November 2025

The Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History

By Maya Tafolla, Politics Editor

The federal government shutdown began on October 1, 2025 due to Congress’ inability to allocate funds for fiscal year 2026. Due to the disagreements, “non- essential” services will remain closed…

LFA Fall Athletics Season Recap

By Jack Menton, Reporter

Boys Varsity Soccer The Boys Varsity Soccer team had a great season this fall. They started off the season strong with a win at their Evanston tournament for the first…

Previewing the 2025-26 Winter Season

By Madeleine Stastny, Sports Editor

Hockey Girls Varsity The Girls Varsity Hockey team once again looks to continue building their program. With returning head coach Erin Stoney and a new schedule, the girls will look…

NBA Stars Exposed in Massive Gambling Scandal

By Chris Frekko, Reporter

In late October, three former and current NBA players were arrested for their involvement in rigged poker games and illegal sports betting. Including Portland Trail Blazers coach and hall of…

Coaches on the Move in College Football

By Fitz Knight, Reporter

Throughout the college football season, game results haven’t just shaped the playoff picture, but have also changed coaching staffs across the country. Multiple powerhouse programs and college football blue bloods…

Two-Time Pulitzer Prize Winner Colson Whitehead Comes to LFA

By Kayla Moore, Executive Editor-in-Chief

On October 23, American novelist, essayist and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner for fiction, Colson Whitehead visited Lake Forest Academy. Whitehead was brought to LFA for the Bird Artist Series, managed…