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New Boomer mascot sparks #NotMyBoomer movement

Posted on April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 by Stentor Staff Writer

Bennett McKinney ‘28mckinneybra@lakeforest.eduStaff Writer SATIRE—On Jan. 3, the college announced a revamped version of its beloved mascot Boomer the Bear. This sudden change was made public in an Instagram post on @lakeforestcollege and @foresterathletics. However, this news was not as well received as the college anticipated it would be. The post was immediately met with backlash from members of the Forester community on Instagram. One commenter wrote “Holy nightmare fuel” while others wondered if this…

Some news, including this headline, is fake news

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Stentor Staff Writer

Alex Hanin ‘26haninaja@lakeforest.eduStaff Writer SATIRE—In a world where reliable and unbiased news seems as mythical as the mysterious substance that makes that one stairwell in Lillard smell weird, where should the public turn for reliable information? Frustrated with the lack of unbiased news sources, misinformation has been running rampant ever since the invention of the printing press which, let’s face it, is the modern-day equivalent of X. These days, individuals favor flashy, meme-centric influencer opinion…

The Caf’s visitors make lunchtime more fun

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Sammie Ross

Sammie Ross ‘28rosssca@lakeforest.eduOpinion Editor & Layout Editor SATIRE—Any Forester knows that 12 p.m. in the Caf is not for the weak. Students claw their way through crowds to score a precious booth or to get in line first at Ruben’s station. But spring has sprung and prospective students visit campus more and more each week, making the environment utterly ruthless. What better way to introduce these visitors to the true Forester experience than to fight…

WMXM Struggles to Keep Skeletons in Radio Room Closet

Posted on April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 by Jillian Beaster

Jillian Beaster ’28beasterjro@lakeforest.eduNews Editor SATIRE—Stored away in the depths of the WMXM radio room lies a cassette tape marked RaDIoHiVE. A few Executive Board members, DJs and listeners alike have each expressed significant concern upon seeing the tape placed in various places. Some, on the other hand, deny its existence. “First of all, I would like to say that WMXM 88.9 FM is an ethical organization committed to only providing truthful quality, non-subliminal messaging…

Squirrels take over LFC campus

Posted on April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 by Gaby Planta-Yap

Gabaghool von Plant Yapper ’28 plantayapg@lakeforest.eduFeatures Editor SATIRE—The beginning of the school year started easy enough. Trees were turning over new leaves. Students were settling into their new homes. Squirrels were stealing trash. But, trash would not be the only thing squirrels were stealing. What started as squirrels just plopping themselves around campus or occasionally staring directly into students’ eyes, has turned much more…organized. Starting in mid-September, the janitors of Lillard started to notice strange…

The Winter Gala: a true night to remember

Posted on April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 by Stentor Staff Writer

Rifah Raida ‘28raidar@lakeforest.eduA&E Editor SATIRE—The email announcing Winter Gala 2025 came just in time for everyone to be caught completely off guard and sent into collective panic about securing the dress for the night. Sent on the 3rd of February, students had just under a month to prepare. Even better, tickets were priced at $25 with the promise of a refund only upon attendance of the event— an innovative and entrepreneurial way to profit off…

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