On January 1, 2024, a wildfire sparked in the Pacific Palisades, an affluent California neighborhood. Since then, the wildfire has spread rapidly across Los Angeles County, into Eaton and Hollywood…

Winter term at Deerfield brings snow, the outdoor ice rink, and casual dress. However, winter also brings seasonal depression, and Deerfield Academy is no exception. “Seasonal depression” is a colloquial…

On January 21, one day after the rest of the nation observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Deerfield community came together in a keynote address, question and answer session,…

On October 23, amid growing energy across campus for the November presidential election, the Academic Affairs Office hosted the fourth annual Deerfield Forum. This open dialogue also served as the…

As society becomes increasingly reliant on phones, Deerfield Academy strives to separate students from their devices. During the cell-phone free week from October 8th to October 17th, approximately 100 students…

Each year, the Academy’s girls come together in the large dance studio to share serious and funny stories meant to showcase the strength of Deerfield’s female community. This year’s Girls’…

September 26th: Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in the panhandle of Florida. The hurricane caused 226 deaths and between 15 billion and 100 billion dollars in…

Three Deerfield students returned on October 21, 2024, after competing at the International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition at Bermuda High School and Saltus Grammar School. Edie Huffard ’25, Billy…

Most students at Deerfield are unaware of the effort required to keep the Academy’s lawns and playing fields presentable and functional year round. This summer, the Academy’s contracted R.A.D. Sports,…

A chilly night out stargazing. A walk with friends on the Small Loop. A sunrise hike to The Rock. For years, Deerfield students have been wandering off to the outskirts…