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Volleyball Battles Through Injury Woes as Conference Play Looms

Posted on October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 by Sam Satisky

Sam Satisky ’28, Christian Hirschboeck ’25 Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief satiskys@lakeforest.edu, hirschboeckcia@lakeforest.edu The Lake Forest volleyball team is currently navigating a tough season filled with adversity as injuries have plagued their roster. With Midwest Conference play rapidly approaching, the team remains focused on overcoming these challenges to make a strong push toward their ultimate goal of winning the conference championship. Staff Writer Sam Satisky and Editor-in-Chief Christian Hirschboeck recently took the time to interview libero and…

Professor Spotlight of the Month: Stephanie Caparelli

Posted on May 8, 2017August 8, 2017 by Camille Lemieux

Professor Caparelli is a lecturer in Politics. She teaches the following courses: Testimonies and Trials, Chicago Trials: Criminal Division, Race and Criminal Justice, Introduction to American Politics and Rhetoric of Law. This interview was conducted by Rudo Ellen Kazembe ’20. Stentor: What did you study in College? Professor Caparelli: l was a Politics and Communications double major. I minored in Sociology and Anthropology. I studied here at Lake Forest College. Stentor: What strategies did you…

The Fad Word Phenomenon

Posted on November 29, 2016January 3, 2017 by Camille Lemieux

Swag. Yolo. Fam. Squad. Lit. These are just some of the many popular slang words that get tossed around in casual conversation. These words seem to pop up overnight, are used extensively on social media, and eventually seem to fizzle out of use. “People both started and stopped using YOLO and Swag overnight,” said Fernand Qvyjt ’20. “One second they were used all the time, and then they weren’t.” Slang words aren’t unique to our…

Student You Should Know: Johnny Losurdo ‘18

Posted on November 29, 2016January 4, 2017 by Camille Lemieux

Johnny Losurdo ‘18 walked into the dance studio of Lake Forest College’s Sports and Recreation Center for a dance team practice and was greeted by a symphony of “Hey, Johnny!” It was clear from that moment that he was a prominent student on campus. He danced with the confidence of someone with a serious passion for performance, and he greeted fellow team members with a touch on the shoulder. His greeting served as a definite indicator…

Delta Chi to Host 9th Annual Miss Jimmy V Pageant

Posted on November 29, 2016January 3, 2017 by Camille Lemieux

This winter season is one for giving, and Lake Forest College’s Delta Chi is spreading this spirit with its yearly philanthropic event, Miss Jimmy V, a pageant and talent show that raises money for the V Foundation for cancer research. This is the ninth year the pageant has been held on campus, and this year, there will be 11 organizations represented. The show will be held on December 1 at 7 p.m. in the Mohr…

Dangerous Animals on the Prowl Around Campus

Posted on November 8, 2016January 2, 2017 by Camille Lemieux

Living in the heavily wooded suburb of Lake Forest, it’s not uncommon to see woodland creatures running around. However, not all of the animals frequently seen around campus are as harmless as the cute, frolicking squirrels. There are dangerous animals, such as raccoons and opossums, that pose a real threat to students on campus. Most encounters with the dangerous animals are had at night. This is when the nocturnal animals are awake and about. Sophia…

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