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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
Lady Gaga’s music video for “Abracadabra” was released on February 2, 2025.
Album Review: “MAYHEM” by Lady Gaga
“Ne Zha 2” continues to break records in China and internationally.
Chinese Animated Film “Ne Zha 2” Brings Global Success
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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Kate Delia ‘25 smiles with her parents holding a bouquet of flowers on senior night.

Senior Sports Commitments: Class of 2025 Sign-Off

Ford Sweet, Senior Sports Writer
May 30, 2025
Rory McIlroy poses with his green jacket after winning The Masters.

Rory McIlroy Completes Career Grand Slam With Masters Victory

Ford Sweet, Senior Sports Writer
April 30, 2025
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
Team USA's Matthew Tkachuk scraps with Canada's Brandon Hagel during round-robin play.

Canada Claims Gold in NHL’s First 4 Nations Face-Off

Ford Sweet, Senior Sports Writer
February 24, 2025
In his 1000th career NHL game, Cam Fowler nets the first goal of the Winter Classic.

Outdoor Hockey: Chicago Style Magic

Ford Sweet, Senior Sports Writer
January 31, 2025
Serena Gilani ‘26 rushes with the puck up the ice in a game against Lake Forest High School.

A Midseason Snapshot of Winter Sports

Ford Sweet, Parker Pollak, and Madeleine Stastny
December 11, 2024

Reaching the Summit: JV Boys Soccer Takes the ISL Title in Undefeated Season

Ford Sweet, Senior Sports Writer
November 22, 2024
Paulius Karvelis '26 drives to the rim to put on points for the Caxys.

LFA 2024 Winter Athletic Season

Mimi Sexton, Madeleine Stastny, and Ford Sweet
November 22, 2024
The Girls Varsity Field Hockey team competes against DePaul.

LFA 2024 Fall Season Athletic Review

Mimi Sexton, Ford Sweet, Riley Mormon, Madeleine Stastny, and Parker Pollak
October 30, 2024
The girls hockey goalie defends the net.

LFA 2024 Winter Season Athletic Preview

Mimi Sexton, Ford Sweet, Riley Mormon, Madeleine Stastny, and Parker Pollak
October 30, 2024
Chicago Bears poster for “Hard Knocks”.

Chicago Bears Kicking off the New Season With Hard Knocks

Ford Sweet and Madeleine Stastny
September 30, 2024
Donovan Clingan hoists the National Championship trophy to go back to back.

2024 March Madness: An Exciting Tournament Once Again

Quinn Knight and Ford Sweet
May 2, 2024
Kansas City Chiefs post after the incident at their parade.

Learning From Loss: Approaching Crowd Safety Differently

Quinn Knight and Ford Sweet
March 12, 2024
FAFSA changes its policy starting 2024.

Recent FAFSA Changes and Its Effect on Students

Quinn Knight and Ford Sweet
March 12, 2024
Nike presents a farewell post to Tiger Woods after nearly 30 years in partnership.

Tiger Woods Leaves Nike

Quinn Knight and Ford Sweet
February 13, 2024
USC #13 Caleb Williams prepares for the game.

Changes Flourish Within College Realignment

Ford Sweet, Managing Copy Editor
February 13, 2024
LFA Prep Hockey team huddles during one of their home games.

Highlights of the Fall Sports Season

Quinn Knight and Ford Sweet
December 5, 2023
Drivers Speeding on Academy Road

Drivers Speeding on Academy Road

Ford Sweet and Bela Bock
December 5, 2023
Adam Johnson plays in an NHL game.

Hockey Injuries and Safety Procedures

Quinn Knight and Ford Sweet
December 5, 2023
Mrs. Kolovitz teaches a Media Literacy course for the Freshman Class of 2027.

A New Freshman Media Literacy Class

Myles Haight and Ford Sweet
December 5, 2023
Lionel Messi smiling toward the crowd.

What’s Coming Next in Sports

Quinn Knight and Ford Sweet
December 5, 2023
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