2008 Woodie Awards
If only to make my 16-year-old sister jealous, I found myself in Riverview Lounge on Tuesday, Sept. 30, awaiting the appearance of Adam Brody. The event was sponsored by the local Obama Campaign for Change and Lawrence's College Democrats. I entered the room three minutes before the alleged starting time of seven o'clock, ignoring the first of many text messages from my sister Natalia commanding -- not requesting -- "detes.
Although the renovation of Cloak Theatre in the Music-Drama Center has not drawn nearly as much attention as the ongoing construction of the campus center, the revamping of the black box theater is just as important to the Lawrence theater community. The renovation, which began this summer and will be completed later in the term, has changed the orientation of the theater from a "three-quarter thrust" to a "proscenium arch," which -- for those who are not theater majors -- means that the audience is now seated on one side of the room, rather than three.
Peter-John Thomas, Assistant Professor of Russian, is no stranger to Wisconsin. Originally from the Sheboygan area, he is pleased to have ended up at Lawrence, an institution that has been has on his radar for some time. "Lawrence's Russian department has had an excellent reputation for a long time," he remarked, "Plus, I've always loved small liberal arts colleges.
This year students will see a new face in the health center: Susie Muenster, taking over for the memorable Nurse Carol. Susie Muenster is from Waupaca, Wis., which is 30 miles west of Appleton, and she commutes daily to Lawrence. She is married with three grown children, the eldest being the Sage Resident Hall Director Sarah Muenster.
Walking once again across LU after a year abroad -- possible with help from non-LU funding, The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship -- seems at the very least surreal. As cliché as it sounds, stepping off the plane in Moscow's Sheremetovo International Airport seems like yesterday.
Appleton's Octoberfest and a Costa Rican pilgrimage are not as different as one might think. Both involve hoards of sweaty bodies, bizarre fashion statements, cover bands on street corners and a lack of public restrooms. The only real difference is the goal of each respective journey.
I enjoy making this recipe in the fall and winter. It is reminiscent of a cookie, but I really like what the piecrust adds to it. A little ice cream and caramel on the side makes for a nice finish. White Chocolate & Macadamia Nut Pie Ingredients: 1 pie crust, unbaked Filling: 1/2 C sugar 1/2 C light brown sugar 6 tablespoons flour 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 C white chocolate chips Preheat oven to 325.