Features

Less Stress, More Success: A Guide to Winter Finals

By Sadie Bruns and Ella Brys

With finals season approaching fast, many students may be experiencing heightened levels of stress. Luckily, Lake Forest Academy is prepared to support its students with a variety of events designed…

The Transition to a Winter Wardrobe

By Kayla Moore, Executive Editor-in-Chief

As the leaves turn and the temperature drops, staying warm and fashionable is harder than ever. At Lake Forest Academy, adhering to the business casual dress code becomes more difficult…

A Taste of French Culture with French Teacher Dr. Palm

By Madeleine Stastny, Sports Editor

What are some of your Favorite French dishes, delicacies, snacks or desserts? Any duck is really delicious. In meats, different stews, specific beans, and in duck confit, duck is such…

Fall: A Season to Savor

By Charley Gopin, Features Editor

Across campus and beyond, the leaves have changed colors, now slowly beginning to fall off their branches in preparation for snow—winter is approaching. As fall comes to an end, I…

Thanksgiving: What Are We Really Celebrating?

By Ella Brys, Reporter

Stuffing, mac & cheese, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and best of all a big ol’ turkey, these are just some of the popular dishes that surround one of America’s most…

Get Cozy with Starbucks Holiday Drinks and Treats

By Charley Gopin, Features Editor

Halloween is over, signaling what many see as the start of the festive season, a time to return to beloved Christmas music and winter traditions. In perfect timing for this…

College Night 2025: A Chance to Prepare For the Future

By Zoe Wolfberg, Features Editor

College Night, an annual event where over 100 colleges and universities representatives come to campus, occurred this year on October 7th. This is a great opportunity for students and families…