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Senior Grayson Anderson stands outside the Upper School Office, wearing Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses.
Latin Extends Phone Policy to Ban Digital Glasses
October 1, 2025
LASO co-head and senior Sydney Dibble informs the Upper School of ongoing ICE raids in Chicago.
LASO Heads Present on ICE Raids at Gathering
September 30, 2025
Grade point averages, typically measured on a 4.0 scale, return to Latin
The Weight of a Number: GPAs Return to Latin
September 22, 2025
Phone boxes for 9th and 10th grades, with only one phone in custody.
No Phone, No Problem? Latin Enacts Total Phone Ban
September 12, 2025
Senior Scarlet Gitelson at RSI.
Scarlet Gitelson Wins Big With Black Hole Research
September 11, 2025
Junior Annie Chen defends the puck from an opposing player.
Girls Ice Hockey Shatters Tradition With Inaugural Homecoming Game
October 7, 2025
Jack Zeiger's commitment post
Senior Jack Zeiger Announces Commitment to Kenyon College
October 1, 2025
Senior Grayson Anderson stands outside the Upper School Office, wearing Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses.
Latin Extends Phone Policy to Ban Digital Glasses
October 1, 2025
LASO co-head and senior Sydney Dibble informs the Upper School of ongoing ICE raids in Chicago.
LASO Heads Present on ICE Raids at Gathering
September 30, 2025
Junior Greta Temple dives into Greg Baker pool during the 200 yard freestyle relay.
Girls Swimming Dominates in Homecoming Meet
September 30, 2025
One student as a young child in Mexico.
ICE Raids Target Families, Not ‘Crime’
October 3, 2025
Charlie Kirk speaking with attendees at The People's Convention at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan.
When Free Speech Has a Price: Charlie Kirk
September 22, 2025
Juniors Pilar Alexander, Oscar Bubel, and Gabe Goldstein on their phones (after school hours, of course).
Why I’m Grateful for the Phone Ban (And You Should Be Too)
September 15, 2025
Upper School Director Nick Baer gives a thumbs down to cell phones.
The Pitfalls Of Phone Prohibition
September 15, 2025
Riley Gaines speaking at Turning Point USA's Young Women's Leadership Summit in 2023.
Transgender Athletes in Female Sports?
June 6, 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
September 1993: Juniors Kaisa Augé, Joree Adilman, and Jason Cohen escort their second grade friends to Convocation.
September Through the Years
October 6, 2025
A high-protein yogurt bowl made for breakfast.
The Cult of Protein: Fuel, Fad, or Identity
September 11, 2025
As team captain of SV Böblingen, Kaleb (number 23 with back to the camera holding red trophy) celebrates the championship win with his team.
Meet Latin’s Newest Exchange Student, Kaleb Anchetta
September 10, 2025
Minha Botello at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Student Visionaries of the Year program.
Minha Botello: A Master Class on How to Care
June 3, 2025
The Latin community celebrates Passover with the Jewish Student Connection's inaugural Seder.
Latin Augments Efforts to Address Antisemitism
June 3, 2025
Phoebe Partridge in the library
Phoebe Partridge Navigates the Upper School With Excitement
September 29, 2025
Senior Drew Lufrano gives a thumbs up while wearing a Latin jacket.
Drew Lufrano: Kind and Conversational
September 15, 2025
Alex Stamos sailing on Lake Michigan with a teammate.
Sailing Down Memory Lane with Alex Stamos
September 4, 2025
Tanier Uribe draws inspiration from his family and leans into his love of movies.
Tanier Uribe’s Poetry and Inspiration
June 3, 2025
Senior Reilly Henderson poses in front of the Class of 2025 Then & Now Board.
From Campfires to Classrooms: Reilly Henderson’s Journey
May 21, 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
Andrew 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 Annie Chen defends the puck from an opposing player.
Girls Ice Hockey Shatters Tradition With Inaugural Homecoming Game
October 7, 2025
Bo stands proudly on the podium with silver medal in the vault.
Vaulting For Victory: Bo McCrea’s Journey at the Junior Pan-American Games
October 3, 2025
Jack Zeiger's commitment post
Senior Jack Zeiger Announces Commitment to Kenyon College
October 1, 2025
Junior Greta Temple dives into Greg Baker pool during the 200 yard freestyle relay.
Girls Swimming Dominates in Homecoming Meet
September 30, 2025
Junior Caroline Gaines (number 27) playing field hockey at a tournament with Windy City.
No Off-Season: Caroline Gaines’ Field Hockey Journey
September 15, 2025
Teagan Moroney celebrates her senior recognition with her parents after defeating Parker at Latin's Homecoming.
Athlete of the Week: Teagan Moroney
October 6, 2025
Diego, sporting his captain band, during a soccer game
Athlete of the Week: Diego Fernandez
September 26, 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
"The Summer I Turned Pretty," Season 3, was this summer's obsession.
The Summer Everyone Turned Pretty
September 11, 2025
A view of Fiji, where Love Island takes place.
America’s Hottest Summer Obsession: The Love for Love Island
September 10, 2025
JID
Summer 2025: A Season of Hip-Hop
September 10, 2025
Met Gala red carpet
10 Memorable Looks From the 2025 Met Gala
June 4, 2025
Senior Mel Butler choreographed "The System," performed to "In This Shirt" by the Irrepressibles.
Spring Dance Show Entangles Audiences
June 3, 2025
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