Opinions – the Stentor

Campus parking raises concern for students

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Lia Fiffles

Jimena Gilesgilesj@lakeforest.eduJOUR 320 Writer For many students and faculty at Lake Forest College, arriving on campus even slightly after 9 a.m. means facing an all-too-familiar frustration: finding a parking spot. With nearly 2,000 enrolled students, roughly 30% of whom commute daily, parking has become more than just a mild inconvenience: it’s an overlooked and logistical nightmare. The strain is further intensified by the 180+ faculty members, most of whom also commute and drive their own…

Op-Ed: DEI Policies at Lake Forest College

Posted on March 11, 2025April 18, 2025 by Stentor Staff Writer

Allie Armour ’28armouragr@lakeforest.eduJOUR 320 Student Since returning to office, President Trump and his administration have made it clear that they want to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs from institutions such as schools and workplaces. These programs exist to help prevent discrimination and give everyone, especially minorities, a fair opportunity at jobs, education, and opportunities. Eliminating them wouldn’t just be a step backward—it would make things harder for a lot of people who already…

Yik Yak is a Waste of Time for Students

Posted on November 7, 2024November 7, 2024 by Christian Hirschboeck

Gabriel Benjamin ‘28benjamingje@lakeforest.eduStaff Writer I believe I was introduced to Yik Yak about a month into my time here at the college. It was a conversation between a couple of friends when someone happened to casually mention something they’d seen on there. Not wanting to be left out of some part of campus culture, I was quick to download the app for myself and made sure to check it consistently. Now, I think I forget…

The Iowa Caucus and Donald Trump’s Claim for Presidency

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Lia Fiffles

Elizabeth Poisel Staff Writerpoiselela82@lakeforest.edu My question for you: is it ethical for Donald J. Trump, who is currently facing countless federal charges – some relating to his actions and validity as president in the first place – and has previously been impeached not once, but twice, to not only run, but have a strong possibility of becoming president again? How many times must this man be tried, impeached, and indicted for us to deny his…

The Lake Forest College Housing Headache

Posted on April 21, 2023April 20, 2023 by Paityn Tabor

By The Journalism 320 class editor@lakeforest.edu Although Lake Forest College has recently altered its roommate and housing policies, many students believe Residence Life should reverse this decision. Previously, students were allowed to request any room size they desired as long as they filed their request in tandem with whomever their intended roommate was. For example, if a group of three wished to occupy a room, but only quads were available, they could do so as…

“Doomed to Repeat?”

Posted on February 24, 2023February 23, 2023 by Paityn Tabor

By Jenn Arias ’24 ariasjri@lakeforest.edu Staff Writer On January 26, the Florida Department of Education rejected a proposal to include Advanced Placement (AP) African American studies into local school curricula. According to a tweet by Florida Governor Ron Desantis, “education is about the pursuit of truth, not the imposition of ideology or the advancement of a political agenda.” This drastic act comes only days before the commencement of Black History Month, the only month that…

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