Pros and Cons of Euthanasia
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What Exactly Does “You Do You” Mean?
Listening to conversations and having conversations of my own, I noticed that many people use the phrase “you do you.” I was curious to find out what people thought it meant and implied. In my opinion and through my experiences, I had always heard the phrase right after someone gave me their opinion. To me it implied that others wanted to share their opinion, but ultimately the decisions that I made were my own. So,…
Read MoreWhy Greek Life at Lake Forest College?
The subject of Greek Life has been riddled with controversy due to issues surrounding hazing, sexual assault, drug abuse, racial discrimination, queer-phobia, and other concerns. So why would anyone join a Greek Letter Organization? To better understand why many Foresters decide to join Sororities and Fraternities, we need to determine where problematic issues arise and review the values, traditions, and benefits Greek Life has to offer in the context of campus culture. To explain this,…
Read MoreAdam and Steve Look At Their Classmates’ Priorities
Hopefully you’re enjoying the second round of The Adventures of Adam and Steve. I began The Adventures of Adam and Steve as a social critique of life at Lake Forest College, and because we’re all witness to the circus of nonsense that occasionally occurs, it isn’t hard for me to explain why a comic strip seemed to be an appropriate medium for my commentary. This week’s comic isn’t as funny, but I think social…
Read MoreTrump For President? Maybe Not…
Fast forward to January 20th, 2017. It is a sad, cold day for the United States of America as Donald Trump will be taking the presidency for the next four years. Let’s pretend that this catastrophic event really occurred. I asked various people to complete the following sentence: “if Donald Trump became president…” I have not altered any of the responses to fit my personal opinion, although I am sure that by now you know…
Read MoreCommuting vs. Dorming
The argument for and against living on campus versus commuting rages on. Many argue that students will not get the true college experience if they live off campus. However, others say that where you live does not make a difference. “I just think you’d miss out on a lot of stuff if you live off campus,” claims Olivia Zyszczynski ’17. “I’ve lived on campus for the past three years, and I think that [shoddy]dorms make…
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