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Steven Coberly, Upper School science teacher, has returned to Latin following a year-long sabbatical.
New Year, New Teachers for 2024-25
October 16, 2024
Student government celebrating together during Homecoming
Romans “Locked in” for Homecoming
October 15, 2024
Seniors Evan Stark (left) and Mel Butler (right) pose back to back with their new Latin sweatshirts.
Parents Make Sweet and Stylish Sweatshirt Treat for Seniors
October 1, 2024
Upperclassman high five JK class in Spirit Tunnel
K-12 United for Roman Buddy Events
October 1, 2024
Sophomore Lily Scherberg poses in front of the security camera in the third floor stairwell.
New Surveillance System Launched to Improve Campus Safety
October 1, 2024
Junior Jack Zeiger, holding his first place medal, next to the scoreboard at Regionals.
Jack Zeiger Breaks School Record with an Incredible Victory at the Regional Championship
October 5, 2024
Seniors Evan Stark (left) and Mel Butler (right) pose back to back with their new Latin sweatshirts.
Parents Make Sweet and Stylish Sweatshirt Treat for Seniors
October 1, 2024
Upperclassman high five JK class in Spirit Tunnel
K-12 United for Roman Buddy Events
October 1, 2024
Sophomore Greta Temple cruises into the turn with support from her teammates.
Varsity Girls Swimmers Cruise to a Homecoming Blowout
October 1, 2024
Senior Juliette Katz brings her biggest clothes to celebrate Adam Sandler dress-up day.
Romans Dress to Impress for Spirit Week
October 1, 2024
Gaza solidarity encampment on Princeton's 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
Lucinda Winlaw (left) poses with friends while wearing a top she crocheted.
Beachwear and Bread: Lucinda Winlaw’s Business and Her Goals for the Future
October 15, 2024
Marlo poses next to her signature which is used on her album covers.
Marlo Leik: Sharing Her Passion One Song At a Time
October 15, 2024
From 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. on Day 2's, students may be required to serve detention for inappropriate conduct.
Upper School Initiates a New Era of Detention
October 1, 2024
Katie Johnson, on the right, coaching volleyball with her previous team last year
Building Spirit: Katie Johnson’s Vision for Latin Athletics
October 1, 2024
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
Junior Aidyn Jones with Dr. Cindy Chang, the varsity athletics physician at UC Berkeley.
Aidyn Jones Talks Sports Medicine, Chicken Shawarma, and the Importance of Service Learning
October 22, 2024
Sophomore Keelyn Smey is involved with theater at Latin, along with other arts.
Arts Enthusiast Keelyn Smey
October 15, 2024
Sara Cutinho leaps across Chicago skyline.
Spectacular School Skills: a Look at Sara Cutinho
October 8, 2024
Oliver sails for Latin's nationally competitive club team
Sailing into Senior Year with Oliver Gray
September 30, 2024
Senior Lucy Baer crouches to pet a cat.
Latin Lifer Lucy Baer Talks Senior Treats, Charli XCX, and Gus
September 23, 2024
Junior Jack Zeiger, holding his first place medal, next to the scoreboard at Regionals.
Jack Zeiger Breaks School Record with an Incredible Victory at the Regional Championship
October 5, 2024
Sophomore Greta Temple cruises into the turn with support from her teammates.
Varsity Girls Swimmers Cruise to a Homecoming Blowout
October 1, 2024
The varsity girls' volleyball team gets ready to receive the ball.
Varsity Volleyball Dominates the Court at Homecoming
September 29, 2024
Latin's JV field hockey team pacing across a field at Glenbard West.
JV Field Hockey Takes on Glenbard West
September 29, 2024
Latin's varsity boys soccer team dominated rival Francis W. Parker, winning 2-0 in a commanding fashion.
Boys Soccer Team Dominates in Homecoming Victory
September 29, 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
Chappell Roan performs at Lollapalooza in Chicago with a record-breaking daytime crowd.
The Rising Presence of Female Musicians in the Industry
October 15, 2024
DJ Germain turns up the volume of his remixes right before transitioning into the next song.
DJ Germain: Latin’s House Music Hero
October 1, 2024
Actors on stage during rehearsal of "Failure: A Love Story."
The Making of ‘Failure,’ Latin’s Fall Play
September 16, 2024
What is All the Talk Talk About Brat?
What is All the Talk Talk About Brat?
September 16, 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
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The Student News Site of the Latin School of Chicago

