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Make the Most of the Last Few Weeks of the Semester

Posted on April 21, 2015December 19, 2015 by Jack Loessberg

The most stressful time of the year has arrived; however, don’t let the stress of these last few weeks keep you from staying involved in upcoming and enjoying the warm, spring weather. With finals quickly approaching, it becomes quite easy to fall activities apart emotionally (and physically). It has been proven that study-breaks are a good way of letting your brain rest and allow for better focus. Therefore, Lake Forest College suggests giving your brain well-needed…

You’ll Regret Not Saying ‘Yes!’ to No, No, Nanette

Posted on April 21, 2015December 19, 2015 by Jack Loessberg

Friday, April 10th the Lake Forest College Music Department performed the musical No, No, Nanette directed by Kathleen van de Graff (music), Nicholas Wallin (orchestra), and Melissa Grady (chorus) at First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest. The musical followed the life of a successful Bible publisher named Jimmy Smith, played by Carlos Esturain, who, on his many travels regarding his business, finds himself becoming the sugar daddy for three needy single women. Though he doesn’t…

All You Need to Know About Chicago Summer Music Festivals

Posted on April 21, 2015December 19, 2015 by Jack Loessberg

Chicago is a prime place to be this summer if you want to attend some fantastic music festivals. There are tons of events where local musicians perform as well as numerous opportunities to see your favorite superstars. The 20th annual Mayfest kicks off the Chicago’s festival season on Friday, May 15. The three-day celebration brings some of the best local bands and cuisine to the city’s Lakeview neighborhood. For animal lovers, there will be a…

Theater Department Presents its Spring Play

Posted on April 1, 2015December 19, 2015 by Camille Lemieux

Set in Chicago during the late 1920s, Failure: A Love Story brings the tale and journey of the three Fail sisters. Set in a rickety two-story house, the performance tells us how each sister fell in love, but also died, within the year of 1928. The Lake Forest theater department and director Matt Hawkins have been working hard with students to transform Hixon Hall into a multi-dimensional space where we can be taken to a riverbank, a…

Five More Reasons for a Televison Binge

Posted on March 3, 2015December 18, 2015 by Camille Lemieux

Comic books have introduced a new world of entertainment ever since Marvel and DC were born, maybe even before then. Some are focused on laughs, like the funnies we see in newspapers, but the ones we know are mostly about superheroes. Here are a few of them that you might want to watch. “Arrow” (The CW) Based on the DC comics, “Arrow” follows the story of Oliver Queen and his fight against evil and corruption in…

What’s New in Music with WMXM

Posted on March 3, 2015December 18, 2015 by Camille Lemieux

Kat Dahlia’s new album “My Garden” kicked off the new year with some great new music. While some songs have already been featured singles, this 11 song playlist features the talent of Kat Dahlia, with her uniquely low voice, deep lyrics, and edgy sound. Listeners can really hear her stories come through in her lyrics. It’s fresh, unexpected and no song is like another. She definitely has her own style when she sings, which you can…

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