Lake Forest College
Netflix. The perfect time of the year to binge on Netflix is right now, just as we start getting slammed with final exams. So, let me talk about the best movies on Netflix right now. If you are in the mood for something relatively new, NightCrawler starring Jake Gyllenhaal is a really entertaining film, it sucks you in. Fun fact: he was actually nominated for a Golden Globe last year. The film centers on a…
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The argument for and against living on campus versus commuting rages on. Many argue that students will not get the true college experience if they live off campus. However, others say that where you live does not make a difference. “I just think you’d miss out on a lot of stuff if you live off campus,” claims Olivia Zyszczynski ’17. “I’ve lived on campus for the past three years, and I think that [shoddy] dorms…
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As a Mexican young woman, I am often asked whether or not I have a boyfriend. To give you a little background on my culture, although it has evolved, women are still expected to be married in their early twenties and, being nineteen, the pressure to be in a relationship is on. I have had many conversations on this topic with friends and family. As Bushra Shams ’17 says, “Us ambitious [students], we are very…
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When dealing with college, there are few tricks that we use to make our life a little easier. Call it having an agenda, programming reminders for events on campus, or creating a Google Calendar, you name it. The tricks are various, yet there are two internet hacks that you should know about. Who knows? Maybe they’ll make your life easier through college. Give them a look. The Morning Brew and The Skimm These are two…
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After marching in formation, each man takes his place and stands at attention until one of the top sergeants gives the command “seat” at Calvin Durand Commons, what today we know as the Wood Lounge. Homecoming, as you know it, is nothing like it used to be back in the day. The first record of Homecoming in Lake Forest College goes as far back as 103 years ago. In 1912, several alumni managed to gather…
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Jake Tracy ’18 has started an unofficial longboarding club at the College. The club is open to anyone interested in longboarding and is a way to meet other longboarders on campus. The club meets in front of Roberts Hall on Sunday nights, as Tracy believes that there are far less cars on the road on Sunday nights than any other nights. A typical Sunday night consists of scouting out hills, bombing said hills, and exploring…
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