BOMB Squad makes chemistry a blast at local elementary school
Junior Cheyenne Beckelman, sophomore Erica Craddock and freshman Max Muter pose with students of Sunrise School in Kimberly after the BOMB Squad presentation. Photo courtesy of BOMB Squad Friday, Jan. 20 marked an important day in history as Lawrence’s very own BOMB Squad performed their largest show to date. The student-run organization traveled to…
Staff Editorial: On Privatizing School
With President Trump’s pick for Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, many of the educational reforms she is in favor of have become a part of the national dialogue. One complex policy change that DeVos is in favor of is a voucher program. Voucher programs can take many forms but very simply, a voucher program means…
Album Review: Sk8 City High School All-Star Jazz Band’s “Ranch Generation”
There is nothing quite like a Sk8 City show. Their tenacious voracity is omnipresent, rearing its head in dense music and comedic moments. If you have seen them, there is no doubt you have had Easy Mac thrown at you, laughed at their goofy quips or stood in awe at a particular otherworldly musical moment,…
Football players reflect on athlete stereotypes in academics
Football players make up a large subset of the Lawrence community, with a distinct presence in and out of the classroom. Many of the players live together in the Delt house and walk together through campus. Football players have a uniquely intimidating stature as athletes and are easily recognized. Even outside of season, they train…