How to be more attentive during Flex Block
Despite constant reminders for students to stay engaged in Flex Block, we still often struggle to overcome physical and mental fatigue. This is understandable since we don’t get enough rest…
Indresh Chandel
Space Belong to All of Us: The Dangers of Space Privatization
The successful return of NASA’s Artemis II crew last month marked more than just a historical milestone. It was definitive proof of the value of publicly founded space exploration. When…
Project Hail Mary: Space Adventure, Friendship, and Beautiful Cinematics
The movie Project Hail Mary, which was adapted from the book with the same title by Andy Weir and directed by Christopher Miller, is a movie worth watching. It has…
The Subtle Downside to Progressive Taxing
In almost every aspect of American life, we celebrate the winners. From the medals we award olympians to the promotions we give to our hardest workers, our culture is built…
Caxy Baseball Captain Slugs Record Three Home Runs in a Game
On April 22, an everyday baseball game against Schaumburg Christian School turned into one for the Lake Forest Academy history books after Owen Adrianopoli ‘27 became the first player in…
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…
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…