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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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Caroline McHugh

Caroline McHugh, Editor-in-Chief

Caroline McHugh (‘25) is excited to serve as an Editor-in-Chief this year! She loves writing on issues important to the Latin community—whether that be teacher resignations or a short midterms week. Caroline can’t wait for another year of sharing her journalism passion with readers and writers of The Forum. 

All content by Caroline McHugh
The Facilities and Operations bulletin board decorated for Halloween.

Halloween Bulletin Board Features Staff as Characters

Caroline McHugh and Zhuangting He
October 31, 2024
Actors on stage during rehearsal of "Failure: A Love Story."

The Making of ‘Failure,’ Latin’s Fall Play

Caroline McHugh, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2024
Seniors roast marshmallows on their retreat.

The Senior Overnight Retreat Returns

Caroline McHugh, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2024
Cynthia Gradek, Latin's Performing Arts Chair and Director of Instrumental Music, recently joined St. Rita's Hall of Fame.

Give a Drum Roll for Cynthia Gradek!

Caroline McHugh, Opinions Editor
June 4, 2024
Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Aubrey DeNard post game.

DeNard Resigns as Coach After Leading Latin Basketball to Historic Success

Caroline McHugh, Opinions Editor
May 1, 2024
Students and chaperones gather for a Project Week group picture.

Building Memories on Project Week

Sofia Grimm and Caroline McHugh
April 3, 2024
A national shortage of ADHD medications is affecting Latin students.

Latin School Students Face Challenges Amid ADHD Medication Shortage

Caroline McHugh, Opinions Editor
March 4, 2024
Devin with his self-portrait

Junior Kindergarteners Show Off Art Exhibit

Caroline McHugh, Opinions Editor
February 29, 2024
Two Upper School faculty members announced their mid-year departure when students returned from break.

Unexpected Faculty Departures Shake Up School Semester

Caroline McHugh, Opinions Editor
January 16, 2024
Junior Zoe Cartwright hard at work before Latin's midterm exams.

Give Me Back My Two Days Of Midterms!

Caroline McHugh, Opinions Editor
December 15, 2023
Juniors Aislinn Curry, Lia Ruiz, and Scarlett Lipe doing math homework.

Latin Lifers Put Their Feet on the Gas for Accelerated Math Courses

Caroline McHugh, Opinions Editor
December 1, 2023
School Year Abroad students in Taormina, Sicily

Pasta and No Parents: Keya Dutt Recounts Her Year Abroad in Italy

Caroline McHugh, Opinions Editor
October 16, 2023
11th and 12th grade Dean of Students, Amy Merrell

Ms. Merrell Takes on 11th / 12th Grade Deanship

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
Sophomore Kate Weiskirch using her phone to buy a tea at Potash.

Think Before You Tap!

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023
Director Bri Nourie takes a picture of her actors in the play Virtual Congress.

Last Looks on the Student-Run Plays

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023
Latin recently hosted a blood drive through Vitalant, a company dedicated to providing more equitable donation opportunities.

Blood Drive Participants Encourage Eligible Community Members to Contribute

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023
Will TikTok Be Banned?

Will TikTok Be Banned?

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
Students from Madrid and their hosts outside the United Center before a Bulls game.

Exchanges are Back: Latin Hosts Students From Madrid

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
Elon Musk's Twitter Homepage

Elon Musk Takes Over Twitter, Latin Reacts

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
The lunch line in Latin's Upper School

The Magic That is HandCut Foods

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022
Sophomore Avani Shah takes a BeReal.

Latin, It’s Time to BeReal!

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
The sign indicates the locked fourth-floor door, preventing students from entering the quiet study space.

Latin Closes Doors for Students

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
September 15, 2022
Latin Lower School Students learning with masks on

Mask Mandate Returns for Lower and Middle Schools

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
May 2, 2022
The Wordle Hurdle

The Wordle Hurdle

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
March 1, 2022
Album cover image of Red (Taylor's Version)

Taylor Swift Re-Records ‘Red’ Album

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
November 15, 2021
Spirited spectators at Latin's homecoming soccer and field hockey games

The Homecoming Hammering: Another Day, Another Victory

Caroline McHugh, Staff Writer
October 15, 2021
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