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Students Assist in Uncovering Chicago’s History

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Publisher: Rudo Kazembe

By Jon Call ’20 and Rudo Ellen Kazembe ’20 Managing Editor and Features Editor Digital Chicago is a program that enables faculty and students to research historical aspects of Chicago’s history, and the projects include the history of drag, Irish music, and prominent figures of Chicago. According to research assistant Ani Karagianis ’20, this program is funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, which focuses on “different avenues of research [inclusive of but not limited…

Professor Spotlight: Aleksandar Jankovski

Posted on November 18, 2018November 18, 2018 by Publisher: Rudo Kazembe

By Rudo Ellen Kazembe ‘20, Features Editor Assistant Professor of Politics Aleksander Jankovski is a lecturer in politics with a specialization in international relations. He is well-known for being a supportive professor. According to one of his former students, Duma Zwane ’18, “Professor Jankovski successfully expresses his passion for his field of study with the goal of bringing students along on the journey. He is a special kind of intellectual caffeine.” The Stentor spoke to…

Humans of Lake Forest College: Krista Grund-Wickramasekera’20

Posted on November 18, 2018November 18, 2018 by Publisher: Rudo Kazembe

By Rudo Ellen Kazembe’20 Features Editor Krista Grund-Wickramasekera’20 is a pro-active junior at the college. The Stentor spoke with Grund-Wickramasekera about her interests, passions and experiences. Stentor: What are some of your leadership positions on campus? Grund-Wickramasekera: l am a Resident Assistant, and it’s going really well working with others. l enjoy organizing the weekly events for my hall. l also work for the Center for Chicago Programs. As the ambassador for that program, l…

GREEK SPOTLIGHT: ALPHA PHI OMEGA – ALPHA ZETA DELTA

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Publisher: Rudo Kazembe

By RUDO ELLEN KAZEMBE ‘20 FEATURES EDITOR Alpha Phi Omega is a National Service Fraternity and was founded on principles of Leadership, Friendship, and Service in 1925 at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. The Alpha Zeta Delta Chapter was founded in 2006 at Lake Forest College. According to President Bridget Whited ‘19, there are “a total of 48 members in [the]chapter” which are inclusive of “25 actives [and]23 associates.” A member of the fraternity, Jennifer…

CLUB SPOTLIGHT: MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Publisher: Rudo Kazembe

By RUDO ELLEN KAZEMBE’20 FEATURES EDITOR The Muslim Students Association of Lake Forest College has existed for several years. According to the President Nouha Ezouhri ’19, the purposes of this inclusive cultural club are to raise more awareness about the Islamic faith to the student body, to bring the Muslim community together on campus, and to do more outreach work “especially in today’s time and age [whereby]various things are being said about Muslims in the…

NEW POLITICS CLUB TO EASE CAMPUS TENSION

Posted on November 5, 2017November 5, 2017 by Publisher: Rudo Kazembe

By CYDNEY SALVADOR‘18 FEATURES EDITOR Politics Club, recently officiated by the Gates Center, began one afternoon as Evan Weller ’21, Nick Wheeler ’21, and Alyson Kearschner ’21 discussed their differing views on recent political events. After their discussion, the group brainstormed a club that would facilitate conversations on a tense and troubled campus. The club’s executive board and adviser, Uihlein Assistant Professor of American Politics Evan Oxman, agree on one thing. “Our biggest goal is…

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