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Senior Mel Butler takes a bite of the Donut Bacon Cheeseburger.
Tastes of TikTok: Donut Bacon Cheeseburger Debut
November 19, 2024
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
November 18, 2024
History teacher Milena Sjekloca's sophomore advisory works with fifth graders to decorate snack bags.
Building Bonds: Sophomores and Fifth Graders Pack Snacks for AYS
November 10, 2024
History teacher Matt June offers post-election support to students during class.
Navigating Emotions: Latin Teachers Help Students Process Election Results
November 7, 2024
Abdon goes through the voting process for the first time at a senior home turned into election polling place.
First-Time Voters Visit the Polls
November 7, 2024
Senior Mel Butler takes a bite of the Donut Bacon Cheeseburger.
Tastes of TikTok: Donut Bacon Cheeseburger Debut
November 19, 2024
Student-athletes and their families gather in the Field Gym to watch a video of season highlights compiled by Latin parents.
Latin Sports Banquet Celebrates Fall Student-Athletes
November 18, 2024
Senior Emma Dumas prepares for a bump.
Close Battle Ends Girls Volleyball’s Stellar Season
November 12, 2024
History teacher Milena Sjekloca's sophomore advisory works with fifth graders to decorate snack bags.
Building Bonds: Sophomores and Fifth Graders Pack Snacks for AYS
November 10, 2024
History teacher Matt June offers post-election support to students during class.
Navigating Emotions: Latin Teachers Help Students Process Election Results
November 7, 2024
Sophomore Ary Patel is hard at work in the Quiet Area, falling victim to too many assignments.
“Sophomore Slump”
November 18, 2024
Upper School Kiosk
5 Kiosk Must-Haves
November 18, 2024
Senior Myles Levine voted for the first time in the 2024 election.
Why Should We Allow Big Money to Control Elections?
November 18, 2024
We Will Vote club with their clubs fair poster
Don’t Throw Away Your Vote
November 18, 2024
Gaza solidarity encampment on Princeton's campus
Why I’m Scared to be a Jewish Person on a College Campus
May 15, 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
Many of Latin's clubs, including Math Team, Scholastic Bowl, Model United Nations, Chess Team, Yearbook, ECCO, and The Forum, have designated budgets
Club Funding Commands Meticulous Organization
November 4, 2024
Seniors Miles Daly and Nico Thom engage in a game of Magic: the Gathering.
Magic: The Gathering Casts a Spell Over Seniors
November 4, 2024
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
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
Senior Finn Deeney as Mortimer Mortimer in "Failure: A Love Story," Latin's fall play this year.
Backstage with Finn Deeney
November 11, 2024
Senior Will Wichman contributes to Latin's theatre initiatives and also pursues music and film.
Horror Movies, Theater, and NSYNC with Will Wichman
November 8, 2024
Junior Darina Koedjikova loves challenging herself through athletics, science, and music.
Darina Koedjikova on Coding and Climbing
October 30, 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
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
Latin's boys and girls cross country teams gather at school before embarking on their journey to the State championship meet.
Cross Country Triumph: Latin Teams Shine at State Championship
November 18, 2024
Student-athletes and their families gather in the Field Gym to watch a video of season highlights compiled by Latin parents.
Latin Sports Banquet Celebrates Fall Student-Athletes
November 18, 2024
Senior Emma Dumas prepares for a bump.
Close Battle Ends Girls Volleyball’s Stellar Season
November 12, 2024
JV Blue soccer team after their win against Parker at Latin's Homecoming
JV Blue Soccer Team Bounces Back After Three Players Suspended
November 5, 2024
Kenny Moll cruising through the marathon, proud of his split times.
Latin Alumni Crush Chicago Marathon
November 4, 2024
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
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
Tyler, The Creator at Primavera Sound in 2022
Tyler, The Creator’s Impressive Album Run Continues with “CHROMAKOPIA.”
November 18, 2024
Beyonce during her Renaissance tour
What Is Going On With Beyoncé?
November 18, 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
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Natasha Benjamin

Natasha Benjamin, Opinions Editor

Natasha Benjamin (‘25) is delighted to serve as an opinions editor this year! This is her fourth and final year writing for The Forum, and she loves using this platform to review movies, tackle difficult topics, and cover student opinions. Beyond The Forum, she enjoys playing piano and spending time with friends and family.

All content by Natasha Benjamin
We Will Vote club with their clubs fair poster

Don’t Throw Away Your Vote

Natasha Benjamin, Opinions Editor
November 18, 2024
Gaza solidarity encampment on Princeton's campus

Why I’m Scared to be a Jewish Person on a College Campus

Natasha Benjamin, Arts Editor
May 15, 2024
The lettering from Taylor Swift's newest studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department."

The Chairman of The Tortured Poets Department Has Done It Again

Natasha Benjamin, Arts Editor
May 1, 2024
Snow shoe day!

Out in Nature and Into Science

Natasha Benjamin, Arts Editor
March 19, 2024
Latin JSC meeting for students to show support and learn about recent Jewish holiday Sukkot.

War in Israel and Gaza Hits Home For the Latin Jewish Community

Natasha Benjamin, Arts Editor
November 15, 2023
The "Barbie" movie, released in July, comments on modern society while staying true to Barbie's original purpose as a doll.

‘Barbie’: The Kenchanting Movie of the Summer

Natasha Benjamin, Arts Editor
September 18, 2023
Celebrities walking the 2023 Met Gala carpet

The 2023 Met Gala: Costume and Controversy

Natasha Benjamin, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023
The movie poster for The Menu

‘The Menu’ Dishes Out Suspense, Surprise, and Satire

Natasha Benjamin, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
illustration via studybreaks.com

Separating Art From the Artist: Where Should We Draw the Line?

Natasha Benjamin, Staff Writer
January 17, 2023
Taylor Swift's newest album cover

‘Midnights’ Mayhem: Latin Talks New Taylor Album

Natasha Benjamin, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
SBGBook: the website where students can view the grades they have received on assessments throughout the year

The Limit Does Not Exist — Innovative SBA Grading Expands to Math Department

Natasha Benjamin, Staff Writer
September 15, 2022
Taken at Lycée Français, a polling place for the election

The French Presidential Election: What Happened, and Why It’s Important

Natasha Benjamin, Staff Writer
May 4, 2022
Freshies Fight Back

Freshies Fight Back

Natasha Benjamin, Staff Writer
January 18, 2022
'Eternals': Marvel Can Do Better (spoiler free)

‘Eternals’: Marvel Can Do Better (spoiler free)

Natasha Benjamin, Staff Writer
November 15, 2021
Upper School students participating in a long-standing tradition: freshmen walk through a bridge of seniors that spans from the auditorium to the gym

The Transition to Upper School: How are Freshmen Doing?

Natasha Benjamin, Staff Writer
October 29, 2021
A University of Illinois student getting tested through Shield IL

Shield IL Testing: What Does It Do for the Latin Community?

Natasha Benjamin, Staff Writer
October 15, 2021
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