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Celebrating Cultural Diversity on Campus

Posted on October 19, 2016December 21, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

One of the foundations of the Lake Forest College Forester Five is student development through “embracing diversity. This consists of accepting differences, intercultural understanding, and celebration of differences that the institution values. Lake Forest College values diversity because it enhances the learning experience for students by being part of an environment with people that actively share a wide range of opinions, perspectives, and experiences that they can share with the rest of the community. The…

Lake Forest College Ranked 17th for Happiest Students

Posted on October 19, 2016December 21, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

Lake Forest College was ranked #17 on the list of happiest students in the 25th annual Princeton Review ranking of schools and universities this fall. The Princeton Review ranks schools on a number of demographics, and Lake Forest College has ranked high on many of the lists, but the most surprising is the strength of the student body’s happiness. This ranking led to many students posing the question, are we really that happy? The Princeton…

Is “Pokemon Go” Going Away?

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

It dominated our summer. Everywhere you looked, you could see someone walking around town, staring intently at their screen as they poked at their phone. People were judged by the color of their team, CP (Combat Power) meant everything, candy became a precious commodity, and walking suddenly became a lot more fun. Released in July, Niantic Lab’s Pokemon Go was an instant hit, probably because it has been so highly anticipated by fans. It spread…

Top 10 Tips for a Successful Freshman Year

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

1) Get enough sleep. Having too much homework, having a loud roommate, or having your own desire to be sociable can get in the way of your sleep. And that’s okay, since you don’t need to adhere to a strict “sleeping by 9 p.m.” schedule, but know what consequences sleep deprivation has on your body, and be ready to combat them. An eye mask and earplugs go a long way, so consider investing in these…

This Fireside Book Club is Every Book Lover’s Dream

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

Lake Forest College, an already ample setting for creativity, will further its creative environment this fall when students will have the opportunity to join a book club on campus. This new book club, sponsored by Professor Carla Arnell, associate professor of English and chair of the English department, is known as the “New Novel” book club. The club will give students the opportunity to read and discuss contemporary novels outside of the classroom—something students, especially…

Not Enough Choices in Majors? No Problem

Posted on February 9, 2016February 13, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

As a liberal arts college, Lake Forest College offers a variety of majors and minors. Students have the ability to have a double major and a minor, or a major and a double minor, and still graduate on time. For many intellectually curious students, however, the journey never ends, and they wish to study and explore a field which encompasses more than just a traditional major. Hence many dedicated students end up choosing a self-designed major…

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