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Latin seniors Ellie Anderson, Nate Weldon, Gavin Addison, Paul Silvani, and Eva Ramette are determined to stick to the norms.
Seniors Set New Norms for College Conversations
December 16, 2024
Nazi Mind students gather post-trial.
From Books to the Courtroom: What Trial Prep Looks Like for Nazi Mind Students
December 16, 2024
Senior Allison Marlas was recently accepted into Boston College’s Lynch School of Education and Human Development.
Anticipation, Anxiety, and Some Excitement as Colleges’ Early Decisions Arrive
December 16, 2024
Richard Heller '24 plays guitar while Bobby Oommen sings.
Music Club Performs With Special Guests
December 16, 2024
Exchange students from Spain take a break from exploring Chicago to pose for a group photo.
Spanish Exchange Returns to Latin
December 14, 2024
Senior Allison Marlas was recently accepted into Boston College’s Lynch School of Education and Human Development.
Anticipation, Anxiety, and Some Excitement as Colleges’ Early Decisions Arrive
December 16, 2024
Richard Heller '24 plays guitar while Bobby Oommen sings.
Music Club Performs With Special Guests
December 16, 2024
Exchange students from Spain take a break from exploring Chicago to pose for a group photo.
Spanish Exchange Returns to Latin
December 14, 2024
Students gathered around the tables to choose their favorite fidgets and candies.
First Fridays: A Wholesome Latin Tradition
December 13, 2024
The Dance Company performing a jazz number
Dance Company Dazzles at Gathering
December 12, 2024
Latin School of Chicago
Freshman Check-in: Midterms, Stress, Who Can Support You?
December 18, 2024
Protest in Federal Plaza in 2022 after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
I’m Scared For the Next Four Years
December 3, 2024
Senior Myles Levine voted for the first time in the 2024 election.
Why Should We Allow Big Money to Control Elections?
November 18, 2024
Sophomore Ary Patel is hard at work in the Quiet Area, falling victim to too many assignments.
“Sophomore Slump”
November 18, 2024
Upper School Kiosk
5 Kiosk Must-Haves
November 18, 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
Junior Roxie Lara holds up her phone with Spotify opened
Spotify Wrapped: Surprises and Snubs in the Latin Community
December 18, 2024
KEEN Event at Latin
Emily Goodman Brings Art and Community to KEEN Chicago
December 16, 2024
Group picture for the 2024 P-Week Out in Nature, into Science at Teton Science School.
Project Week 2025: Students Await New Adventures
December 16, 2024
Just Dance students recreate popular pose.
Students Get Moving in ‘Just Dance’ Class
December 16, 2024
Sophomore Anderson Miller locks in on his math assignment.
How to Do Well on Midterms
December 16, 2024
Izzy Schafer in "Selections From Metamorphoses" as a part of the Young Ensemble at the Lookingglass theater
Acting with Izzy Schafer
January 8, 2025
Juniors Avery Hellweg (left) and Peyton Remmer after winning the IHSA 2A girls volleyball sectionals.
Traveling the World of Avery Hellweg
December 10, 2024
Noah Katz pitching for his travel baseball team
Advice and Anecdotes with Noah Katz
November 25, 2024
Senior Finn Deeney as Mortimer Mortimer in "Failure: A Love Story," Latin's fall play this year.
Backstage with Finn Deeney
November 11, 2024
Senior Will Wichman contributes to Latin's theatre initiatives and also pursues music and film.
Horror Movies, Theater, and NSYNC with Will Wichman
November 8, 2024
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
Zoe Larsen '24 (fourth from left in front row) with team at Swarthmore.
Field Hockey Success Doesn’t End at Latin
December 3, 2024
Junior Abby Krasaeath gets ready to pass to a teammate.
Latin’s Field Hockey Star Abby Krasaeath Wins Individual Honors Amid the Team’s Unprecedented Success
December 3, 2024
Girls varsity basketball players pose after a win.
Girls Basketball Triumphs Against Westmont
November 24, 2024
Latin's boys and girls cross country teams gather at school before embarking on their journey to the State championship meet.
Cross Country Triumph: Latin Teams Shine at State Championship
November 18, 2024
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
November 18, 2024
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
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
Wicked movie released in November sparked discussion among the Latin community.
Wicked: How to Adapt a Musical for the Screen
January 8, 2025
One of Ms. Lialios' "Through the Lens" pieces, featuring a tinted shot of the moon.
Soaring High: Ms. Lialios and Her Gallery 2 Exhibit
December 16, 2024
FISHER preforming TAKE IT OFF at Lollapalooza 2024.
From Chicago to Ibiza: House Music at Latin
December 3, 2024
Molly Santana performing as an opener for Don Toliver.
Latin’s KRYPTONITE: Don Toliver
December 3, 2024
Prints hanging from the ceiling on the second floor of the Upper School.
‘Timing Birds’ Art Exhibit Takes Flight in Gallery 2
December 3, 2024
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