When I picked up my clarinet for the first time in fourth grade, it was like magic. By placing a reed on a hand-me-down black plastic tube with tarnished keys, I was able to make some pretty cool noises! However, after years in band and orchestra, the joy of playing my instrument got lost around…
Winter Lane
I kicked a chunk of ice along my path, bored with the same sidewalk and the same routine that I took every day to school. At least there was a change in the typical rainy weather … but that change came with snow. Why?! At least high-school was almost over. Although, as soon as that…
Contamination: Investigation
“Come in,” I replied to the knock on my office door, before waving my visitor to the cozy chair across from me. “What can I help you with, Ms. Carrot?” “Thanks for coming in today. It’s unfortunate that this issue requires a private investigator, but we simply need to get to the bottom of this…
Why dating over distance is hard
The very first article I ever wrote for The Lawrentian two years ago was about why maintaining long distance relationships—whether among friends, family or a significant other—is worth the effort it takes to stay in touch. With the incredibly rare exception of people who go to school close to home and have had no individuals…
LSO presents “Three Masterpieces”
Last weekend, Lawrence University Symphony Orchestra (LSO) performed their first concert of the year. The Friday, Oct. 16 performance, “Three Masterpieces,” included works by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Gabriel Fauré and Antonín Dvořák. “Three Masterpieces” was the first Lawrence concert conducted by Visiting Director of Orchestral Studies Thom Ritter George. George and the LSO musicians did an…
Be more productive by doing less
Overwhelmed with my heavy workload, I was compelled to read the comments that students wrote on the “do less, be more” posting near the Conservatory office a few weeks ago. The display provides students with markers to write ways to cut back on something they are doing, or change a small habit to make better…
RLAs are paid enough
By Jess Morgan Over the past two terms, I have had the privilege of being a Residence Life Advisor [RLA] in Ormsby Hall and Brokaw Hall. During that time, I have been surprised by how much I have grown and enjoyed my current role. It has also surprised me how frequently I hear that RLAs…
Pursuing your passions within the Conservatory
By Jess Morgan Lawrence is a great place for me to pursue my interest in piano, or for any other student to start a new instrument, since half of our university is dedicated to music. However, the atmosphere and high level of prestige within the conservatory is intimidating, making it scary to fully embrace the…
If Lawrence is a buffet, try something new
By Jess Morgan A few weeks ago, I spoke with a senior who had never set foot in one of the dorms, despite having spent almost four years here on campus. The conversation made me think about how important it is to take the occasional step out of your usual routine to experience a new…
Breaking out of the Lawrence Bubble
By Jess Morgan Our campus is almost its own self-sufficient community. With the amount of resources we have on campus, it is easy to restrict oneself within the boundaries of the cozy “Lawrence Bubble,” never even wandering past the now-empty Harmony Café. Despite the temptation to stay on campus, especially during the winter, walking farther…