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Students call for website renovations after registration crash

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Annabelle Thompson

Joss Hoffman ‘28hoffmanjj@lakeforest.eduStaff Writer Sitting in the lobby of the Student Recreation Center, Katie Sutton, an 18-year-old first-year, takes a deep breath and opens her laptop. It’s 6:59 a.m., and she logs into her my.lakeforest account for class registration. Minutes later, her screen freezes, and she’s registered for only three out of the eight classes she needs. The registration portal has shut down, and hours later, the College’s registrar’s office sends a mass email to…

Students respond to increased attendance costs for 2026-27 year

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Stentor Staff Writer

James Ryan Prizant ’29prizantjry@lakeforest.eduCopy Editor Though no official announcement has been made by College staff, the College website confirms that the yearly cost of tuition, fees and meal plans will increase by $2,510 for the 2026-27 school year. This amounts to an over 3.8% increase compared to the 2025-26 yearly subtotal. In addition, year-round costs for standard on-campus housing will increase by $240, about 3.7% more. “It’s pretty typical that [tuition/cost of attendance] increases are…

Meet Your 2026-27 Student Government Leaders!

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Stentor Staff Writer

Kate O’Donnell ‘28Staff Writerodonnellkgr@lakeforest.edu As this semester draws to a close, the 2026-2027 academic year creeps ever closer. And with it comes a freshly elected board of student government representation, inaugurated into office on March 28. So let’s get to know these faces and learn how they hope to impact the College community during their tenure. Sofia Reese–President For rising junior Sofia Reese, her perspective on student leadership has been informed in part by her…

Beartrap Broadcast Creates Possible Future for Broadcast Journalism at College

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Stentor Staff Writer

Veronica Presberg ‘29 Presbergve64@lakeforest.edu Staff Writer College journalism students are moving into the television news business with a debut news show developed this year: “Beartrap Broadcast.” The mock broadcast, a first attempt that will not officially air, covers current news and events at the College and discusses relevant campus news. The topics are real, including the recent composting program developments and chef Ruben’s famous Reuben Sandwiches. It also includes a (fake) weather forecast and sports…

His Name is Mamdani and Gen Z Loves Him

Posted on December 3, 2025April 24, 2026 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…

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