Flopping in the NBA Needs Stricter Regulation
Flopping, an exaggeration or even a fake demonstration of contact with an opposing player in hopes of getting a foul called, is seen widely across sports, especially in soccer and…
Indresh Chandel
Why Mandarin is the Language of the Future
Before entering middle school, I heard choosing Spanish and French would be the most useful languages for the future, and Latin would help with vocabulary on standardized tests. On the…
Time After Time: Napoleon Dynamite, a Heartwarming Throwback Film
“Napoleon, what did you do all last summer again?” the antagonist, a classic jock archetype, asks Napoleon as they sit across from each other in the locker room. “I told…
Conan Gray’s Wishbone Deluxe is a heartbreaking masterpiece
On April 24th, Conan Gray released Wishbone Deluxe, the deluxe edition of his fourth studio album Wishbone, which debuted in August 2025. Wishbone Deluxe contains five new tracks and marks…
Red Sox fires manager Alex Cora and five other coaches during slump
Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora on April 25, following a major 17-1 win against the Baltimore Orioles. Five other members of the coaching staff were let go as…
Jahstone Martin ‘26 Becomes First LFA Princeton Admit Since 2016
For the first time in a decade, a Caxy is headed to Princeton University. Jahstone Martin ‘26 announced on April 19 through an Instagram post on the @lfa.seniors26 account that…
Noah Kahan Has a Big Year Ahead of Him
Singer songwriter Noah Kahan is having quite the year, releasing his first documentary Noah Kahan: Out of Body on April 13, dropping his newest album, The Great Divide, on April…
Lunch and Learn: LFA’s New Networking Program
This year, a new program has been launched at Lake Forest Academy that is designed to allow students to learn about different career paths and make networking connections. This program,…
From Flashcards to Internationals: Two LFA Juniors Shine at HOSA State Conference
During spring break, two LFA students, Sienna Yang ’27 and Jessica Xu ’27, spent three days at the Illinois Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State Leadership Conference in Springfield.…
The Specktator Special
2026-27 Student Leadership Predictions and Recap: All School President-elect will likely fail to deliver on promises about senior parking and off-campus lunch. Senior class president candidates continue to make false…