One of the most common reaction I get from telling people that I have a girlfriend back in my hometown is a mix of pity and a laundry list of reasons why long-distance relationships cannot work. Whether the belief is grounded in personal experience or a stigmatized hearsay, most people are under the impression that…
Planned Parenthood Can Combat Poverty
With the current war waged on Planned Parenthood by our government, it is important to understand what is at risk. Planned Parenthood, despite popular belief, is more than just a place where women go to get abortions. Planned Parenthood’s general services include: anemia testing, cholesterol screening, diabetes screening, physical exams, flu vaccines, help with quitting…
LU pride game supports You Can Play
This past weekend, the Lawrence University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) sponsored the LU Pride Game, where proceeds from the game went to the You Can Play Project. The LU Pride Game was when Lawrence’s Men and Women’s Basketball teams played against Monmouth College. You Can Play is a project that works with those of the…