LFA Welcomes Families During Annual Fall Open House
Lake Forest Academy welcomed over 450 people from more than 100 families to its annual Fall Open House on October 26. LFA’s annual Fall Open House provides prospective students and…
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Stranger Things Season Five Promotion Draws Mixed Reactions
The official trailer for the finale of Netflix’s hit TV show, “Stranger Things,” was released on October 30, leaving fans full of anticipation for the new season. However, many were…
MLB Needs to Adopt a Salary Cap
After the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series, a debate has reopened across the MLB about team spending. Today, it remains the only…
Project to Replace White House’s East Wing with Ballroom Kicks Off
President Donald Trump’s White House remodeling efforts have sparked controversy as his project to replace the East Wing of the White House with a 90,000-square-foot ballroom commenced this autumn. The…
AI is Ruining Hollywood
On the New York Times Opinion podcast in late June 2025, Peter Thiel, a venture capitalist, entrepreneur and founder of Palantir Technologies, discussed the growth in technology candidly in contexts…
Does LFA’S Letter Day Schedule Cause Balance or Burnout?
One aspect of Lake Forest Academy that sets it apart is the unique letter day schedule. Prospective students and parents are usually surprised when the schedule is introduced, as it…
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A Taste of French Culture with French Teacher Dr. Palm
What are some of your Favorite French dishes, delicacies, snacks or desserts? Any duck is really delicious. In meats, different stews, specific beans, and in duck confit, duck is such…
The Transition to a Winter Wardrobe
As the leaves turn and the temperature drops, staying warm and fashionable is harder than ever. At Lake Forest Academy, adhering to the business casual dress code becomes more difficult…
Fall: A Season to Savor
Across campus and beyond, the leaves have changed colors, now slowly beginning to fall off their branches in preparation for snow—winter is approaching. As fall comes to an end, I…