In an action that will have lasting effects on accuracy of data and underrepresentation of communities, the Supreme Court has decided to halt the 2020 census despite the difficulties faced in collecting data during the COVID-19 pandemic that have left large portions of the country unaccounted for. Last Tuesday, the Supreme Court suspended a lower…
Fall Photo Feature: Neenah, Wisconsin
Photos by Caroline Garrow
Staff Editorial: Please stay on campus
Let’s be honest: it’s bad. The rate of positive COVID-19 results in Wisconsin has been steadily rising for weeks, with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reporting a peak on Oct. 13 with a 20.3 percent positive test rate. Within the state, Appleton is reporting that Outagamie County — which is home to most of…
Fall Photo Feature: Appleton farmer’s market
Photos by Caroline Garrow
Staff Editorial: Ethical Consumerism
TW: violence, murder, profitting from the aforementioned This summer, audiences were stunned by a viral video of Megan Thee Stallion limping down a Hollywood sidewalk, leaving a trail of blood behind her. At the time, Megan claimed to have stepped on glass; however, in a tearful live video later, she explained that singer Tory Lanez…
Staff Editorial: Students: The real bearers of the pandemic’s financial burden
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many features of a college experience have been removed or altered in non-beneficial ways, from clubs and group activities being canceled to classes moving online. While all of this is being done for the safety of the community, and no one could really argue otherwise, the quality of…
Photo Feature: Campus
Photos by Caroline Garrow.
Staff Editorial: Campus Hacks
Welcome back to campus! And for those of you who are freshmen or transfer students, welcome to campus! To usher in the new school year and a new editorial board for The Lawrentian, we have put together a list of campus hacks. Whether you are a veteran Lawrentian or fresh on campus, these hacks are…
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…
What does People of Color Empowerment Week Mean to You?
There is only one time a year that I get to listen to cumbia on campus and that is during POC Empowerment Week. Seeing aspects of your culture represented outside of home is a magical feeling. During this week, I get to see my fellow Lawrentians of color be inspired and inspire others through their…