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The Forest Scout

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The Forest Scout

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Scouts Mount Comeback to Take Down Libertyville
Charlie Graham, Staff Writer • January 17, 2025
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UDA College Nationals: The “Dance Super Bowl”
Kacey Busam and Sophia Brincat January 16, 2025

UDA College Nationals, also known as “the dance Super Bowl” and “the dance Olympics,” is just around the corner, and chances are you've...

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Bears Break the Curse at Lambeau
Charlie Graham, Staff Writer • January 16, 2025

Week 18 saw Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears roll into Lambeau Field on a ten-game skid. To some, it may have seemed like just another season-ending...

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Halftime Shows Will Increase School Spirit
Dominic Mordini, Staff Writer • January 16, 2025

School spirit is the backbone to a fun, enjoyable, and exciting high school experience. It gathers students to participate in interactive activities...

Boys Intramural Basketball  Top 10 Rankings
Boys Intramural Basketball Top 10 Rankings
Graydon Duncan and John (Jack) Walsh January 16, 2025

Butterburger Hoops (3-0) Butterburger started the season with two dominant wins in the first week, and then followed it up with another...

Human Rights President Inspired to Help World's Refugees
Human Rights President Inspired to Help World’s Refugees
Sydney Keck, Staff Writer • January 16, 2025
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A Noteworthy Teacher: Mrs. Mah is Music to Student’s Ears
Kallista Schneiderman, In LFHS Editor • December 13, 2024

When most people think of a high school music program, they don’t think of the person behind the scenes who runs it all. Maybe they’re more...

Mrs. Fiore's Impact in the Community with SaLT
Mrs. Fiore’s Impact in the Community with SaLT
Anna Braun, Staff Writer • December 13, 2024

Mrs. Ida Fiore, a retired teacher who spent 32 years teaching various science classes in Highland Park, has founded a non-profit organization...

Minimum Cache, LFHS's team, waiting at an inspection table for an FTA to analyze and approve their robot, courtesy of Jason Kowalski
Despite Setback, Robotics Team Remains Undeterred
Jason Kowalski, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024

Hoping to offset Lake Forest's absence from the previous FIRST Tech Challenge qualification meet, Minimum Cache (LFHS's team, 9113) went to Northridge...

A Look into the APT
A Look into the APT
Gavin Burns, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024

At LFHS, the Association of Parents and Teachers (APT) plays a crucial role in creating a supportive and functional environment for all students,...

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TikTok is the most fun social media and living without it is not going to be easy.
I Don’t Know What I Will Do Without TikTok
Anna Braun, Staff Writer • January 17, 2025
Wicked movie poster
Holding Space for Wicked
Josie Irvin, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024
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Ready to Splurge? Deciding Between Jeep and Ford
Bella Bosau and Dylan Giertsen December 11, 2024

While both the Jeep and Bronco are great cars, each has its benefits along with their flaws. Oftentimes, they’re compared because they share...

A Gift For Everyone
A Gift For Everyone
Rayanne Attar, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, the search for the right gift can be overwhelming. Whether you’re celebrating religious holidays or not,...

'Owala,' The Best Water Bottle on the Market
‘Owala,’ The Best Water Bottle on the Market
Anna Braun, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024

Hydroflask, Yeti, Swell, Slm, and Stanley are all reusable water bottle brands that I’ve tried, yet they don’t even come close in comparison...

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Finish The Lyrics Christmas Edition
Finish The Lyrics Christmas Edition
Burke Konz and Dominic Mordini December 20, 2024
COMMONS KNOWLEDGE SEASON 9 EP. 4: CHRISTMAS EDITION
COMMONS KNOWLEDGE SEASON 9 EP. 4: CHRISTMAS EDITION
Marty Hippel, Cogan Manley, and Huston O’Neil December 15, 2024

Hosts Marty Hippel, Cogan Manley, and Huston O'Neil with a Christmas Commons Knowledge episode this week!  Watch here

Backstage Pass Ep. 5: Nick Nassar
Backstage Pass Ep. 5: Nick Nassar
David Carrillo and Max Weninger December 12, 2024

Staff writers David Carillo and Max Weninger interview track and field star (and previous podcast host) Nick Nassar! Watch here

Advice for Underclassmen
Advice for Underclassmen
Ava Starks and Bella Greazel December 12, 2024

Staff writers Ava Starks and Bella Greazel ask junior and seniors to share their best piece of advice. watch here

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Stylish Scouts: Caroline Pienkosz
Harper Anderson, Staff Writer • January 16, 2025
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My Top 24 Products of 2024
Sophia Shader, Staff Writer • January 15, 2025

As the year has come to an end, I wanted to share my top 24 products and purchases of 2024! The items I have put on the list consist of beauty,...

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The Best Places to Buy Winter Coats This Season
Lauren Weiss, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024

As December arrives and the temperature drops, we find ourselves preparing for bitterly cold winter weather. Many of us want to dress stylish,...

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Stylish Scouts: Vail Bayly
Kacey Busam, Staff Writer • December 11, 2024

Junior Vail Bayly is a style enthusiast with an eye for timeless pieces and current trends. From her favorite go-to brands to the accessories...

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