Security, or the Show of It?
Misunderstood, miscommunicated, and mostly ineffective, Middlesex’s new welcome booth has created more problems than it has solved. When the new welcome booth appeared at Middlesex’s entrance this fall, confusion spread…
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The War on Free Speech
How the FCC’s attack on Late Night talk shows demonstrate a growing suppression on our American liberties The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects the essential freedoms of…
Rewriting History: Trump’s attacks on the Smithsonian
Removing what the administration deems “woke,” the White House erases uncomfortable historical truths. In March 2025, Trump issued an executive order aimed at federal sites dedicated to history, accusing the…
Jane Goodall’s impact isn’t confined to the field of natural science.
The primatologist had a profound effect on the way we think. Jane Goodall was one of the world’s most revered conservationists, primatologists, and a landmark of environmental activism. Her life…
Democracy Betrayed
How this current government shutdown betrays our Founding Father’s legacy When French Minister Alexis de Tocqueville toured America, he remarked in his book Democracy in America that “to meddle in…
The Louvre Heist: How Four Thieves Stole France’s Crown Jewels
The Louvre, the world’s largest and most visited art museum, was robbed on October 19th. Four masked thieves stole eight of France’s crown jewels in under 8 minutes and in…
Emmy Award-Winning Anchor Christine Devine Inspires LFA Students
On Friday, October 10, Lake Forest Academy welcomed Christine Devine, a 16-time Emmy Award-winning newscaster from Fox 11 Los Angeles, to campus for a special visit. Devine spoke with students…
State Department Revokes Visas Over Charlie Kirk Comments
The State Department announced on Tuesday, October. 14, that the visas of at least six foreign citizens were revoked after they celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk on social media.…
Eric Kapitulik Delivers a Rousing Speech on Leadership
“But only when I started to swim, did I feel true fear”: these words, repeated several times, formed a key part of Chapel speaker Eric Kapitulik’s impactful story about the…
Mr. Kendall Joins BH Math Dept
Whether in the math classroom or on the ski trails, Mr. Kendall brings energy, endurance, and enthusiasm to Belmont Hill. Coming from the Dublin School in New Hampshire, he has…