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Latin Student Government campaign posters on the door to the 3rd floor.
Latin Student Government Campaign Posters are Being Poached from the Walls of the School
April 17, 2024
Posing a new set of challenges and opportunities, the exam on March 9 marked the first digital SAT.
Doing it Digital: The SAT Revamp
April 15, 2024
Last month, 13 Chicagoland schools attended a workshop targeted to help combat antisemitism within school environments.
Latin Attends Antisemitism Workshop
April 15, 2024
Protestors gather outside of Union Station where Latin held its Romans Raise and Revel fundraiser.
Protest Occurs Outside Latin’s Annual Fundraiser
April 15, 2024
Sophomores Justin Canelo and Diego Fernandez pose in their eclipse glasses alongside junior Will Behan
Students Witness Stellar Astronomy at North and Clark
April 9, 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
Madhappy hoodies and Stanley Cups are among the most popular holiday-induced trends at Latin.
5 Winter Trends Dominating Latin
February 1, 2024
The New Year brings with it time-honored traditions, but are they really all that great?
New Year, Same Old Story: Why Resolutions Don’t Serve Their Purpose
February 1, 2024
At Latin, opposing politics are often looked down on. How can we create a community that encourages these multi-perspective conversations?
Silencing the Echo at Latin
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
Midjourney AI generates a picture of a robot giving a United Nations speech. While this obviously didn’t happen, if paired with video and sound, and instructed to portray a possible speaker—like a world leader—it could be convincing to many in the near future.
OpenAI Sora: The Danger of AI Video to Democracy
April 15, 2024
Letters from the Class of 24: Annie Hallinan
Letters from the Class of ’24: Annie Hallinan
April 12, 2024
Never take anything for granted, freshman Myles Antelis says.
Student of the Week: Myles Antelis
April 12, 2024
A national shortage of ADHD medications is affecting Latin students.
Latin School Students Face Challenges Amid ADHD Medication Shortage
March 4, 2024
A poster informing students of voting eligibility by age.
Ready to Vote? Many Latin Juniors and Seniors Aren’t
March 4, 2024
Never take anything for granted, freshman Myles Antelis says.
Student of the Week: Myles Antelis
April 12, 2024
Maggie and her parents at the beginning of the IHSA State Golf Final
Student of the Week: Maggie Zeiger
March 4, 2024
Senior Zuhair Alsikafi, asked how he wants to be remembered at Latin, replied, Hopefully that I brought a smile to their faces.
Student of the Week: Zuhair Alsikafi
February 15, 2024
Sophomore Grayson Anderson is this weeks Student of the Week
Student of the Week: Grayson Anderson
February 1, 2024
Follow your passions, follow the things that you’ve been doing, and don’t just follow the crowd. - Ashym Patel
Student of the Week: Ashym Patel
December 15, 2023
Letters from the Class of 24: Annie Hallinan
Letters from the Class of ’24: Annie Hallinan
April 12, 2024
Student looking at Womens March Madness bracket.
Caitlin Clark and Her Iowa Hawkeyes Floor the Nation
April 15, 2024
Latin eighth grader Micah Weiss answers questions after his race.
Latin Eighth Grader Wins National Indoor Mile Race
March 11, 2024
The boys varsity team with the sectional champions plaque. (@latinschoolofchicago Instagram)
Latin Boys Basketball Wins Sectionals
March 4, 2024
The varsity boys basketball team celebrates after winning Regionals. (@latinschoolofchicago Instagram)
Varsity Boys Basketball Win Regional Title
February 26, 2024
The varsity girls basketball team poses with their regional championship award.
Girls Basketball Season Ends At Sectional Semifinal
February 23, 2024
Beyoncé released her new album, Cowboy Carter, on March 29.
COWBOY CARTER: Is Beyoncé Going Country?
April 15, 2024
Front view of Elsie Cohens Senior project
Elsie Cohen Sewing Up Her Senior Year
April 15, 2024
The 66th Annual Grammy Awards: Winners Do Not Always Claim First Place (Unsplash)
The 66th Annual Grammy Awards: Did They Get It Right?
March 4, 2024
The cast of this years Upper School musical during the finale, This Is Our Story. (Latin School of Chicago)
Lights, Camera, Shrek!
March 2, 2024
Devin with his self-portrait
Junior Kindergarteners Show Off Art Exhibit
February 29, 2024
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Mia Kotler, Editor-in-Chief

Mia Kotler ('25) is thrilled to be one of the Editors-in-Chief for The Forum this year. She is a passionate writer who enjoys expressing her views and learning about issues of interest to the Latin community. Away from school, Mia is an avid runner who also enjoys skiing, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

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Latin students bike along the beautiful roads of Texas.

