News – Page 2 – the Stentor

Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Stentor Staff Writer

Libby Hearst ’28hearstede@lakeforest.edu JOUR 320 Student When President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order earlier this month banning medically transitioned women from competing in women’s sports, he made a decision that could significantly impact student-athletes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The order—”Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports”—blocks Title IX federal funding for colleges and universities if they allow transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports. Supporters argue the decision protects women’s sports,…

Op-Ed: DEI Policies at Lake Forest College

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Stentor Staff Writer

Allie Armour ’28armouragr@lakeforest.eduJOUR 320 Student Since returning to office, President Trump and his administration have made it clear that they want to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs from institutions such as schools and workplaces. These programs exist to help prevent discrimination and give everyone, especially minorities, a fair opportunity at jobs, education, and opportunities. Eliminating them wouldn’t just be a step backward—it would make things harder for a lot of people who already…

LFC Students Election Reactions

Posted on November 13, 2024November 13, 2024 by Stentor Staff Writer

Written by JOUR 120: Introduction to Journalism students LAKE FOREST— Some students at Lake Forest College say they are experiencing generally negative feelings about the 2024 U.S election results. From “frustrated at the world” to “a little disappointed,” students said they felt disillusioned and especially concerned for women’s rights under the incoming Donald J. Trump administration. “Overall, I am very disappointed,” said junior Leslie Casares, 20. Rallied through digital platforms such as podcasts and livestreams,…

Lake Forest College Students Organize Walkout for Palestine

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Lia Fiffles

Caleb Pope ’27 Staff Writer popecse95@lakeforest.edu Slightly a year after the October 7th attack, protests supporting both Israel and Palestine have erupted across the nation. Students at Lake Forest College conducted a walkout at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8th which sought to highlight the struggles of Palestinians. The walkout began with students forming a circle around the school’s library. Then after this gathering, organizers spoke on Palestine and grievances with Israel and its actions….

Protest Policy Changes Sparks Student Concern

Posted on October 11, 2024October 12, 2024 by Lia Fiffles

Jillian Beaster ’28 News Editor beasterjro@lakeforest.edu Towards the end of the 2023-2024 school year, certain Lake Forest Student Handbook policies were re-evaluated and expanded. The section “Demonstration, Protest, and Freedom of Expression” was updated from the 1960s “Speaker Policy,” which the school previously operated on. Ed Whipple, Interim Vice-President for Campus Life, said the section is an expansion of the Speaker Policy that gave little guidance. “We actually just started working with students, talking to…

College Voters and The Upcoming Election

Posted on March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 by Lia Fiffles

By Kairo Fuller, Diya Kandal, Caelan McMasters, Juan Perez, and John Tangel How will today’s U.S. presidential frontrunners win the votes of college students who are younger than them by more than half a century? Not easily, it appears. With the Illinois primary approaching next month [March 19], some Lake Forest College students say it’s very difficult to relate to either President Joseph Biden or former President Donald Trump. Biden, 81, is the oldest president…

« 1 2 3 4 … 27 »