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Current Standings of Lake Forest College Spring Athletics

Posted on February 9, 2016February 13, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

Lake Forest College prides itself on its committed athletes and athletics. Let’s take a look at how our current winter sport’ teams are doing. MEN’S TENNIS: The men’s tennis team is starting up again and they had their first match on Saturday, February 6, at Lake Bluff Racquet Club against Kalamazoo. They are also listed as second in the preseason MWC coaches poll. MEN’S BASKETBALL: The men’s basketball team is 9-8—currently in 5th place. They…

10 Easy Workouts to Do in Your Dorm Room

Posted on November 24, 2015December 20, 2015 by Camille Lemieux

1) Sit ups. Obvious choice for an abdominal exercise that does not require equipment. Typically, shoot for 3 sets of 25+ 2) Jumping Jacks. If you are looking for a cardio exercise in a limited space, here you go. Complete 50 and then take a 30 second break. Continue for 3-4 sets. 3) Running in place. If you want to mix things up, alternate between running in place and jumping jacks. Shoot for 1 minute…

Student Athletes Respond to Athletic Department Budget Concerns

Posted on March 3, 2015December 18, 2015 by Camille Lemieux

The ultimate goal is to graduate with a degree. However, with the four years students are given, it is also an opportunity to write a chapter in one’s life with experiences defined by more than just academic components. College athletics are a necessary component of the college experience. Whether you are an athlete on the field or a student cheering feverishly in the stands, college athletics manages to unite campuses through their unrelenting pride for…

Letters to the Editor March 3, 2015

Posted on March 3, 2015December 18, 2015 by Camille Lemieux

Dear Editor, On behalf of the student athletes on campus, we would like to voice our disappointment with the recent articles regarding athletic involvement in sexual misconduct and the athletic department budget. We believe these articles unfairly judge student athletes’ character and their value to the College. We believe that student athletes bring significant contributions to the College in the form of community service, advocacy, Forester spirit, and support for various organizations across campus. Student…

Ranked 10th in the Nation, Women’s Hockey Looks to Finish the Season Strong

Posted on February 10, 2015December 18, 2015 by Jack Loessberg

The women’s ice hockey team at Lake Forest College got off to a rocky start at the beginning of the season, but has been skating through their competition with hard work and dedication from the players. The women’s team is currently ranked 2nd in the NCHA with a conference record of 9-3-2 and an overall record of 10-5-3. According to USCHO.com’s Division III Women’s Poll on February 2, 2015, the Lady Foresters are ranked 10th…

Over $1,500 Per Student Spent on Athletics

Posted on February 10, 2015December 18, 2015 by Camille Lemieux

Lake Forest College allocated $2.3 million to the Athletic Department and to the 17 Division III sports teams for the 2014-2015 academic year, which may seem like a lot of money dedicated to just one department at the College. Jackie Slaats, Director of Athletics and Senior Advisor to the President, thinks this is a “common misconception that people make about the athletes here.” “[Athletes] have pride in their school and the team that they play…