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Jane Goodall speaks at an annual World Economic Forum conference. (Courtesy of the World Economic Forum)
Jane Goodall: A Legacy of Science and Advocacy
Jimmy Kimmel, live on Tuesday, September 23.
The Suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Brought Unity for Free Speech
Course Tiering in the Mathematics Department
The New Normal: Math Department “Skill Checks”
(Courtesy of the LFA Marketing and Communications Office)
New Faculty of the 2025-2026 School Year
Student leaders pose for a photo in the Formal Gardens.
Leading the Way: How LFA Students Are Shaping Campus Life
Yue Chen poses in front of the global classroom in Upper Corbin.
The Global Department: Preparing Leaders for an Interconnected World
A viral online “Dubai chocolate matcha Labubu.”
Unboxing the Lingo: Dubai Chocolate Six Seven: What Does It Mean?
Students construct natural diagrams on pen and paper.
Journey to Jamaica – Our Architectural and Learning Experience
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte is back in season. (Courtesy of @starbucks on Instagram)
Pumpkin Season is Brewing Again: A Taste of Starbucks’ 2025 Fall Menu
Freshmen extend their arms, revealing adjectives describing themselves. (Courtesy of the LFA Marketing and Communications Office)
Fresh Starts and Final Years: LFA Class Retreats Create Lasting Memories
Charlie Kirk throws caps during his "American Comeback" tour.
Charlie Kirk: The Murder That Sparked Controversy Nationwide
Jimmy Kimmel, live on Tuesday, September 23.
The Suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Brought Unity for Free Speech
Trump meets with European leaders to discuss U.S. support of Ukraine. (Courtesy of The White House)
From Jeffrey Epstein to the Big Beautiful Bill: American Politics’ Summer of ’25
A National Guardsman patrols the National Mall. Photo by Elizabeth A. Schneider (Courtesy of The National Guard)
National Guard in Sanctuary Cities: LA, Washington D.C., Chicago
CECOT prison guards process U.S. deportees.
Inside the Trump Administration’s Deportation of 238 Venezuelan Immigrants
The actors in Decednants pose for a promotional photo
Descedants (2015) Movie Review
Jimmy Kimmel, live on Tuesday, September 23.
The Suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Brought Unity for Free Speech
LFA Makes an A+ a 98: The Issues With Raising the Bar
Madeleine Stastny '26 eats dinner after a shift at work.
Working and School: What I’ve Learned as a Hostess
Jon Pardi plays as the closer at Windy City Smokeout.
Why Windy City Smokeout Triumphs Over Other Music Festivals
LFA Makes an A+ a 98: The Issues With Raising the Bar
Graphic by Alexandra Zhu
A Letter from the Editors
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?
Chicago’s Tremaine Edmunds chases down the Commanders’ Jayden Daniels in a 25-24 win for the Bears.
Commanders Make Crucial Mistakes to Hand Bears a 25-24 Win on “Monday Night Football”
Michigan’s Tre Donaldson shoots a contested three against Wisconsin in the Big 10 tournament
College Basketball Preview
The famous Marquee outside Wrigley Field displays the game score.
Cubs Win First Playoff Series Since 2017, Advance to NLDS
Prep Hockey Live Coverage vs. Windy City Storm
Josh Allen warms up before his week one matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. (Courtesy of @nfl on Instagram )
Predicting the 2025 NFL Season
Taylor Swift's Discography, Ranked
Taylor Swift’s Discography, Ranked
The official “The Late Nights and Young Romance Tour” poster.
sombr’s “The Late Nights and Young Romance Tour” Comes to Chicago
2025’s Top 10 Songs of the Summer
2025’s Top 10 Songs of the Summer
(Courtesy of Netflix on Facebook)
Movie Reviews: Happy Gilmore 2
(Courtesy of @Netflix on X)
Gunn’s ”Superman”: Working Through the Traditional “Super” Formula
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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Students play on the inflatables on the quad.

RA Weekend Expectations: Does It Live Up to Ones in the Past?

Bela Bock, Director of Logistics
May 30, 2025
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

Bela Bock, Director of Logistics
April 30, 2025
Yiwen Lu ‘25, Mohammad Soiano Bilal, Xitlali Ocote-Arellano ‘25 and Lusanda Mayikana pose for a picture together.

LFA’s Sixth Annual FIRE Conference

Emma Swanson and Bela Bock
March 14, 2025
A Coaches vs. Cancer banner is decorated by LFA community members in honor of loved ones with cancer.

LFA’s Second Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Games

Bela Bock, Director of Logistics
March 14, 2025
Conversations fill the garden room as young alumni return to campus.

Welcome Back LFA Young Alumni!

Bela Bock and Emma Swanson
January 31, 2025
A Lake Forest house is decorated for Christmas and Gorton’s Yuletide Tour of Lights.

Celebrating the Season: A Guide to Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa

Bela Bock, Emma Swanson, Kayla Moore, and Charley Gopin
December 11, 2024
Mr. Johnson and Ms. Teichman dress up in Caxy spirit around their spooky trunk.

Halloween at LFA: Spooky Traditions and Fall Festivities

Bela Bock and Max Bae
November 22, 2024
Davin Lee ‘26 plays the clarinet at an orchestra concert.

The Rising Talent of LFA’s Orchestra

Bela Bock, Director of Logistics
November 22, 2024

Girls Hockey Game-Live Coverage

Bela Bock, Director of Logistics
November 21, 2024
A whiteboard is displayed with supportive notes at Apalachee High School.

A New Normal: Navigating School Shootings in 2024

Esther Park and Bela Bock
October 30, 2024
Homecoming’s Effiel Tower sets the scene for a “Night in Paris” theme.

2024-2025: Homecoming Review

Jeff Zavelsky, Charley Gopin, and Bela Bock
October 30, 2024
The 2024 school year's new student leaders, including Prefects, Proctors, Student Council, and Head Ambassadors.

The New Leadership of the 2024-2025 School Year

Jeff Zavelsky and Bela Bock
September 30, 2024
The Introduction of the Multiracial Student Union

The Introduction of the Multiracial Student Union

Bela Bock and Cynthia Li
May 2, 2024
First Asian American Bachelorette

First Asian American Bachelorette

Bela Bock and Claire Ireland
May 2, 2024

A Partially Revamped Multicultural Day

Bela Bock, Managing editor of collaborations
March 12, 2024
Crowd gathers as the new Apple Vision Pro goggles are released

Are We Relying Too Much on Technology?

Liv Kelly and Bela Bock
March 12, 2024
Trending makeup items sold in Sephora

Trends: Sephora Ten Year Olds Take Over

Bela Bock and Erin Cho
February 13, 2024
Gypsy Rose and her husband before going out on one of her press tours

Gypsy Rose Gets Released From Jail After Eight Years

Bela Bock and Liv Kelly
February 13, 2024
Starbucks new Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai

Review of Starbucks New Holiday Drinks

Liv Kelly and Bela Bock
December 5, 2023
Drivers Speeding on Academy Road

Drivers Speeding on Academy Road

Ford Sweet and Bela Bock
December 5, 2023
LFA receives official recognition by Niche 2024

LFA Moving up in Ranking

Erin Cho and Bela Bock
December 5, 2023
Stu lunch food

BTS: Sodexo Workers in Stu

Bela Bock
December 5, 2023
Wildfire in Maui

Record-Breaking Weather Takes the Summer by Storm

Esti Rosenblatt and Bela Bock
December 5, 2023
Students watching the new Barbie movie

Barbie and Summer Movies

bela bock and Liv Kelly
December 5, 2023
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