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…
Indresh Chandel
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…
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…
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…
Cross Country Season in Review
The Varsity and JV Cross Country teams both had exceptional seasons this past year. In the first race of the season, the Bobcat Invitational, JV placed second overall and Varsity…
Varsity Football Team Looks to Bounce Back in 2026
The varsity football team battled through much adversity throughout the season to salvage a 2-6 record after starting 0-6. Jack Hurley ’27 thought during the season that, “We learned a…
Athlete of the Issue: Fitz Courtney ’26
Over the last four years, Fitz Courtney ’26 has been an essential contributor to Belmont Hill’s Cross Country and Nordic Skiing programs, both athletically and as a leader. Due to…