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Grade point averages, typically measured on a 4.0 scale, return to Latin
The Weight of a Number: GPAs Return to Latin
September 22, 2025
Phone boxes for 9th and 10th grades, with only one phone in custody.
No Phone, No Problem? Latin Enacts Total Phone Ban
September 12, 2025
Senior Scarlet Gitelson at RSI.
Scarlet Gitelson Wins Big With Black Hole Research
September 11, 2025
Upper School mailboxes with returned assignments.
Latin English Department Adjusts Grading System for 2025, Introduces Earned Honors
June 3, 2025
Debbie Linder (left) and Cali King (right) in the student-faculty basketball game, an event organized by student government.
Passing the Torch: Debbie Linder Succeeds Lenny Goldman as Student Government Advisor
June 3, 2025
College representatives sit for a panel with students and parents.
College Day Gives Juniors Admissions Process Insight
May 28, 2025
Class of 2025 baby photos on the Then & Now board.
Class of 2025 Then & Now Board
May 16, 2025
Students dump ice cold water on Assistant Head of School Ryan Allen after he finishes his nominations for the USC "Speak Your MIND" Ice Bucket Challenge.
Ice Bucket Challenge Reaches Latin Administrators
May 10, 2025
Carla Di Silvestro is the Co-Curricular Chair-elect.
Student Government Election Results Announced
May 9, 2025
Sanchez advisory representing seniors in Color Wars Spirit Day.
Spirit Week Dress-Up Days: Color Wars
May 2, 2025
Charlie Kirk speaking with attendees at The People's Convention at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan.
When Free Speech Has a Price: Charlie Kirk
September 22, 2025
Juniors Pilar Alexander, Oscar Bubel, and Gabe Goldstein on their phones (after school hours, of course).
Why I’m Grateful for the Phone Ban (And You Should Be Too)
September 15, 2025
Upper School Director Nick Baer gives a thumbs down to cell phones.
The Pitfalls Of Phone Prohibition
September 15, 2025
Riley Gaines speaking at Turning Point USA's Young Women's Leadership Summit in 2023.
Transgender Athletes in Female Sports?
June 6, 2025
Ode to Latin
Ode to Latin
June 3, 2025
Letter to the Editors: Viewing Hoda Katebi Through a Different Lens
Letter to the Editors: Viewing Hoda Katebi Through a Different Lens
January 10, 2023
Letter to the Editors: Response to Op-Ed on Hoda Katebi
Letter to the Editors: Response to Op-Ed on Hoda Katebi
January 7, 2023
Letter to the Editors: Our Paper’s Past as a True Forum
Letter to the Editors: Our Paper’s Past as a True Forum
March 1, 2020
Letter from the Editors: 12.4.16
December 4, 2016
Letter to the Editor: Mason Hammond on Ferguson
December 1, 2014
A high-protein yogurt bowl made for breakfast.
The Cult of Protein: Fuel, Fad, or Identity
September 11, 2025
As team captain of SV Böblingen, Kaleb (number 23 with back to the camera holding red trophy) celebrates the championship win with his team.
Meet Latin’s Newest Exchange Student, Kaleb Anchetta
September 10, 2025
Minha Botello at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Student Visionaries of the Year program.
Minha Botello: A Master Class on How to Care
June 3, 2025
The Latin community celebrates Passover with the Jewish Student Connection's inaugural Seder.
Latin Augments Efforts to Address Antisemitism
June 3, 2025
A graph of overall grade percentages
Is Grade Inflation A Problem?
June 3, 2025
Senior Drew Lufrano gives a thumbs up while wearing a Latin jacket.
Drew Lufrano: Kind and Conversational
September 15, 2025
Alex Stamos sailing on Lake Michigan with a teammate.
Sailing Down Memory Lane with Alex Stamos
September 4, 2025
Tanier Uribe draws inspiration from his family and leans into his love of movies.
Tanier Uribe’s Poetry and Inspiration
June 3, 2025
Senior Reilly Henderson poses in front of the Class of 2025 Then & Now Board.
From Campfires to Classrooms: Reilly Henderson’s Journey
May 21, 2025
Abdon Valenciana reflects on his senior year.
Abdon Valenciana Looks Back on Latin Memories
May 2, 2025
Will and Isabella at Will's graduation from Stanford University.
Will and Isabella’s Journey From Latin’s Hallways to Wedding Vows
March 7, 2025
Ryan Allen '95 and Andrea Allen '99 enjoying their wedding day.
Love and Legacy: How the Allens Found Their Forever at Latin School
February 3, 2025
Andrew and Gigi at their wedding.
