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Junior Vivian Lee-Yee and freshman Cecily Daly pour ice water on freshman Vivian Sidrys and sophomore Carla DiSilvestro to raise awareness for the USC MIND Ice Bucket Challenge
Old Challenge, New Focus, Same Bucket
April 18, 2025
The Black Student Union's first meeting of the school year, on Sept. 18.
Latin Advances DEI Efforts Amid a National Rollback
April 15, 2025
Kerry after being crowned
Latin Sophomore Crowned Miss Windy City’s Teen
March 7, 2025
Senior Aislinn Curry poses in her Valogram outfit.
Love is in the Air: Valograms
February 25, 2025
Model Congress poses for a photo at the Harvard Model Congress Conference in Boston.
Model Congress Travels To Boston
February 21, 2025
Junior Vivian Lee-Yee and freshman Cecily Daly pour ice water on freshman Vivian Sidrys and sophomore Carla DiSilvestro to raise awareness for the USC MIND Ice Bucket Challenge
Old Challenge, New Focus, Same Bucket
April 18, 2025
Junior Andrew Legendre delivers a serve.
Boys Volleyball Loses Close Match to Jones College Prep
April 15, 2025
Latin's Signing Day ceremony celebrated the eight seniors who have committed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.
Latin Student-Athletes Take It to the Next Level
April 15, 2025
After being set the ball, senior Kai Gosebruch prepares to send it over the net.
Romans Face Tough Competition in Boys Volleyball Showdown
April 15, 2025
Kerry after being crowned
Latin Sophomore Crowned Miss Windy City’s Teen
March 7, 2025
Sophomore Carla Di Silvestro looks at her scores for Honors Chemistry.
My Desperate Whine for a ‘9’ on SBG
April 15, 2025
Foxtrot's Fruit Loop Oatmilk Matcha.
What’s the Tea About Matcha?
April 15, 2025
KODAK Digital Still Camera. Yellowstone Valley, Absarokas, Wyoming.
Why the Backcountry Makes the Best Classroom
April 15, 2025
Project Week Gratitude Collage by Ellie Anderson
From Grumbles to Gratitude: The Importance of Appreciating Project Week
April 15, 2025
Aviva Siegel speaking just before finding out about the release of her husband, Keith Siegel.
Stories of Survival and Strength From the Israeli Hostages
February 18, 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
A student badges out at one of the scanners in the main lobby.
No Badge, No Mercy: Latin’s Sami System Compared to Other Schools
April 15, 2025
Sammy Rubinov connects with the crowd during Gathering.
Unveiling the Influence of the Communications Prefect: Sammy Rubinov’s Journey to Inspire and Connect
April 15, 2025
Each year, an assortment of classes are started, and others become unavailable for students to take the following year.
New Classes and Dropped Classes
April 15, 2025
Latin's four properties that were purchased in 2022: 1515, 1511, 1507, and 1505 N. Dearborn Pkwy.
Time is Money: The Fate of Latin’s Dearborn Property Investment Remains Unclear
March 7, 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
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
Senior Medha Sharma talks about favorite seasons and future goals
Paris and Pumpkin Spice: Medha Sharma
January 28, 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
Junior Andrew Legendre delivers a serve.
Boys Volleyball Loses Close Match to Jones College Prep
April 15, 2025
Latin students supporting the boys basketball team at a Latin-Parker game.
To Quit or Not to Quit: The Student-Athlete Problem
April 15, 2025
Latin's Signing Day ceremony celebrated the eight seniors who have committed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.
Latin Student-Athletes Take It to the Next Level
April 15, 2025
After being set the ball, senior Kai Gosebruch prepares to send it over the net.
Romans Face Tough Competition in Boys Volleyball Showdown
April 15, 2025
The Men's NCAA Final Four will take place on April 5, featuring Duke, Houston, Florida, and Auburn as they compete for the national championship.
A Preview of the NCAA Men’s Final Four
April 4, 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
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
The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
Stars and Surprises at the Oscars
March 7, 2025
The Weeknd performing live.
Hurry Up Tomorrow: The Weeknd’s Last Hurrah
March 7, 2025
In "Squid Game," the guards enforce the rules with silent authority, ensuring no one escapes the deadly competition.
Squid Game Returns For Another Round
March 7, 2025
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