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According to cornercoffeestore.com, since 2019, 83.2% of teenagers in the United States drink caffeine regularly and 33% of teenagers drink coffee every day. With a surge in young coffee drinkers,…
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Senior Parking: Why Hasn’t It Returned?
Senior Class Presidents have tried and failed over the past few years to reinstate senior parking. It has been a common inconvenience for every senior with a car because walking…
What is the Best Winter Athletic Activity
Winter Athletics are a quintessential aspect of Belmont Hill culture. This year, my colleagues and I decided to determine which is superior. To reach a logical conclusion, we sent out…
New Years Resolutions
“New Year, New Me.” That’s what everyone says, but is it really true? In 2026, America’s most common resolutions were to exercise more, be happier, eat healthier, and save more…
Milk and Cookie Flavors Power Rankings
Once in a while, the question of “what is the best cookie?” arises. This question alone is hard to answer, since each cookie has its pros and cons, but there…
The Verdict on Operation Absolute Resolve
What is “Operation Absolute Resolve” Operation Absolute Resolve (OAR) received the go-ahead from President Trump late on January 3rd and was executed early the next morning in Venezuela. OAR had…
Stranger Things 5 Review
The series finale of Stranger Things aired this New Year’s Eve, marking the end of the decade-running, groundbreaking series. To many teens who grew up with the show, as well…
Holiday Season at LFA
Warm and festive greetings from the Spectator. In a time when the days are getting shorter and the air is cooling, the holiday season allows Lake Forest Academy to unite…
Is Teen Burnout The New Norm?
It’s 8:00 am on a Tuesday, and a high school junior is already on their second cup of coffee, desperately trying to stay awake during their first period. This isn’t…
Does LFA’S Letter Day Schedule Cause Balance or Burnout?
One aspect of Lake Forest Academy that sets it apart is the unique letter day schedule. Prospective students and parents are usually surprised when the schedule is introduced, as it…