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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…

Christian Metzger ’20  Staff Writer  metzgerct@mx.lakeforest.edu  Disney Pixar’s latest film, Onward, is brimming with the same heart and stellar animation that has come to define the studio, but it lacks the same potent magic which elevates its other animated classics. Currently available for streaming on Disney+, Onward is directed by Dan Scanlon and stars Tom Holland and Chris Pratt as the leads Ian and Barley, respectively. The film takes place in a world inhabited by…