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The Student News Site of Lake Forest High School

The Forest Scout
The Student News Site of Lake Forest High School

The Forest Scout
Casey Murray

Casey Murray, News/Opinion Editor

Casey Murray is a senior at Lake Forest High School, where he participates in many endeavors, such as Model UN and Latin Club. He enjoys meteor showers, the Lord of the Rings, drinking water, and agitating for student self-government. This year he is thrilled to edit the In LFHS and In Our Opinion sections of the Scout.

All content by Casey Murray
Love It or Leave It

Love It or Leave It

Casey Murray, Opinion Editor
May 12, 2020
March 12 will go down as the last normal day in this building for the 2019-20 school year, and ever for the beloved Class of 2020.

[Photo] BREAKING: Per Illinois Govt’s Announcement, LFHS In-Person Classes Cancelled for Remainder of the School Year

TFS Staff
April 17, 2020
The Supreme Court's decision in RNC v. DNC taints the fine principle of judicial restraint with the base alloy of hypocrisy and reduces the Court to a partisan weapon.

The Base Alloy of Hypocrisy

Casey Murray, Opinion Editor
April 16, 2020
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[Photo] Global Pandemic Provides Ominous Foreshadowing of Future Scientific Ignorance

Willow Volkert, Guest Columnist
April 3, 2020
Lake Forest High School will be closed until April 6.

[Photo] BREAKING: LFHS Cancels In-Person Classes until April 6

TFS Staff
March 13, 2020
One of the district's primary approaches to the coronavirus outbreak is promoting good hygiene. CDC flyers such as this one have appeared throughout the school pursuant to this goal.

Coronavirus a “Major Threat” to LFHS Operations, Superintendent Says

Casey Murray, News Editor
March 12, 2020
Politically Correct - Ep. 1

Politically Correct – Ep. 1

Billy Gardner, Casey Murray, Will Pattie, and Ryan Peters
March 10, 2020
Most acts suffered from a late-realized but still immensely sad lack of cowbell. Otherwise it was great, yay!

The Talent Show: A Resounding Success

Casey Murray, News Editor
February 28, 2020
The stage is set for this weekend's three-night run of talent, but should there be a slight change to the format?

Should Talent Show Award a Winner?

Catherine Greub and Casey Murray
February 28, 2020

Nobody Wins

Casey Murray, Opinion Editor
February 27, 2020
Congress is the beating heart of our democracy. It needs to get its act together.

The Iran Resolution: A Good First Step

Casey Murray, Opinion Editor
February 27, 2020
Iowans caucus to determine the Democratic nominee for President of the United States in a suburb of Des Moines. The caucus system may be flawed, but it is not a lost cause.

A Humble Suggestion for Improving the Caucuses

Casey Murray, Opinion Editor
February 12, 2020
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) and her grandchildren pose for pictures before Ms Warren's post-caucus speech. The speech ran for 15 minutes and centered on hope and keeping the campaign going.

Despite Uncertain Caucus Results, Elizabeth Warren Still Hopeful

Casey Murray, News Editor
February 4, 2020
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) and his wife, Jane, address the crowd in a jam-packed office in Newton, Iowa. The rally was centered on turnout.

In a Nutshell: Bernie Sanders

Casey Murray, News Editor
February 3, 2020
Entrepreneur Andrew Yang addresses the crowd at a rally in Des Moines Saturday night. He was energetic, knowledgeable, and confident in his ability to win the Democratic nomination and the general election by making America think harder.

In a Nutshell: Andrew Yang

Casey Murray, News Editor
February 2, 2020
Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg addresses a rally in Dubuque, Iowa. The crowd was energized but mostly on the older side.

In a Nutshell: Pete Buttigieg

Casey Murray, News Editor
February 1, 2020
The work of renowned cartoonist Gary Larson was cited as an inspiration by the quartet of filmmakers hired to write and direct the upcoming political melodrama The Dark Side. Another source was Shakespeare’s [redacted at the request of the LFHS Theatre Program], also known as “The Scottish Play.”

Disney Acquires US Government, Inc

Casey Murray, Opinion Editor
January 6, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gavels in the vote for the first article of impeachment in the House of Representatives. Meanwhile, President Trump speaks at a rally in Battle Creek, MI.

President Donald J. Trump Impeached By House For Abuse of Power, Obstruction of Congress

Casey Murray and Joey Goodsir
December 20, 2019
The passage of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights represents a triumph of democratic internationalism. The United States and her allies can indeed guide the nations of the world toward a better tomorrow — if only they would try.

Let It Shine

Casey Murray, Opinion Editor
December 9, 2019
DM Chuck “Call me DM Biggs” (freshman John Turelli) explains Dungeons and Dragons to English teacher Agnes Evans (sophomore Amelia Myers) in the opening scene of “She Kills Monsters.”

“She Kills Monsters” Drives Home Beautiful Message

Casey Murray, News Editor
December 4, 2019
Annual Veterans Day Observance Returns to LFHS

Annual Veterans Day Observance Returns to LFHS

Casey Murray, Editor
November 22, 2019
The prosecution (from left to right: senior Allie Wicks, sophomore Ava Graf, and senior Evan Jasica) presents their case to the judges as the defense attorneys — freshmen Connor Boyle and Bernadette Petty — look on.

The Case of Mock Trial

Casey Murray, News Editor
October 10, 2019
Greta Thunberg — climate activist, transatlantic voyager, teenager — protesting outside the Swedish parliament building in August 2018.

