Reviving diplomacy on campus: Model United Nations Team

George Zemenides ‘28zemenidesgaf@lakeforest.eduStaff Writer When sophomore Medhaansh Ghosh arrived at Lake Forest College, he wasn’t planning on stepping into the role of diplomat-in-residence. But this September, he found himself reviving something the campus had lost years ago: its Model United Nations team. The club, once an award-winning presence at national conferences, had dissolved after COVID, leaving behind only faint traces of its past successes. Few expected it to return. But Ghosh, who has spent years…

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‘Serial Pisser’ trend reaches College, student, staff respond

‘Serial Pisser’ trend reaches College, student, staff respond

graphic by James Ryan Prizant James Ryan Prizantprizantjry@lakeforest.edu Staff Writer A viral trend involving apparent urination targeting college campuses circulated on social media in the last weeks. Following this, a page appeared on social media, bringing the trend to Lake Forest College.  The administration of the school has become aware of this page, and the case was investigated.   This account depicts an unknown individual apparently relieving themselves on campus property and personal property, including building signs…

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College steps into future with new AI minor

College steps into future with new AI minor

Janeth Gomez ’29 gomezj96@lakeforest.eduStaff Writer A new era of technology has begun, and the College is riding the wave with a new artificial intelligence (AI) minor for students to explore.  In the current era of technology, AI usage has begun to run rampant across schools nationwide. With easy access to AI engines, educators across the country have struggled to cope with the new technology and its unknown possibilities. A new AI minor is the College’s attempt…

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Community Values Project to Represent Campus Priorities

Community Values Project to Represent Campus Priorities

Jillian Beasterbeasterjro@lakeforest.edu News Editor With the presidential search underway, Interim President Rob Krebs expressed interest in unifying the campus by creating community values to present to the new president and the campus.  Overall, the project allows students, staff and faculty to collectively create and define shared values that reflect the campus community’s goals and beliefs. Receiving a cumulative response of 445/2,310 (19%) members of the campus community, the project exceeded their initial average of 10%-15%…

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Public Safety, police acknowledges College party scene

Public Safety, police acknowledges College party scene

Natalie Booth ’28boothn@lakeforest.edu JOUR 320 Writer According to students, staff and police officers alike, nightlife at Lake Forest College has gotten quieter. Compared to previous years, there’s been a noticeable decline in the scale of drinking both on and off campus, according to the Lake Forest police. “Drinking on campus and drinking off-campus in college houses was, from our perspective, a much bigger thing,” said Michael Lange, the deputy chief of operations. “Not that it doesn’t…

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College undergoes change in presidential leadership

College undergoes change in presidential leadership

Jillian Beaster ’28 | beasterjro@lakeforest.edu | News EditorCaleb Pope ‘27 | popecse95@lakeforest.edu | Staff Writer An unexpected email was sent on December 10, 2024, informing staff, students, and faculty of an immediate change in college leadership. Board of Trustees Chairman Bill Lowry announced the transition from former President Jill Baren to Interim President Robert Krebs. Krebs has served on the Board of Trustees since 1990 and has been elected Chairman twice. During his time in…

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