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Why Major Shaming Needs to Stop

Posted on November 24, 2015December 20, 2015 by Camille Lemieux

We’ve all heard of “slut shaming,” where a woman is criticized based on her sexual activity, and “body shaming,” where some critique another’s physical appearance. One thing that has recently caught my attention is “major shaming,” where you judge someone based on what degree they are working toward and criticize their plans for the future. “What are you going to be able to do with that in life?” “How will you support yourself on that salary?”…

‘Undecided’ Becomes the College’s Most Popular Major

Posted on March 3, 2015December 18, 2015 by Camille Lemieux

The solution to all undecided Lake Forest College students is here, “Undecided” is becoming the new major offered the next academic year for all students. Now all you undecided juniors and seniors can go back to partying and Netflix rather than worrying what your future holds and whether you’ll be able to provide for yourself once mommy and daddy cut you off. When declaring yourself an undecided major, you can choose any advisor you want, literally, you…