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Students discuss together and share stories at the 2025 FIRE Conference.
LFA’s Annual FIRE Conference Preview
Four tips on staying healthy during cold and flu season. (Courtesy of @pedihealthpartners on Instagram)
Decreasing Vaccines Rates Endangering the States
A woman walks down the sidewalk in Lincoln Square during snowfall.
Frigid Friday Ahead in the Greater Chicago Area
Almira Tepe '25 participates in an open discussion at the 2025 FIRE Conference.
FIRE Conference Returning to LFA for 7th Year
Health and Wellness Prefects Charley Gopin ‘26 and Matthew Jun ‘26 pose in Korhumel.
Lake Forest Academy Hosts Wellness Weekend Ahead of Finals
The new beverages menu at the Snack Bar.
A New Menu, a New Sip: The Student Center Refresh
Members of the book club pose with past reads.
LFA’s Faculty–Student Book Club
Titi Donna’s Famous Eggrolls
Returning to Recipes in 2026
The signatures of the Newsies cast on a wall together at the festival.
On the Road to All-State with “Newsies”
Martin Luther King Jr. waves at the Washington Monument. (Courtesy of @hood_college on Instagram)
New Year, Unfinished Work
California residents protest ICE in Los Angeles in June 2025. (Courtesy of @alekseidoesstuff on Instagram)
Minnesota and Illinois Push Back on ICE Enforcement Tactics
Nicolas Maduro being handcuffed and escorted.
Venezuela’s New Year
The Trump administration has been criticized by Democratic leaders for targeting their states. Photo by Molly Riley (Courtesy of the White House)
Trump Administration Freezes Funding for Democratic States, Threatens More Cuts
President Trump meets with Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner, María Cornia Machado, in the oval office where she presents him with her award.
Trump and Greenland: Peace Is Not A Priority
President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed meet in the Oval Office. (Courtesy of The White House)
The Trump Oval Office Meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed
Senior Parking: Why Hasn’t It Returned?
Czechia and Sweden goalies embrace after the IIHF championship game. (Courtesy of @iihfjuniors on Instagram)
Accesibility Over Clout: Why the North American Hockey Legacy is Failing
Bean Bar’s Matcha Latte is served in a green mug set.
A law enforcement officer points a gun at a protester in Chicago on October 14.
A New Era of Desensitization
Courtesy of Creative Commons
The Art of Giving: A Gift Guide for The Holidays
Senior Parking: Why Hasn’t It Returned?
Holiday Season at LFA
Does LFA’S Letter Day Schedule Cause Balance or Burnout?
No Friday Night Lights: Looking for School Spirit
LFA Makes an A+ a 98: The Issues With Raising the Bar
Gold medallist Chloe Kim of the United States celebrates during the flower ceremony.
Can Team USA Strike Gold in Milan?
Bills QB Josh Allen (right) and TE Dawson Knox (left) during their 27-24 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. (Courtesy of @NFLPlus on X)
Super Wild Card Weekend Recap
Romain Lellouche ‘26 shoots in a game against Team Illinois.
Romain Lellouche ‘26 Shines at the Circle K Classic
Czechia and Sweden goalies embrace after the IIHF championship game. (Courtesy of @iihfjuniors on Instagram)
Accesibility Over Clout: Why the North American Hockey Legacy is Failing
Los Angeles Rams kicker Harrison Mevis (92) kicks the game-winning field goal against the Chicago Bears during overtime of the NFC Divisional Round game at Soldier Field. Courtesy of Matt Marton-Imagn Images
What Have We Learned From the 2025 Chicago Bears?
Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney pose for the premiere of The Housemaid. (Courtesy of @sydney_sweeney on Instagram)
The Twisty Thriller: A Look Into “The Housemaid”
Zara Larsson poses in front of a dolphin background. (Courtesy of @zaralarsson on Instagram)
From Meme to Grammy: Zara Larsson’s Viral Revival
(Courtesy of @strangerthingstv on Instagram)
Stranger Things Finale: A Subpar Sendoff
ANTI by Rihanna, released January 28, 2016.
10 Years Later: ANTI by Rihanna
Julia Roberts poses on the Red Carpet for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes.
Awards Season Begins: 2026 Golden Globes Recap
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 flag of the UAE-backed separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) flutters on a military patrol truck, at the site of a rally by STC supporters in Aden, Yemen, January 1, 2026.
South Yemen Separatist Council Dissolves
Nicolas Maduro being handcuffed and escorted.
Venezuela’s New Year
President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed meet in the Oval Office. (Courtesy of The White House)
The Trump Oval Office Meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed
U.N. officials raise the flag of Palestine in 2015. (Courtesy of the United Nations)
U.N. Moves Forward With Trump Plan for Gaza
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. (Courtesy of @claudia_shein on Instagram)
Tensions Rise Between Mexico and United States Over Proposed Intervention in Cartel Attacks
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