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Top 10 Ways to Hide Alcohol From Your RA
We all know a successful college life involves alcohol, be it at a party, while writing a paper, or when waking up in the morning. We also know that America has ridiculous laws regarding legal drinking age. Yet, water of Gods is a wonderful thing, and it would be a pity to be deprived of…
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Lake Forest College’s Coalition Against Sexual Misconduct
At the beginning of February, Lake Forest College’s Coalition Against Sexual Misconduct issued a campus-wide survey assessing the College’s climate regarding sexual misconduct. The survey has received much attention over the past two months, as the Health and Wellness Center, Dean Rob Flot, and Student Government Vice President Lily Collins sent out several emails encouraging…
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Students drink water from sinks, as lack of water fountains on south campus remains unsolved.
Students living in South Campus residences, with the exception of those living in Moore Hall, have been drinking water from sinks because water fountains have been missing from residence halls since their construction. Gregory, Roberts, McClure, and Nollen Hall, all located on South Campus, currently lack drinking fountains, but students do not regard this service…
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Caution: Icy Walkways Raise Student Concern
Many students are con-cerned that during the winter, the College is not taking enough measures to en- sure a safe and ice-free environment. Areas that see heavy student traffic seem to become instantly covered with ice when temperatures plunge below freezing. However, others are perturbed by the prospect of using environmentally hazardous materials to clear the…
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Illinois Students Are In Danger
It was a Tuesday morning–the first sunny one we’d had in weeks. We crammed into a white minivan with three other Lake Forest College students, along with Donald Stanley in the driver’s seat. We were on our way to a protest in the heart of downtown Chicago to meet hundreds of other Illinois college students…
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How to Land to a Successful Internship
Work experience gained from internships is one of the most crucial items on a student’s to-do list. The Career Advancement Center provides information on its website for “Milestones” on what steps to take each year of college to ensure a successful internship search. They also recently started a Resume Book, which shares the student and alumni…
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Rushing Greek: Majority Rule or Anyone’s Game?
News stories on the lack of cultural diversity in college Greek life organizations have made national headlines in recent years. The resulting backlash against institutions of higher learning for having homogenous fraternities and sororities begs the question: how do Lake Forest’s Greek organizations measure up? Sierra Clark ’18, a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, has mixed feelings about…
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Student Body President Responds: Student Government – Elected or Automatic Wins?
The Stentor’s September 29 headline, “Student Government: elected or automatic wins?,” drew attention to the student-run senate’s struggle to fill elected student representative positions for the past few academic years. In many of the past elections, including elections for executive board positions, only one student would run for a position, resulting in an automatic win…
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Installing Security Cameras in Moore Hall Leads to No More Vandalism: Correlation or Causation?
In its short time on campus, Moore Hall has received infamy for its multiple cases of vandalism that have led to residents of the building being frequently charged to pay for damages, ultimately leading to the installation of security cameras. “Criminal vandalism has virtually disappeared in Moore Hall since the system went live in mid…
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Should You Consume Study Drugs During Finals?
In your lifetime, you’ll probably have to take at least one pill, capsule, or medicine tablet. It provides relief and it helps the body recuperate from illness. Over the last decade, students at universities and colleges across the country have taken these pills with a whole different purpose. Prescription drugs, also known as “study drugs,”…