Campus tension increases with student’s controversial Facebook group

Campus tension increases with student’s controversial Facebook group

By KALINA SAWYER ‘18 MANAGING EDITOR “Confused.” “Disappointed.” “Furious.” 50 students, crammed together in the Intercultural House on the night of September 18, shared these reactions—among others of a similar nature—to the just-dissolved Facebook group originally titled, “The United White Association.” After a 72-hour Facebook debate, the group—started by Battle Kenney ‘18 in the early hours of September 16—had transformed from “The United White Association” to “In Search of Truth” to finally an unreachable link…

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New window stops start student frustration

New window stops start student frustration

BY MAX SPEHLMANN STAFF WRITER Students said goodbye to opening their windows wide this semester after window stops were installed over the summer. Facilities Management and Residence Life sent out an email on August 13th stating that window stops had been installed in Nollen, Cleveland Young, Deerpath, and Moore Hall. The email explained that air conditioning systems rely on a closed system to function properly. Open windows allow “additional humidity into the building… [that]condenses on…

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Student Government President to Re-Evaluate Aramark As Food Vendor

Student Government President to Re-Evaluate Aramark As Food Vendor

In light of the impending expiration of the College’s contract with Aramark and complaints made by students, Student Government President Jeremy Levinson ‘18 will evaluate student satisfaction with Aramark and explore other food vendors. “If you want better food, you’re obviously going to have to pay more for it,” Levinson said. “That will be a huge part of the conversation. If the conversation is focused around food quality, the question we should look at is…

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You Pay More Per Caf Meal Than You Think

You Pay More Per Caf Meal Than You Think

Many students are unaware that the same meal in the cafeteria can cost one student $7.86 and another $11.32—a 44 percent difference. There is a pricing bias built into the structure of the 10, 15, and 20 Meal Plans that students are not informed of when they choose between dining packages. There are three meal plans that Lake Forest College students are required to choose from if they live on campus*: 20 meals-per-week with a…

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Muslim Students Find Support in a Confusing Time

Muslim Students Find Support in a Confusing Time

Editor’s note: Students marked with an * were interviewed for this story on the condition of anonymity for fear the repercussions that could impact their visa status, future employment, and unwarranted violation of digital privacy. As such, the names presented with an * are pseudonyms. All students have legal and valid visas. President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders banning travelers from seven majority Muslim countries have left Muslim students at Lake Forest College confused and…

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