She Speaks for All of Us

Casey Murray, Opinion Editor
September 27, 2019
The Lake Bluff Library provides many services, including functional outlets and elegant wooden tables. Now residents of the unincorporated lands surrounding the village can enjoy this quiet refuge of small-town Americana.

School Board, Lake Bluff Library Join Forces

Casey Murray, News Editor
September 23, 2019
An Open Letter to Freshmen

An Open Letter to Freshmen

Casey Murray, Opinion Editor
September 6, 2019
Alisa Gianelli, sophomore, and Grace Geschiedle and Julia Hender, juniors, lead attendees through a presentation about the club at its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, June 4. They discussed topics such as the nature of the club and possible events.

Despite Controversy, Conservative Club Continues Campaign

Casey Murray, News Editor
June 12, 2019
The outgoing Junior Student Council poses for a group photo. Rising seniors Haley Banta, Bridget Mitchell, and Sarah Bires (second, third, and fourth from left respectively in first row) will serve as Senior Class President, Student Body Vice President, and Student Body President respectively next year. They and their comrades in the rest of the Council will shoulder the burden of enacting additional structural and communication reforms while continuing the programs of the outgoing O’Keane administration.

Student Council Looks Ahead

Casey Murray, News Editor
June 8, 2019

‘The government has no place in the human body’

Casey Murray
May 28, 2019
Student Council Elections — Results and Analysis

Student Council Elections — Results and Analysis

Casey Murray, News Editor
May 15, 2019
Student Council Elections — Results

[Photo] Results

May 15, 2019
Student Council Elections - A Constituent's Atlas

Student Council Elections – A Constituent’s Atlas

Casey Murray, Editor
May 9, 2019
Editor-in-Chief Kathryn Pierce was found in this position by Forest Scout reporters early Tuesday morning after she was shot by a client of an unidentified campaign. Yes, our Editor-in-Chief was assassinated. It’s fine. At least you won’t get those emails anymore.

NHS Presidential Elections Throw LFHS Into Chaos

Casey Murray and Joey Goodsir
May 8, 2019
Forest Scout Taco Review

Forest Scout Taco Review

Casey Murray, News Editor
May 1, 2019
Basketball, other sports, and athletics in general are key parts of a high school education. But should they be required for all eight semesters?

Abolish the Gym Requirement

Casey Murray, News Editor
April 25, 2019
Music fans flip through vinyl at their local record store on the industry’s biggest day of sales.

2019 Record Store Day Preview

Joey Goodsir, Graham Pierson, Casey Murray, Katie Pierce, Glen Leyden, Isabel Wiesner, and Catherine Greub
April 11, 2019
Environmental Club enjoys a brief break in the planting room. The club grows plants during the year and gives them away during Earth Week.

Enviro Club Gears Up for Spring

Casey Murray, News Editor
April 10, 2019
The TEDx crew gathers at the end of the event for a group photo.

Ripples Abound at TEDxLFHS 2019

Casey Murray, News Editor
April 2, 2019
Study Hall to be limited to IHSA sports

Study Hall to be limited to IHSA sports

Casey Murray, Editor
March 22, 2019
Student Council plays an important role at LFHS. But students deserve more say in the decisions made here.

Don’t Tread on Me: In Favor of Student Government

Casey Murray, News Editor
March 1, 2019
O'Keane Administration Pursues Outreach

O’Keane Administration Pursues Outreach

Casey Murray, News Editor
February 25, 2019
Model UN Takes On The Swamp

Model UN Takes On The Swamp

Casey Murray and John Kirages
February 20, 2019
Schneider Declines to Support Green New Deal

Schneider Declines to Support Green New Deal

Casey Murray, News Editor
February 11, 2019
Senior Parking Explained: What Is It? Where Does The Money Go?

Senior Parking Explained: What Is It? Where Does The Money Go?

Casey Murray, News Editor
January 11, 2019
The Digest: Week of Dec. 10-14

The Digest: Week of Dec. 10-14

Casey Murray, News Editor
December 14, 2018
The Digest: Week of Dec. 3-7

The Digest: Week of Dec. 3-7

Casey Murray, News Editor
December 7, 2018
Calm Down, America

Calm Down, America

Casey Murray, News Editor
December 6, 2018
The Most Trivial of Pursuits: Is Cereal Soup?

The Most Trivial of Pursuits: Is Cereal Soup?

Casey Murray and Isabel Wiesner
November 16, 2018
The Digest: Week of November 5-9

The Digest: Week of November 5-9

Casey Murray, News Editor
November 9, 2018
Meanwhile in Nicaragua

Meanwhile in Nicaragua

Casey Murray
October 29, 2018
Lake Forest Model United Nations Club Sweeps Local Conference

Lake Forest Model United Nations Club Sweeps Local Conference

Casey Murray
October 22, 2018
SATIRE: President Trump Announces Plan to Nationalize Canada

SATIRE: President Trump Announces Plan to Nationalize Canada

Casey Murray
October 19, 2018
The Most Trivial of Pursuits: Is A Hot Dog A Sandwich?

The Most Trivial of Pursuits: Is A Hot Dog A Sandwich?

Casey Murray
October 5, 2018
LFHS Student Council enacts structural, communication changes

LFHS Student Council enacts structural, communication changes

Casey Murray
September 27, 2018
Vote or Die

Vote or Die

Casey Murray
September 11, 2018
Satire: Scientists Unveil the Inner Workings of Mole-ting

Satire: Scientists Unveil the Inner Workings of Mole-ting

Casey Murray
October 27, 2017
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