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Lake Forest Athletics Enters New Era with Logo Rebrand

Posted on April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 by Stentor Staff Writer

Annabelle Thompson ‘28 thompsonama@lakeforest.edu Staff Writer In an effort to modernize the college’s image and to pay homage to previous College logos, Lake Forest Athletics adorned a new logo, which was released on March 18. Meredith Cavaleri, the Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Communication and Administration at the College, talks about how when she came to Lake Forest in 2024, she started pitching the idea for changing the logo. Early Inspiration for the new look…

One Step Back, Three Steps Forward: How Alysa Liu’s Philosophy Can Help College Athletes

Posted on March 27, 2026March 25, 2026 by Stentor Staff Writer

“Winning isn’t all that, and neither is losing. It’s just something that happens.” Those are the words of 20-year-old Olympian Alysa Liu after capturing the gold in Women’s Individual Figure Skating, becoming the first American to earn the title in 24 years. Liu’s laissez-faire attitude has made waves online for going against the intense competitive ethos we typically see from the world’s greatest athletes. Figure skating is known for fostering a particularly cutthroat culture amongst…

Global Stage Set: World Baseball Classic 2026 Brings Baseball’s Best Together

Posted on March 27, 2026April 6, 2026 by Ryan Campos

Ryan Campos ‘26 camposr@lakeforest.edu Section Editor On March 4, the sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) was underway as 20 teams from around the world competed to determine the world champion. The WBC was first founded in 2005 and debuted in 2006, and it has grown larger and more talented with each edition as more stars chose to represent their countries. The tournament takes place every three years and allows players to compete…

How To Holiday the Chicago Way: 5 Festive Recommendations

Posted on December 1, 2025March 2, 2026 by Gemma Mueller

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 whimsy to your December. For festive fun on…

Upcoming Band Concert

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Gemma Mueller

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 piece. “The first movement is slow and lyrical,…

Frozen Firsts: How International Students Are Dealing With Winter

Posted on March 6, 2025October 18, 2025 by Stentor Staff Writer

Tracy Wamarema wamarematwa@lakeforest.eduJOUR 320 Writer When Oswald Mugitswa ‘27 stepped outside after the season’s first snowfall, he was mesmerized. “I had never seen snow in real life before,” he said, stomping his boots into the icy ground to test its texture. “It felt like something out of a movie. But then I realized— it’s also painfully cold.” For many international students at Lake Forest College, winter is more than just a season: it’s an entirely new…

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