Millions Impacted as Winter Storm Fern Sweeps the Country
As January came to a close, the United States was hit by Winter Storm Fern, bringing record-low temperatures and more snow than many states have experienced in a century. In…
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LFA’s Annual FIRE Conference Preview
Lake Forest Academy’s annual Fostering Intercultural Respect & Engagement (FIRE) Conference will take place on January 23, 2026 on LFA’s campus. The FIRE Conference is open to all LFA students…
Decreasing Vaccines Rates Endangering the States
In the last five years, childhood vaccination rates in the United States have fallen below the threshold needed to protect against community outbreaks. The decline covers vaccinations against measles, mumps,…
Nat Fleck ’59 Alumni Profile: An Exclusive Interview
“If you had one message that embodies your story, what would it be?” The voice on the other end of the line paused, calculating each word before carefully stating, “I…
After 31 Years at Belmont Hill, Señor Montoya Leaves His Mark
On January 16, 2026, Belmont Hill said Goodbye to Sr. Montoya after 31 years of Service to Belmont Hill. Sr. Montoya is an alumnus of Boston College, having captained the…
Reflections on US Detainment of Nicolás Maduro
On January 3, 2026, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured by US Forces in a large-scale military operation called “Operation Absolute Resolve.” Taking just about two hours and 20 minutes,…
China Continues Conducting Military Drills Near Taiwan
On December 29th and 30th Taiwan’s defense ministry detected 89 military aircraft and 28 warships participating in firing drills around Taiwan. The Chinese military participated in many firing drills as…
BH Chapel Recap – Inclusion and Respect
Rosetta Lee challenged how we think about ourselves and others. Ms. Lee delivered the annual Martin Luther King Day address on Jan 20. She began the speech by defining terms,…
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…
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…