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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…

New Year Offers Same Disappointments at the Caf

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

It’s hard to deny the jarring inadequacy of our campus cafeteria. From a lack of options, to a lack of clean cutlery, to a lack of sustainable solutions for dealing with food waste, Aramark dining services have some serious needs for improvement. Toward the end of last spring semester and throughout the entire summer, cafeteria food was disappointing. The problem wasn’t finding obscure items in the food, but rather the lack of choices and the…

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…

Who Has the Best Coffee in Lake Forest?

Posted on February 9, 2016February 13, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

A lot of people in the grown-up world need coffee in order to function. As students, a lot of us are sleep deprived, addicted to, or just prefer coffee as our go-to drink. I personally prefer tea, because it is very difficult for me to be pleased with the quality of coffee. After several interviews on campus, I realized that other people may have different views. When asked whether they prefer Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts or Java…