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Inside the AI Revolution in Military Strategy

By Adrian Chen

In recent years, applications of artificial intelligence have skyrocketed, moving from predominantly personal use to nearly every sector of the economy, from tech and marketing to medicine and data analytics.…

Iran Conflict Sends Shockwaves in the Global Economy

By Adrian Chen

Following a period of immense geopolitical turmoil, an unprecedented conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran erupted in late February 2026 as a result of failed diplomatic efforts and…

From Tradition to Tech: A China Journey

By Kai McCallum

This spring break, Shen Laoshi, Mr. Lopez, and Mr. Ziff took 19 boys to China. We visited Hong Kong first, then traveled to Shenzhen in mainland China before flying to…

Tiger Woods Charged with DUI Following Car Crash

By Brody Bierbaum, Junior Reporter

American professional golfer Eldrick Tont Woods, better known as Tiger Woods, was arrested last week after a horrific crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, that left his SUV flipped on its…

Immigration Slowdown Stalls U.S. Population Growth

By Jackson Pick, Editor-in-Chief

The growth of the United States’ population slowed significantly in 2025, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. As reported by the Census Bureau, this decline can primarily…

Flu Hits Illinois Hard This Winter

By Ella Brys, Reporter

2026’s flu season is hitting harder than usual, and Illinois is feeling it. Across Illinois, health officials are reporting widespread outbreaks, rising hospital visits and an unusually early spike in…

LFA Students Win National Chinese Essay Contest

By Kayla Moore, Executive Editor-in-Chief

We are thrilled to congratulate the following winners: Riya Kapoor ’28 (G10, Regular) – Gold Award Asha Bock ’28 (G10, Regular) – Silver Award Kyra Quinn ’27 (G11, Regular) –…