Features – Page 6 – the Stentor

Inside Look at Lake Forest College’s Radio Station WMXM

Posted on March 25, 2022March 24, 2022 by Paityn Tabor

Tabitha L. Andrews ’23 Staff Writer andrewstly@lfc.edu The radio station here at Lake Forest College is a student-run independent station. It was established in 1975 by the students of Lake Forest College. It has maintained an open and accessible environment for students to come and demonstrate their creative interests. My experience with the station has been very fulfilling because it provides me with a place to escape from the realities of being a student in…

The Fate of Journalism is in the Hands of Gen-Z

Posted on February 25, 2022February 24, 2022 by Paityn Tabor

Isa Hinojosa ’25 Staff Writer hinojosaisa44@lfc.edu Gen-Z is known as the generation that will murder journalism. That’s what older generations tend to believe as physical newspapers are on the decline and major news outlets are becoming unprofitable. While this may be true to an extent, data collected from a survey taken by 52 college students reveals the truth to be a bit more optimistic. 42% of participants describe the frequency of their news intake to…

Different Generations Fail to Agree on the Use of Mental Health Resources

Posted on February 4, 2022February 3, 2022 by Paityn Tabor

By Nicolle Bek ’25 Staff Writer bekn29@lfc.edu In the present society, the topic of mental health is generally viewed differently between younger and older generations. More specifically, opinions revolving around mental health resources, such as therapy and prescribed medication, are the main topics of debate. When it comes to mental health resources, generally older generations, like Boomers, are more hesitant to support the resources. On the other hand, the younger generations, like Millenials and Gen…

Media Madness: The Media’s Stigmatization of Mental Illness

Posted on February 4, 2022February 3, 2022 by Paityn Tabor

By Katelyn O’Callaghan ’25 Features Editor ocallaghankch1@lakeforest.edu Psychotic killers in movies, horrific news coverage of the mentally ill, and Instagram posts glorifying anxiety and depression have become the leading narrative for mental illness. Not only are these depictions inaccurate, but they create harmful stigmas, affecting the daily lives of people with mental disorders. According to Hopkinson Medicine, one in four adults suffer from mental illness. Despite millions struggling with mental health, harmful stigmas prevail. The…

College Students Debate Taking Time Off or Dropping Out

Posted on December 3, 2021November 30, 2021 by Paityn Tabor

The recent epidemic of college dropouts that is plaguing universities and colleges is trending upwards. What is causing this trend and how can we help those in need? By Griffin Rowe-Cohen ’25 Staff Writer rowecohengle53@lfc.edu The pandemic has caused many of us to live our lives virtually—especially students. While remote learning allowed high-school students more time with their families to pursue interests and adopt hobbies, some have found they’ve had enough learning, virtual or otherwise….

Professor Spotlight: Camille Yale

Posted on December 3, 2021December 2, 2021 by Paityn Tabor

By Paityn Tabor ’23 Managing Editor and Sports Editor taborpn@lfc.edu Camille Yale is an Associate Professor of Communication here at Lake Forest College and is also the Chair of Communication. Yale received her bachelor’s degree in communication from Ohio University, her MA in communication from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and her PhD in the Institute of Communication Research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. After working in television production for seven years…

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