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Senior Mel Butler takes a bite of the Donut Bacon Cheeseburger.
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MUN heads junior Graham Snyder, senior Andres De Marco, junior Ellie Falk, seniors Sofia Grimm, Kayley McCutcheon, Kai Gosebruch, and Shiv Opal
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History teacher Milena Sjekloca's sophomore advisory works with fifth graders to decorate snack bags.
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History teacher Matt June offers post-election support to students during class.
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Abdon goes through the voting process for the first time at a senior home turned into election polling place.
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Senior Mel Butler takes a bite of the Donut Bacon Cheeseburger.
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Senior Emma Dumas prepares for a bump.
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History teacher Milena Sjekloca's sophomore advisory works with fifth graders to decorate snack bags.
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“Sophomore Slump”
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Upper School Kiosk
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We Will Vote club with their clubs fair poster
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Gaza solidarity encampment on Princeton's campus
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Letter to the Editors: Viewing Hoda Katebi Through a Different Lens
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Letter to the Editors: Response to Op-Ed on Hoda Katebi
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Letter to the Editors: Our Paper’s Past as a True Forum
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Many of Latin's clubs, including Math Team, Scholastic Bowl, Model United Nations, Chess Team, Yearbook, ECCO, and The Forum, have designated budgets
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Magic: The Gathering Casts a Spell Over Seniors
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Cary Malkin '67 and Lisa Malkin '71 at a family wedding in September 2024.
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Marlo poses next to her signature which is used on her album covers.
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Senior Finn Deeney as Mortimer Mortimer in "Failure: A Love Story," Latin's fall play this year.
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Cary Malkin '67 and Lisa Malkin '71 at a family wedding in September 2024.
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Latin's boys and girls cross country teams gather at school before embarking on their journey to the State championship meet.
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Student-athletes and their families gather in the Field Gym to watch a video of season highlights compiled by Latin parents.
Latin Sports Banquet Celebrates Fall Student-Athletes
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Senior Emma Dumas prepares for a bump.
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JV Blue soccer team after their win against Parker at Latin's Homecoming
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Kenny Moll cruising through the marathon, proud of his split times.
Latin Alumni Crush Chicago Marathon
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Greta Temple swims a butterfly race.
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Diego Delira, Athlete of the Week, hanging out in a locker bay.
Athlete of the Week: Diego Delira
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Athlete of the Week: Francesca Mora
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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
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Tyler, The Creator at Primavera Sound in 2022
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Beyonce during her Renaissance tour
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Chappell Roan performs at Lollapalooza in Chicago with a record-breaking daytime crowd.
The Rising Presence of Female Musicians in the Industry
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DJ Germain turns up the volume of his remixes right before transitioning into the next song.
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Actors on stage during rehearsal of "Failure: A Love Story."
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Best of The Forum 2023-24

The Forum Staff • June 4, 2024

Each year, The Forum is proud to celebrate excellent journalism at The Forum Awards. For the 2023-24 school year, and the sixth annual awards ceremony, Northwestern history professor Ji-Yeon Yuh ’83 and past Forum Awards winners I’deyah Ricketts ’20, Peter Jones ’21, and Bea Parr ’21 have selected seven stories as the best of their kind.

Best News or Feature Story Focused on The Latin School

Seated atop the Learning Commons, a Latin senior uses DraftKings to place sports bets.
Sports Betting at Latin: Tingle in the Fingers, Tangle in the Law
Rohin Shah, Assistant News Editor • May 8, 2024

Best News or Feature Story on a Local, National, or International Topic

Venezuelan migrants pose for a photo outside of the 18th District Police Station.
A Sanctuary City: Exploring Chicago’s Migrant Crisis
Rohin Shah and Cherish Curtis • November 15, 2023

Best Arts Piece

Beyoncé released her new album, “Cowboy Carter,” on March 29.
COWBOY CARTER: Is Beyoncé Going Country?
Myles Antelis, Staff Writer • April 15, 2024
An “Oppenheimer” film reel captures many of the movie’s most dramatic moments.
‘Oppenheimer’ Isn’t a Biopic, It’s a Political Commentary
Scarlet Gitelson, News Editor • April 15, 2024

Best Sports Piece

Latin School’s sports trophy case highlights the various achievements by sports teams.
Athletic Director Position Remains Vacant at This Stage of the Game
Mia Kotler, Editor-in-Chief • October 2, 2023
Katie Johnson will assume her new position as Athletic Director beginning in July.
Athletic Director Position Remains Vacant at This Stage of the Game
Mia Kotler, Editor-in-Chief • January 16, 2024

Best Essay or Commentary

Junior Zoe Cartwright hard at work before Latin’s midterm exams.
Give Me Back My Two Days Of Midterms!
Caroline McHugh, Opinions Editor • December 15, 2023
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Senior Mel Butler takes a bite of the Donut Bacon Cheeseburger.
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Senior Emma Dumas prepares for a bump.
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History teacher Milena Sjekloca's sophomore advisory works with fifth graders to decorate snack bags.
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Johnson Vetoes Renewal of Chicago's ShotSpotter Contract, Sparks Controversy
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Scrolling to Success or Stress? Restrictions On Social Media Spark Crucial Discussion Among Latin Community
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Latin Offers Early Admission to Affiliated Students
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Model UN Takes Center Stage As Latin Holds First-Ever Conference
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Upper School Revives Community Service Requirement

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