Lake Forest College
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…
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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…
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If students, faculty, and staff feel threatened about an aspect of their identity, the newly established Bias Incident Response Process (BIR Process) may help those affected feel safer at the College. This process was developed largely by the Office of Intercultural Relations and Director Erin Hoffman under the direction of Rob Flot, vice president of student affairs and dean of students. According to the school website, the BIR Process “is designed to respond to incidents…
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Students are retaining beneficial knowledge about alcohol safety and sexual assault from AlcoholEdu and Haven, according to Lake Forest’s 2015-16 Impact Report from EverFi. EverFi’s AlcoholEdu and Haven programs aim to educate students on alcohol, sexual assault, healthy relationships and stalking, among other subjects. Several of the surveys students are required to take before and after these programs showcase an increase in general knowledge about these topics. Although all first-year and transfer students must take…
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The Alumni Memorial Ice Rink heated up last Sunday when the GLASA Falcons sled-hockey team came to Lake Forest College to play the game they love. The Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association claims: “Let no one sit on the sidelines” as its motto. The group provides recreational and competitive sporting activities to people of all ages who have a primary physical or visual disability. Lake Forest had the pleasure of once again hosting a sled hockey game on…
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Lake Forest College prides itself on its committed athletes and athletics. Let’s take a look at how our current winter sport’ teams are doing. MEN’S TENNIS: The men’s tennis team is starting up again and they had their first match on Saturday, February 6, at Lake Bluff Racquet Club against Kalamazoo. They are also listed as second in the preseason MWC coaches poll. MEN’S BASKETBALL: The men’s basketball team is 9-8—currently in 5th place. They…
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