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College Unveils Bias Incident Response Process

Posted on September 27, 2016November 29, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

If students, faculty, and staff feel threatened about an aspect of their identity, the newly established Bias Incident Response Process (BIR Process) may help those affected feel safer at the College. This process was developed largely by the Office of Intercultural Relations and Director Erin Hoffman under the direction of Rob Flot, vice president of student affairs and dean of students. According to the school website, the BIR Process “is designed to respond to incidents…

Hate AlcoholEdu? It’s Making Campus Safer

Posted on September 27, 2016November 29, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

Students are retaining beneficial knowledge about alcohol safety and sexual assault from AlcoholEdu and Haven, according to Lake Forest’s 2015-16 Impact Report from EverFi. EverFi’s AlcoholEdu and Haven programs aim to educate students on alcohol, sexual assault, healthy relationships and stalking, among other subjects. Several of the surveys students are required to take before and after these programs showcase an increase in general knowledge about these topics. Although all first-year and transfer students must take…

Top 10 Ways to Hide Alcohol From Your RA

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Jack Loessberg

We all know a successful college life involves alcohol, be it at a party, while writing a paper, or when waking up in the morning. We also know that America has ridiculous laws regarding legal drinking age. Yet, water of Gods is a wonderful thing, and it would be a pity to be deprived of its pleasures because of such a trivial thing as age. Learning how to enjoy and be discreet with your desires…

Lake Forest College’s Coalition Against Sexual Misconduct

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Jack Loessberg

At the beginning of February, Lake Forest College’s Coalition Against Sexual Misconduct issued a campus-wide survey assessing the College’s climate regarding sexual misconduct. The survey has received much attention over the past two months, as the Health and Wellness Center, Dean Rob Flot, and Student Government Vice President Lily Collins sent out several emails encouraging students to participate in the survey. Supported by Dean Flot, Dr. Jennifer Fast started the Coalition Against Sexual Misconduct…

Students drink water from sinks, as lack of water fountains on south campus remains unsolved.

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Jack Loessberg

Students living in South Campus residences, with the exception of those living in Moore Hall, have been drinking water from sinks because water fountains have been missing from residence halls since their construction. Gregory, Roberts, McClure, and Nollen Hall, all located on South Campus, currently lack drinking fountains, but students do not regard this service absence as an issue. According to David Siebert, Facilities Management Director, “there have only been three concerns about not having…

Caution: Icy Walkways Raise Student Concern

Posted on March 22, 2016March 22, 2016 by Jack Loessberg

Many students are con-cerned that during the winter, the College is not taking enough measures to en- sure a safe and ice-free environment. Areas that see heavy student traffic seem to become instantly covered with ice when temperatures plunge below freezing. However, others are perturbed by the prospect of using environmentally hazardous materials to clear the sidewalks. A male freshman student pointed out another potentially hazardous spot. “The ramp leading to Reid Hall is like an…

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