Benjamin Kagan – The Parker Weekly

Benjamin Kagan, Editor-in-Chief

Benjamin Kagan is a senior who is absolutely elated to be on the staff of "The Weekly" for his fourth year and to serve as Editor-in-Chief. He has previously served as Online Editor, Copy Editor, Political Liaison, and Brief Writer. Although Benjamin is no longer Online Editor, he will continue to incessantly check the backend of this website for software updates, analytics, new features and remain in constant communication with his pals at SNO support. Outside of "The Weekly," Benjamin is President of the Jewish Student Connection Affinity Group, Head of Parker Politics Club, he serves as North East Region Coordinator for the IHSA Student Advisory Committee, is a Working Group Chair on the Chicago Mayor's Youth Commission, and enjoys playing varsity soccer and varsity baseball. Additionally, Benjamin assists in the school's hiring process through his role on the Student Interview and Recommendation Board, is Founder of the highly acclaimed Chicago Vaccine Angels and serves on the Board of Commissioners for The Illinois Governor's Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service. When he is not working on layout or fervently editing articles, you can find Benjamin asleep on the couch in the Publications Office. He is also a huge fan of The Office and untoasted Potbelly turkey sandwiches.

All content by Benjamin Kagan

[Photo] Interim to Permanent

Zoe Polsky, Staff Writer
September 6, 2023

[Photo] Welcoming Williams

Lula Notz, Copy Editor
September 6, 2023

Quiz: Which 2023-24 Editor-in-Chief Are You?

Benjamin Kagan, Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 2023

Cory Zeller Is The New Head of Upper School

Search Committee Announces Internal Hire

Benjamin Kagan, Online Editor
May 9, 2023

Uemura In Antalya

Junior goes to gymnastics Junior World Championship

Benjamin Kagan, Online Editor
April 21, 2023

Cookies Return!

Administration announces that beloved tradition is back

Benjamin Kagan, Online Editor
March 20, 2023

Bring Back The Thanksgiving MX

Another Beloved Parker Tradition Has Disappeared

Benjamin Kagan
December 2, 2022

[Photo] Affinity Abloom

Uma Morris, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022

Mask Off?

Parker takes substantial steps toward pre-pandemic normal

Benjamin Kagan, Online Editor
September 7, 2022

[Photo] A Singing Sabbatical

Annabel McIntosh
June 9, 2022

[Photo] London Calling

Emma Manley
June 9, 2022

[Photo] Sabir Sets Out

Harry Lowitz
June 9, 2022

SG Separation Stopped

Proposal to Ban Holding "Weekly," Cabinet Positions Fails

Benjamin Kagan, Copy Editor
December 17, 2021

MANDATE THE VACCINE

Everyone at Parker Who Is Age-Eligible Should Be Required To Get The Shot

Benjamin Kagan, Copy Editor
October 29, 2021

Moog’s Message

A Talk With SG President Eli Moog

Benjamin Kagan, Copy Editor
September 8, 2021

[Photo] Vaccine Freshm-angel

Jacob Boxerman and Tess Wayland
April 2, 2021

Does Parker’s Upper School Still Exist?

Parker Trails Behind Other Private Schools’ Plans for In-Person Learning

Benjamin Kagan
January 29, 2021

3rd Grade Says Goodbye

Thanksgiving MX Is Replaced with Spring MX

Benjamin Kagan
November 24, 2020

Online for Full Semester

Justin Brandon Announces Continuation of Remote Learning

Benjamin Kagan and Harry Lowitz
October 22, 2020

More or Less School?

How Often Should Each Academic Class Be Held?

Benjamin Kagan
October 7, 2020

The Return to Campus Coordinating Committee

The New Committee and Their Decisions for the School Year

Benjamin Kagan, Brief Writer
September 7, 2020

Trump Trolled by TikTok

Ticket Reservation Numbers for Tulsa Rally Inflated by Internet

Benjamin Kagan, Brief Writer
July 2, 2020

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