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Demonstrators take part in a protest in Midtown Manhattan in response to a recent ICE shooting.
ICE Shooting in New York Draws Criticism From City Officials
Lead, South Dakota
What Does the Dark Matter Detection Mean?
Joshua Chagoya ‘27 poses with Staley, the Chicago Bears’ mascot, at their Monday Night Football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 28.
The Chicago Bears’ New Best Friend: Joshua Chagoya ‘27
LFA Sophomores participate in speed stories in Reid Hall. (Courtesy of Lake Forest Academy on Facebook)
LFA Hosts Annual 2026 Healthy Choices Day
Families gather in Reid Hall for Friday's Parents Association Luncheon. (Courtesy of @lfacademy on Instagram)
LFA Welcomes Families for Annual Family Weekend
The crew constructed the set after school every Monday through Thursday until Oct. 9.
Rumors of the Fall Play
Lead, South Dakota
What Does the Dark Matter Detection Mean?
Joshua Chagoya ‘27 poses with Staley, the Chicago Bears’ mascot, at their Monday Night Football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 28.
The Chicago Bears’ New Best Friend: Joshua Chagoya ‘27
The class of 2027 poses in the shape of a 27 at their Lake Geneva retreat. (Courtesy of LFA Communications)
Class Retreats: A Purpose for Every Grade
LFA’s 12 National Merit Semifinalists stand with Head of School Tom Johnson and Assistant Head of School Stella Beale after presented with their awards at morning meeting.
LFA Lands 12 National Merit Semifinalists
Protesters gather outside of Lincoln Financial Field with Palestinian flags after Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour for pro-Palestinian comments on stage.
A Musician in Politics?
An updated solidarity sign adding CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO hangs outside the Associated Press booth at the White House grounds after US President Donald Trump banned three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO – from the White House.
Trump Bans Journalists from the White House
Various social media apps, many of which also serve as news sources, are displayed on a mobile phone.
Social Media and Politics: Information Innovation or Danger to Democracy
(Art by Chayse Martin)
Kicking the Year Off With Freshman-Sophomore Student Council Elections
Kenneth C. Griffin vs. Zohran K. Mamdani
The Subtle Downside to Progressive Taxing
A picture taken on December 4, 2007 shows death row inmate Christa Pike entering a Knox County Criminal Court in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The Death Penalty: Questioning the Process
Courtesy of @enolaholmesofficiial on Instagram
Enola Holmes: Third Time’s No Charm
Stone Meyers ‘30 poses with his scooter.
LFA’s Latest Danger: Electric Scooters
Scottie Scheffler poses with Masters Green Jacket and trophy following his 2024 Masters Tournament win. (Courtesy of @scottie.scheffler on Instagram)
Welcome to the Scottie Scheffler Era
(Art by Chayse Martin)
Wait, What’s it Called Again?
The Spectator Chiefs take a photo in front of Reid Hall.
Letter From the Editors
Free Speech Versus Hate Speech: a Blurred Line in Today’s Society
APs Versus Electives
Senior Parking: Why Hasn’t It Returned?
Holiday Season at LFA
The girls varsity volleyball team plays their final point before winning against Francis W. Parker School.
Girls Volleyball Plays in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Joshua Chagoya ‘27 poses with Staley, the Chicago Bears’ mascot, at their Monday Night Football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 28.
The Chicago Bears’ New Best Friend: Joshua Chagoya ‘27
The prep ice hockey team plays against Chicago Fury during a game on Sept. 19.
From Faceoffs to Final Scores: A Guide to the Basics of Hockey Through LFA’s Latest Tournaments
Scottie Scheffler poses with Masters Green Jacket and trophy following his 2024 Masters Tournament win. (Courtesy of @scottie.scheffler on Instagram)
Welcome to the Scottie Scheffler Era
The LFA Nike Volleyball Camp practices during their morning session.
Beyond the Playing Fields: LFA’s Summer Sport Camps
The crew constructed the set after school every Monday through Thursday until Oct. 9.
Rumors of the Fall Play
Grace Reiter poses with other SNL cast members during a table read. (Courtesy of @nbcsnl on Instagram)
From Bedroom Skits to SNL: Grace Reiter’s Success Story
Courtesy of @enolaholmesofficiial on Instagram
Enola Holmes: Third Time’s No Charm
Gigi Hadid presents a creation from the Spring/Summer 2027 Tommy Hilfiger collection during New York Fashion Week.
New York Fashion Week: Redefining Modern Tailoring
Flowers lie at the star of Dolly Parton on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Singer, Philanthropist and Icon to Many: Dolly Parton Passes Away at Age 80
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 man prays for the loss caused by the flood.
An Earthquake on Ice: How did Nepal Experience a Flood on a Sunny Day?
Smoke appears from burning aircraft after RSP and SAF clashed at Khartoum airport.
Sudan: The War the World is Forgetting
Tractors form a blockade along O’Connell Street in Dublin to protest rising fuel prices.
Ireland’s Protests Ease as Fuel-Cost Initiatives are Announced
Activists from a convoy bringing humanitarian aid show a suitcase with donated medicine in Havana, Cuba, March 21, 2026.
The Human Cost of the U.S. Blockade on Cuba
A building burns down in a protest at Tehran, Iran. (Courtesy of @azadehakba on Instagram)
Fire Spreading in Iran: Protests and Internet Blackout
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Trinity Xu

Trinity Xu, Layout Editor

Trinity Xu, Editor of Layout for The Spectator, ensures that the visuals of the school paper are always well-organized. Her favorite class at LFA is multiliteracies because she enjoys learning about different cultures. Trinity has been an active member in the cheer and dance team on campus for four years. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies and travelling. In journalism, she likes reading and writing feature articles, especially when she interviews people.



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