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Lauren Gantt ‘21 Staff Writer  ganttl@lakeforest.edu House of Earth and Blood is bestselling author Sarah J. Maas’s newest release and the first book in her newest adult fantasy series titled Crescent City. While Maas has mainly written young adult books up until now, fans of her younger-leaning series will be sure to enjoy this newest book. Maas is my favorite author and House of Earth and Blood (HoEaB) was my most anticipated release of this…

Christian Metzger ’20  Staff Writer  metzgerct@mx.lakeforest.edu    While everyone is under quarantine, all the time indoors may seem dull, but it allows for the opportunity to try out new hobbies that you might not otherwise have time for. If you are uncertain about how to spend your time, one easy activity to try is creative writing.  For those who aren’t familiar with creative writing, or writing in general outside of what is required for classes,…

By Christian Metzger ‘20  Staff Writer  metzgerct@mx.lakeforest.edu  While the world remains in quarantine, many students at Lake Forest College are wondering what to do with their free time.  Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the solution. Available exclusively for Nintendo’s Switch handheld console, the premise for the game is deceptively simple – build a small community of various cute animal characters on a deserted island. Your days consist of gathering materials, bugs, fish, and just about…

By Christian Metzger ‘20  Staff Writer metzgerct@mx.lakeforest.edu   Available exclusively on Disney+, Star Wars: The Clone Wars is an animated television show directed by Dave Filoni. Originally released in 2008 and running until 2014, the show was  recently revived for a final seventh season, but with six current seasons is it worth the investment for those who might be interested in looking for a new show to binge? The assessment of this critic is a…

Are you bored in quarantine? Have you already watched all of the episodes of Tiger King on Netflix? No problem! The Stentor has compiled a list of virtual activities and experiences to keep you entertained during your time inside.    1. Check out all that Google has to offer  Google offers 1,546 “Experiments,” projects described as “push[ing] the boundaries of art, technology, design, and culture.” Use the “From a Picture to a Thousand Stories” tool…