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US Customs and Immigration Enforcement Field Officer attends a briefing in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Trump Administration’s Mass Immigration Reform Triggers Controversy
Camilla Sheftel, Reporter • April 16, 2025

In recent months, President Donald Trump and his administration have taken steps towards their goal of deporting undocumented immigrants and...

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...

News
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
Rescuers search the Potomac River for survivors.
D.C. Midair Collision Under Investigation
Gabby Wang, Managing Editor of Op-Eds • March 14, 2025
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
Sports
Ben Johnson Is Named the New Head Coach of the Chicago Bears
Ben Johnson Is Named the New Head Coach of the Chicago Bears
Ford Sweet, Senior Sports Writer • March 14, 2025
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
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
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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