Comment on the Mental Health Benefits of Running

Delfina Jorgensen ’25 Staff Writer jorgensendra00@lfc.edu  Editor’s note: Delfina Jorgensen is a member of the cross country and track teams For many of us, running may be the last thing we think of doing when we are stressed or anxious. But we should think of it when we want to escape some of our mind’s tensions. The thought of taking your first step on a run can be dreadful and more tiring than the actual…

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All Eyes on Chicago: Why the Windy City is About to Re-Emerge as A Sports City Part 2

All Eyes on Chicago:  Why the Windy City is About to Re-Emerge as A Sports City   Part 2

Christian Hirschboeck ’25 Staff Writer  hirschboeckcia@lfc.edu  With a focus on Chicago’s professional football, basketball, and half of the baseball teams previously covered, this second article delves into the other group of teams previously undiscussed consisting of the current state of men and women’s soccer, ice hockey, and the other half of baseball, and why you should keep your eye out for them to make an impact in their respective leagues in 2022.   Cubs (Baseball):  The…

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Athlete Spotlight: Sean Espinosa ’22

Athlete Spotlight: Sean Espinosa ’22

By Ean Goldstein ’23  Staff Writer  goldsteineh@lfc.edu  As the Lake Forest College basketball season draws to a close, so does the career of star guard Sean Espinosa ’22. A team captain since 2019, Espinosa will finish his career with the Foresters with the third-most points (1,616) and the most assists (475) in school history. This season, Espinosa has led the team in points per game (20.0), assists per game (4.4) and minutes per game (36.9)….

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New Legacies Adding to a Long-Lasting Tradition

New Legacies Adding to a Long-Lasting Tradition

Paityn Tabor ’23 Managing Editor and Sports Editor taborpn@lfc.edu Spring is a season signifying new beginnings and fresh starts and to this, the College is no stranger. With the hiring of a new President and a new Director of Athletics, change is constantly in our midst. But another significant addition officially beginning this spring is lacrosse as a varsity sport here on campus.  In the coming weeks, the College’s inaugural men’s and women’s lacrosse seasons…

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Winter Sports Remain Strong in Response to Peaking COVID-19 Cases

Winter Sports Remain Strong in Response to Peaking COVID-19 Cases

By Paityn Tabor ’23 Managing Editor and Sports Editor  taborpn@lakeforest.edu The rise of COVID-19 and the contagious Omicron variant affected the lives and holiday seasons of individuals across the globe. While the majority of our campus was able to spend the break celebrating the holidays with friends and family, many student athletes remained in season, thus staying on campus for the majority of the break.  In particular, the spread of the Omicron variant made the…

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All Eyes on Chicago: Why the Windy City is About to Re-Emerge as A Sports City Part 1

All Eyes on Chicago:  Why the Windy City is About to Re-Emerge as A Sports City   Part 1

By Christian Hirschboeck  Staff Writer  hirschboeckcia@lakeforest.edu When people think of the name Chicago, they often think of things like Navy Pier, deep-dish pizza, the Bean, and in particular, the best basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan. Chicago is a city rich in individuality and culture, and a very notable group of sports teams. Chicago, as a city, continuously hits the highs and lows of the sporting world, but from 2021 into 2022, almost every…

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