Lake Forest College Ranked 17th for Happiest Students

Lake Forest College Ranked 17th for Happiest Students

Lake Forest College was ranked #17 on the list of happiest students in the 25th annual Princeton Review ranking of schools and universities this fall. The Princeton Review ranks schools on a number of demographics, and Lake Forest College has ranked high on many of the lists, but the most surprising is the strength of the student body’s happiness. This ranking led to many students posing the question, are we really that happy? The Princeton…

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Is “Pokemon Go” Going Away?

Is “Pokemon Go” Going Away?

It dominated our summer. Everywhere you looked, you could see someone walking around town, staring intently at their screen as they poked at their phone. People were judged by the color of their team, CP (Combat Power) meant everything, candy became a precious commodity, and walking suddenly became a lot more fun. Released in July, Niantic Lab’s Pokemon Go was an instant hit, probably because it has been so highly anticipated by fans. It spread…

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Top 10 Tips for a Successful Freshman Year

Top 10 Tips for a Successful Freshman Year

1) Get enough sleep. Having too much homework, having a loud roommate, or having your own desire to be sociable can get in the way of your sleep. And that’s okay, since you don’t need to adhere to a strict “sleeping by 9 p.m.” schedule, but know what consequences sleep deprivation has on your body, and be ready to combat them. An eye mask and earplugs go a long way, so consider investing in these…

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This Fireside Book Club is Every Book Lover’s Dream

This Fireside Book Club is Every Book Lover’s Dream

Lake Forest College, an already ample setting for creativity, will further its creative environment this fall when students will have the opportunity to join a book club on campus. This new book club, sponsored by Professor Carla Arnell, associate professor of English and chair of the English department, is known as the “New Novel” book club. The club will give students the opportunity to read and discuss contemporary novels outside of the classroom—something students, especially…

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[Five Days For Your Final Paper]

[Five Days For Your Final Paper]

[Introduction] The prompt. The procrastination. The PANIC. Trust me, honey, we’ve all been there, and I’m not judging you…but with that final paper due in a week, this behavior has got to stop. It’s time to stop thinking and start doing, because as much as you’d like it to, that paper is NOT going to write itself. That’s why I’m giving you a sure-fire plan to write your paper in the next five days so…

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