The Stentor

The first Muslim elected to the US Congress told a capacity crowd at the Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel that while President Barack Obama's election is a major step forward in American race relations, he would not say that the work of the civil rights movement was over.

Despite the economic crisis, this year's donations to Lake Forest College are roughly on track with last year's, totaling $7.2 million this year. That figure is slightly less than the $7.7 million raised by Jan. 31 last year, according to President Stephen Schutt.

Students who want to learn more about the possible fields of study at Lake Forest College, whether they have decided on a major or not, can take advantage of a new Spring event highlighting the College's academic departments. The new "Majors Fair," which will be held for the first time ever on March 4, will resemble the Spring Student Involvement Fair held in previous years.

With the fall room selection process nearing, Lake Forest College's Office of Residential Life (ResLife) could shake up students' current living situations if a proposal to improve first-year students experiences is approved. Following presentations to Student Government last week and the Retention Planning Team today, the plan is expected to become ResLife policy.

The following are a selection of reports to Lake Forest College's Public Safety office between the dates of Wednesday, Jan. 28 and Tuesday, Feb. 3. To report a crime, dial (847) 735-5555, or use the anonymous crime reporting page on the Public Safety webpage at www.

RUMOR: The campus mailroom has stopped selling stamps, so postage can be purchased only on envelopes ready to be mailed. FACT: Mail Services sells stamps in booklets of 20 for $8.40. For those who do not want to buy an entire book of stamps, Mail Services will meter their mail on site, which obviates the need to apply an actual stamp.