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The U.S. Net International Migration by year shows a steep decline beginning in 2025 after a steady rise after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau)
Immigration Slowdown Stalls U.S. Population Growth
The Boys Varsity Basketball team gathers around Head Coach Kyle Koncz during a timeout.
Coaches vs. Cancer: Every Move Matters
A computer generated visual of a whole influenza virus. (Courtesy of the CDC)
Flu Hits Illinois Hard This Winter
(Courtesy of The Bond Buyer)
Late Property Taxes Force Cook County Schools to Take Out Loans
National Chinese Essay Contest winners pose with their awards.
LFA Students Win National Chinese Essay Contest
(Courtesy of @lfa.stuco on Instagram)
Lake Forest Academy Winter Formal: A Growing Tradition
LFA’s Model United Nations team poses for a group photograph before a committee session. (Courtesy of Model UN at The University of Chicago)
LFA Attends the Annual Model United Nations of the University of Chicago Conference
Students talk to various young LFA alumni.
LFA Hosts 12th Annual Josh Rothstein Young Alumni Networking Night
Polaroids capture food featured at a Galentine’s gathering.
Valentine’s Day: A Cherished Celebration of Love
Treats are displayed in Reid Hall for Charter Day.
A Day of Gratitude: LFA Celebrates 169 Years
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino looks on at a gas station after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good on January 7. (Courtesy of REUTERS)
Inside ICE’s Massive Expansion: Detained, Deported or Dead
The Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield, where Illinois lawmakers and government officials work. State and federal elections determine who will hold offices connected to the state government.
Illinois Prepares for the 2026 Primary Election
Flowers lay at a makeshift memorial site for Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
From 9/11 to Now: The Foundations and Development of ICE
Masked law enforcement officers, including HSI and ICE agents, walk into an immigration court in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S, May 21, 2025.
Where is ICE’s Accountability?
California residents protest ICE in Los Angeles in June 2025. (Courtesy of @alekseidoesstuff on Instagram)
Minnesota and Illinois Push Back on ICE Enforcement Tactics
From One Student to Another: Caxy Advice Column
APs versus Electives
Prediction Markets Are Hijacking Consensus
Prediction Markets Are Hijacking Consensus
Martin Scorsese stands with Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. (Courtesy of @theacademy on Instagram)
Thank You to the Academy…
Masked law enforcement officers, including HSI and ICE agents, walk into an immigration court in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S, May 21, 2025.
Where is ICE’s Accountability?
APs versus Electives
Senior Parking: Why Hasn’t It Returned?
Holiday Season at LFA
Does LFA’S Letter Day Schedule Cause Balance or Burnout?
No Friday Night Lights: Looking for School Spirit
The LFA Varsity Girls Hockey group up before a game against Loyola Academy on January 29th, 2026.
A Defining Season of Growth for LFA Girls Hockey
The LFA Boys Varsity Squash Team poses at the Arlen Specter U.S. Squash Center in Philadelphia. (Courtesy of Arlen Specter U.S. Squash Center)
An Insider Look at the U.S. High School Squash Championships
Chance poses in costume at their first competition.
A Successful First Season for Chance
LFA’s Prep Hockey team huddles up before a game against Florida Alliance.
LFA Winter Athletics Season Recap
Seattle Seahawks mascot Blitz holds a sign during the Super Bowl LX parade. (Courtesy of Imagn Images)
Seahawks Blow Out Patriots in Super Bowl LX
Sense and Sensibility movie poster.
Ang Lee’s Sense and Sensibility: A Memorable Adaptation
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Album Review: The Romantic by Bruno Mars
(Courtesy of @heatedrivalrycrave on Instagram)
Heated Rivalry: The Story that Needed to be Told
Trevor Noah and Bad Bunny laugh at the 68th annual GRAMMYs. (Courtesy of @grammys on Instagram)
Music’s Biggest Night: 2026 GRAMMYs Recap
(Courtesy of IMDb)
The Highs and Lows of “Wuthering Heights”
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
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
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 building burns down in a protest at Tehran, Iran. (Courtesy of @azadehakba on Instagram)
Fire Spreading in Iran: Protests and Internet Blackout
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gives a speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 20 in Davos, Switzerland. (Courtesy of REUTERS)
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino looks on at a gas station after a U.S. Immigration and Cus- toms Enforcement agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good on January 7.
CMU-Q students playing table football in the Assembly area.
Biology Under an Air Defense System: The Absurdity of Student Life in Qatar
A flag of the UAE-backed separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) flutters on a military patrol truck, at the site of a rally by STC supporters in Aden, Yemen, January 1, 2026.
South Yemen Separatist Council Dissolves
Nicolas Maduro being handcuffed and escorted.
Venezuela’s New Year
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Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino looks on at a gas station after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good on January 7. (Courtesy of REUTERS)
Inside ICE’s Massive Expansion: Detained, Deported or Dead
Amalia Rosen, Opinions Editor • March 13, 2026

