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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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Lia Moore, Julie Park, Almira Tepe, Mike Hall, Kaylie Gast and Olivia Rogalski pose at the Senior Retreat.

Celebrating Senior Moments: Reflecting on Favorite Traditions

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The previous “Mamma Mia!” cast performs Super Trouper.

“Mamma Mia!” Returns to Broadway: A Hit That Keeps on Dancing!

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April 30, 2025
Students pose in front of a fountain in Puerto Rico.

2025 LFA Spring Break Trip: Caxys Abroad!

Mary Rivera-Scheeringa, Alexandra Zhu, Gabby Wang, Mimi Sexton, Sophia DeLise, and Davin Lee
April 30, 2025
TikTok's brief ban set the tone for a new age in social media.

The 2025 TikTok Ban: A Turning Point for Social Media and Privacy

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SZA’s new release, SOS Deluxe: LANA, was released on December 20, 2024. (Courtesy of Spotify)

Album Review: “LANA” by SZA

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January 31, 2025
Nikki Glaser gives her opening monologue at the 82nd Golden Globes.

The 2025 Golden Globes: Fashion, Engagements, and Humorous Moments Steal the Show

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Looking Ahead: A Day in the Life of a High School Student in 2124

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Starbucks 2024 Holiday Menu: A Taste of the Season

Starbucks 2024 Holiday Menu: A Taste of the Season

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Sarah Sylvester and Janie Schaffer take their seats for the Victoria’s Secret fashion show.

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024: A Dazzling Return to the Runway

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November 22, 2024
Liam Payne’s memorial stands in front of the hotel he passed away in.

Fans Mourn the Loss of Liam Payne: A Tribute to the Beloved Star

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November 22, 2024
"The Eras Tour" Toronto Night 4 - Live Updates

“The Eras Tour” Toronto Night 4 – Live Updates

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Varsity Hockey vs. New Trier (IL)

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November 14, 2024
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What are LFA students most scared of?

Mary Rivera-Scheeringa and Riley Mormon
November 13, 2024
A graph shows the direct correlation of the impact of time students spent online and mental health.

Positive and Negative Impacts of Social Media on Students

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October 30, 2024
Anna Delvey performs with Erza Sosa.

Stepping Into the Spotlight: Anna Delvey’s Dance Journey on “Dancing With the Stars”

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October 30, 2024
Love Island cast poses together.

Summer Entertainment: Love Island and New Movies

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