Lore-ence: Experiment in the Commons
The following story is satire. All events and characters are fictional. Research Methods I in the psychology department is making its 2020 debut this winter. In this class, students are required to form groups to further their goals in the class. In these groups, students devise a research question, then a hypothesis and finally an…
Lore-ence: “Airbnb to fund Lawrentians’ dreams”
The following story is satire. All events and characters are fictional. In recent years, Lawrence University has bought an alarming number of cardboard cutouts. From President Burstein to Papa Smurf, there are cardboard cutouts all over campus. This has become increasingly unsustainable. Lawrence is struggling to keep up with the costs and the demand, especially…
Lore-ence: “Vegetarianism Addressed in Convocation”
The following story is satire. All events and characters are fictional. One of the best parts about attending Lawrence University is the frequency in which we bring speakers to our stage to enlighten our students. Students are allowed to suggest convocation speakers, which gives us the freedom to bring in speakers that we find relevant.…
Lore-ence: Secret Menu
Everyone who frequents the Café knows that the options eventually get tiresome. One can only do so many build-a-bowl options before their palate screams for something new. And ever since Lawrence implemented a “no outside food on campus” rule, Bon Appetit has become king. One can only dream of Toppers pizza or Taste of Thai.…
Lore-ence: Senior Mayhem Day
With only one week left before finals, Lawrence students are buzzing with excitement. At the peak of excitement are this year’s graduating class as they prepare to move forward with their lives. There are many celebrations and traditions that happen during the term before the big farewell and Lawrence University, as an ever-evolving school, is…
Lore-ence: Student outcry over new residence hall
It has recently been announced that there are plans to make a new residence hall. Lawrence University has struggled with over-accepting students in the last couple of years, and it has been decided that another resident hall will lessen the stress this has on the rest of the student body. The current plan is to…
Lore-ence: The dangers of leisure
It’s spring, which means a lot of good stuff is going to be happening soon. Between LUaroo, formals, Greek Week and many other events, there’s bound to be a lot going on. The weather is nice and people are ready to come out of their rooms and enjoy the campus more than ever. Some wonder,…
Lore-ence: Lawrence hires pseudoscience faculty
Lawrence University is in the process of hiring new professors this Spring Term. In the fall, along with a new freshman class, a few new professors will be joining our ranks. In the past year, a large number of students have designed their own majors. The most popularly crafted major was the pseudoscience major. This…