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…
2026
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…
LFA Attends the Annual Model United Nations of the University of Chicago Conference
On February 5-8, 2026, Lake Forest Academy’s Model United Nations team travelled to Chicago to compete in the annual Model United Nations Conference of the University of Chicago (MUNUC) –…
Lake Forest Academy Winter Formal: A Growing Tradition
This year marks the third annual Winter Formal Dance at Lake Forest Academy. Taking place on February 28, the “Under the Stars” themed event was the latest evolution of a…
The Highs and Lows of “Wuthering Heights”
Wuthering Heights, Emily Brontë’s passionate and violent gothic novel which details the lives of two lovers and the tragic repercussions of their obsession, has been explored anew in Emerald Fennell’s…
Music’s Biggest Night: 2026 GRAMMYs Recap
On February 1, the 68th annual Grammy Awards unfolded at Los Angeles Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night. The ceremony witnessed multiple historic wins, powerful performances and emotional moments. This year’s…
Heated Rivalry: The Story that Needed to be Told
HBO Max aired the final episode of Crave’s “Heated Rivalry” on Christmas Day, and since then its momentum has only grown – and not without good reason. The Canadian series,…
Album Review: The Romantic by Bruno Mars
10 years after the release of his GRAMMY-winning album, 24K Magic, Bruno Mars has returned with a 9-song album full of lukewarm love songs – and there’s a stark difference…
TV Review: “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette”
The Kennedys are practically America’s royal family. When President John F. Kennedy stepped into the Oval Office, his youth, charisma and promise captivated the nation almost instantly. In the years…
Biology Under an Air Defense System: The Absurdity of Student Life in Qatar
Writing notes on basic neurology concepts, hearing the explosions caused by the Qatari air defense system and listening to the teacher’s voice fall silent for a second before saying, “We’re…