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    A Wild Peter and Max Appear – The Lawrentian Podcast

    Fariba and Luther welcome Lawrentian editors and heroes of the common folk Max and Peter to the show. The four discuss what is going on in Illinois, Wisconsin’s adequate southern neighbor.  Thank you to Extra Pulp for sharing their song “Odd & Even” with us! More of their music can be found on Spotify or…

    BREAKING NEWS: New LUCC Vice President elected

    Sophomore Maria Poimenidou was elected to serve as Vice President of LUCC. There is a three-day period available for any contesting of the election. After this period, the results will become official pending General Council approval on Monday, March 5.

    World News

    Canary Islands A hotel in the Spanish Canary Islands has been locked down due to the coronavirus following the visit of an Italian doctor infected with the illness. Several hundred guests have been forbidden to leave. Italy has been hit the hardest by COVID-19 in Europe with 283 cases and seven deaths. However, globally there…

    Features

    Player’s Perspective: Susie Francy

    As a younger sibling, my older sister always seemed so cool when I was growing up. I wanted to do the things she and her friends were doing, like playing with dolls and trying to do make-up when we were way too young to attempt it. We bonded over these experiences, and continue to today.…

    Opinions and Editorials

    Staff Editorial: Q: What has working on The Lawrentian meant to you?

    ALEX F: When people think of journalism, their first thought naturally goes to publications with a vast audience, like the BBC or the New York Times. But just because these journalism organizations are the ones that usually break the biggest news does not mean that they are the only publications that matter — lower level…

    Arts & Entertainment

    Percussion ensemble delivers masterful performance

    The Lawrence University Percussion Ensemble (LUPÉ) put on a performance of Latin American percussion and traditional music last week in Memorial Chapel. The first third of the show was a marimba showcase that featured the talents of a guest artist, percussionist Jack Van Geem, while the second part featured the student group Tambo Toké, directed…

    Sports

    Winter Sports Senior Spotlight

    Jakub Nowak – Fencing Major: Environmental Studies Secret Talent: I can do the first five seconds of the Renegade dance! Favorite Moment: Winning the Lawrence Open my sophomore year. It was amazing having my entire team behind me during the match. Words of advice: Organize your time well, but make sure to leave yourself time…

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    Horoscope

    ARIES (March 21-April 10): You are at the mercy of your feelings this week. Try to keep calm and keep them to yourself until you have time to mull them over. Slow down and appreciate what you have. TAURUS (April 21-May 20): Venus is in your sign; that means that physical, in-the-moment expressions of love…

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    LU gets stoned

    In 1895, a Lawrence University geology class took a field trip to Mosquito Hill outside of New London, Wisconsin. According to the legend, A. Arthur Bennett ‘95 and his classmates found a large boulder on the side of the road and decided to bring it back to campus. The students secured the use of a…

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