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Caroline McHugh

Caroline McHugh, Editor-in-Chief

Caroline McHugh (‘25) is excited to serve as an Editor-in-Chief this year! She loves writing on issues important to the Latin community—whether that be teacher resignations or a short midterms week. Caroline can’t wait for another year of sharing her journalism passion with readers and writers of The Forum. 

All content by Caroline McHugh
Actors on stage during rehearsal of "Failure: A Love Story."

The Making of ‘Failure,’ Latin’s Fall Play

Caroline McHugh, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2024
Seniors roast marshmallows on their retreat.

The Senior Overnight Retreat Returns

Caroline McHugh, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2024
Cynthia Gradek, Latin's Performing Arts Chair and Director of Instrumental Music, recently joined St. Rita's Hall of Fame.

Give a Drum Roll for Cynthia Gradek!

Caroline McHugh, Opinions Editor
June 4, 2024
Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Aubrey DeNard post game.

DeNard Resigns as Coach After Leading Latin Basketball to Historic Success

Caroline McHugh, Opinions Editor
May 1, 2024
Students and chaperones gather for a Project Week group picture.

Building Memories on Project Week

Sofia Grimm and Caroline McHugh
April 3, 2024
A national shortage of ADHD medications is affecting Latin students.

Latin School Students Face Challenges Amid ADHD Medication Shortage

Caroline McHugh, Opinions Editor
March 4, 2024
Devin with his self-portrait

Junior Kindergarteners Show Off Art Exhibit

Caroline McHugh, Opinions Editor
February 29, 2024
Two Upper School faculty members announced their mid-year departure when students returned from break.

Unexpected Faculty Departures Shake Up School Semester

Caroline McHugh, Opinions Editor
January 16, 2024
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
Juniors Aislinn Curry, Lia Ruiz, and Scarlett Lipe doing math homework.

Latin Lifers Put Their Feet on the Gas for Accelerated Math Courses

Caroline McHugh, Opinions Editor
December 1, 2023
School Year Abroad students in Taormina, Sicily

Pasta and No Parents: Keya Dutt Recounts Her Year Abroad in Italy

Caroline McHugh, Opinions Editor
October 16, 2023
11th and 12th grade Dean of Students, Amy Merrell

Ms. Merrell Takes on 11th / 12th Grade Deanship

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
Sophomore Kate Weiskirch using her phone to buy a tea at Potash.

Think Before You Tap!

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023
Director Bri Nourie takes a picture of her actors in the play Virtual Congress.

Last Looks on the Student-Run Plays

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023
Latin recently hosted a blood drive through Vitalant, a company dedicated to providing more equitable donation opportunities.

Blood Drive Participants Encourage Eligible Community Members to Contribute

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023
Will TikTok Be Banned?

Will TikTok Be Banned?

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
Students from Madrid and their hosts outside the United Center before a Bulls game.

Exchanges are Back: Latin Hosts Students From Madrid

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
Elon Musk's Twitter Homepage

Elon Musk Takes Over Twitter, Latin Reacts

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
The lunch line in Latin's Upper School

The Magic That is HandCut Foods

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022
Sophomore Avani Shah takes a BeReal.

Latin, It’s Time to BeReal!

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
The sign indicates the locked fourth-floor door, preventing students from entering the quiet study space.

Latin Closes Doors for Students

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
September 15, 2022
Latin Lower School Students learning with masks on

Mask Mandate Returns for Lower and Middle Schools

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
May 2, 2022
The Wordle Hurdle

The Wordle Hurdle

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
March 1, 2022
Album cover image of Red (Taylor's Version)

Taylor Swift Re-Records ‘Red’ Album

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
November 15, 2021
Spirited spectators at Latin's homecoming soccer and field hockey games

The Homecoming Hammering: Another Day, Another Victory

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
October 15, 2021
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