Opinion
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Op-Ed: DEI Policies at Lake Forest College
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…
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Yik Yak is a Waste of Time for Students
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…
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The Iowa Caucus and Donald Trump’s Claim for Presidency
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…
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The Lake Forest College Housing Headache
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,…
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“Doomed to Repeat?”
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…
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Dangers Within the World of Sports
Lia Fiffles ‘24 Opinions & Managing Editor fiffleslm@lakeforest.edu Sports have become an intricate part of not only the lives of several of us, but also the entertainment field, the business field, and even, the medical field. It is no secret that sports present a huge risk in injuring oneself, whether that injury be minor or…