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Latin's Upper School Project Week registration will open on Friday
Project Week 2025 List Releases on Friday for Upper Schoolers
October 30, 2024
Steven Coberly, Upper School science teacher, has returned to Latin following a year-long sabbatical.
New Year, New Teachers for 2024-25
October 16, 2024
Student government celebrating together during Homecoming
Romans “Locked in” for Homecoming
October 15, 2024
Seniors Evan Stark (left) and Mel Butler (right) pose back to back with their new Latin sweatshirts.
Parents Make Sweet and Stylish Sweatshirt Treat for Seniors
October 1, 2024
Upperclassman high five JK class in Spirit Tunnel
K-12 United for Roman Buddy Events
October 1, 2024
Latin's Upper School Project Week registration will open on Friday
Project Week 2025 List Releases on Friday for Upper Schoolers
October 30, 2024
Latin's varsity field hockey team is making history with their run in the State tournament this fall.
Historic Win Sends Varsity Field Hockey to the Final Four
October 28, 2024
Junior Jack Zeiger, holding his first place medal, next to the scoreboard at Regionals.
Jack Zeiger Breaks School Record with an Incredible Victory at the Regional Championship
October 5, 2024
Seniors Evan Stark (left) and Mel Butler (right) pose back to back with their new Latin sweatshirts.
Parents Make Sweet and Stylish Sweatshirt Treat for Seniors
October 1, 2024
Upperclassman high five JK class in Spirit Tunnel
K-12 United for Roman Buddy Events
October 1, 2024
Gaza solidarity encampment on Princeton's campus
Why I’m Scared to be a Jewish Person on a College Campus
May 15, 2024
The Project Week selection process is a mystery to many Latin students. And does it work?
P-Week: The Ups and Downs of Projects and Placement
May 15, 2024
With Prom right around the corner, students have begun to shop for dresses, raising questions about what constitutes a Prom dress.
Easter Prom Dresses vs. Traditional Prom Dresses: What’s the Difference?
May 1, 2024
Ranch: an underrated, under-appreciated, under-used condiment.
All About the Sauce
February 15, 2024
Senior Reeise Remmer gets creative while procrastinating.
The Art of Procrastination: Embracing the Creative Power of Delay
February 1, 2024
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
Lucinda Winlaw (left) poses with friends while wearing a top she crocheted.
Beachwear and Bread: Lucinda Winlaw’s Business and Her Goals for the Future
October 15, 2024
Marlo poses next to her signature which is used on her album covers.
Marlo Leik: Sharing Her Passion One Song At a Time
October 15, 2024
From 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. on Day 2's, students may be required to serve detention for inappropriate conduct.
Upper School Initiates a New Era of Detention
October 1, 2024
Katie Johnson, on the right, coaching volleyball with her previous team last year
Building Spirit: Katie Johnson’s Vision for Latin Athletics
October 1, 2024
Latin’s Guest Speaker Policy was created to ensure that invited speakers align with Latin’s mission and maintain responsible, respectful manners to people of all identities and beliefs.
Latin Faces Challenges Vetting Guest Speakers
June 14, 2024
Junior Darina Koedjikova loves challenging herself through athletics, science, and music.
Darina Koedjikova on Coding and Climbing
October 30, 2024
Junior Aidyn Jones with Dr. Cindy Chang, the varsity athletics physician at UC Berkeley.
Aidyn Jones Talks Sports Medicine, Chicken Shawarma, and the Importance of Service Learning
October 22, 2024
Sophomore Keelyn Smey is involved with theater at Latin, along with other arts.
Arts Enthusiast Keelyn Smey
October 15, 2024
Sara Cutinho leaps across Chicago skyline.
Spectacular School Skills: a Look at Sara Cutinho
October 8, 2024
Oliver sails for Latin's nationally competitive club team
Sailing into Senior Year with Oliver Gray
September 30, 2024
Latin's varsity field hockey team is making history with their run in the State tournament this fall.
Historic Win Sends Varsity Field Hockey to the Final Four
October 28, 2024
Junior Jack Zeiger, holding his first place medal, next to the scoreboard at Regionals.
Jack Zeiger Breaks School Record with an Incredible Victory at the Regional Championship
October 5, 2024
Sophomore Greta Temple cruises into the turn with support from her teammates.
Varsity Girls Swimmers Cruise to a Homecoming Blowout
October 1, 2024
The varsity girls' volleyball team gets ready to receive the ball.
Varsity Volleyball Dominates the Court at Homecoming
September 29, 2024
Latin's JV field hockey team pacing across a field at Glenbard West.
JV Field Hockey Takes on Glenbard West
September 29, 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
Fini Mendoza Pena defends the ball, moments before scoring the first of her three goals during the NSCD Game.
Athlete of the Week: Fini Mendoza Pena
September 16, 2024
Chappell Roan performs at Lollapalooza in Chicago with a record-breaking daytime crowd.
The Rising Presence of Female Musicians in the Industry
October 15, 2024
DJ Germain turns up the volume of his remixes right before transitioning into the next song.
DJ Germain: Latin’s House Music Hero
October 1, 2024
Actors on stage during rehearsal of "Failure: A Love Story."
The Making of ‘Failure,’ Latin’s Fall Play
September 16, 2024
What is All the Talk Talk About Brat?
What is All the Talk Talk About Brat?
September 16, 2024
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have taken their feud to the next level, including many roasts in their raps.
Rap Civil War: Kendrick Vs. Drake
June 4, 2024
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