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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
November 2023: Newly arrived migrants camped outside of the 18th Police District, unprotected from Chicago's weather.
Immigration Crackdowns Stir Fear in Chicago Classrooms
May 2, 2025
Middle School Director Tray White is leaving Latin at the end of the 2024-25 school year.
Middle School Director Tray White to Depart For Similar Job at Parker
May 2, 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
Senior Ellie Anderson brought a suitcase to Anything But A Backpack Day.
Anything But A Backpack Day Receives Lackluster Turnout
May 2, 2025
Staff Writer Ben Laytin
It’s Time To Change The PE Credit System
May 16, 2025
How to Survive a Group Project
How to Survive a Group Project
May 16, 2025
Students and teachers effectively integrate AI in classrooms.
Student Essentials—Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and AI
May 4, 2025
Live in the Moment—One Cookie at a Time
May 2, 2025
Sophomore Carla Di Silvestro looks at her scores for Honors Chemistry.
My Desperate Whine for a ‘9’ on SBG
April 15, 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
Ms. Gradek celebrates the election of Pope Leo XIV alongside fifth grade band students.
Bridging Classroom and Cathedral: Ms. Gradek’s Ties to the Pope
May 16, 2025
Senior Vijay Silvani checks into LinkedIn.
The Power of LinkedIn: Are Latin Students Missing Out?
May 16, 2025
Throughout the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years, numerous faculty and administrators have left Latin mid-year.
Mid-Year Faculty and Staff Departures: A New Normal?
May 16, 2025
Naomi Herman with her family at the Northwestern Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk in June of 2013.
Hope, One Tote at a Time
May 16, 2025
Computer with stock information.
Economic Woes
May 4, 2025
Abdon Valenciana reflects on his senior year.
Abdon Valenciana Looks Back on Latin Memories
May 2, 2025
Nathaneal Negatu loves Latin traditions like Project Week.
Role Models and Future Careers with Nathaneal Negatu
April 15, 2025
Peter Flosi Pushes New Academic Heights
Peter Flosi Pushes New Academic Heights
March 7, 2025
Freshman Viola Wang is enjoying new classes and a new community in the Upper School.
Viola Wong Looks Forward Through Freshman Year
February 18, 2025
Young Wyatt Parr singing with Uniting Voices.
Wyatt Parr Sings the Praises of Peach Steaz and Prom
February 3, 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
Andres 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
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
Helen Hu displays the University of Missouri's third-place team trophy from the NCAA gymnastics national championships.
Latin Alum Wins NCAA Gymnastics Championship
May 16, 2025
Drawing by Latin senior Ellie Anderson titled "Legacy Not Limits." All athletes drawn are real people who shared their stories of being cut or drastically affected.
Roster Limits Reshape College Sports, and Athletes Pay the Price
May 2, 2025
The Latin Masters Pool: My Favorite Spring Tradition
The Latin Masters Pool: My Favorite Spring Tradition
May 2, 2025
Junior Andrew Legendre delivers a serve.
Boys Volleyball Loses Close Match to Jones College Prep
April 15, 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
Charli XCX singing “Track 10” while being rained on at the Allstate Arena.
A Concert Fit for a Pop Queen: Partying 4 Charli XCX
May 16, 2025
Sunrise on the Reaping was released in March and became an immediate best seller.
‘Sunrise On The Reaping’ Review
May 16, 2025
A white lotus flower
The White Lotus Season 3: An Internet Sensation
May 7, 2025
Students Jacob Hooker (left), Keelyn Smey (middle), and Izzy Schafer (right) performing in "Uncle Vanya."
Behind the Curtain: Student-Run Plays at Latin
April 15, 2025
Drake performing in July 2016.
“$ome $exy $ongs 4 U”: Drake Keeps Taking L’s
April 15, 2025
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Staff Writer Ben Laytin
It’s Time To Change The PE Credit System
Ben Laytin, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025
How to Survive a Group Project
How to Survive a Group Project
Eva Ramette, Guest Writer • May 16, 2025
Students and teachers effectively integrate AI in classrooms.
Student Essentials—Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and AI
Mia Kotler, Ben Laytin, and Eva Ramette • May 4, 2025
Features
Ms. Gradek celebrates the election of Pope Leo XIV alongside fifth grade band students.
Bridging Classroom and Cathedral: Ms. Gradek’s Ties to the Pope
Lucia Meno, News Editor • May 16, 2025
Senior Vijay Silvani checks into LinkedIn.
The Power of LinkedIn: Are Latin Students Missing Out?
Andrew Zuckerman, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025
Throughout the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years, numerous faculty and administrators have left Latin mid-year.
Mid-Year Faculty and Staff Departures: A New Normal?
Scarlet Gitelson, Managing and Standards Editor • May 16, 2025
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Abdon Valenciana reflects on his senior year.
Abdon Valenciana Looks Back on Latin Memories
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Class of 2025 baby photos on the Then & Now board.
Class of 2025 Then & Now Board
Carla McSweeney, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025
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Sports
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
Eva Ramette and Carla McSweeney • May 16, 2025
Helen Hu displays the University of Missouri's third-place team trophy from the NCAA gymnastics national championships.
Latin Alum Wins NCAA Gymnastics Championship
Ellie Anderson, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025
Arts
Charli XCX singing “Track 10” while being rained on at the Allstate Arena.
A Concert Fit for a Pop Queen: Partying 4 Charli XCX
Myles Antelis, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025
Sunrise on the Reaping was released in March and became an immediate best seller.
‘Sunrise On The Reaping’ Review
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Features
Sammy Rubinov connects with the crowd during Gathering.
Each year, an assortment of classes are started, and others become unavailable for students to take the following year.
Latin's four properties that were purchased in 2022: 1515, 1511, 1507, and 1505 N. Dearborn Pkwy.
Will and Isabella at Will's graduation from Stanford University.
Actors Mia Wetzler, Noa Stern Frede, Lindsay Chyna, and Simone Arvetis pose for a scene in "Untamed." This is Izzy Schafer's favorite shot of the film.
Students sleeping in chemistry class.

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