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Starbucks Coming to Lake Forest College

Posted on April 21, 2015December 19, 2015 by Jack Loessberg

The rumors are true: Starbucks is coming to campus. The contract to bring the multi-billion dollar franchise to campus was signed on April 1. The café will be added onto the new Johnson Science Building, on the first floor. Students will have the ability to make purchases using flex dollars and the location will be open Monday through Saturday. Following the mounting complaints about the lack of quality and accessibility of coffee on campus, Lake…

Senior 25 Results Cause Increase of Mood Disorder Symptoms Among Junior Class

Posted on April 21, 2015December 19, 2015 by Jack Loessberg

After the winners of Senior 25 were released in mid-April, the junior class began to show signs of severe distress, guilt, and annoyance at the list of recipients. “I went to Counseling Services to help me through a difficult time after I found out I had not been chosen for Senior 25. It was a real blow to my confidence because I heard I can’t get a job after graduating without it,” a junior said….

Sufjan Stevens’ Long-awaited Album, ‘Carrie and Lowell,’ Released

Posted on April 21, 2015December 19, 2015 by Jack Loessberg

Sufjan Stevens’ long awaited album, Carrie and Lowell, was released on March, 30, 2015, becoming his largest debut yet with over 53,000 albums sold. The 39 year-old indie folk artist and Midwest native is dropping jaws with this release. This album was highly anticipated due to Stevens’ style deviation, which took place after 2009’s Run Rabbit Run. In “All Delighted People” and more notably “Age of Adz” Sufjan takes an electronic turn, losing his acoustic…

Make the Most of the Last Few Weeks of the Semester

Posted on April 21, 2015December 19, 2015 by Jack Loessberg

The most stressful time of the year has arrived; however, don’t let the stress of these last few weeks keep you from staying involved in upcoming and enjoying the warm, spring weather. With finals quickly approaching, it becomes quite easy to fall activities apart emotionally (and physically). It has been proven that study-breaks are a good way of letting your brain rest and allow for better focus. Therefore, Lake Forest College suggests giving your brain well-needed…

You’ll Regret Not Saying ‘Yes!’ to No, No, Nanette

Posted on April 21, 2015December 19, 2015 by Jack Loessberg

Friday, April 10th the Lake Forest College Music Department performed the musical No, No, Nanette directed by Kathleen van de Graff (music), Nicholas Wallin (orchestra), and Melissa Grady (chorus) at First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest. The musical followed the life of a successful Bible publisher named Jimmy Smith, played by Carlos Esturain, who, on his many travels regarding his business, finds himself becoming the sugar daddy for three needy single women. Though he doesn’t…

All You Need to Know About Chicago Summer Music Festivals

Posted on April 21, 2015December 19, 2015 by Jack Loessberg

Chicago is a prime place to be this summer if you want to attend some fantastic music festivals. There are tons of events where local musicians perform as well as numerous opportunities to see your favorite superstars. The 20th annual Mayfest kicks off the Chicago’s festival season on Friday, May 15. The three-day celebration brings some of the best local bands and cuisine to the city’s Lakeview neighborhood. For animal lovers, there will be a…

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