The last year has seen the number of Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers increase by 120%, leading to conflict and questions across...

The Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield, where Illinois lawmakers and government officials work. State and federal elections determine who will hold offices connected to the state government.
Illinois Prepares for the 2026 Primary Election
Ella Brys, Reporter • March 9, 2026

Illinois voters will soon head to the polls for the 2026 primary elections, which will take place on Tuesday, March 17. The primary elections...

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A computer generated visual of a whole influenza virus. (Courtesy of the CDC)
Flu Hits Illinois Hard This Winter
Ella Brys, Reporter • March 13, 2026
(Courtesy of The Bond Buyer)
Late Property Taxes Force Cook County Schools to Take Out Loans
Camilla Sheftel and Jack Menton • March 13, 2026
National Chinese Essay Contest winners pose with their awards.
LFA Students Win National Chinese Essay Contest
Kayla Moore, Executive Editor-in-Chief • March 13, 2026
Sports
The LFA Boys Varsity Squash Team poses at the Arlen Specter U.S. Squash Center in Philadelphia. (Courtesy of Arlen Specter U.S. Squash Center)
An Insider Look at the U.S. High School Squash Championships
Parker Pollak, Sports Editor • March 13, 2026
Chance poses in costume at their first competition.
A Successful First Season for Chance
Charley Gopin, Features Editor • March 13, 2026
LFA’s Prep Hockey team huddles up before a game against Florida Alliance.
LFA Winter Athletics Season Recap
Chris Frekko and Jackson Pick • March 13, 2026
Seattle Seahawks mascot Blitz holds a sign during the Super Bowl LX parade. (Courtesy of Imagn Images)
Seahawks Blow Out Patriots in Super Bowl LX
Chris Frekko, Reporter • March 13, 2026
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
A building burns down in a protest at Tehran, Iran. (Courtesy of @azadehakba on Instagram)
Fire Spreading in Iran: Protests and Internet Blackout
Jennifer Ji, Layout Editor • March 13, 2026

On January 8, 2026, the Iranian government initiated a near-nationwide internet blackout to suppress protests against the government and the...

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gives a speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 20 in Davos, Switzerland. (Courtesy of REUTERS)
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino looks on at a gas station after a U.S. Immigration and Cus- toms Enforcement agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good on January 7.
March 13, 2026
CMU-Q students playing table football in the Assembly area.
Biology Under an Air Defense System: The Absurdity of Student Life in Qatar
March 10, 2026
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Polaroids capture food featured at a Galentine’s gathering.
Valentine’s Day: A Cherished Celebration of Love
Alexandra Zhu, Editor-in-Chief • March 13, 2026
Students talk to various young LFA alumni.
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What is the Spectator's opinion on teachers swearing in class? Since the Spectator is made up of multiple strong-minded students, we all have...

APs versus Electives
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10 years after the release of his GRAMMY-winning album, 24K Magic, Bruno Mars has returned with a 9-song album full of lukewarm love songs –...

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