Latin Love Stories: How Gigi, Andrew Schwertfeger Found Love At Latin
January 24, 2025
Ari and Dani together on vacation.
From Prom Dates to Soulmates: The Love Story of Ari Samo and Dani Steele
January 15, 2025
Cary Malkin '67 and Lisa Malkin '71 at a family wedding in September 2024.
Latin Love Stories: How Cary, Lisa Malkin Found Love After Latin
November 4, 2024
Junior Caroline Gaines (number 27) playing field hockey at a tournament with Windy City.
No Off-Season: Caroline Gaines’ Field Hockey Journey
September 15, 2025
With a total of 10 new players, varsity girls golf has its highest numbers since 2021.
Fore Once, Girls Golf Signups Are On Par
September 15, 2025
Christopher Cupps after a soccer game played under the lights in the Czech Republic.
Former Latin Student Christopher Cupps Makes Professional Soccer Debut at Age 16
June 3, 2025
Track and field athletes pose with trophies.
Latin’s Athletic Department Launches Two-Sport Trial Run
May 21, 2025
Sophomore Cali King make a layup at the Big Game with the stands nearly empty.
From The ‘Amazons’ to the Varsity Girls Basketball Team: The History of Boys vs. Girls Sports at Latin
May 16, 2025
Ellie during a varsity girls basketball game in the Latin gym.
Athlete of the Week: Ellie Szczerba
February 3, 2025
Nate Weldon celebrates after a race.
Athlete of the Week: Nate Weldon
January 15, 2025
Greta Temple swims a butterfly race.
Athlete of the Week: Greta Temple
November 18, 2024
Diego Delira, Athlete of the Week, hanging out in a locker bay.
Athlete of the Week: Diego Delira
November 4, 2024
Francesca Mora is only a freshman, but she is already making a name for herself in Latin athletics.
Athlete of the Week: Francesca Mora
October 7, 2024
"The Summer I Turned Pretty," Season 3, was this summer's obsession.
The Summer Everyone Turned Pretty
September 11, 2025
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Summer 2025: A Season of Hip-Hop
September 10, 2025
A view of Fiji, where Love Island takes place.
America’s Hottest Summer Obsession: The Love for Love Island
September 10, 2025
Met Gala red carpet
10 Memorable Looks From the 2025 Met Gala
June 4, 2025
Senior Mel Butler choreographed "The System," performed to "In This Shirt" by the Irrepressibles.
Spring Dance Show Entangles Audiences
June 3, 2025
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Junior Caroline Gaines (number 27) playing field hockey at a tournament with Windy City.
No Off-Season: Caroline Gaines’ Field Hockey Journey
Cece Burt, Features Editor • September 15, 2025
With a total of 10 new players, varsity girls golf has its highest numbers since 2021.
Fore Once, Girls Golf Signups Are On Par
Lucia Meno, Managing and Standards Editor • September 15, 2025
Christopher Cupps after a soccer game played under the lights in the Czech Republic.
Former Latin Student Christopher Cupps Makes Professional Soccer Debut at Age 16
Ellie Anderson, Staff Writer • June 3, 2025
Grade point averages, typically measured on a 4.0 scale, return to Latin
The Weight of a Number: GPAs Return to Latin
Carla Di Silvestro, Managing and Standards Editor • September 22, 2025
Phone boxes for 9th and 10th grades, with only one phone in custody.
No Phone, No Problem? Latin Enacts Total Phone Ban
Roxie Lara, Continuous Coverage and Media Editor • September 12, 2025
Senior Scarlet Gitelson at RSI.
Scarlet Gitelson Wins Big With Black Hole Research
Lyla Granich, Editor-in-Chief • September 11, 2025
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A high-protein yogurt bowl made for breakfast.
The Cult of Protein: Fuel, Fad, or Identity
Alexa Nasatir, News Editor • September 11, 2025
As team captain of SV Böblingen, Kaleb (number 23 with back to the camera holding red trophy) celebrates the championship win with his team.
Meet Latin’s Newest Exchange Student, Kaleb Anchetta
Sloane Singerman, Features Editor • September 10, 2025
Minha Botello at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Student Visionaries of the Year program.
Minha Botello: A Master Class on How to Care
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Charlie Kirk speaking with attendees at The People's Convention at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan.
When Free Speech Has a Price: Charlie Kirk
Will Wasserstrom, Staff Writer • September 22, 2025
Juniors Pilar Alexander, Oscar Bubel, and Gabe Goldstein on their phones (after school hours, of course).
Why I’m Grateful for the Phone Ban (And You Should Be Too)
Scarlet Gitelson, Editor-in-Chief • September 15, 2025
Upper School Director Nick Baer gives a thumbs down to cell phones.
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