Lia Fiffles – the Stentor

Campus parking raises concern for students

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Lia Fiffles

Jimena Gilesgilesj@lakeforest.eduJOUR 320 Writer For many students and faculty at Lake Forest College, arriving on campus even slightly after 9 a.m. means facing an all-too-familiar frustration: finding a parking spot. With nearly 2,000 enrolled students, roughly 30% of whom commute daily, parking has become more than just a mild inconvenience: it’s an overlooked and logistical nightmare. The strain is further intensified by the 180+ faculty members, most of whom also commute and drive their own…

Lake Forest College Students Organize Walkout for Palestine

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Lia Fiffles

Caleb Pope ’27 Staff Writer popecse95@lakeforest.edu Slightly a year after the October 7th attack, protests supporting both Israel and Palestine have erupted across the nation. Students at Lake Forest College conducted a walkout at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8th which sought to highlight the struggles of Palestinians. The walkout began with students forming a circle around the school’s library. Then after this gathering, organizers spoke on Palestine and grievances with Israel and its actions….

Beetlejuice BeetleJuice 2 Movie Review

Posted on October 12, 2024October 12, 2024 by Lia Fiffles

Jacky Toledo Soto ’24 Features Editor toledosotoj@lakeforest.edu Spooky season is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than to review Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 2. Tim Burton created the original Beetlejuice in 1988 with a star-studded cast. Since its release, the film has become a cult classic, with fans eagerly awaiting a sequel, which recently premiered on September 6, 2024. According to a ScreenRant article, Beetlejuice has grossed over $337 million—a box office hit!…

Protest Policy Changes Sparks Student Concern

Posted on October 11, 2024October 12, 2024 by Lia Fiffles

Jillian Beaster ’28 News Editor beasterjro@lakeforest.edu Towards the end of the 2023-2024 school year, certain Lake Forest Student Handbook policies were re-evaluated and expanded. The section “Demonstration, Protest, and Freedom of Expression” was updated from the 1960s “Speaker Policy,” which the school previously operated on. Ed Whipple, Interim Vice-President for Campus Life, said the section is an expansion of the Speaker Policy that gave little guidance. “We actually just started working with students, talking to…

The Offseason for an Injured Athlete

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Lia Fiffles

Christian Hirschboeck ’25 Sports EditorHirschboeckcia@lakeforest.edu The conclusion of a Division III collegiate athlete’s regular season may typically provide a sense of relief as they shed their sporting obligations for the time being until captain’s practices and team lifts start up again months later, but for athletes who were seriously injured while in-season, this is a time that particularly wears hard on both the physical and mental fronts of students. In season, a long-term injury brings…

The Iowa Caucus and Donald Trump’s Claim for Presidency

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Lia Fiffles

Elizabeth Poisel Staff Writerpoiselela82@lakeforest.edu My question for you: is it ethical for Donald J. Trump, who is currently facing countless federal charges – some relating to his actions and validity as president in the first place – and has previously been impeached not once, but twice, to not only run, but have a strong possibility of becoming president again? How many times must this man be tried, impeached, and indicted for us to deny his…

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