Video gaming is not what it once was. Think of the person you know who obsesses over video games more than you thought was humanly possible at Lawrence—spending hours in front of the screen, putting off papers to practice their “wavedashing” in Super Smash Bros. While many would argue that this person is wasting their…
Wellness Center orientation
Most Lawrentians will use the Buchanan-Kiewit Wellness Center’s facilities during their time on campus. However, many spend their Lawrence careers unaware of the range of services the Wellness Center has to offer and do not use the resources available to their full potential. I believe that implementing a mandatory orientation program for new students who…
Is it a sport? Eat this article
This week, I examine whether or not competitive eating can be considered a sport. To be defined as a “sport,” an activity must include the following: competition between participants who are in direct opposition to each other; some level of physical and mental capacity, such as agility, strength or endurance. Competitive eating meets these criteria,…
What is Trivia? A sport? A game? Neither?
It has been two weeks since the Great Midwest Trivia Contest (GMTC). Now that the dust has settled and sleep has been caught up on—to one degree or another—we can reflect on it. Throughout my Lawrence career, I have always wondered how to categorize the GMTC—is it a just a game, or should it be…
Veganism and Athleticism, Potentially Unhealthy
Physical fitness has been a part of my life since I took a powerlifting class in high school. When I made the decision to switch from vegetarianism to veganism a few months ago, I was energized and excited to incorporate my food ethics into my lifestyle. When I renounced veganism two weeks ago, I felt…
Album Review: The Dillinger Escape Plan’s “Dissociation”
After 20 years, The Dillinger Escape Plan (DEP) is breaking up following the touring cycle for their new album, “Dissociation.” DEP is known for pioneering “mathcore,” a subgenre of punk rock defined by rapidly-shifting time signatures and tempos. On “Dissociation,” released on Oct. 14, DEP continues to rage against genre boundaries. The album is much…
No Place for Darren Sharper in HOF
Last August, former NFL defensive back Darren Sharper was sentenced to 18 years and four months in prison for drugging and sexually assaulting as many as 16 women in four states. The next month, the Pro Football Hall of Fame (HOF) released its list of modern-era nominees. Darren Sharper’s name was included. The HOF identifies…
GLOW presents list of demands to campus
On Tuesday, March 1, Gay Lesbian Or Whatever (GLOW) released a list of demands across campus, communicating their requests through a spate of posters, a reading in Kaplan’s Café, as well as through an emotional discussion with Lawrence staff and faculty. According to the organization’s Vice President-elect and sophomore Dan Thomas-Commins, GLOW members gathered in…