The Iowa Caucus and Donald Trump’s Claim for Presidency

The Iowa Caucus and Donald Trump’s Claim for Presidency

Elizabeth Poisel Staff Writerpoiselela82@lakeforest.edu My question for you: is it ethical for Donald J. Trump, who is currently facing countless federal charges – some relating to his actions and validity as president in the first place – and has previously been impeached not once, but twice, to not only run, but have a strong possibility of becoming president again? How many times must this man be tried, impeached, and indicted for us to deny his…

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Muslim Students Find Support in a Confusing Time

Muslim Students Find Support in a Confusing Time

Editor’s note: Students marked with an * were interviewed for this story on the condition of anonymity for fear the repercussions that could impact their visa status, future employment, and unwarranted violation of digital privacy. As such, the names presented with an * are pseudonyms. All students have legal and valid visas. President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders banning travelers from seven majority Muslim countries have left Muslim students at Lake Forest College confused and…

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Trump Flag Sparks Controversy on Campus

Trump Flag Sparks Controversy on Campus

On the night of November 8, 2016, Lake Forest College, Alexa Sanchez ’17*, was watching the presidential election from her laptop in her dorm room. Outside, South Campus Quad echoed with the voices of students chanting “Trump! Trump! Trump!” It was 10:00 p.m. on a Tuesday, and campus was eerily divided between the sound of celebration and the sound of solemn silence. Alexa is the daughter of immigrants from Central America, and she told me…

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Illuminati Really Screwed This One Up

Illuminati Really Screwed This One Up

For many years, I have trusted the Illuminati to guide our nation and our world. I have fully put my faith in the all-seeing eye of the Illuminati, and on Tuesday, November 8, it let me down. What the HELL, Illuminati? Did you lose control? Is this part of your plan for the end of days? If Donald Trump is a member of the Illuminati, I will be very disappointed. How can an organization run…

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Donald Trump Has a Better Chance Than You Think

Donald Trump Has a Better Chance Than You Think

Many people are assuming that there is absolutely no way Donald Trump will win the 2016 presidential election. I believe Donald Trump has the best chance of taking control of this great country. Many people believe that Trump will not win because of the results of all of the different polls put out by a high volume of media sources. According to RealClearPolitics.com’s polling data, which takes an average of all major news outlets’ polling…

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The Candidates: Pros and Cons

The Candidates: Pros and Cons

Election day is upon us! Before you race on over to the polls to conduct the most heart-wrenching and futile vote of your life, it’s important that you weigh the pros and cons of each candidate. Lucky for you, I’m here to share all the juicy factoids that could help you change your support from the worst candidate to the slightly less terrible one! Let’s go!   Donald Trump Pro: His tiny hands make it…

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