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The Spectator
The student news site of Lake Forest Academy

The Spectator
The student news site of Lake Forest Academy

The Spectator
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FAFSA changes its policy starting 2024.

[Photo] Recent FAFSA Changes and Its Effect on Students

Quinn Knight and Ford Sweet
March 12, 2024
Dr. Claudine Gay speaks at her induction at December 15th, 2022.

[Photo] Unrest Amidst the Resignation of Claudine Gay

Junming Xing and Claire Ireland
February 13, 2024
Nikki Haley Campaigns in Omaha, Nebraska.

[Photo] What’s Happening With the GOP and Trump?

Harry Luo and Chloe Jhin
February 13, 2024
Protests about the current issue on climate change.

[Photo] Biden Launches the American Climate Corps

Emma Swanson, Managing Editor of Social Justice
December 5, 2023
Protestors speaking out for gun reform.

[Photo] A Need For Change: Can Making an Innocent Mistake Result in Being Shot?

Emma Swanson and Mimi Sexton
December 5, 2023
Signs protesting against gun violence.

[Photo] Gun Laws and College Decisions: Has Gun Violence Been Normalized?

Emma Swanson, Managing Editor of Social Justice, Liv Kelly, and Managing Editor of Op-Eds
December 5, 2023
Protest to defend US Abortion Rights.

[Photo] The Overturning of Roe v. Wade Impacting the College Process

Emma Swanson and Liv Kelly
December 5, 2023
The Republican Party’s candidates, most of whom attended the first debate.

[Photo] The Race: Trump’s Dominance in the 2024 Republican Presidential Debate

Chloe Jhin, Managing Editor of Politics
December 5, 2023
Comedian Chapelle—who is considered controversial—speaks into a microphone.

[Photo] The State of Comedy Today

Ela Jain and Claire Ireland
March 16, 2023
Climate justice activists protest in New York.

[Photo] ESG’s: Ethical Consumerism and Investing

Djasahn English, Managing Editor of Social Justice
February 8, 2023
Barry Sanders swings bat.

[Photo] Deion Sanders and the Future of HBCU Sports

Djasahn English, Managing Editor of Social Justice
February 8, 2023
Cars covered in a thick layer of snow

[Photo] The Wind, the Cold, and the Snow

Marvin Ma, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
Afghan women take a photojournalism course at university in Farrah City, Afghanistan.

[Photo] The Taliban Bans Women From Universities

Avery Martin, Esti Rosenblatt, and Anusha Srivastava
February 8, 2023
Florida Governor Rob DeSantis speaking at 2017 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)

[Photo] The Intent, Impact, and Future of Critical Race Theory

Djasahn English, Managing Editor of Social Justice
December 7, 2022
Xi Jinping, China’s President, won another election.

[Photo] Another 5 Years of Domination: Continuation of XI’s Era

Jessie Ji, Photo Editor
December 7, 2022
Amazon packages overflow a storage room.

[Photo] A Walk Through on Amazon

Ambika Gupta, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2022
Military personnel distributes bottled water to Jackson citizens

[Photo] Jackson Water Crisis – Assessing Negligence as a Reflection of Racial Discrimination

Junming Xing, Managing Editor of Global Perspectives
November 10, 2022
Students for Fair Admission organization protest against Harvard selective admission against Asian-American students

[Photo] The Future of Affirmative Action

Djasahn English, Managing Editor of Social Justice
November 10, 2022
Tate poses for a photograph on a boat.

[Photo] Andrew Tate: Kickboxer Turned “Top G”

Quinn Knight, Senior Editor
October 6, 2022
Depp and Heard on the red carpet when they were a couple.

[Photo] Deep Dive Into Depp vs. Heard Defamation Trial

Avery Martin and Ambika Gupta
May 27, 2022
Festival attendees enter the anticipated Lollapalooza music festival.

[Photo] Things To Do in Chicago This Summer

Anusha Srivastava and Ava Trandel
May 27, 2022
Power plant pollution in Waukegan.

