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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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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

Kayla Moore, Director of Collaboration & Editing
May 29, 2025
Mastering Your Mindset: An Interview With Rob Dial

Mastering Your Mindset: An Interview With Rob Dial

Kayla Moore, Director of Collaborations & Editing
April 30, 2025
A group of people celebrate the first Earth Day in New York City.

Celebrating Earth Day: A Global Movement for a Greener Tomorrow

Kayla Moore, Director of Collaborations & Editing
April 30, 2025
A picture of the Harvard Coop’s merch.

A picture of an astronaut suit in the Harvard Coop.

A picture of CJS completion certificates.

A picture of Harvard College’s campus.

A picture of Harvard Square.

Teens learn journalism fundamentals at the Harvard Crimson.

A pile of Harvard Crimson newspapers sits by the entrance of the Crimson building.

[Photo] Harvard Crimson Weekend Journalism Workshop

April 4, 2025
A pile of Crimson newspapers sits by the entrance.

A picture of the entrance of the Harvard Crimson’s building.

The view of Boston from our hotel room.

A pile of Harvard Crimson newspapers sits by the entrance of the Crimson building.

Harvard Crimson Weekend Journalism Workshop

Kayla Moore and Alexandra Zhu
April 4, 2025
LFA celebrates its 168th Charter Day on February 13 with orange-colored treats in the Cressey Center for the Arts.

LFA Celebrates Charter Day: 168 Years Old

Kayla Moore and Parker Pollak
March 14, 2025
Adrien Brody wins best actor in a leading role for The Brutalist. This is Brody’s second Oscar for Best Actor after The Pianist in 2003. Brody’s win is contributed by his accurate and powerful portrayal of Lázló Tóth, a man who escaped the Holocaust and journeys to the United States to achieve the American Dream.

2025 Academy Awards: The Oscars

Kayla Moore, Director of Collaborations & Editing
March 14, 2025

Caxy’s Insights for Daily Dilemmas

Chloe Jhin, Kayla Moore, and Parker Pollak
March 14, 2025
Bella Brecker ‘26 walks along the Chicago River.

Model United Nations of the University of Chicago

Kayla Moore, Director of Collaboration & Editing
February 6, 2025
A committee in action at MUNUC 2024.

A Preview of Model United Nations of the University of Chicago

Kayla Moore
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
The Old Orchard Christmas Tree is decorated for the holidays.

The Best Shopping Spots for December Deals and Holiday Cheer

Jeff Zavelsky and Kayla Moore
December 11, 2024
Head of School Tom Johnson speaks to LFA alumni at the Alumni Weekend Celebration Dinner.

Alumni Weekend: An Oktoberfest of Reunion and Reflection

Kayla Moore, Director of Editing&Collaboration
November 22, 2024
An illustration of a family enjoying a thanksgiving dinner.

Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage: A Time for Gratitude and Reflection

Gabby Wang and Kayla Moore
November 22, 2024
Schweppe Mansion stands beautifully alone, vacant of an owner.

Schweppe Mansion: The Haunted Story Behind the Walls

Kayla Moore and Chloe Jhin
October 30, 2024
Suzy's Swirl served their last batch of frozen yogurt on July 31st.

Has Suzy’s Swirl Sold Its Last Fro-Yo?

Kayla Moore, Director of Editing&Collaboration
September 30, 2024
Donald Trump during his assassination attempt.

The 2024 Presidential Campaigns: What’s Happening?

Kayla Moore and Priya Johnson
September 30, 2024
Nikki Taylor, a Starbucks union leader, speaks at a rally.

Supreme Court’s Recently Released Recordings: Starbucks Scandal

Kayla Moore and Mary Scheeringa
May 22, 2024
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