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Jade Diaz-Martini making a spectacular matcha for a student
Kiosk Queen Jade Leaving Latin
June 2, 2026
Latin School Union shirts sit folded in stacks in the English office.
Union Election Goes to Runoff
May 31, 2026
The PA prepares to kick off the night's performances.
Exploring International Experiences at PA Around The World Night
May 19, 2026
Junior class at pre-Prom pictures.
Under the Sea at Prom
May 18, 2026
Laily and Tanier Uribe's family sits around the table in their home in Iran.
War in Iran Escalates, Fueling Uncertainty and Divided Reactions at Latin
May 9, 2026
Jade Diaz-Martini making a spectacular matcha for a student
Kiosk Queen Jade Leaving Latin
June 2, 2026
Senior Andrew Legendre prepares to set the ball.
Boys Volleyball Clinches Regional Quarterfinal Win
May 26, 2026
Sophomore Amelia Henderson drives the ball up the field.
Romans Roll Past Resurrection During Field Day Frenzy
May 9, 2026
Senior Lauren Rosenberg (17) dribbles the soccer ball down the field.
Second-Half Surge Powers Girls Varsity Soccer to Victory
May 8, 2026
ShinyHunters demands a ransom for their stolen data (Source: Fox News).
Canvas Down Amid Nationwide Cyber Attack
May 8, 2026
Lily Dumas
Let Them: Learning to Let Go of Others’ Expectations
June 7, 2026
A student looks at a fake grade on his real paper
A Different Take on Transactional Learning
June 1, 2026
A pod of Dorito Desks in an Upper School classroom.
We Leave, the Dorito Desks Remain
May 31, 2026
Cece Burt
Two Years Lost: The Reality of Learning Inequalities During COVID
May 30, 2026
Carla holds her latte next to junior Lev Lippitz, who is holding his Danish from La Fournette.
The Latin Lunch Rankings: A Guide to Eating Near School
May 29, 2026
A young Sebastian Lee-Yee explores the nature of Utah
I Love Being Asian – You?
December 8, 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
Seven Latin juniors pose for a photo.
Glitter, Glam, and a Growing Price Tag: The Rising Cost of Prom
June 15, 2026
Senior Prefect Larry Kamin serves a crucial point into the deuce court. Larry played on the tennis team all four years of his high school career. This season, Larry played second singles.
June Through The Years
June 7, 2026
Latin students brought a dog into the school building.
May Through The Years
June 7, 2026
Frances Limoncelli's employee tag from Steppenwolf Theatre.
From Shyness to the Stage: Ms. Limoncelli’s Journeys in Performance and Teaching
June 2, 2026
Current Upper School 8-day cycle.
How Did Latin Get to an 8-Day Cycle? The Scheduling Experiment That Became Tradition
June 1, 2026
Martin Testai prepares to serve.
Mintonette Martin
May 29, 2026
Senior Teagan Moroney stands by the books in the Learning Commons.
Bonfires, Best Friends, and Big Memories with Teagan
May 19, 2026
Ani Mehta-Shah stands on the Science Center bridge.
Ani: Curious and Creative
May 10, 2026
Pedro Espinoza sits in the quiet area of the Learning Commons, finishing his homework during a free period.
From Soccer Fields to Free Periods, Pedro Finds His Rhythm
April 15, 2026
Freshman Margaux Moffat in the Learning Commons.
Soccer, Sleep, and School Memories with Margaux
April 10, 2026
Alexandra Fields, Desi, and Lenny Goldman at the Latin vs. Parker Big Game.
Latin Love Stories: From the Vending Machine to Latin, the Story of Ms. Fields and Mr. Goldman
June 1, 2026
Jack Lubeznik and Nora Becerra first met as students at Latin, but it was many years later that they reconnected and became a couple.
Opposites Attract: How Jack Lubeznik and Nora Becerra Fell in Love After Latin
April 7, 2026
Lauralee Bell Martin and Scott Martin outside of Latin decades after they attended the school.
Lauralee Bell Martin and Scott Martin: A School Assignment Sparked a Lifelong Romance
February 12, 2026
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
Andrew and Gigi at their wedding.
Latin Love Stories: How Gigi, Andrew Schwertfeger Found Love At Latin
January 24, 2025
Will and his team glide through the water.
All Oars Lead to Princeton
June 7, 2026
Senior Andrew Legendre prepares to set the ball.
