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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
“Ne Zha 2” continues to break records in China and internationally.
Chinese Animated Film “Ne Zha 2” Brings Global Success
Lady Gaga’s music video for “Abracadabra” was released on February 2, 2025.
Album Review: “MAYHEM” by Lady Gaga
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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Several resources are listed above to help victims of and friends and family of victims of sexual assault.

[Photo] The Prevalence of Sexual Assault

The Spectator Staff
March 16, 2023
Angela Bassett looks gorgeous in this pink floor-length gown before the Critics Choice Award.

Influential Black Pop Culture Figures

Avery Martin, Managing Editor of A&E
March 16, 2023
Afghan women take a photojournalism course at university in Farrah City, Afghanistan.

The Taliban Bans Women From Universities

Avery Martin, Esti Rosenblatt, and Anusha Srivastava
February 8, 2023
Taylor poses for Midnights album cover.

Taylor Swift Breaks Records With Midnights

Avery Martin, Managing Editor of A&E
December 7, 2022
Senate Majority leader and New York Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer leads a march in support of the Respect for Marriage Act.

Respect for Marriage Act Makes Its Way to the Senate

Avery Martin, Managing Editor of A&E
November 8, 2022
The #BookTok section at Barnes and Noble.

#Booktok: Turning the Table on Teen Reading

Avery Martin, Managing Editor of A & E
October 6, 2022
Flags of colleges displayed outside the college counseling office.

The Competition Between Students During the College Process

Avery Martin and Connor Drobny
June 2, 2022
Depp and Heard on the red carpet when they were a couple.

Deep Dive Into Depp vs. Heard Defamation Trial

Avery Martin and Ambika Gupta
May 27, 2022

The Male Gaze

Avery Martin and Ambika Gupta
April 26, 2022
A factory in Santa Monica emits pollution.

How To Enact Corporate Responsibility

Avery Martin and Bika Gupta
April 26, 2022
'Get Back' promotion poster

Get Back: An Homage to the Creativity of the Beatles

Avery Martin, Managing Editor of News
March 9, 2022
Rooftop view of Lake Shore Drive alongside Lake Michigan in winter.

The Tips and Tricks of Safe Driving in Winter

Avery Martin, Managing Editor of News
February 3, 2022
People gather outside the Supreme Court protesting stricter abortion laws in Texas

Senate Bill 8 Reaches the Supreme Court After Stricter Abortion Laws in Texas

Bela De Jesus and Avery Martin
December 8, 2021

The Return and Redefinement of Paris Fashion Week

Avery Martin and Nghi Doan
November 8, 2021
A photo of the recent yearbooks editions.

Yearbook Changes From Class to Club

Nghi Doan and Avery Martin
November 5, 2021
Charlie Watts Drumming

Charlie Watts Dead at 80: The Rolling Stones Lose Their Drummer

Gemma Fink and Avery Martin
October 1, 2021
Sonia's snack shop features all sorts of snacks for the LFA community.

LFA Student Athletes Hope for Healthier After-School Options From Sonia’s

Avery Martin, Staff Writer
April 19, 2021
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