Mon. 11/4 – 9:30 p.m. – Mead Witter – Jazz Jam Opening set by Lawrence musicians followed by an open jam session. Tues. 11/5 – 11 a.m. – Kraemer Room – Francophone Seminar in Senegal Info Session Come learn about the study abroad program in Dakar, Senegal, from past participants! This is a great opportunity…
Staff Editorial: PG&E must be stopped
On November 8, 2018, the most devastating wildfire in California history tore through the town of Paradise and countless other communities near it. Within four hours, 85 people were confirmed dead and tens of thousands of others had lost everything. An entire town was wiped off the map. When the smoke cleared, the origin of…
Staff Editorial: What to do on a rainy day
News Editor Allegra Taylor – When the weather is horrible outside I usually pick up an old video game or book that I haven’t looked at in months and then I become very confused. Managing Editor Alex Dahl – When I have the rainy day blues I like to stare into a SAD lamp until…
Staff Editorial: Keep an eye on the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court began hearing cases for the term on Oct. 7. This is the second term since the controversial appointment of Justice Brett Kavanaugh, which secured a conservative majority in the highest court of the U.S. Many of the cases the Supreme Court will be hearing this term are significant because they touch on…
Staff Editorial: Every Lawrentian should take UNIC 117
Many Lawrentians have gone through the American school system. Unfortunately, this is essentially a cookie cutter system that emphasizes test-taking ability, labels students, and not much else. As a result, students have emerged feeling as if their worth is tied to their academic success. Many Lawrentians melt down over a grade that doesn’t match their…
Staff Ed: Is it getting hot in here? Young activists tackle climate change
Sixteen-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg captured the world’s attention this month after an emotional speech at the 2019 UN climate action summit. Thunberg told world leaders, “You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words.” Thunberg’s sentiments resonated with a generation of young people who feel powerless in the face of world…
Staff Editorial: The new meal plan is a scam
This year, Lawrence introduced a new meal plan system. Among other changes, it shifted around term meal plan options and added a new one that is intended to allow students to have all three of their meals every day in Andrew Commons. Additionally, meal swipes expire and replenish every week, forcing students to plan their…
Reproductive rights are human rights
If you were to get into a car accident tomorrow and were in need of a kidney transplant to save your life, would the doctors be able to mandate that a compatible donor give you the needed organ? The answer is no. Bodily autonomy in the field of medicine is valued above most everything else…
Imposter Syndrome and why you’re doing fine
We are coming into the final stretch of the 2019-20 school year and the anticipation for summer is in full effect. Weeks are feeling like endless months and it seems like this year will never end. In a time like this, mental health is a priority for everyone as we move into the season of…
How to maintain positivity when everything is going wrong
Welcome to the second half of Spring Term. Projects are ramping up, midterms have just finished, but finals are looming closer and the weather is warming, making staying inside and studying on beautiful days a frustrating norm. Amidst all this, summer is tangible but still too far away, and it can be difficult to maintain…