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Alternate Timeline Swears in President Beyonce Knowles

Posted on February 14, 2017February 13, 2017 by Matthew Demirs

January 20, 2017 – a beautiful day for Americans everywhere! The talented and hardworking pop star Beyonce is sworn in as 45th President of the United States! Crowds of thousands across the US have shown their support for their new president and seem to be delighted to wake up to this new reality. In Beyonce’s America, discrimination is never acceptable, instead replaced by mutual tolerance, respect, and kindness toward each other. Even the supporters of…

3 New Adult Novels to Read in Your Spare Time

Posted on February 14, 2017February 9, 2017 by Matthew Demirs

The new adult genre focuses on that space between young adulthood and adulthood, which is where we stand as college students. The following novels are all about the freshman college experience, but anyone can benefit from the lessons in these pages. They’re awesome reads for your spare time between classes to help you get away from the stress of schoolwork. Rikki by Abigail Strom Abigail Strom’s Rikki is the first novel of the Hart University…

The DAUnasty Continues…

Posted on February 14, 2017February 13, 2017 by Matthew Demirs

Lake Forest College Handball has been around since 1968, the year current Coach Michael Dau ’58 brought the sport to the Forest. He learned the game in the Marines after attending Lake Forest College, which led him to create the varsity program at our school today. Coach Dau still continues to coach the National Championship team, which clinched its 50th National Title last year. In just a couple weeks, the men’s and women’s team will…

“Student Finds Out He Can’t Use Laptop in Class: Drops Class After First Day”

Posted on February 14, 2017February 13, 2017 by Matthew Demirs

Some students in the class say he screamed “that’s bullshit” as he whipped his Alienware gaming laptop into his book bag. Others report him flipping over his desk in rage and displaying proudly his fingerless gloves as he gave his professor the bird. Whatever happened, it’s apparent that one student was not pleased to learn he couldn’t have his laptop in class. The course was Philosophy 113: The Dangers of Computers in Modern Society, and…

STUNT FOREVER: Lake Forest Student’s Clothing Project Makes Waves

Posted on February 14, 2017February 20, 2017 by Matthew Demirs

I remember the first time I witnessed Koffivi Vonor’s ’19 signature “STUNT FOREVER” t-shirt; I was sitting in class lecture, gazing around the room at my peers, when the words “STUNT FOREVER” in big black letters stitched onto pure white material caught my eye. The woman adorning the shirt was Alice Hanline ’19, a friend of the artist. The design was sleek and simple—I wanted that shirt. I had to find out more. Koffivi Vonor,…

Lake Forest College Adds All-Gender Bathrooms

Posted on February 14, 2017February 13, 2017 by Matthew Demirs

In an attempt to respond to the needs of transgender and nonbinary communities, all-gender bathrooms have been introduced on the College campus. Currently, the all-gender bathrooms are in educational buildings, and none have been officially implemented in residence halls. Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Intercultural Relations Erin Hoffman said the all- gender bathrooms were first suggested by a student in fall 2015. A team comprised of staff and faculty began considering options for…

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