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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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Natasha Benjamin

Natasha Benjamin, Arts Editor

Natasha Benjamin ('25) is excited to serve as an arts editor this year! This is her third year writing for The Forum, and she enjoys writing film reviews and covering student opinions. She can’t wait to continue to share her passions and interests with the Latin community. Beyond The Forum, Natasha is on the basketball team, plays piano, and loves to consume media in all its forms.

All content by Natasha Benjamin
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 Barbies 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 Swifts 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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