Features

Lake Forest Academy Winter Formal: A Growing Tradition

By Jeff Zavelsky, Editor-in-Chief

This year marks the third annual Winter Formal Dance at Lake Forest Academy. Taking place on February 28, the “Under the Stars” themed event was the latest evolution of a…

Valentine’s Day: A Cherished Celebration of Love

By Alexandra Zhu, Editor-in-Chief

Each year, on February 14, people around the world gather to celebrate the beloved holiday of romance, friendship and love. This day, Valentines day, is a time for gift-giving, romantic…

The Myth of Safety: How Lax Borders Undermine Chicago

By Vlada Hordiichuk, Junior Reporter

The Chicago Loop is often deemed the safest district in Chicago. As the largest business district, it boasts a breathtaking skyline, a robust police presence and streets typically bustling with…

The Olympic Games: A Shift Among Nations

By Vlada Hordiichuk and Ellie Kim

Hosting the Olympic Games was often promoted as a major opportunity for economic growth and global recognition. In the short term, the Olympics create an immediate boost to tourism, as…

NASA Artemis Missions: Redundant or Revolutionary?

By Evie Ro and Eva Cen

Humans will now return to the Moon following the Apollo 11 missions with the Artemis program. The program is a series of NASA-led space missions seeking to establish long-term human…

How Film Music Hacks Your Brain

By Vlada Hordiichuk, Junior Reporter

Watching movies has become an integral part of our daily lives, whether as a moment to relax or background noise while doing chores. Since the “leisure moviegoers” cannot always keep…