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New Student Organizations Share Their Stories
Photo | Top row: SPACE Club, Russian Club, Ethics Society. Bottom Row: Book Club, Birders James Ryan Prizant ’29prizantjry@lakeforest.eduCopy Editor Since the beginning of the 2026-27 academic year, several student organizations have popped up hoping to host events with large turnouts and increase their membership totals. From cultural clubs, to empowerment groups and even nationally competitive organizations, there is much to be said about every new student-run…
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Parkhurst Dining staff respond to student Caf complaints
James Ryan Prizant ’29prizantjry@lakeforest.edu Copy Editor In a poll of 115 College students, over three-fourths of respondents wanted food changes, whether in quality, flavor or selection. Among respondents who were asked one thing they would improve or change about the cafeteria, 42% expressed dissatisfaction with the quality and flavor of the food, while 40% called for greater variety, with some specifically requesting more halal, vegan or vegetarian…
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The Makings of a Lake Forest College President
Tracy Wamarema ’28Staff Writer This summer, Lake Forest College saw a rare convergence of leadership. On June 26, the community grieved the passing of President Emeritus Eugene Hotchkiss. Shortly after, Interim President Robert Krebs concluded his tenure as Dr. Michael Sosulski was named the College’s fifteenth president. Both Sosulski and Krebs were present at Hotchkiss’ memorial service in Reid chapel on August 23 underscoring a continuity of…
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We Know What You Did Last Summer: The Business Office Reduces Student Work Hours
Tracy Wamarema ’28Staff Writer This fall, Lake Forest College reduced maximum working hours for student employees from 20 to 14. The news spread through the campus, earning the Business Office an unflattering spotlight in this summer’s rumor cycle. The decision was made behind closed doors with neither the involvement nor approval of the student body. Furthermore, students were not formally informed. “Everyone heard it from a person…
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How To Holiday the Chicago Way: 5 Festive Recommendations
Kate O’Donnell ’28 Staff Writer odonnellkgr@lakeforest.edu For those brave enough to bear occasional frigid temps, there is truly nothing more glorious than the “most wonderful time of the year” in the Windy City. Chicagoland’s abundance of cheerful holiday traditions offer something for everyone. Whether you’re hunting for perfect gifts before heading home or seeking local fun over break, these seasonal suggestions are sure to bring nostalgia, joy and…
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Upcoming Band Concert
Annabelle Thompson ’28 thompsonama@lakeforest.edu Staff Writer Concert Band and Symphony Orchestra will host their winter concert Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Gorton Center. The band will be performing four pieces, one of them being a piece by David Maslanka called “Give Us This Day,” which he called a short symphony and is 20 minutes long. Band director Dr. Scott Edgar is excited to play this…