[Photo] Racism: The Overlooked Environmental Problem

Isabela De Jesús, Editor in Chief
April 26, 2022
The iconic and expensive Birkin bag, designed by Hermés, flaunts exotic animal skin.

[Photo] Designer Brands Convoluted in Wildlife Trafficking

April 26, 2022
A factory in Santa Monica emits pollution.

[Photo] How To Enact Corporate Responsibility

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

[Photo] Get Back: An Homage to the Creativity of the Beatles

Avery Martin, Managing Editor of News
March 9, 2022
The Russian-Ukraine situation continues to escalate.

[Photo] Russia Invades Ukraine

Ambika Gupta, Managing Editor of Global
March 9, 2022
Protesters storming the U.S. Capitol building on January 6th, 2021.

[Photo] A Reflection on the Insurrection: January 6th, 2021

Bia Leffingwell, Mimi Osborne
February 3, 2022
Portrait of John Maskwas, a Potawatomi tribe member, 1898.

[Photo] Native American Heritage Month: The History of Native Americans Local to Lake Forest

Jake Powers, Staff Writer
December 8, 2021
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[Photo] Native American Heritage Month: Powwows

Maya Mitckess, Editor of Blogging
December 8, 2021
Native American women in traditional garb.

[Photo] Native American Heritage Month: How To Be Respectful

Maya Mitckess, Editor of Blogging
December 8, 2021
Football players from Army and Air Force talk after a grueling rivalry game.

[Photo] Should the College Football Playoff System Be Changed?

December 8, 2021
This is a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, cranberry sauce, green beans, and pumpkin pie.

[Photo] Top 10 Rankings of Thanksgiving Foods

December 8, 2021
Haitian migrants near Turks and Caicos Islands, 2011.

[Photo] Haitian Migrant Crisis: The Struggle for Asylum

Bela De Jesús, Editor in Chief
November 8, 2021
This map showcases Kabul, the site of the Kabul Airport attack on August 26, 2021.

Protestors took to the street to protest Asian hate crimes.

[Photo] The Rise in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes

Bia Leffingwell & Mimi Osborne, Staff Writer & Managing Editor of A&E
May 4, 2021
31-year-old star The Weeknd, who performed the Halftime show at Super Bowl LV.

[Photo] The Weeknd’s COVID-Conscious Halftime Show

April 2, 2021
Joseph Biden, the 46th president of the United States, makes a speech during the 2019 Iowa Federation of Labor Convention.

[Photo] A Look at Biden’s Administration Thus Far

April 2, 2021
Davidson Mens Basketball Team celebrates a win during March Madness

[Photo] Containing the (March) Madness: College Basketball’s Biggest Event To Be Played Inside of a Bubble This Year

February 12, 2021
Protesters flock the streets in US cities following the Jacob Blake’s court decision.

[Photo] America Divided: Jacob Blake Court Decision Is Another Point of Division in an Already Divided Nation

David Oluwole, Senior Sports Editor
February 18, 2021
Washington Nationals Stadium, Nationals Park, is filled with cardboard cutouts in place of in-person fans.

[Photo] The Dilemma Facing Professional Sports

December 11, 2020
Dr. Jill Biden dances with her husband Joe Biden at the Homestates Ball in 2009.

[Photo] The First Working First Lady

Bela De Jesus, Managing Editor of Global Perspectives
December 11, 2020
Justice Amy Coney Barrett receives formal nomination to the Supreme Court by Donald Trump on September 26th, 2020.

[Photo] New Supreme Court Justice and What It Means for Us

Bela De Jesus, Managing Editor of Global Perspectives
November 6, 2020
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[Photo] Most Popular Halloween Costumes Ranked

Kirstin Palasz and Mimi Osborne
October 31, 2020
A microscopic look at a Coronavirus cell.

[Photo] Horror Villains vs. 2020: Which Is Scarier?

Nick Alutto, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2020
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[Photo] Ranking Halloween Candy

Rachel Johns, Managing Editor of News
October 16, 2020
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