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Alumni Achievements: Patrick McCarthy and Guy Blessing

By Gabby Wang, Jasiek Bugaj, and Zoe Wolberg

Dr. Patrick McCarthy Back in 1973, Dr. Patrick McCarthy was an average senior boarding student at Lake Forest Academy, with dreams of becoming a famous rock-star. During this time, LFA…

Mastering Your Mindset: An Interview With Rob Dial

By Kayla Moore, Director of Collaborations & Editing

As finals swiftly approach at Lake Forest Academy and the community nears the summer holidays, motivation gets harder. The repetitive cycle of oscillating motivation calls for an expert in the…

Update on School Spirit Week

By Riley Mormon, Sports Director & Managing Editor of Photography

In recent school years, Lake Forest Academy has seen a rapid decline in school spirit. With the hit of COVID-19, faculty began to notice a decrease in student involvement, specifically…

How Illinois Uses Cannabis Sales To Reinvest in Communities

By Chloe Jhin and Jackson Pick

On June 25, 2019, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (CRTA), becoming the 11th state in the nation to legalize cannabis – including products such…

Disney’s Snow White Struggles at the Box Office

By Max Bae, Reporter

Disney attempted to revive its iconic “Snow White,” released in 1937, which contributed to the studio’s success, with a live-action movie released March 21, 2025. The film features Rachel Zegler…

Chinese Animated Film “Ne Zha 2” Brings Global Success

By Gabby Wang, Managing Editor of Op-Eds

Following the international success of “Ne Zha,” produced in 2019, China’s budding animation industry has returned with a sequel, “Ne Zha 2,” that merges ancient mythology with cutting-edge visuals. The…

Album Review: “MAYHEM” by Lady Gaga

By Jasiek Bugaj, Managing Editor of A&E

Lady Gaga’s return to pop music pays homage to her entire discography – and channels the Gaga we all know and love. Over the last 16 years, Gaga has become…

Changing Role of Social Media in Homicide Cases

By Hadley Brown

Today, technology advancements such as DNA analysis, enhanced autopsy techniques, surveillance, and digital evidence have become integral in solving homicide cases. The latest tech advancement, social media, now plays a…