In light of the recent announcement that Winter and Spring Terms will operate almost identically to Fall Term, it is now the time for us to consider the options presented before us. The question of whether or not to return to campus is a personal one, and it is something that many of us are…
Staff Editorial: Ethical Consumerism
TW: violence, murder, profitting from the aforementioned This summer, audiences were stunned by a viral video of Megan Thee Stallion limping down a Hollywood sidewalk, leaving a trail of blood behind her. At the time, Megan claimed to have stepped on glass; however, in a tearful live video later, she explained that singer Tory Lanez…
Staff Editorial: Campus Hacks
Welcome back to campus! And for those of you who are freshmen or transfer students, welcome to campus! To usher in the new school year and a new editorial board for The Lawrentian, we have put together a list of campus hacks. Whether you are a veteran Lawrentian or fresh on campus, these hacks are…
Staff Editorial: Q: What has working on The Lawrentian meant to you?
ALEX F: When people think of journalism, their first thought naturally goes to publications with a vast audience, like the BBC or the New York Times. But just because these journalism organizations are the ones that usually break the biggest news does not mean that they are the only publications that matter — lower level…
Staff Editorial: Your weekly reminder to #VoteLocal
On Tuesday, Feb. 18, Appleton celebrated an election day, narrowing the field of candidates for mayor of Appleton and for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. Last week, many Lawrentians jumped at the chance to engage in local politics, but found that voter ID laws impeded their ability to do so. While this obstacle exists, it is not…
Staff Editorial: Research is key to dispelling your fears
Most of the time, when a news alert pops up on your lock screen, it serves as a reminder of what you already know — the world is a scary place. The big story dominating the news cycle changes periodically, each time giving us a new thing to fear. Right now, that fear stems from…
Staff Editorial: Reading Period is awesome!
With Reading Period underway, now is a good time to reflect on how we can make the most of it. First of all, Lawrentians are very lucky to have a midterm break at all. Most schools have a reading period before finals, but very few have one around midterms. Lawrence is, fortunately, a rarity in…
Staff Editorial: Reconsidering Lawrence’s credit system
One typical six credit course at Lawrence is expected to entail 3.3 semester hours of lecture time a week. However, some six unit classes have a significantly higher number of semester hours. These classes that require more hours spent in class or time dedicated to a specific skill should be reflected in either additional credit…
Staff Editorial: What we can learn from legal pot in Illinois
As of the beginning of 2020, the use of recreational cannabis is now legal in Illinois, following the lead of 10 other states. Lawmakers in Illinois made the bold move to begin expunging the criminal records of up to 800,000 individuals arrested for the purchase or possession of less than 30 grams of cannabis, according…
Staff Editorial: Building a stronger community at LU
Lawrence is a university that prides itself on a small, tight-knit community. One key selling point by the admissions team is the small class sizes that allow students to build more meaningful relationships with each other and their professors. Outside the classroom, events like the annual President’s Ball, Greek Week and LUaroo bring large groups…