Lawrentians Enhancing Diversity in the Sciences (LEDS) held their Winter Term symposium last week, on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The main focus of this symposium was power dynamics. The symposium began with dinner catered by Cozzy Corner, followed by an introduction of the event and a review of “brave space rules” which set the tone for…
Winter Carnival a success despite lack of chocolate fountain
Freshmen River James and Emmy Brady enjoy a dance with other Lawrentians at the President’s Ball. Photo courtesy of the Campus Life Office The Winter Carnival, a campus tradition, arrived at Lawrence once again last week. This year the Event Planning and Organization Committee (EPOC), a student-run organization supervised by the Campus Life Office,…
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The Curious Case of the Ormsby Ghost
As the oldest residence hall on campus, there is no doubt that Ormsby Hall, built in 1889, is haunted. No one can be too sure of exactly how many ghosts call Ormsby their home. Throughout the years, however, many Residence Life Advisors (RLAs) and Ormsby residents have become familiar with one particular ghost who goes…
Symposium allows students to explore career and major options
Senior Monica Paniagua Montoya talks about her research to interested students at the symposium. Photo by Luke Payne Lawrence University’s first annual Major, Intern and Research Symposium took place on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Warch Campus Center. Sponsored by Career Services, the Dean of Students Office and the…
“Inside Out” Weekend reinforces Diversity Center support system
Students and Diversity Center faculty show off their T-shirts during the “Inside Out” event. Photo by Luke Payne College students often undergo many emotional ups and downs throughout the academic year. If a student who is struggling wishes to find a strong support system at Lawrence, the Diversity Center is one of several places on…
LUCC Cabinet changes
After junior Hitkarsh Chanana stepped down from his position of Lawrence University Community Council’s (LUCC) Public Relations Chair, LUCC President Max Loebl and Vice President Jo-Hannah Rifai decided to reopen this position to the Lawrence community. “Tradition calls on myself and the vice president to fill the position as expeditiously as possible,” commented Loebl. They…