Artist of the Issue: Tommy Folan ’25
Tommy Folan ’25 has been a long-time contributor to the arts in the broader school community by acting in plays and leading the Improv Club. Tommy first got into theater…
April 2025
Dressed to Impress, 1920s Style
Ginevra King Mitchell, circa 1941. Lake Forest Academy’s prom theme for the 2024-2025 year is “The Great Gatsby,” which brought out some of the most daring fashion trends of the…
Trump Administration’s Mass Immigration Reform Triggers Controversy
In recent months, President Donald Trump and his administration have taken steps towards their goal of deporting undocumented immigrants and reducing the amount of migrants coming into the United States.…
Album Review: “The Crux” by Djo
Joe Keerey is best known as an actor in the role of Steve Harrington on Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” Recently, he’s been attracting attention through his other persona: Djo. Pronounced “Joe,”…
Across the Country, People are Clamoring ‘Hands Off’
On April 5, 2025, protests against Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and his administration were held across the nation. Major cities including Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and Washington DC were…
Back on Top: Gators Gritty National Championship Run
On April 5th, four teams took center stage at the 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four at the Alamodome, San Antonio. For just the second time in history all four number…
Excessive Franchising in the TV and Film Industry: A Multiverse of Mediocrity
In today’s entertainment landscape, franchises reign supreme. Whether it’s Star Wars, Harry Potter, or the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), these massive storytelling machines dominate our screens and our childhoods. A…
Pro-Con: I say to Mr. Manfred
In the past few weeks, torpedo bats have taken the MLB baseball world by storm. Many traditionalists say that torpedo bats take away from the defensive game that baseball is…
A Day at NBC News
Mary Ann Ahern has been the political anchor for NBC5 since 2006 after she joined in 1989. I toured NBC5 NEWS and sat in on a news segment that covered…
Album Review: “Achilles” by Kevin Atwater
The debut album from the indie-folk artist is deeply emotional — using an acoustic soundscape to drive the contemplative poetry on another level. Long story short, Kevin Atwater is sad.…