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Lenny Goldman competes in a game of chess with one of his advisees, Paulo Valenciana.
From English Chapters to Dean Endeavors: Mr. Goldman’s New Position
May 16, 2025
Class of 2025 baby photos on the Then & Now board.
Class of 2025 Then & Now Board
May 16, 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
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
Class of 2025 baby photos on the Then & Now board.
Class of 2025 Then & Now Board
May 16, 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
Staff Writer Ben Laytin
It’s Time To Change The PE Credit System
May 16, 2025
How to Survive a Group Project
How to Survive a Group Project
May 16, 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
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
Sophomore Sadie Cohen plays Block Blast.
Block Blast Mania: A Mindful Escape or Mindless Trend?
May 22, 2025
Ms. Gradek celebrates the election of Pope Leo XIV alongside fifth grade band students.
Bridging Classroom and Cathedral: Ms. Gradek’s Ties to the Pope
May 16, 2025
Senior Vijay Silvani checks into LinkedIn.
The Power of LinkedIn: Are Latin Students Missing Out?
May 16, 2025
Throughout the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years, numerous faculty and administrators have left Latin mid-year.
Mid-Year Faculty and Staff Departures: A New Normal?
May 16, 2025
Naomi Herman with her family at the Northwestern Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk in June of 2013.
Hope, One Tote at a Time
May 16, 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
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
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
Track and field athletes pose with trophies.
Latin’s Athletic Department Launches Two-Sport Trial Run
May 21, 2025
Sophomore Cali King make a layup at the Big Game with the stands nearly empty.
From The ‘Amazons’ to the Varsity Girls Basketball Team: The History of Boys vs. Girls Sports at Latin
May 16, 2025
Helen Hu displays the University of Missouri's third-place team trophy from the NCAA gymnastics national championships.
Latin Alum Wins NCAA Gymnastics Championship
May 16, 2025
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
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
Charli XCX singing “Track 10” while being rained on at the Allstate Arena.
A Concert Fit for a Pop Queen: Partying 4 Charli XCX
May 16, 2025
Sunrise on the Reaping was released in March and became an immediate best seller.
‘Sunrise On The Reaping’ Review
May 16, 2025
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
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The Forum
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The Forum
Rohin Shah

Rohin Shah, News Editor

Rohin Shah (’27) is a sophomore at Latin and is delighted to serve as news editor for The Forum. He hopes to become a proactive and investigative journalist, focusing on topics that engage the Latin community. Outside of The Forum, Rohin is a member of the varsity basketball and track teams, an avid traveler, and enjoys discovering Chicago’s culinary gems. 

 

All content by Rohin Shah
November 2023: Newly arrived migrants camped outside of the 18th Police District, unprotected from Chicago's weather.

Immigration Crackdowns Stir Fear in Chicago Classrooms

Rohin Shah, News Editor
May 2, 2025
The Men's NCAA Final Four will take place on April 5, featuring Duke, Houston, Florida, and Auburn as they compete for the national championship.

A Preview of the NCAA Men’s Final Four

Rohin Shah and Jordan Abell
April 4, 2025
Latin recently released its 2023-2024 Annual Report, a 25-page summary of key themes and goals from the school year.

Latin’s 2023-24 Annual Report: A Year of Opportunity

Rohin Shah, News Editor
February 18, 2025
CFO Michael Szczepanek has decided to leave Latin mid-year.

Latin School CFO Michael Szczepanek Resigns

Rohin Shah and Mia Kotler
January 31, 2025
Twelve members of Latin's Math Team practice for a regional competition at 7:15 a.m.

Can We Please Stop With All the Clubs?

Rohin Shah, News Editor
January 21, 2025
DJ Germain turns up the volume of his remixes right before transitioning into the next song.

DJ Germain: Latin’s House Music Hero

Rohin Shah, News Editor
October 1, 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

Rohin Shah, News Editor
September 29, 2024
Sophomore Jordi Lopez places his phone in his assigned slot, where it will remain for the duration of the class.

Latin School Bans Phones in Classrooms

Rohin Shah, News Editor
September 23, 2024
Students pose for a grade level picture after completing their mulching service activity.

Sophomores Kick Off Year with Adventure and Service

Rohin Shah, News Editor
September 4, 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

Rohin Shah and Cherish Curtis
June 14, 2024
Latin’s ultimate frisbee team qualified for the state quarterfinals after a dominant 12-4 win.

Colossus Wins Colossally: Ultimate Frisbee Qualifies for State Playoffs

Rohin Shah, Assistant News Editor
May 24, 2024
Seated atop the Learning Commons, a Latin senior uses DraftKings to place sports bets.

Sports Betting at Latin: Tingle in the Fingers, Tangle in the Law

Rohin Shah, Assistant News Editor
May 8, 2024
Last month, 13 Chicagoland schools attended a workshop targeted to help combat antisemitism within school environments.

Latin Attends Antisemitism Workshop

Rohin Shah, Assistant News Editor
April 15, 2024
Practicing mindfulness regularly can tremendously impact an athlete's performance, reduce anxiety, and improve concentration.

Conquering your Game: Using Mindfulness to Enhance Sports Performance

Rohin Shah, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
The Upper School administration decided to shorten midterm testing by two days, leaving students and faculty with a range of sentiments about the change.

Midterm Mayhem

Rohin Shah, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023
Venezuelan migrants pose for a photo outside of the 18th District Police Station.

A Sanctuary City: Exploring Chicago’s Migrant Crisis

Rohin Shah and Cherish Curtis
November 15, 2023
ChatGPT creates vast ramifications for education, with English and history being some of the first to see effects.

A New Policy: How is Latin Tackling AI This Year?

Scarlet Gitelson and Rohin Shah
October 2, 2023
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