Student Wishes to Pay Tribute to and Address Media Issues on UNC Shooting

Student Wishes to Pay Tribute to and Address Media Issues on UNC Shooting

As intelligent minds on the Lake Forest College campus, most of us have our own personal views about the media. I ask each and every one of you, respectfully, to let me acknowledge my view on “Muslims in the Media.” On February 8, three students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were murdered at gunpoint. All three were innocent Muslim- Americans. Inocence is emphasized because the media failed to acknowledge this tragedy because…

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Letters to the Editor March 3, 2015

Letters to the Editor March 3, 2015

Dear Editor, On behalf of the student athletes on campus, we would like to voice our disappointment with the recent articles regarding athletic involvement in sexual misconduct and the athletic department budget. We believe these articles unfairly judge student athletes’ character and their value to the College. We believe that student athletes bring significant contributions to the College in the form of community service, advocacy, Forester spirit, and support for various organizations across campus. Student…

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Alabama’s Ban on Same-Sex Marriage Raises Strong Opinions at LFC

Alabama’s Ban on Same-Sex Marriage Raises Strong Opinions at LFC

After issuing a letter telling probate judges not to “recognize a marriage license that is inconsistent” with Alabama’s Constitution, limiting marriages to a man and a woman, Alabama’s Chief Justice Roy Moore attempted to once again refuse to honor the federal decision to recognize same-sex marriage. SWAN President, Kayla Huber ’16 calls Alabama’s ban on same-sex marriage “unadulterated bullshit.” She said, “All individuals should be given the option to legally marry. It shouldn’t be up…

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Should You Work On-campus or Off-campus?

Should You Work On-campus or Off-campus?

For students looking to work, there are several job opportunities both at the College and in the city of Lake Forest. According to Melissa Mendoza ’16, some of the main advantages of having an on-campus job are “being engaged with the campus” and working “with other students and faculty members.” For some, however, working off-campus is a preferable option. Mendoza is a commuter student who works both on and off campus. For her, working off campus…

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How Lake Forest College Graduates Can Land Their Dream Job

How Lake Forest College Graduates Can Land Their Dream Job

One of the most difficult decisions college students must make is choosing the “right” major, as it often predicts how much money they will make. But the link between choice of major and salary has been weakened due to factors such as experience and not landing a career in their field immediately after graduation. While many students want to know which majors will make the most money after graduation, professionals have a hard time providing definitive answers. Lisa…

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Eating Healthy in the Caf is Possible

Eating Healthy in the Caf is Possible

We all know how easy it is to grab fries and whatever is laying out in the hot line in the Caf. The hard thing is choosing to eat healthy in the midst of the unhealthy options we are given every day. No matter the season, it is important to stay healthy, so here are some tips on how to eat healthy in the Caf.   1. Know what’s available to you. It’s easy to get into a…

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