Movie Review of Recently Released Marty Supreme
Marty Supreme is the newest A24 production, starring the new A-list actor, Timothée Chalamet. Directed by Josh Safdie, the film is loosely based on the story of real-life table tennis…
2026
Artist of the Issue: Will Achtmeyer ’26
Will Achtmeyer ’26 has always been closely connected with film. In his early years, he would make short movies with Lego. He was so young at this point, however, that…
Festive Spirits at Schoolwide Holiday Chapel
On Friday morning, December 12th, the chapel was filled with festive music from the B-flats, faculty, and other students. The chapel began with Carol of the Bells played by Ryan…
Lessons in Leadership: A Conversation with Joseph Otting
Joseph Otting, the current CEO of Flagstar Bank—one of the nation’s top-ranked regional banks—has built a career defined by adaptability, judgment, and leadership under pressure. Before leading one of America’s…
10 Years Later: ANTI by Rihanna
January 28, 2026 marks a decade since Rihanna has released an album. There has been years of discourse debating whether or not she will ever make a full return to…
Awards Season Begins: 2026 Golden Globes Recap
The Golden Globes, an awards ceremony honoring film and television, held its 83rd annual event on January 11th. The event was hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, who returned for her…
Eleanor the Great Balances Laughter, Loss and a Tough Moral Question
Scarlett Johansson’s debut as a director, Eleanor the Great, is an emotionally rich film that blends comedy and drama in a way that feels familiar and a bit unsettling. Starring…
Trump and Greenland: Peace Is Not A Priority
President Trump continues to push for the annexation of Greenland, threatening tariffs and debating NATO allies, seemingly as a reaction to being “snubbed” of the Nobel Peace Prize. During his…
Holiday Season at LFA
Warm and festive greetings from the Spectator. In a time when the days are getting shorter and the air is cooling, the holiday season allows Lake Forest Academy to unite…
FIRE Conference Returning to LFA for 7th Year
Lake Forest Academy is hosting the seventh annual Fostering Intercultural Respect and Engagement (FIRE) conference on January 23. Led by LFA prefects and students, it invites students from public and…