photography • April 30, 2025
75th Season of Formula One Has a Surprising Start
75th Season of Formula One Has a Surprising Start
Parker Pollak and Davin Lee April 30, 2025
Carson Emery ‘25 prepares to serve.
A Preview of the Spring Sports Season
Parker Pollak and Davin Lee April 30, 2025
Lucy Kirmser ‘25 runs with the ball in a Girls Varsity Lacrosse game against Regina Dominican. | Junior captain Roman McLaurine ‘26 stands tall on the track, ready for the season.
Player of the Month: April
Madeleine Stastny and Myles Haight April 30, 2025
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...

A group of people celebrate the first Earth Day in New York City.
Celebrating Earth Day: A Global Movement for a Greener Tomorrow
Kayla Moore, Director of Collaborations & Editing • April 30, 2025

Every year on April 22, the world gathers to celebrate its one universal commonality: our residence on Earth. Earth Day is crucial for raising...

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Update on School Spirit Week
Riley Mormon, Sports Director & Managing Editor of Photography • April 30, 2025
Students pose in front of a fountain in Puerto Rico.
2025 LFA Spring Break Trip: Caxys Abroad!
Mary Rivera-Scheeringa, Alexandra Zhu, Gabby Wang, Mimi Sexton, Sophia DeLise, and Davin Lee April 30, 2025
75th Season of Formula One Has a Surprising Start
75th Season of Formula One Has a Surprising Start
Parker Pollak and Davin Lee April 30, 2025
Are Parents Responsible for Children’s Gun Crimes?
Editorial Board April 30, 2025

Every time a mass shooting shocks an American community, many find their innate reaction being to blame someone. Whether it is guns, the shooter...

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Lady Gaga’s music video for “Abracadabra” was released on February 2, 2025.
Album Review: “MAYHEM” by Lady Gaga
Jasiek Bugaj, Managing Editor of A&E • April 30, 2025

Lady Gaga’s return to pop music pays homage to her entire discography – and channels the Gaga we all know and love. Over the last 16 years,...

“Ne Zha 2” continues to break records in China and internationally.
Chinese Animated Film “Ne Zha 2” Brings Global Success
Gabby Wang, Managing Editor of Op-Eds • April 30, 2025