Conan Gray’s “The Wishbone Pajama Show” Was a Dream Come True
This past Sunday, I got to see Conan Gray’s “Wishbone Pajama Show” at the Tinley Park Credit Union 1 Amphitheater. It was my first time seeing him and, safe to…
2025
Lorde’s “Ultrasound World Tour” is Coming to United Center
Alternative-pop starlet finally returns to the stage for her “Ultrasound World Tour” at the United Center this Friday, September 19. Beginning in Austin, TX, Lorde is playing a total of…
The Tariff Reckoning: Lasting Costs for U.S. Businesses
How President Trump’s trade wars still shape local economies as courts weigh their legality. When Donald Trump levied sweeping tariffs on…
Middlesex Accepts 16.5% of Applicants in the 2024-25 Admission Cycle
Summary of the 2024-25 admissions cycle: Demographics, Financial Aids, and Statistics. image by: David Yang ’26 The Office of Admissions…
A Note From the Anvil Editors
As a harbinger for this banner year in Anvil history, we have carefully re-imagined our logotype and visual brand. Not merely…
The Anvil’s New Design Draws on Heritage 121 Years Old
The brand identity reflects commitment to building on tradition. The Anvil, you’ll notice, looks a little different this year. The…
Girls Varsity Field Hockey @ North Shore Country Day
Tune in for live coverage of the girls varsity field hockey game at 4:30! Go Caxys!
LFA’s Bird Artist Series
The 2025-2026 academic year marks Lake Forest Academy’s fourth year implementing the Bird Artist Series: a program designed to bring authors with curricular connections to campus. While LFA has brought…
2025 College Football Season Preview
The 2025 college football season kicked off with an unforgettable opening week. The top ranked Texas Longhorns traveled to defending national champions Ohio State and were beaten in a hard…
A Letter from the Editors
Dear Spectator readers, As we begin our 105th year of Lake Forest Academy’s Spectator, we want to thank you for all the support and engagement you have shown us this…