Pope Leo XIV Undergoes Successful Cancer Surgery
71-year-old Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer on Oct. 13 and underwent surgery that same day. It was found by chance during a routine medical test, and luckily…
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Katie Zacharia Leaves the White House After Record-Breaking Five-Day Run
Last Friday, Oct. 16, Katie Zacharia, a former press secretary of President Trump, was discharged from her job after just five days in the White House. The tenure—being the shortest…
The Spectator Visits Northwestern for High School Journalism Day
On Friday, Oct. 2, the Spectator staff visited Northwestern University’s campus for the Medill School of Journalism’s High School Journalism Day. The program included a welcome from Dean Charles Whitaker,…
NO-Bel Prize for Trump
The Nobel Peace Prize was announced on Friday, Oct. 2…and President Donald Trump didn’t win. In a year in which he waged war with Iran, raised the cost of living…
Crossing the Finish Line: LFA Hosts the Cross-Country ISL Championships
Last Thursday, Lake Forest Academy cross-country runners competed in the Independent School League (ISL) Championships, which was their most important meet of the entire season. After a whole season of…
French Students Take Their Frustration to the Streets
A missing teacher. A classroom falling apart. A school day that lasts until 6 p.m. Students in France have been protesting the conditions of their schools for weeks, and their…
“The Odyssey”: A Classic Tale With a Modern Message
What can a story written thousands of years ago tell us about the world we live in today? “The Odyssey” explores this question through a story of struggles and moral…
College Night Offers Insight for All
Lake Forest Academy hosted its annual College Night on Sept. 29, bringing in more than 100 college representatives from around the globe. The event gave students the opportunity to connect…
Girls Volleyball Plays in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
On Friday, Weekend Activities Director Kevin Ingram announced the activity’s theme for this weekend: Women in Sports. The highlight of the weekend will be the girls volleyball game against Latin.…
Fall Play Preview Photo Gallery
The crew constructed the set after school every Monday through Thursday until Oct. 9.(Photo by Amalia Rosen) Yasseen Rahim ‘27 (Lenny Ganz) and Coco Zheng ‘28 (Cassie Cooper) share a…