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Protestors holding Palestinian flags gather outside the University of Chicago.
College Protests Prompt Uncomfortable, Unignorable Conversations
June 4, 2024
Freshmen participating in the Industrial Revolution Simulation before it received criticism on Instagram.
Global Studies Protests Face Backlash Online
June 4, 2024
Latins current schedule for a sample Upper School student
Eight-Day Schedule Changes Proposed, Scrapped
June 4, 2024
Best of The Forum 2023-24
Best of The Forum 2023-24
June 4, 2024
Where tuition is concerned, the number 7.84% may seem daunting for some Latin families.
Upper School Tuition Rises by 7.84%
May 18, 2024
Gaza solidarity encampment on Princetons 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
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
Seniors pose with their college selections.
Should Legacy Admissions Go the Way of Affirmative Action?
June 4, 2024
Alderman Hopkins of the 2nd ward
Spotlight on Local Politics: Alderman Hopkins Tackles Crime in Chicago
June 4, 2024
Cynthia Gradek, Latins Performing Arts Chair and Director of Instrumental Music, recently joined St. Ritas Hall of Fame.
Give a Drum Roll for Cynthia Gradek!
June 4, 2024
Sometimes tanning isnt worth the damage that will come down the road, but there are many different ways to protect against the UV rays.
Good Times, No Tan Lines
June 4, 2024
I just want to be real with people, senior Will Turula said.
Student of the Week: Will Turula
June 4, 2024
Senior Aidan Hart reflects on how he wants to be remembered at Latin: Aidan, he was always a super nice kid.
Student of the Week: Aidan Hart
May 24, 2024
Organization. It’s highly important. - freshman Hadja Barry on what shes learned this year.
Student of the Week: Hadja Barry
May 15, 2024
Senior year in general, I’m looking forward to having a little bit more freedom with my course load. - junior Quinn McDonough
Student of the Week: Quinn McDonough
May 1, 2024
Never take anything for granted, freshman Myles Antelis says.
Student of the Week: Myles Antelis
April 12, 2024
Letters From the Class of 2024: Eliza Lampert
Letters From the Class of 2024: Eliza Lampert
May 6, 2024
Letters from the Class of 24: Annie Hallinan
Letters from the Class of ’24: Annie Hallinan
April 12, 2024
Latin’s ultimate frisbee team qualified for the state quarterfinals after a dominant 12-4 win.
Colossus Wins Colossally: Ultimate Frisbee Qualifies for State Playoffs
May 24, 2024
Upper School math teacher Zach McArthur and seventh place winner Maggie Zeiger shake hands after another year of a successful Masters Pool.
Students Work to Master Mr. McArthur’s Masters Pool
May 1, 2024
Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Aubrey DeNard post game.
DeNard Resigns as Coach After Leading Latin Basketball to Historic Success
May 1, 2024
Student looking at Womens March Madness bracket.
Caitlin Clark and Her Iowa Hawkeyes Floor the Nation
April 15, 2024
Latin eighth grader Micah Weiss answers questions after his race.
Latin Eighth Grader Wins National Indoor Mile Race
March 11, 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
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 06: Lana Del Rey attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
This Year’s Met Gala Red Carpet Was “The Garden of Time”
May 15, 2024
Dua Lipas new album, Radical Optimism, has received mixed reviews.
Dua Lipa’s New Album Brings Optimism and Illusion
May 15, 2024
The lettering from Taylor Swifts newest studio album, The Tortured Poets Department.
The Chairman of The Tortured Poets Department Has Done It Again
May 1, 2024
Programs of student-run play Antigone Now, directed by seniors Makenze Humphrey and Payton Rice.
Student Creativity Takes the Stage with ‘Antigone Now’
May 1, 2024
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Best of The Forum 2023-24

The Forum Staff • June 4, 2024
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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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Both of the fourth floor locker bays are closed for the foreseeable future.
Students Banned From Fourth Floor Locker Bays Due to Disrespectful Behaviors
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