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Champions League Playoffs Begin Under New Format as Title Race Takes Shape  

Posted on February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 by Stentor Staff Writer

Veronica Presberg ‘29Staff Writer With the UEFA Champions League playoffs, the world’s biggest club soccer event, underway, a new format aims to increase its global audience of more than a billion fans.   The Champions League is widely considered the top competition for soccer clubs, drawing from elite European leagues. According to Yahoo Sports, it is the most-watched club soccer competition in the world, with approximately 1.6 billion viewers.   That large fanbase puts the tournament in the top tier of televised sports. According to Sports Illustrated, the 2023-24 Champions League final drew 145 million viewers globally. By comparison, Super Bowl LIX in 2025 attracted 127 million viewers.   This season, UEFA changed the format to increase revenue and competition. Last year, 32 European teams competed…

His Name is Mamdani and Gen Z Loves Him

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Atala Johnson

Janeth Gomez ’29 gomez96@lakeforest.edu Staff Writer On Nov. 4, New York City elected a new mayor who is the first to be of Muslim and South Asian descent; he is also the youngest to hold the position in over a century. Winning with over a million votes and securing 78% of the Gen-Z votes, according to the AP Voter Poll, the 34-year-old Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani has become a symbol of hope for younger generations…

Make peace with the walk to class: winter layering that works

Posted on December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 by Gemma Mueller

Style must take the backseat when temperatures drop; Knowing how to layer can be the difference between an enjoyable day in a local preserve and a dreadful afternoon study break. The season of the dreaded winter walk from dorm buildings to middle campus has begun. Stepping out of the comfort of our heated buildings can make rationalizing going to class harder, and getting out from under your covers impossible. But we all have to do…

How Current Immigration Enforcement Might Affect Student Rights

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Gemma Mueller

By Caleb Pope ’27 popecse95@lakeforest.edu News Editor Written September 13th, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CST Recent developments in U.S. policy on immigration have shaken attitudes towards the precedent of previously established rights, and college students are no exception. At Lake Forest College, according to the school’s website, international students make up around 20% of the school’s student body. Following the conclusion of the government’s “Operation Midway Blitz,” protests have erupted across the Chicagoland area, sparking…

New ID System For Entering Dorms Implemented at Lake Forest College

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Caleb Pope

By Caleb Pope ’27 popecse95@lakeforest.edu News Editor Written September 13th, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CST Lake Forest College is enhancing its security measures around campus. As part of a new wave of security changes at the school, doors will no longer be accessible via a physical key. As of Oct. 31, the dual-key and ID scanner system at most dorm halls will be replaced with a fully ID-centered system. The school hopes that all doors…

Harvesting the Best Looks of The Season

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Atala Johnson

Jenna Koniewicz ’27 koniewiczjc@lakeforest.edu Staff Writer Fall fashion has arrived at Lake Forest College, and students are sparing no expense to showcase their most stylish pieces. Fashion, by nature, is meant for one to express themself from the inside out, channeling their inner fashionista. Just as the leaves are changing, our Foresters are trading out the jorts and tank tops for chunky sweaters and miniskirts. This fall, textures and layers are also taking center stage….

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