Opinions

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 8 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on April 30, 2021. Elizabeth Ramirez ’22 Staff Writer  ramireze41@lfc.edu  COVID-19 has affected young adults’ romantic relationships for better or worse. The way different couples have navigated this offers a reflection on the future of relationship dynamics as we continue adapting to a world with restrictions. Students and faculty from Lake Forest College weighed in on their knowledge and…

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 8 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on April 30, 2021. Lia Fiffles ’24 Staff Writer fiffleslm@lfc.edu  Since taking office, President Biden has worked to create a more modern approach to immigration, but with it has come with mixed reactions.  The funding and construction for the border wall was put on hold, and uniting separated families has been made a priority. Biden is working to create…

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 8 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on April 30, 2021. Grace Greenly ’24  Staff Writer  greenlygk@lfc.edu  Jojo Siwa, an American dancer, singer, actress, and YouTube personality recently joined the LGBTQ+ community. While some parents might delight in the fact that their children can look up to someone in this community, others might shield their children from someone whose values and lifestyle doesn’t align with theirs….

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 8 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on April 30, 2021. Emily Murrah ’21 Staff Writer  murrahem@lfc.edu  As the pandemic rages across the country, so too rage the concerns of citizens wanting us to get back to “normal” life. One of the greater issues on the country’s mind is the return to in-person learning. Despite the media’s attention on the subject, many educators still have mixed…

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 8 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on April 30, 2021. By Tyler Wicks ‘21  Staff Writer wickstm@lfc.edu While COVID-19 has affected many of our favorite small businesses this past year, a glimmer of hope for some has come from an unlikely company. The controversial media juggernaut, Barstool Sports, commonly referred to as Barstool, as of March 31, has raised over $37 million and is giving…

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 7 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on April 2, 2021. Nathaniel Bodnar ’21  Staff Writer  bodnarnm@lfc.edu  Every March, with the exception of 2020, tens of millions of Americans fill out brackets in preparation for the NCAA Men’s basketball tournament. This spectacle is affectionately called “March Madness.” The 68 team tournament is filled with upsets, Cinderella stories, dynasties, and quests to make history. Having single games…