Rare collection of bound manuscripts owned by Ann Sullivan Nelson M-D’41 in the Wriston Art Collection. Photo by Hannah Burgess Behind the glass doors of Wriston 227 lies a veritable treasure trove of resources for Lawrence University students. The Art Collection, curated by Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art History, Curator of the Wriston Art Center…
The Lawrence Passion Project: Dalia Khattab
Senior biology, international relations and French major Dalia Khattab on the bridge in the Steitz Atrium. Photo by David Baldwin This column intends to find out what it means to be empathetic, strive for understanding and to document fulfillment in action by having conversations with students working on Senior Experience Projects at Lawrence on how…
Lawrence University Symphony Orchestra’s “Visions of Grandeur”
LSO stands as they are applauded in the Lawrence Memorial Chapel. Photo by Taylor Blackson Lawrence University Symphony Orchestra (LSO) held their concert, “Visions of Grandeur,” on Sunday, Oct. 8 in the Lawrence University Memorial Chapel. This was the orchestra’s first performance since the start of the 2017-18 academic year. Conducted by Assistant Professor of…
The Lawrence Passion Project: Kiera Jett
What does it mean to be engaged, to be empathetic and to strive for understanding at Lawrence University? What does fulfillment at Lawrence University look like, and more importantly, what does it look like in action? This column strives to ask these questions and search for answers by having conversations with seniors working on their…
Lawrence takes steps towards student safety
New surveillance camera installed on the cross walk signs on College Avenue. Photo by Hannah Burgess Many students on campus are all too familiar with incidents involving rude catcalls or slurs from cars driving by the College Avenue crosswalks. The Lawrence administration, constantly working towards creating a safer campus, has recently installed security cameras in…
LIT brings inclusive theatre to Lawrence
As students settled into the cushy, red chairs of Cloak Theater, sophomores Caro Granner and Samantha Torres began Fall Term planning meetings for their new club, Lawrence Inclusive Theatre (LIT). Over the course of an hour, these two co-presidents and the rest of the group exuded eagerness as they covered a wide range of topics…
Bump, set and spike, Lawrence volleyball wins big
Senior Colleen Nowlan celebrates after winning a point. Photo courtesy of Lawrence Athletics After losing eight straight games, the Lawrence University volleyball team was finally able to right the ship on Saturday, Sept. 16, the second day of the Red Hawk Invitational hosted by Ripon College. The Lady Vikes started the day off with a…
Lawrence community responds to Harvey and Irma
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, as well as the figurative storm of news covering these catastrophic events, have largely blown over. However, those in the paths of the hurricanes will feel their effects for a long time to come. At the start of the school season, hurricane season reached a peak as Harvey and Irma wreaked…
Letter to the Editor: I will not graduate from Lawrence, I will have overcome it
Lawrence University is an institution rooted in white supremacy. The message sent to students of color has repeatedly been an overwhelming “you do not belong here,” and while there were strides made to fix the racist orthodoxy of this campus, events this past week reminds us of the historical and structural oppression that is grafted…
This Month in Lawrence History: May
Izzy The sun comes out from hiding. Flowers are blooming amidst the fresh green grass. Swarms of gnats that fly into the eyes and mouths out students. The aroma of the Fox River in all its glory. Going outside without the layers upon layers of clothing and not regretting it. Yes, the sweet month of…