Lake Forest College
Spring break in college is a time when you can have fun with friends, watch movies, stay cozy in bed, and feel carefree. However, time seems to go by quickly, and before you know it, you wish that you had studied a bit more over break for your upcoming tests. Here is a list of things you can do during spring break to stay productive while having a good time. 1. Start your spring break…
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While some students from the Lake Forest College Class of 1944 were thinking about their majors, career goals, and weekend plans, others were thinking about the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP) for active duty. The writings of a few male students that returned to the College after going to ASTP were included in the College’s literary magazine, Tusitala, more than 60 years ago. Many of the returning soldiers wrote stories, letters, and essays that revealed the…
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Firefighters, police officers, Public Safety, and ambulances appeared all over campus during a frigid February weekend, following the activation of fire alarms and other violations in multiple buildings. The first fire alarm went off at 3:49 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, in Gregory Hall on South Campus. Confused students filed out of their warm dorm rooms into the cold outdoors, where temperatures were as low as 19°F. While Public Safety investigated the Gregory Hall incident and resident…
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Author: Camille Lemieux ’17 Managing Editor Dean Pollom has decided to grant all Lake Forest College students one wish each, starting February 10th, 2015. “I want every student to be happy and comfortable during their time here. I decided to implement this new program to give every student a voice on campus.” This plan is part one of a three-stage initiative to promote equality and happiness for all students. Rumors hint that stages two and…
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Lake Forest College allocated $2.3 million to the Athletic Department and to the 17 Division III sports teams for the 2014-2015 academic year, which may seem like a lot of money dedicated to just one department at the College. Jackie Slaats, Director of Athletics and Senior Advisor to the President, thinks this is a “common misconception that people make about the athletes here.” “[Athletes] have pride in their school and the team that they play…
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