Senior from Kenya triumphs over bullying

Leah Ulatowski, Copy Editor
April 25, 2013
Filed under Features

In her life, Laurine Achieng has been both the victim of tremendous adversity and the recipient of matchless opportunity. Born in Kenya, Achieng lost both her parents at the age of 7 and was separated from her older brother and sister as she bounced between several relatives’ homes. Circumstances... Read more »

Autism Awareness Month

Leah Ulatowski, Copy Editor
April 25, 2013
Filed under News

Shoppers have scratched their heads at Home Depot’s sale of blue light bulbs, Americans have found themselves questioning what the emblem of a single puzzle piece signifies, and Facebook users have wondered why their friends chose to color their profile pictures blue—the answer is autism awareness. Today,... Read more »

Grandillo & Winslow resign; Eck elected interim president

Leah Ulatowski, Copy Editor
March 28, 2013
Filed under Top Stories

The Lakeland College community received the sudden news of President Michael A. Grandillo’s resignation on Tuesday, March 12, while the institution was undergoing its annual weeklong Spring Break. Former Sr. Vice President Dan Eck will serve indefinitely as interim president of the college. Eck... Read more »

Lakeland College’s administrators address leadership transitions

Leah Ulatowski , Copy Editor
March 21, 2013
Filed under News

The Lakeland College community received the sudden news of President Michael A. Grandillo’s resignation on Tuesday, March 12, while the institution was undergoing its annual week-long Spring Break. Former Sr. Vice President Dan Eck will serve indefinitely as Interim President of the college. Now the... Read more »

Job & Internship fair a great opportunity for Lakeland students

Leah Ulatowski, Copy Editor
March 20, 2013
Filed under News

In the midst of an uncertain economy and a country in which an increasing number of citizens are acquiring College degrees, students are hard pressed not only to set their sights on a career path early on, but also to find ways in which to set themselves apart from their growing competition. Lakeland... Read more »

Culmination of Becky Mayo’s collegiate career

Leah Ulatowski, Copy Editor
March 7, 2013
Filed under Features

Senior Becky Mayo has been one of Lakeland College’s fiercest lady Muskies since joining the basketball team freshman year, pushing herself to the limit through stellar play and adherence to strict training regiments. Mayo’s efforts came to a culmination on Feb. 26 when she was named a First Team... Read more »

Best of the Midwest competition proves favorable to Mirror staff

Stephanie Rebek, Michelle Fromm, and Leah Ulatowski
February 21, 2013
Filed under News

The staff of the Lakeland College Mirror attended the Best of the Midwest College Newspaper Convention in Minneapolis and received second place in the division of four-year non-weekly newspaper in the 2013 Associated College Press Best of Show Awards. Five Mirror staff members were selected to travel... Read more »

Muskie basketball star Schwarz closes season in triumph

Leah Ulatowski, Copy Editor
February 21, 2013
Filed under Sports Features

The glossy court of the Woltzen Gymnasium shimmered under the lights which illuminated the true stars of the evening—the Lakeland men’s basketball team, adorned in their gold armor, battled valiantly against Rockford College on Jan. 19. It was number 21 who captured the most attention as he sunk... Read more »

Founders Day: finding religion in flawed communities

Leah Ulatowski, Copy Editor
February 21, 2013
Filed under News

The Lakeland community was relieved to find Rev. Dr. Lillian Daniel, despite the frigid weather, prepared to deliver an energetic talk in honor of the college’s annual Founders Day celebration on Feb. 19, focusing on the benefits of seeking organized religion in the midst of a culture favoring the... Read more »

Quality State Oil and BP Fueling Communities gift money to the college

Leah Ulatowski, Copy Editor
January 31, 2013
Filed under News

Lakeland College has a reputation of providing generous financial aid to the majority of its students, guaranteeing a quality education to many whom otherwise wouldn’t have had the opportunity—but, does anyone ever stop to consider where that money comes from? Much of the college’s aid is donated... Read more »

Voter fraud under reported

Leah Ulatowski, Copy Editor
December 6, 2012
Filed under News

Voter fraud is a concept that major media outlets have long attempted to write off as a myth; it is one of the ultimate American taboos, a subject generally not addressed unless to counteract it. Nonetheless, evidence suggests that the media has taken it upon themselves to shield Americans from the existence... Read more »

Lakeland alums are featured writers at Great Lakes Writers Festival

Leah Ulatowski and Heather Hartmann
November 15, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories

One might say it takes a writer to know a writer, to truly comprehend a career that revolves around making a masterpiece out of a blank page. Fortunately, Lakeland College’s annual Great Lakes Writers Festival (GLWF) is the perfect place for writers on campus to connect, perfect their craft in workshops,... Read more »

Grandillo inaugurated as 15th Lakeland College president

Leah Ulatowski, Copy Editor
November 1, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories

Although Dr. Michael A. Grandillo took office as Lakeland College’s 15th president back in July, one might say it wasn’t quite made official until his special inauguration ceremony on Monday, Oct. 15, complete with inspirational performances by the college’s concert band and choir, moving speeches,... Read more »

New counselor says students can drop in whenever they need to

Leah Ulatowski , Copy Editor
October 14, 2012
Filed under Personality Features, Top Stories

She hails from the United Kingdom and has lived in France, South Africa, Hong Kong, and Turkey, but now she finds herself… deep in the heart of Wisconsin cornfields? Alex Liosatos is Lakeland College’s new part time counselor, filling in for full-time counselor Cary Knier on Fridays. Considering... Read more »

Sizemore named new chaplain

Leah Ulatowski, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2012
Filed under Personality Features

Pastor Robert Sizemore was named Lakeland’s new chaplain a mere few months ago, and while his new office is a bit disorganized as he waits for new shelves to be put in,  it is clear the chaplain’s thoughts lie elsewhere as he gazes out the windows of the room and observes, as well as prays for,... Read more »