Being a student is not easy. Being an athlete is not easy. Being a student-athlete is even tougher. Lake Forest College allows student-athletes to succeed both on and off the court, the rink, the field, and the pool. Athletes spend at least two hours a day five days a week on practice alone, not including weekends away from school to play. Most students have to spend their weekend away focusing on their sport, but also their…
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Senior year can be very intimidating for some and exciting for others. To gain insight on how seniors feel about graduating and what they value most about Lake Forest College, I interviewed senior, Allan Arabe. What is your name? Allan Vhal L. Arabe Where are you from? Philippians What are you majoring in? MAJOR: International Relations (IR) MINOR: Spanish and Computer Science What clubs and organizations are you part of? I was part of Latinos…
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On February 25, 2015, there was an article published in the Chicago Tribune regarding two ex-dormmates from Lake Forest College who met after 70 years living apart. This article shows how the concept of sisterhood transcends over the years, considering they belonged to the Gamma Phi Beta sorority back in the day. When it comes to the history of what happened before that, the details might surprise you. While 70 years of sisterhood sounds astounding,…
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If looks could kill, I wouldn’t have made it through this interview alive. Getting the chance to sit down and talk with the one and only Trey Gregory ’18 is any girl’s dream come true. So, sit back and enjoy a conversation with one of Lake Forest College’s most sought after bachelors. Blair: So, Trey, tell us a little bit about yourself. Trey: I was born in a log cabin I built myself, back in 1995….
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One of the most difficult decisions college students must make is choosing the “right” major, as it often predicts how much money they will make. But the link between choice of major and salary has been weakened due to factors such as experience and not landing a career in their field immediately after graduation. While many students want to know which majors will make the most money after graduation, professionals have a hard time providing definitive answers. Lisa…
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We all know how easy it is to grab fries and whatever is laying out in the hot line in the Caf. The hard thing is choosing to eat healthy in the midst of the unhealthy options we are given every day. No matter the season, it is important to stay healthy, so here are some tips on how to eat healthy in the Caf. 1. Know what’s available to you. It’s easy to get into a…
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