Coaches vs. Cancer: Every Move Matters
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nonprofit that fights cancer by supporting research, educating people, advocating for better policies and helping patients and families. Their goal is to end…
2026
Immigration Slowdown Stalls U.S. Population Growth
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…
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…
Prediction Markets Are Hijacking Consensus
The exploding popularity of prediction markets since 2024 has not been kept a secret. These platforms — Kalshi and Polymarket are the most popular — have rocketed into public focus,…
APs versus Electives
Lake Forest Academy offers students a variety of classes ranging in difficulty, dynamics and content. Each course provides students with nuanced skills and perspectives that they will harness in their…
From One Student to Another: Caxy Advice Column
What is the Spectator’s opinion on teachers swearing in class? Since the Spectator is made up of multiple strong-minded students, we all have different opinions on this subject. However, the…
Winter Musical: Bringing a Chicago Story Back to Chicago
“It is a Chicago story, and a lot of people don’t know that.” With this thought in mind, Michael Driscoll, Lake Forest Academy’s Director of Theater, decided to bring the…
A Day of Gratitude: LFA Celebrates 169 Years
On February 13, Lake Forest Academy celebrates its annual Charter Day, a commemoration of the school’s founding. It was celebrated school-wide in Reid Hall with singing and treats, marking the…
Valentine’s Day: A Cherished Celebration of Love
Each year, on February 14, people around the world gather to celebrate the beloved holiday of romance, friendship and love. This day, Valentines day, is a time for gift-giving, romantic…
LFA Hosts 12th Annual Josh Rothstein Young Alumni Networking Night
February 19 marked the 12th Lake Forest Academy Annual Josh Rothstein Young Alumni Networking Night (YANN). This yearly event is incredibly unique to the academy, providing students with the opportunity…