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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 Like many other campus clubs, activities, and events, the Lake Forest College Theater Department has adapted to the far-from-normal fall semester. This fall, the Theater Department is excited to continue offering entertainment for students and the Lake Forest community in a new way. “In addition to moving…

By: Adam Hartzer ’23 Layout Editor hartzeraj@lakeforest.edu  The Netflix original Australian reality series, Instant Hotel, aired in 2017, showcasing groups of homeowners who have transformed their homes into hotels. With the rising interest in home rental websites such as Airbnb and more travelers renting property during their vacations, homeowners have joined the trend to transform their vacation homes into a rental property that tourists and visitors can stay at and enjoy. The premise of the…

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…