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Beartrap Broadcast Creates Possible Future for Broadcast Journalism at College

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Stentor Staff Writer

Veronica Presberg ‘29 Presbergve64@lakeforest.edu Staff Writer College journalism students are moving into the television news business with a debut news show developed this year: “Beartrap Broadcast.” The mock broadcast, a first attempt that will not officially air, covers current news and events at the College and discusses relevant campus news. The topics are real, including the recent composting program developments and chef Ruben’s famous Reuben Sandwiches. It also includes a (fake) weather forecast and sports…

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 Current Immigration Enforcement Might Affect Student Rights

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Gemma Mueller

By Caleb Pope ’27 popecse95@lakeforest.edu News Editor Written September 13th, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CST Recent developments in U.S. policy on immigration have shaken attitudes towards the precedent of previously established rights, and college students are no exception. At Lake Forest College, according to the school’s website, international students make up around 20% of the school’s student body. Following the conclusion of the government’s “Operation Midway Blitz,” protests have erupted across the Chicagoland area, sparking…

New ID System For Entering Dorms Implemented at Lake Forest College

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Caleb Pope

By Caleb Pope ’27 popecse95@lakeforest.edu News Editor Written September 13th, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CST Lake Forest College is enhancing its security measures around campus. As part of a new wave of security changes at the school, doors will no longer be accessible via a physical key. As of Oct. 31, the dual-key and ID scanner system at most dorm halls will be replaced with a fully ID-centered system. The school hopes that all doors…

‘Serial Pisser’ trend reaches College, student, staff respond

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Stentor Staff Writer

graphic by James Ryan Prizant James Ryan Prizantprizantjry@lakeforest.edu Staff Writer A viral trend involving apparent urination targeting college campuses circulated on social media in the last weeks. Following this, a page appeared on social media, bringing the trend to Lake Forest College. The administration of the school has become aware of this page, and the case was investigated. This account depicts an unknown individual apparently relieving themselves on campus property and personal property, including building signs…

College steps into future with new AI minor

Posted on October 3, 2025March 2, 2026 by Stentor Staff Writer

Janeth Gomez ’29 gomezj96@lakeforest.eduStaff Writer A new era of technology has begun, and the College is riding the wave with a new artificial intelligence (AI) minor for students to explore. In the current era of technology, AI usage has begun to run rampant across schools nationwide. With easy access to AI engines, educators across the country have struggled to cope with the new technology and its unknown possibilities. A new AI minor is the College’s attempt…

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