Fifty years ago, a new union formed between Lawrence College and Milwaukee-Downer College, a partnership that helped preserve many of Milwaukee-Downer’s traditions and shaped Lawrence into the eminent liberal arts university that it is today. The event will be commemorated by a ‘golden jubilee’ celebration at this year’s reunion weekend. Despite the interesting history of…
The comings and goings of fraternities on the quad
Lawrence’s three-sided quadrangle, or quad, has been a beloved fixture on campus for over 70 years, serving as both formal group housing and a favorite spring-time hangout for generations of Lawrentians. It also has a past that is often misunderstood and mythologized on campus: Rumors about why fraternities have buildings on the quad and why…
Winter Carnival memories: Traditions of the past and now
The 2014 Winter Carnival weekend is upon us, a tradition that imbues all of Lawrence campus with good cheer and warm thoughts. It began in the 1930s, but the current iteration of Winter Carnival appears to be closely modeled after the celebration held during the late 1970s, when the event was organized by the Lawrence…
Appleton offers Olympic winter sports and activites
The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia are about to begin! Imbued with the Olympic Spirit, many readers may find themselves eager to attempt the many thrilling events found within this international competition. Luckily, the cold, wintry weather of northeast Wisconsin provides ample opportunities for you to try many of these sports out for yourself.…