2026

The Human Cost of the U.S. Blockade on Cuba

By Vlada Hordiichuk, Junior Reporter

A fridge that can’t be opened because of the rotten scent of food left for two days, and a child who never saw the light (the electrical and fuel-powered bright…

Player of the Month: March

By Fitz Knight and Chris Frekko

Girls Player of the Month: Blanka Devai Blanka Devai ‘27 has been named Player of the Month for February and March in recognition of her outstanding performance and positive impact…

A Successful First Season for Chance

By Charley Gopin, Features Editor

Lake Forest Academy’s Cheer and Dance Team, Chance, began their 2025-26 season in November, working hard to learn and choreograph pieces to showcase. The team works to uplift school spirit…

A Defining Season of Growth for LFA Girls Hockey

By Sadie Bruns, Reporter

A successful Varsity Girls Hockey season was brought to a close on February 1, ending with the team placing fifth within the Metro Girls Hockey League—just shy of qualifying for…

LFA Students Win National Chinese Essay Contest

By Kayla Moore, Executive Editor-in-Chief

We are thrilled to congratulate the following winners: Riya Kapoor ’28 (G10, Regular) – Gold Award Asha Bock ’28 (G10, Regular) – Silver Award Kyra Quinn ’27 (G11, Regular) –…

Flu Hits Illinois Hard This Winter

By Ella Brys, Reporter

2026’s flu season is hitting harder than usual, and Illinois is feeling it. Across Illinois, health officials are reporting widespread outbreaks, rising hospital visits and an unusually early spike in…

Immigration Slowdown Stalls U.S. Population Growth

By Jackson Pick, Editor-in-Chief

The growth of the United States’ population slowed significantly in 2025, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. As reported by the Census Bureau, this decline can primarily…

Thank You to the Academy…

By Madeleine Stastny, Sports Editor

As Moira Rose, played by the late great Catherine O’Hara, once put it, there is no season better than award season. Expected actors clamor through clapping crowds to hoist their…