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An International Student’s Take on U.S. Halloween Costumes

Posted on October 19, 2016December 21, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

Halloween is a celebration observed in a number of countries, including the U.S. In some parts of the world, people attend church services and light candles on the graves of the dead, although for the most part it remains a commercial and secular celebration. Halloween activities include trick-or-treating, costume parties, carving pumpkins, lighting bonfires, visiting haunted attractions, telling scary stories, and watching horror films. More often than not, students on college campuses attend parties or…

Students Gather for Annual Diwali Dinner

Posted on October 19, 2016December 21, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

As the student population continues to grow at Lake Forest College, so does the cultural diversity. There are many opportunities to celebrate the different cultural festivals here on campus. Clubs, organizations, and academic departments many times host these events. Diwali remains one of the most-celebrated festivals throughout the world, but particularly in the Indian Subcontinent. In the Hindu culture, this celebration is known as the Festival of Lights. Diwali is also celebrated in the Sikh…

Celebrating Cultural Diversity on Campus

Posted on October 19, 2016December 21, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

One of the foundations of the Lake Forest College Forester Five is student development through “embracing diversity. This consists of accepting differences, intercultural understanding, and celebration of differences that the institution values. Lake Forest College values diversity because it enhances the learning experience for students by being part of an environment with people that actively share a wide range of opinions, perspectives, and experiences that they can share with the rest of the community. The…

Lake Forest College Ranked 17th for Happiest Students

Posted on October 19, 2016December 21, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

Lake Forest College was ranked #17 on the list of happiest students in the 25th annual Princeton Review ranking of schools and universities this fall. The Princeton Review ranks schools on a number of demographics, and Lake Forest College has ranked high on many of the lists, but the most surprising is the strength of the student body’s happiness. This ranking led to many students posing the question, are we really that happy? The Princeton…

Is “Pokemon Go” Going Away?

Posted on September 27, 2016November 29, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

It dominated our summer. Everywhere you looked, you could see someone walking around town, staring intently at their screen as they poked at their phone. People were judged by the color of their team, CP (Combat Power) meant everything, candy became a precious commodity, and walking suddenly became a lot more fun. Released in July, Niantic Lab’s Pokemon Go was an instant hit, probably because it has been so highly anticipated by fans. It spread…

Top 10 Tips for a Successful Freshman Year

Posted on September 27, 2016November 29, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

1) Get enough sleep. Having too much homework, having a loud roommate, or having your own desire to be sociable can get in the way of your sleep. And that’s okay, since you don’t need to adhere to a strict “sleeping by 9 p.m.” schedule, but know what consequences sleep deprivation has on your body, and be ready to combat them. An eye mask and earplugs go a long way, so consider investing in these…

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