Biking and Camping in Texas Hill Country

Mia Kotler, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2024
As of January 19, Nick Baer 96 is Latin Schools permanent Upper School Director.

Mr. Baer Named Upper School Division Director

Mia Kotler, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2024
Katie Johnson will assume her new position as Athletic Director beginning in July.

Latin Hires New Athletic Director

Mia Kotler, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed course in June, ruling against race-based affirmative action in college admissions.

Latin Students Cautiously Await Impact of Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action in College Admissions

Mia Kotler and Cherish Curtis
December 1, 2023
Senior athletes gather in Latins Field Gym to commemorate their college athletic commitments.

Eleven Latin Athletes Commit to Collegiate Competition

Eliza Lampert and Mia Kotler
November 11, 2023
Latin Schools sports trophy case highlights the various achievements by sports teams.

Athletic Director Position Remains Vacant at This Stage of the Game

Mia Kotler, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2023
Head of School Thomas Hagerman working in his current office on the second floor.

Summer Remodel Plans, Changes to Offices and Classrooms

Mia Kotler, Features Editor
June 6, 2023
Dean of Community Learning Suzanne Callis left Latin at the end of last school year and has proved difficult to replace.

Latin Community Says Goodbye to Ms. Callis

Mia Kotler, Features Editor
May 2, 2023
The sticker on the front page of the December 2009 issue of the Sun-Sentinel.

A Tale of Two Monsters

Mia Kotler, Features Editor
February 16, 2023
Nick Baer, who will soon begin serving as Interim Upper School Director, is a beloved improv teacher.

Nick Baer Named Interim Upper School Director

Mia Kotler, Features Editor
January 26, 2023
Upper School Director Kristine Von Ogden will depart Latin before the end of the current academic year.

Kristine Von Ogden, Upper School Head, Steps Down

Mia Kotler, Features Editor
January 18, 2023
U.S. and the Holocaust questions whether Americans should have done more to stop the atrocities.

Ken Burns Does it Again: American Response to Holocaust Horror

Mia Kotler, Features Editor
October 18, 2022
With Fond Memories of His Own Student Experience, Alum Eager to Give Back to the School As Board Chair

With Fond Memories of His Own Student Experience, Alum Eager to Give Back to the School As Board Chair

Mia Kotler, Features Editor
September 15, 2022
Anna Sorokin character vs. reality

‘Inventing Anna’ Rebuttal

Mia Kotler, Staff Writer
June 1, 2022
What Do Students Think of Latins Decision Day?

What Do Students Think of Latin’s Decision Day?

Mia Kotler, Staff Writer
May 2, 2022
King James: The Ultimate GOAT?

King James: The Ultimate GOAT?

Mia Kotler, Staff Writer
April 19, 2022
Dancers on stage while singing hit song Electricity

Glitter in the Sky, Glitter in Mia’s Eye at Dua Lipa Concert

Mia Kotler, Staff Writer
March 15, 2022
A snippet of Latins diverse book collection (including Maus, a book recently banned from eighth-grade language arts class in Tennessee)

Beware: Book Bans are Back

Mia Kotler, Staff Writer
March 1, 2022
Peter Gofen 18 and Alec Kotler 18 in Peters living room preparing for the annual fantasy draft.

Friendship Fueled by Football: Latin’s Fantasy Fanatics

Mia Kotler, Staff Writer
February 1, 2022
‘Love Actually’--The Greatest Holiday Rom-Com

‘Love Actually’–The Greatest Holiday Rom-Com

Mia Kotler, Staff Writer
December 16, 2021
Project Week Is Back, and Students Are Excited

Project Week Is Back, and Students Are Excited

Mia Kotler, Staff Writer
December 1, 2021
Latin Grapples With Community Service Requirements Amid COVID

Latin Grapples With Community Service Requirements Amid COVID

Mia Kotler, Staff Writer
November 1, 2021
Sami and Danielle running the Chicago Marathon

Sami Aday’s Marathon Journey

Mia Kotler, Staff Writer
November 1, 2021
Latin on Lasso

Latin on Lasso

Mia Kotler, Staff Writer
October 1, 2021
The Bisa Butler Exhibit

The Bisa Butler Exhibit

Mia Kotler, Staff Writer
September 15, 2021
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