journalism 320 – the Stentor

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…

Frozen Firsts: How International Students Are Dealing With Winter

Posted on March 6, 2025March 21, 2025 by Stentor Staff Writer

Tracy Wamarema wamarematwa@lakeforest.eduJOUR 320 Writer When Oswald Mugitswa ‘27 stepped outside after the season’s first snowfall, he was mesmerized. “I had never seen snow in real life before,” he said, stomping his boots into the icy ground to test its texture. “It felt like something out of a movie. But then I realized— it’s also painfully cold.” For many international students at Lake Forest College, winter is more than just a season: it’s an entirely new…

Military Veteran Students Pleased with Trump’s NSA Pick

Posted on April 4, 2017April 9, 2017 by Camille Lemieux

President Donald J. Trump’s appointment of Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster as National Security Adviser on February 20 was a good choice, according to Brian Torkelson ’17. Torkelson, a retired Staff Sgt., served in the Army for 10 years. McMaster was the first regimental commander that Torkelson served under in Tel Afar, Iraq. The nomination of McMaster, who has served in both the Gulf and Iraq Wars, comes after the forced resignation of retired Lt….