Reporting from Paris: Study Abroad Students Safe

Reporting from Paris: Study Abroad Students Safe

I was on my way with two Lake Forest students visiting from their study abroad program to meet a few others from the Paris program in the 10th arrondissement. I decided we should transfer at the République station. As we approached the station, an announcement came on the train. I couldn’t understand the entire announcement, but I could hear that the next few stations were closed because of some kind of police activity. That’s when I received a…

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How Speed Networking benefits students–and why it might not work for everyone

How Speed Networking benefits students–and why it might not work for everyone

Brush off your suit, shine your shoes, and polish that résumé, because it’s that time of year again, time for Lake Forest College’s annual Speed Networking event. Speed Networking is an opportunity for students to network with professionals from a variety of industries. Each student gets a series of five-minute meetings with different professionals, allowing them to make 30 new connections. This year the popular event will be held on Thursday, November 5, from 5:30-8:30…

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Perpetrator of Roberts Hall Flooding Yet to Be Found

Perpetrator of Roberts Hall Flooding Yet to Be Found

Fire alarms and flooding caused a rude awakening for Roberts Hall residents at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Monday, September 7, with damages to the building rumored to be near $10,000. Weeks later, officials are no closer to finding the perpetrator, but resident Caterina Frollano ’18 vividly remembers the incident. “I looked down and saw all the water coming in, and I panicked because I had everything on the floor,” she said. As a result of…

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Public Safety Moves to South Campus

Public Safety Moves to South Campus

The Public Safety Center, which houses Lake Forest College’s security department, has recently moved from Middle Campus to South Campus, opening up several new benefits. “[We are] providing a continuous and visible campus-wide presence to deter crime and maintain a safe environment,” Director of Public Safety Richard Cohen said. One major benefit the Public Safety Center now has is an emergency generator. The Center’s technological equipment will be fully functional in the event of a…

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