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The Nobel Prize and America’s Literacy Crisis: Why Literature Still Matters

Posted on November 6, 2026 by Kate O'Donnell

Abby Murillo 29’ murilloa6363@lakeforest.edu Staff Writer The 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature was recently awarded to Canadian poet, essayist, translator and classicist Anne Carson for her bold and inventive oeuvre. With playful dialogue in the classical tradition, she created new forms for contemporary literature. Carson is known for her classically influenced blend of poetry, prose, and criticism in her work. The Nobel Prize in Literature should be seen as more than just a celebration of…

The Humanities Are Important, Actually

Posted on October 12, 2026October 13, 2026 by Kate O'Donnell

Opinion Mariella Marr ‘30 Marrmm@lakeforest.edu Staff Writer The Humanities Are Important, Actually If you ask older generations for advice about basically anything, they will say, “go to college.” That’s great and all, but they don’t actually mean that. There is a hidden caveat that they are expecting you to assume: go to college and get a “worthwhile” degree. Anyone in the humanities and arts can tell you that they’ve heard it all. People tell them…

Is Analog really making a comeback?

Posted on October 12, 2026October 13, 2026 by Kate O'Donnell

Allyn Alieva aliyevan@lakeforest.edu Is Analog really making a comeback? Gen Z’s relationship with the growing tech world. “The newer generation is so careless and dependent on new technology; they have it so easy” is a statement that has rung in most of Gen Z’s ears throughout their upbringing. Contrarily, Gen Z has brought back many analog/vintage technologies thought to be forgotten on the shelves forever. Nostalgia is a feeling that many people will experience in…

Ocean Intelligence: Why the Octopus is Exceptional

Posted on October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 by Kate O'Donnell

Gita Anand ‘28 Staff Writer anandggr@lakeforest.edu Ocean Intelligence: Why the Octopus is Exceptional World Octopus Day takes place annually on October 8th. Octopuses are fascinating animals that have been evolving alongside us for centuries. They have a multitude of abilities, individual personalities, and a vast emotional intelligence. Not enough effort has been put in to understand and protect these incredible creatures, so here are some interesting (and bizarre) facts about the octopus. Octopuses have no…

Beyond Dialogue: When Will Lake Forest College Take Responsibility?

Posted on October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 by Kate O'Donnell

Aika Minja ’27 Beyond Dialogue: When Will Lake Forest College Take Responsibility? During Black History Month this year, which coincided with Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrance Week, Dawn Abt-Perkins, a tenured professor of education who specializes in “multicultural education,” used the N-word in a classroom discussion about observing classroom interactions and the use of slurs, but no other slurs for any other marginalized groups were used as examples. While the discussion may have been intended…

We’re Screwing Herbert Over

Posted on October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 by Kate O'Donnell

We’re Screwing Herbert Over Zack Woodruff ‘28 Staff Writer Opinion Have you seen the endangered turtle on campus? If you are like many students, the answer is no, and that needs to change. Herbert the diamondback terrapin has been a resident of the Lillard Science Center for around 30 to 40 years, according to Dr. Karen Kirk and Dr. Beth Herbert of the biology department. He is currently under the care of Dr. Herbert and…

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