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Jon Stewart recently announced that he was leaving The Daily Show after hosting it for 16 years. Right off the bat that sounds like bad news–and it is. After Stephen Colbert left The Colbert Report in early December of last year to host The Late Show, people were hoping that The Daily Show would continue to be a main source of political satire, a type of entertainment that not only reports the news, but criticizes society through…
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As of August 2014, Lake Forest College joined The University Partner’s Program creating a partnership between the College and the Art Institute of Chicago. Lake Forest’s proximity to the city of Chicago is one of the most attractive assets to the college and its students. Yet, the relationship the College has formed with the Institute is not commonly known around campus. Students should be educated on the substantial amount of opportunity to which they are…
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The Joffrey Ballet company’s newest show was split into three acts, each one more unique than the last. The first performance of the night, “Maninyas,” combined classical ballet with contemporary choreography. This intense piece contained so many layers and surprises that you never knew what to expect. Ripples were a primary motif in the performance, so everywhere you looked there was something different happening on the stage. The performers relied not only on the steps, but included their costumes as props in the choreography, as well as the large drapes hanging…
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We enter the month of February, individuals across campus are planning events for students to celebrate and embrace Black History Month. “Every month is White history month, so I feel we should do a lot more for Black History Month,” said Laken Vogel ’18. “Black History Month still matters, because black people are so underrepresented and underpraised. They aren’t celebrated enough.” Periana Wilson ‘15 agreed. “They have events for Career Development Month, but they don’t…
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It’s that lovely time of year, and Lake Forest College has you covered in terms of where, how, and with whom to spend your Valentine’s Day. To start the day off for all you lovebirds, explore Chicago’s must-see sites with free admission using your Lake Forest College Student ID. Students are able to visit The Art Institute of Chicago and view famous artworks of different eras, or visit the Shedd Aquarium and explore the waters…
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As young and audacious college students, many of us dream of exploring the world. We long to hear the chatter of unfamiliar language, taste foods we never knew existed, and experience the richness of cultures far removed from our own. Sometimes, you don’t even need a plane ticket to fulfill these dreams; Chicago’s very own Chinatown is like stepping into another world. On Jan. 31, the Center for Chicago Programs offered a free trip to Chinatown…
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