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The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 8 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on April 30, 2021. By Health and Wellness Center Staff Trigger Warning:  This article contains statements about sexual assault, rape culture, interpersonal violence, sexual harassment, and stalking.   Sexual Assault Awareness Month should be every month. Change my mind.   I get why we have awareness months and I totally support them. We need that reminder to give special attention to…

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 8 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on April 30, 2021. Brianna Lundberg ’24  Staff Writer  lundbergbm@lfc.edu  Many of our neighbors were facing food insecurity before the coronavirus pandemic. As the pandemic disrupted just about everything, it also created major obstacles to many peoples’ access to food. To help bridge the gap, nonprofits have pivoted their work to provide fresh produce to those in need.  Feeding…

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 8 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on April 30, 2021. Jane Wood ’24  Staff Writer woodje@lfc.edu  The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many changes to our everyday lives. For many, these changes have also meant a decline in their mental health. In addition to harming our mental health, the pandemic has also impaired our ability to be productive. Melissa Wallace ’24, a freshman at Lake Forest…

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 7 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on April 2, 2021. Veronika Knych ’23 Staff Writer  knychvk@lfc.edu  Switching to remote learning hasn’t been easy for anyone, teachers and students of all ages included. Those involved with special education must assimilate to a whole new routine of a manageable school schedule. How special education teachers and students have adapted to learning through a screen might lend insights…

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 7 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on April 2, 2021. Jovana Jovanovska ’23 Staff Writer  jovanovskaj@lfc.edu  First-year Wiktoria Pedryc ’24 is an international student from Poland. A psychology and philosophy major with a minor in economics on the Health Professions Program pathway, Pedryc is also considering the pre-law program. When she’s not busy being an active member of the campus community, she enjoys any kind…

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 7 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on April 2, 2021. Aaron O’Neil ’21  Staff Writer  oneillap@lfc.edu  The pandemic has created chaos, confusion, and many roadblocks. For many, this has led to missed opportunities. For others, it has created the right opportunity to pursue higher education. Since 2010, the number of individuals earning a master’s degree has increased by 46 percent and PhDs by 63 percent,…