April 2026

The Significance of Being a Chicago Sports Fan

By Jon Noll, Junior Reporter

Sports lie deep in the heart of many Chicago residents. Whether you like football, baseball, basketball or hockey, Chicago sports fans can root for not only their team, but their…

Throwback Thursday: The Stranger by Billy Joel

By SJ Choi, Junior Reporter

Each month, The Spectator takes an in-depth look at a past song or album, whether it was released a few years ago or decades ago. This month, we revisit the…

2026 NFL Mock Draft

By Chris Frekko and Jack Menton

This is The Spectator’s three-round mock draft for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We have player spotlights on all of the first round picks. This draft is strong…

Why Were ICE Agents at the Airport?

By Ellie Kim, Junior Reporter

As a prolonged federal funding standoff disrupted airport operations across the United States in early 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were deployed to assist the underfunded Transportation Security…

The Transformation of the Fashion “Editorial”

By Qingyang (Jaz) Wu

“Editorials” usually refer to an article or a piece of media reflecting the author’s opinions. However, this word has taken on a new meaning in the fashion industry. Editorials, referring…

Journey to the Future: Project Artemis

By SJ Choi, Junior Reporter

After a 54-year wait since the Apollo 17 mission, NASA is sending humans back to the moon on April 1 with the launch of Artemis II. Millions gathered in Central…