Every time I get off campus, whether it’s a walk to the store or a weekend away, I feel an absurd sense of relief. It is as if while within the confines of campus I inadvertently absorb the preoccupations of those around me, a complicit participant in the stress Olympics, and only know how to…
Seniority Report: Congratulations! It’s Fifth Week
We are halfway! Halfway between here and there. Halfway between, “Wow, I cannot wait to further develop myself in my final year at Lawrence,” and, “Oh my god, who am I, how do I live in a community larger than one square mile?” For those of us graduating in a few months, we will most…
Meet Report: Pioneer Open
This past Saturday, the Lawrence University Track and Field Team travelled to Platteville, Wis. to compete in the UW-Platteville Pioneer Open. Despite the rough training and injuries that have plagued some members of the team, there were still several notable performances around the team and improvements throughout the field. Both of the 4×200 meter relay…
Seniority Report: Winter Rain and Spring Thaw
When it is not five degrees outside with blustering wind so cold you question your need to trek to the dining hall for dinner, it is above freezing with cascading rain from above and melted slush at your feet, no winter coat quite prepared to protect you from the elements. That is the projection for…
Seniority Report: The Times They Are A-Changin’
In a valiant effort to pretend that the crushing weight of homework and the heavy load of exams aren’t causing us to self-destruct, take a moment to remember what greets us at their end: winter break. While winter generally shines with less light, not more, it is nevertheless an opportunity for six weeks of intermission,…