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The Article below was published in Vol. 135, Issue 5 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on February 7, 2020   By Lauren Gantt ’21 Staff Writer ganttl@mx.lakeforest.edu   The past few years have brought forth a plethora of book-to-screen adaptations. Some sorely missed the mark, but there have been more than a few that have astounded readers and viewers alike. Here are some of the best books and their adaptations to keep your eye on for…

The Article below was published in Vol. 135, Issue 4 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on December 6, 2019   By Maryam Javed ’21  Opinions Editor      “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”—Harriet Tubman. These powerful words professed by Harriet Tubman herself set the premise for this film about her life and…

The Article below was published in Vol. 135, Issue 4 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on December 6, 2019   By Maryam Javed ’21  Opinions Editor      The controversial book, Girls of Riyadh, offers a vivid portrayal of modern life in Saudi Arabia, depicting women enjoying the occasional glass of champagne in secret, driving despite the law at that time forbidding women to drive, and finding love in a very much gender-segregated society. Though the…

The Article below was published in Vol. 135, Issue 4 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on December 6, 2019   By Jennifer Morales ’22  Staff Writer      Music has the power to bring everyone together. It is there when people are celebrating joyful moments in their lives, and it’s also there when people are having an emotional moment in their lives. Using music to bring everyone together and to celebrate the holiday season, the Lake…

The Article below was published in Vol. 135, Issue 4 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on December 6, 2019   By: Adam Hartzer ’23  Layout Editor   With the long-awaited arrival of Disney’s new streaming service Disney+, once-loyal users of Netflix and Hulu are quickly subscribing to the new streaming platform. Within 24 hours of its launch, Disney claimed to have received 10 million sign-ups to its new streaming platform. With this overwhelming emergence of a…