Movie Recommendations For You: Movies to Watch During Black History Month

Movie Recommendations For You: Movies to Watch During Black History Month

By Marybel Sacramento ’26 sacramentomso@lakeofrest.edu Staff Writer Happy February Foresters and happy Black History Month! For this issue, I thought it would be suitable to share my recommendations of what movies to watch during Black History Month. This is a month to talk about and bring awareness to Black history and also acknowledge the accomplishments and the excellence Black people have contributed to society. In the spirit of celebration, here are my movie recommendations to…

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“Roe Was The Floor, Not The Ceiling” — LFC Students Attend the National Women’s March in Madison

Isabel Hinojosa ’24 Hinojosaisa44@lakeforest.edu  A&E Editor and Chive Editor  On January 22, 2023, several students from Lake Forest College attended the national women’s march, “National Mobilization on Madison—Bigger than Roe” in Madison, Wisconsin, a two-hour drive from campus.  “When I heard there was going to be a national march in Madison, there was no question. Our rights are on the line, other people’s rights are on the line, so we need to go,” said Ari…

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Ask A Therapist 

Health and Wellness Staff @lfchealthandwellness Editor’s Note: Send any questions to the @lfchealthandwellness Instagram account via direct message. All questions will remain anonymous.  Disclaimer: This column does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for mental health treatment. If you have a specific concern or situation that requires help, you should always consult with a professional mental health therapist.  Dear Therapist, Since middle school, I’ve been feeling constant pressure to…

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“Doomed to Repeat?”

“Doomed to Repeat?”

By Jenn Arias ’24 ariasjri@lakeforest.edu  Staff Writer  On January 26, the Florida Department of Education rejected a proposal to include Advanced Placement (AP) African American studies into local school curricula.  According to a tweet by Florida Governor Ron Desantis, “education is about the pursuit of truth, not the imposition of ideology or the advancement of a political agenda.”  This drastic act comes only days before the commencement of Black History Month, the only month that…

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Lake Forest College Men’s Basketball Season Review 

Lake Forest College Men’s Basketball Season Review 

Christian Hirschboeck ’25 Staff Writer hirschboeckcia@lakeforest.edu  With the 2022-23 conference tournament now out of reach with a 72-59 home loss to Ripon, it is time to reflect on what the team achieved this season and what Forester fans can look for next year.  In head coach Ryan Davis’ second season at the helm, the Foresters are currently 10-14 with one final game against Grinnell remaining. With a win, the team’s record would be one win…

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The Last Watchdog

The Last Watchdog

Jenn Arias ’24 Staff Writer ariasjri@lakeforest.edu  On Dec. 31, 2022, the world said farewell to one of its most loyal watch dogs, Barbara Walters. She passed shortly before the new year, peacefully in her home at age 93, after half a century of reporting crucial news stories, trailblazing TV talk shows, and inspiring young journalists, whom she lovingly referred to as her “legacy.” A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College in 1953, Walters was known for…

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