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Students dump ice cold water on Assistant Head of School Ryan Allen after he finishes his nominations for the USC "Speak Your MIND" Ice Bucket Challenge.
Ice Bucket Challenge Reaches Latin Administrators
May 10, 2025
Carla Di Silvestro is the Co-Curricular Chair-elect.
Student Government Election Results Announced
May 9, 2025
November 2023: Newly arrived migrants camped outside of the 18th Police District, unprotected from Chicago's weather.
Immigration Crackdowns Stir Fear in Chicago Classrooms
May 2, 2025
Middle School Director Tray White is leaving Latin at the end of the 2024-25 school year.
Middle School Director Tray White to Depart For Similar Job at Parker
May 2, 2025
Students make a blanket at an SSLB event.
Engage, Volunteer, Reflect: Latin’s Service Fair Encourages Meaningful Community Service
May 2, 2025
Students dump ice cold water on Assistant Head of School Ryan Allen after he finishes his nominations for the USC "Speak Your MIND" Ice Bucket Challenge.
Ice Bucket Challenge Reaches Latin Administrators
May 10, 2025
Carla Di Silvestro is the Co-Curricular Chair-elect.
Student Government Election Results Announced
May 9, 2025
Sanchez advisory representing seniors in Color Wars Spirit Day.
Spirit Week Dress-Up Days: Color Wars
May 2, 2025
Senior Ellie Anderson brought a suitcase to Anything But A Backpack Day.
Anything But A Backpack Day Receives Lackluster Turnout
May 2, 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
Students and teachers effectively integrate AI in classrooms.
Student Essentials—Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and AI
May 4, 2025
Live in the Moment—One Cookie at a Time
May 2, 2025
Sophomore Carla Di Silvestro looks at her scores for Honors Chemistry.
My Desperate Whine for a ‘9’ on SBG
April 15, 2025
KODAK Digital Still Camera. Yellowstone Valley, Absarokas, Wyoming.
Why the Backcountry Makes the Best Classroom
April 15, 2025
Foxtrot's Fruit Loop Oatmilk Matcha.
What’s the Tea About Matcha?
April 15, 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
Computer with stock information.
Economic Woes
May 4, 2025
Students at Latin in 1982.
Rooted in Excellence: The Changing Face of a Latin Education
May 2, 2025
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
Abdon Valenciana reflects on his senior year.
Abdon Valenciana Looks Back on Latin Memories
May 2, 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
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
Drawing by Latin senior Ellie Anderson titled "Legacy Not Limits." All athletes drawn are real people who shared their stories of being cut or drastically affected.
Roster Limits Reshape College Sports, and Athletes Pay the Price
May 2, 2025
The Latin Masters Pool: My Favorite Spring Tradition
The Latin Masters Pool: My Favorite Spring Tradition
May 2, 2025
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
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
A white lotus flower
The White Lotus Season 3: An Internet Sensation
May 7, 2025
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
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The Forum
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The Forum
Lyla Granich

Lyla Granich, Editor-in-Chief

Lyla Granich (‘26) is honored to serve as one of the Editors-in-Chief this year. Through The Forum, she hopes to present a picture of Latin that is comprehensive, honest, and always authentic. Outside of The Forum, Lyla runs cross country and track, collects records, and likes to draw.

All content by Lyla Granich
MUN heads junior Graham Snyder, senior Andres De Marco, junior Ellie Falk, seniors Sofia Grimm, Kayley McCutcheon, Kai Gosebruch, and Shiv Opal

Latin’s First Model UN Conference Exceeds Expectations

Mia Kotler and Lyla Granich
November 18, 2024

Latin School’s Mock Election Results

Lyla Granich, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2024
Protestors holding Palestinian flags gather outside the University of Chicago.

College Protests Prompt Uncomfortable, Unignorable Conversations

Lyla Granich, Features Editor
June 4, 2024
Protestors gather outside of Union Station where Latin held its Romans Raise and Revel fundraiser.

Protest Occurs Outside Latin’s Annual Fundraiser

Lyla Granich, Features Editor
April 15, 2024
A poster informing students of voting eligibility by age.

Ready to Vote? Many Latin Juniors and Seniors Aren’t

Lyla Granich and Natalie Arora
March 4, 2024
Middle schoolers wearing masks in the fall of 2022.

Common Cold Season Conquers Latin Classrooms

Lyla Granich, Features Editor
January 16, 2024
Individuals protest against the "Don't Say Gay" legislation proposed in Florida.

Psychology in the Sunshine State: Floridian Alumna Speaks on New Ban

Lyla Granich, Features Editor
December 1, 2023
Latin students pack closely together in the Upper School Learning Commons.

Are We Running Out of Space? Questions Arise as Class Sizes Grow

Scarlet Gitelson and Lyla Granich
September 18, 2023
Latin community members file in for the AAPI talent show.

A Month of Asian Heritage in a Year of Asian Joy

Lyla Granich, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023
The SAT will soon discontinue its on-paper format.

SAT Goes Digital: How Are Students Affected?

Lyla Granich, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023
Students and their guests slowly fill the venue as the doors reach closing time.

Winter Ball: A Photo Essay

Cherish Curtis and Lyla Granich
February 16, 2023
Junior Ryan Mbouombouo breaks through Parker's tight defense in attempt to score a point for the Romans.

The Big Games: Victory Beyond Discrepancy

Cherish Curtis and Lyla Granich
February 1, 2023
Director Maria Schrader, Carey Mulligan, and Zoe Kazan for "She Said"

‘She Said’: How Do We Watch Movies After #MeToo?

Lyla Granich, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
Acrylic self-portrait of Beatrice Parr '21

The Quiet Competition of Latin’s Art Collection

Lyla Granich, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Senior Megan Riordan as Betty Parris accompanied by the cast, Act 1, Scene 1

Behind the Scenes with the Cast and ‘The Crucible’

Lyla Granich, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022
A stack of books in the Upper School Learning Commons awaiting sorting.

To All the (Banned) Books I’ve Loved Before

Lyla Granich, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
"Soundsuits" by Nick Cave.

Hagerman, Holloway, and the Art of Nick Cave

Lyla Granich, Staff Writer
September 30, 2022
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