The Article below was published in Vol. 135, Issue 1 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on September 20, 2019 By Christian Metzger ‘20 Staff Writer Much like any novel, It Chapter 2 is hoping to recapture the same magic from the first chapter—It (2017)—but, instead, ends up being one book you wish you could put down. This is not to say the film is entirely a wash, as it boasts many commendable aspects, but It Chapter…
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The Article below was published in Vol. 135, Issue 1 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on September 20, 2019 On Lockdown for Your Health: Windows Sealed Shut to Prevent Mold Growth By Emma Overton ‘22 Managing Editor and News Editor Nearly half of the over 1,000 Lake Forest College residential students were welcomed back to college this fall with a last-minute notice that their windows had been sealed shut, a precaution College administrators claim is needed…
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The Article below was published in Vol. 135, Issue 1 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on September 20, 2019 By Christian Metzger ‘20 Staff Writer Changes are on the horizon for one of Lake Forest’s most iconic structures—Young Hall. Following on the heels of the Lillard Science Center’s renovation, Pepper Construction Company, the same construction group that has worked with the College’s other facilities improvement projects, is expected to break ground on the project around…
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By Nathaniel Bodnar ’19 Staff Writer On Monday, February 18, 16 states filed a lawsuit to stop President Trump’s funding of a border wall without congressional approval. This lawsuit follows in the wake of the President declaring a national emergency over wall funds. Even if the courts successfully block Trump’s “emergency,” Trump has now given precedent to future presidents for using this move to solve their own “real” emergencies while in office. With such liberal…
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By Esther Kim ‘22 Staff Writer I always imagine blue skies and sandy beaches when people talk about “Spring Break.” People post plenty of swimsuit pictures and a plethora of parties on their Instagram feed. Especially in Lake Forest, spring is a time where beautiful slush litters the ground. I always eagerly wait for the flood of blurry Snapchat videos and the slurred screeches of celebration to fill my room. The duck face is definitely…
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By Natalie Briggs ‘21 Chive Editor “MTV Spring Break” first debuted as a raunchy, provocative showcase of 20-somethings participating in wet T-shirt contests and drinking games. Perhaps originally it seemed like a good idea, filming young adults acting stupid and intoxicated on a beach in otherwise boring Daytona Beach, Florida. MTV’s coverage of spring break has become equally famous as it has infamous, and perhaps it could explain the interesting concentration of sexual offenders residing…
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