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…
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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…
Dana Hall’s Varsity Lacrosse Team Wins the 2025 EIL Championships
This year, Dana Hall’s Varsity Lacrosse team won the 2025 EIL Championships for the first time since 2012. On May 16, Dana Hall played against The Winsor School, where they…
An Evolving Tradition: Belmont Hill’s 2025 Turkey Drive
Belmont Hill’s longstanding tradition of community support continued this November as the School completed its annual Turkey Drive, distributing 543 complete meal kits to food pantries, churches, shelters, schools, and…
Historic Government Shutdown Ends After 43 Days
After the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, federal services resumed on November 12, 2025, following President Trump’s signature on a bipartisan funding bill. This bill passed as a result…
Soccer Successful in Coach Montoya’s Last Season
Following a successful 2024 campaign, the Belmont Hill Varsity soccer team looked to build on its success in Mr. Montoya’s final season as head coach. Under the leadership of captains…