The Lawrence University football team traveled down to Monmouth, Illinois on Saturday September 30th for a game against the Monmouth College Fighting Scots. This game marked the 1,000th game in Lawrence football history. The Vikings were looking to bounce back after their 47-27 loss to Lake Forest the week before. Monmouth looked to be a…
6 Things You Miss After Studying Abroad in the Former USSR
by Nina Wilson of Respectful and Tasteful Satire (RATS) The cuisine. Hot dogs are a bit of a rarity in the United States—that is, for people above the age of 12! In the former USSR, hot dogs are a staple. Hot dogs for breakfast, hot dogs for lunch, hot dogs for dinner! Another plus: they’re…
HMELU performs concert after years of hiatus
The Heavy Metal Ensemble of Lawrence University (HMELU) performs in the Chapel. Photo by Taylor Blackson On Saturday Feb. 17, the Heavy Metal Ensemble of Lawrence University (HMELU) performed its 2014 album “Resurrection Opus” for an animated crowd in the Lawrence Memorial Chapel. The metal orchestra, which describes itself as a “sonic behemoth,” is made…