A Ferry Special Day: Celebrating the 157th Anniversary of Ferry Hall
Yellow and white balloons adorn the student center, a prefect takes the stage, choruses of an abandoned alma mater ripple out — these are the signs of Ferry Hall Day.…
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Cross Country Competes Through Challenging Weather
On Saturday, the Boys Cross Country team, along with the girls’ team, braved the rainy conditions and made an appearance at the Harry Carlson Cross County Invitational at Adler Park…
For the First Time, Weapons Are Officially Launched into Space
The United States military publicly confirmed for the first time that it has active weapons deployed in Earth’s orbit on Sept. 14. Speaking at the annual Air, Space, Cyber conference,…
When Love Becomes Possession: A Review of “Obsession”
“Obsession” dominated cinemas this summer. The film disregards traditional horror techniques like pure violence but creates long-lasting impacts for audiences through its portrayal of a toxic, and later terrifying, relationship.…
Album Review: “Lost Weekend” by Phoebe Bridgers
Six years after her era-defining record “Punisher” in 2020, Phoebe Bridgers is finally back with her third studio album, and it is more hauntingly beautiful than ever. Though largely a…
iPhone Duo: Apple’s Foray into the Foldable Smartphone Market
Over the past few years, updates for the iPhone have often felt similar. Camera settings, updated processors and longer-lasting batteries have followed a predictable pattern. However, the highly anticipated recent…
LFA’s Prep Hockey Team Starts the Season Strong
Lake Forest Academy’s prep hockey team opened its season Saturday, Sept. 5, with an exciting 8-7 win in overtime against the Milwaukee Jr. Admirals. LFA came out strong in the…
A Poetry Fest to Remember
By all metrics, this year’s Belmont Hill Poetry Fest was impressive. Twelve finalists performed this year, from Form I all the way up to Form V; each chose a remarkably…
Mr. Bounty’s Retires After 16 Years at BH
After 16 years as Belmont Hill’s Chief Financial Officer and Director of Operations, where he was responsible for school finances and operational oversight, Mr. Jay Bounty will retire this June.…
Senior Assasin Takes Over
Directed by the Form V Senate, the Senior Assassin Game returned to Belmont Hill this spring. The tradition is an activity that the senior class looks forward to as they…