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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
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 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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The U.S. Capitol divides two American flags near the Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C.

The Growing Gender Gap in Youth Politics

Jackson Pick, Managing Editor of Politics
May 30, 2025
Windy City Cannabis opened their Highwood dispensary in April of 2021.

How Illinois Uses Cannabis Sales To Reinvest in Communities

Chloe Jhin and Jackson Pick
April 30, 2025
Donald Trump converses with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office.

Trump, Zelenskyy Clash in Oval Office Over U.S. Aid to Ukraine

Jackson Pick, Managing Editor of Politics
April 30, 2025
Donald Trump takes the oath of office of the president of the United States inside the Capitol rotunda.

President Again: Trump Aims for Total Government Overhaul at Second Inauguration

Jackson Pick, Managing Editor of Politics
March 14, 2025
Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office.

Immigration Crackdown, Executive Branch Overturn Headline Trump’s First Month

Jackson Pick, Managing Editor of Politics
March 14, 2025
Rain falls on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter.

Tragedy Strikes New Orleans as Bourbon Street Truck Attack Leaves 14 Dead, Dozens Injured

Jackson Pick, Managing Editor of Politics
January 31, 2025
Donald Trump stands on stage with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., his selection for Secretary of Health and Human Services. (Courtesy of Free Malaysia Today)

Meet the Key Officials of the Second Trump Administration

Jackson Pick, Managing Editor of Politics
January 31, 2025

American Democracy Is Broken. Let’s Fix It.

Jackson Pick, Managing Editor of Politics
January 17, 2025
Elon Musk addresses the crowd at a Trump rally in Madison Square Garden.

Did Elon Musk Attempt To Buy a Trump Victory?

Jackson Pick, Managing Editor of Politics
November 22, 2024
Donald Trump waves to his supporters as he prepares to declare victory in the 2024 United States presidential election.

Election 2024: Trump, Republicans Win Trifecta as the Nation Swings Right

Jackson Pick, Managing Editor of Politics
November 22, 2024
Image courtesy of Newsweek

US Election 2024 – Live Coverage

Jackson Pick, Managing Editor of Politics
November 5, 2024
Meet Your Candidates for the 2024 United States Presidential Election

Meet Your Candidates for the 2024 United States Presidential Election

Jackson Pick, Managing Editor of Politics
October 30, 2024
The nine potential flips in the 2024 Senate Elections are outlined above–eight of nine (Texas) are currently held by Democrats.

The Other Races on the Ballot in the 2024 General Election

Jackson Pick, Managing Editor of Politics
October 30, 2024
Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz square off at the 2024 Vice Presidential Debate.

The 2024 Vice Presidential Debate: Vance Edges Out Walz in Cordial Contest

Jackson Pick, Managing Editor of Politics
October 9, 2024
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris shake hands before their debate in Philadelphia.

The 2024 Presidential Debate: Harris Attacks Lead to Trump Unraveling in Philadelphia

Jackson Pick, Managing Editor of Politics
October 1, 2024
Kamala Harris walks out onto the stage at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

Biden Drops Out, Harris Steps Up as Democratic Nominee for President

Jackson Pick, Managing Editor of Politics
September 30, 2024
Donald Trump shows solidarity with the crowd at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Recapping the 2024 Democratic and Republican National Conventions

Chloe Jhin and Jackson Pick
September 30, 2024
Courtesy of Lake Forest Caucus

Incorporating Public Opinion: What’s Next for the Lake Forest Caucus?

Jackson Pick, Staff Writer
May 22, 2024
Local fans of Team Falcons–a Saudi-based esports organization–cheer for their team at Gamers8 2023

Esportswashing: The Price of Aiding a Struggling Industry

Jackson Pick, Staff Writer
May 9, 2024
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