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Scouts Fall Short to Deerfield in Sectional Semifinals
Charlie Graham, Staff Writer • March 7, 2025
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Back to Back: What Needs to Happen to Repeat as State Champions
Tommy Swift, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025

Coming off a State Championship last year and being ranked the number one team for the 2025 season by the Illinois Lacrosse Network, Scouts lacrosse...

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Q&A with Varsity Baseball Player Max Helmer
Ben Smith, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025

Senior Max Helmer is a first baseman and catcher for the Lake Forest High School Varsity Baseball Team, and was a starting center back for the...

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2025 Boys Varsity Baseball Preview
Boden Rupprecht, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025

With the arrival of March comes the arrival of spring sports at LFHS. Lake Forest is home to many strong athletic programs, including Boys Football,...

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How the First 10 Picks of the NFL Draft Should Go
Avi Srivastava and Ibrahim Hashim March 6, 2025

The 2025 NFL Draft is coming up, and it looks to be more exciting than ever. This year's class is loaded with talent from elite defenders, to...

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Justice and Reflection: Highland Park Begins Trial for 2022 Parade Shooting
Camille Brincat, Staff Writer • March 13, 2025
Friday Five
Friday Five
Kallista Schneiderman, Gavin Burns, Matthew Angelos, Tommy Swift, and Kacey Busam March 7, 2025

Rex Morrison During the fall play, One Stoplight Town, sophomore Rex Morrison heard that people were bringing snacks backstage. The next day,...

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‘A Teacher Bromance:’ Clegg and Simmons
Matthew Chabraja, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025

We see brotherhood - that combination of affection and loyalty - come through in many forms: actual  biological brothers, best bros, brothers...

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Community Engagement at LFHS
Sarah Noble, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025

Last week, Associate Principal Dr. Patrick Sassen met with students, teachers, and members of the community for the Community Wellness Task Force’s...

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The Instant Slump: Procrastination
Josie Irvin, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025

I’m writing this story the night before it’s due—ironic, right? At least I’m self-aware. But let's be real: a story about procrastination...

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Who would you most want to see in the second Rotisserie Chicken Eat Off?

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A Splash of Green: The Tradition Behind Dyeing the Chicago River
Dylan Giertsen, Staff Writer • March 13, 2025
Smith's Men's Store: Crafting Style and Legacy in Lake Forest
Smith’s Men’s Store: Crafting Style and Legacy in Lake Forest
Lizzy Grace, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025

There is a special shop in the heart of Lake Forest filled with lots of love and an immaculate sense of community; Smith’s Men's Store is a...

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Best Places to Visit Along 30A
Natalee Hoel, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025

Route 30A is a scenic road that runs along the northwest coast of Florida, stretching from Destin to Panama City Beach. It passes through 16...

Ranking the Best Days to go to Windy City
Ranking the Best Days to go to Windy City
Matthew Angelos, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025

Sunday 7/13 I truly believe you can’t get much better than Jon Pardi. His hits such as Head Over Boots, Heartache Medication, Dirt On...

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LFHS Morning News: 3/14
Lilly Stauffer, Grace Donnellan, Jack Clark, Will Hirschfield, Maria Alzamora, Joey Van Camp, Kaylah Perez, Clay Goldhaber, Hannah Miczuga, and Runo Ogufere March 13, 2025
Table Talk Episode #5 (Dating Part 2!)
Table Talk Episode #5 (Dating Part 2!)
Anna Jasper and Lizzy Grace March 11, 2025

Staff Writers Lizzy Grace and Anna Jasper are back with Episode 5 of the Table Talk series! Watch here!

What makes LFHS a community?
What makes LFHS a community?
Kayden Prieto and Sophia Shader March 6, 2025

Staff Writers Kayden Prieto and Sophia Shader ask LFHS students what they think makes LFHS a community. Watch here

Hallway Hearsay Ep. 2 ft. Hudson Scroggins
Hallway Hearsay Ep. 2 ft. Hudson Scroggins
Trevor Diem and Michaela Barry March 6, 2025

Staff writer Trevor Diem and editor Michaela Barry return with a second episode of Hallway Hearsay. This time with special guest senior Hudson...

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TFS Recommends: Our Favorite Skincare and Makeup Brand
TFS Recommends: Our Favorite Skincare and Makeup Brand
Finley Karr and Amelia Hansen March 6, 2025
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Fashion Meets Community: Nicole Carrabine’s Vision for The Lake Forest Shop
Kacey Busam, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025

Nicole Carrabine brought her dream of owning a boutique to life at the start of 2023. After purchasing The Lake Forest Shop, she has transformed...

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A Fresh New Look: Lux Lane Opens in Lake Forest
Sophia Brincat, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025

If you’ve recently driven past the disturbing construction on Deerpath Road, then you probably missed the new store added to the Lake Foresters...

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2025 Spring Break Essentials
Clara Collis and Michaela Barry March 6, 2025

The spring break countdown has begun! With these last couple weeks of school, we all find ourselves swapping out assignments with online shopping....

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