Movie Review: Host

Movie Review: Host

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 7 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on April 2, 2021. Sergio Bardesi-Texocotitla ’22  Staff Writer bardesitexoc@lfc.edu  Director Rob Savage’s horror film, Host (2020) has received rave reviews. Viewers can watch the movie on Shudder, a streaming platform specifically for horror movies and TV shows. According to Mary Beth McAndrews, writing for the review website Film School Rejects, Host was filmed entirely on Zoom. The movie…

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Book Review: A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

Book Review: A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 6 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on March 12, 2021. Lauren Gantt ’21 A&E Editor ganttl@lfc.edu  A Court of Silver Flames, the fourth novel in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas, was released February 16, 2021, after a three-year gap between releases of the series. It hit the #1 spot on “The New York Times” Best Seller list shortly…

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When Your Life Becomes a Greek Tragedy

When Your Life Becomes a Greek Tragedy

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 6 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on March 12, 2021. By Ivana Budjarovska ’24 Staff Writer budjarovskai@mx.lakeforest.edu Disclaimer! This article is not sponsored by the Theater Department nor any theater troupe on campus. However, I sincerely hope it will be of help to the theater g(r)eeks like me out there. In the voice of Marilyn Monroe at JFK’s 45th birthday, I sing:  Happy Birthday to…

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Regretting Obsessions: Has Cancel Culture Taken Over?

Regretting Obsessions: Has Cancel Culture Taken Over?

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 6 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on March 12, 2021. By Bianca Mando ’22 Staff Writer  mandobp@lfc.edu Obsessions can consume us. As people get older and wiser, some find they regret past obsessions because of the time or money spent on them. It doesn’t help that today’s cancel culture seems to play a part in regretting past decisions of support to celebrities, films, TV shows,…

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Clubhouse: An Innovative Social Media App Born From the Pandemic

Clubhouse: An Innovative Social Media App Born From the Pandemic

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 6 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on March 12, 2021. By Emma Baumgartel ’21 Staff Writer  baumgarteler@lfc.edu  Every now and then, a new social media app gains popularity because it offers a new way to digitally engage with others. For example, with the emergence of TikTok, users were able to create short and entertaining video content. Clubhouse, a “digital hangout” app launched in April 2020…

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Book Review: ‘The Inheritance Games’ by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Book Review: ‘The Inheritance Games’ by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 5 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on February 19, 2021. By Lauren Gantt ’21 A&E Editor ganttl@mx.lakeforest.edu Synopsis A Cinderella story with deadly stakes and thrilling twists, perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying and Knives Out. Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias…

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