A&E

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 2 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on October 16, 2020. By Ivana Budjarovska ’24 Staff Writer  budjarovskai@mx.lakeforest.edu Shattered glasses and plates, disoriented drunk teenagers, and unhappy neighbors are usual indicators of a Balkan teenager’s 18th birthday party. Much like the quinceañera or Sweet 16, when they turn 18, the boys become men and girls become women. Contrary to the typical celebrations, I spent my 18th birthday lying…

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 2 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on October 16, 2020. By Lia Fiffles ’24 Staff Writer  fiffleslm@mx.lakeforest.edu  Midterms are here and with them comes the numerous hours of work put into studying for them. Music is one way to help keep focused while studying, so here are four song and artist recommendations to add to your midterm studying playlist for this semester! Piano Concerto No. 23 by…

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 1 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on September 18, 2020. By: Adam Hartzer ’23 Managing Editor | Layout Editor hartzeraj@lakeforest.edu  Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have spent their additional free time on streaming platforms, such as Netflix and Disney+. With movie theaters still closed in several states, many production companies have decided to postpone the premiere of new movies until it is safe…

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 1 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on September 18, 2020. Ivana Budjarovska ’24  Staff Writer  budjarovskai@mx.lakeforest.edu  There is a strange feeling when meeting distant friends at the newest art exhibitions in town, and eagerly making dinner plans that you both know are never going to happen. Together, we stare at coats of paint smeared across the huge canvases in front of us and complain about the traffic…