Boys Volleyball Clinches Regional Quarterfinal Win
May 26, 2026
Ceci Pekow at Field Day Frenzy.
Athlete of the Week: Ceci Pekow
May 18, 2026
Sophomore Amelia Henderson drives the ball up the field.
Romans Roll Past Resurrection During Field Day Frenzy
May 9, 2026
Senior Lauren Rosenberg (17) dribbles the soccer ball down the field.
Second-Half Surge Powers Girls Varsity Soccer to Victory
May 8, 2026
Ceci Pekow at Field Day Frenzy.
Athlete of the Week: Ceci Pekow
May 18, 2026
Sophia Brodsky with the ball in a water polo game.
Athlete of the Week: Sophia Brodsky
May 7, 2026
Senior Grayson Hoffman at the plate.
Athlete of the Week: Grayson Hoffman
May 3, 2026
Cece Burt heads down the field during a game last year against Lane Tech.
Athlete of the Week: Cece Burt
April 19, 2026
Junior Oscar Tamayo is named Athlete of the Week.
Athlete of the Week: Oscar Tamayo
February 4, 2026
Faculty pose on stage to commemorate the first performance of "Staff Infection."
Inside Staff Infection
June 2, 2026
Staff Infection performs at Gathering
From Coding to Chords: Mr. Oommen’s Passion for Music
June 1, 2026
Faculty pose on stage to commemorate the first performance of "Staff Infection."
Behind Staff Infection’s Drum Kit, Mr. Cruz Finds Community
June 1, 2026
Freddie Swinson smiles in front of her desk in the Upper School Math Center.
From Proofs to Sheet Music, Ms. Swinson Can Do It All
June 1, 2026
Ian Merritt playing B-flat on his electric guitar.
Beyond the Camera and the Books: The Musical Journey of Mr. Merritt and Mr. Duffy
June 1, 2026
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Seven Latin juniors pose for a photo.
Glitter, Glam, and a Growing Price Tag: The Rising Cost of Prom
Lily Dumas, Staff Writer • June 15, 2026
The PA prepares to kick off the night's performances.
Exploring International Experiences at PA Around The World Night
Scarlet Gitelson, Editor-in-Chief • May 19, 2026
Laily and Tanier Uribe's family sits around the table in their home in Iran.
War in Iran Escalates, Fueling Uncertainty and Divided Reactions at Latin
Edie Park, News Editor • May 9, 2026
Based on polling conducted by The Forum, a high percentage of high school students at Latin, particularly upperclassmen, have obtained fake IDs.
Easy Access, High Risk: The Rise of Fake IDs for High School Students
Cece Burt, Wyatt Greenberg, and Mira Wojno • May 19, 2026
Frances Limoncelli's employee tag from Steppenwolf Theatre.
From Shyness to the Stage: Ms. Limoncelli’s Journeys in Performance and Teaching
Eli Spreitzer, Staff Writer • June 2, 2026
A breakdown of plastic surgeries received by age group
Under the Knife: Plastic Surgery at Latin
Scarlet Gitelson, Lauren Rosenberg, and Nate Axelrod • May 26, 2026
Jade Diaz-Martini making a spectacular matcha for a student
Kiosk Queen Jade Leaving Latin
Isabella Kim, Staff Writer • June 2, 2026
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Faculty pose on stage to commemorate the first performance of "Staff Infection."
Inside Staff Infection
The Forum Staff • June 2, 2026
Ike Barinholtz, Scott MacArthur and David Stassen attend Netflix's "Running Point" LA Premiere at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on February 13, 2025. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix)
Reunion on ‘Running Point’: The Three Latin Alums Behind the Hit Netflix Show
Sloane Singerman, Features Editor • May 21, 2026
Outside the 2026 Met Gala.
Met Gala Monday: 5 Memorable Looks
Elle Meyers, Staff Writer • May 21, 2026
Sports
Will and his team glide through the water.
All Oars Lead to Princeton
Genevieve Ramsey, Media Editor • June 7, 2026
Senior Andrew Legendre prepares to set the ball.
Boys Volleyball Clinches Regional Quarterfinal Win
Scarlet Gitelson, Editor-in-Chief • May 26, 2026
Sophomore Amelia Henderson drives the ball up the field.
Romans Roll Past Resurrection During Field Day Frenzy
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