The Supreme Court began hearing cases for the term on Oct. 7. This is the second term since the controversial appointment of Justice Brett Kavanaugh, which secured a conservative majority in the highest court of the U.S. Many of the cases the Supreme Court will be hearing this term are significant because they touch on…
Staff Editorial: Every Lawrentian should take UNIC 117
Many Lawrentians have gone through the American school system. Unfortunately, this is essentially a cookie cutter system that emphasizes test-taking ability, labels students, and not much else. As a result, students have emerged feeling as if their worth is tied to their academic success. Many Lawrentians melt down over a grade that doesn’t match their…
Staff Ed: Is it getting hot in here? Young activists tackle climate change
Sixteen-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg captured the world’s attention this month after an emotional speech at the 2019 UN climate action summit. Thunberg told world leaders, “You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words.” Thunberg’s sentiments resonated with a generation of young people who feel powerless in the face of world…
Staff Editorial: The new meal plan is a scam
This year, Lawrence introduced a new meal plan system. Among other changes, it shifted around term meal plan options and added a new one that is intended to allow students to have all three of their meals every day in Andrew Commons. Additionally, meal swipes expire and replenish every week, forcing students to plan their…
Staff Editorial: Thank you, Bon Appétit staff!
As the 2018-19 news cycle draws to a close, The Lawrentian Editorial Board used our last meeting to reflect on the types of stances we took on as a group over the past year. During such a politically-charged and volatile period of time, we have often used the staff editorial to view both on- and…
Staff Editorial: What Esquire could have done differently
On Tuesday, Feb. 12., popular men’s magazine “Esquire” came under fire after they published “The Life of an American Boy at 17” as a cover story for their March issue. The article is part of a series “Esquire” is running on growing up in America today. The cover photo depicts Ryan Morgan, a high school…
Staff Editorial: Internet Imposters
Last term, on a study abroad trip to Shanghai, junior Maddie Kiehl encountered a notorious internet creep that has been targeting students. Kiehl accepted a friend request, noting the amount of common connections and the mention of Lawrence University in the account bio. Kiehl says that the account began messaging her “super inappropriate things,” which…
Staff Editorial: Super Bowl LIII Controversy
Last week’s Super Bowl was the lowest rated since 2009. This was in part due to general disinterest—the New England Patriots had won five Super Bowls since 2002, which proved frustrating for any non-Patriot fans. And their opponents, the Los Angeles Rams, have yet to acquire a solid fanbase. A larger reason for this year’s…
Staff Editorial: The Polar Vortex
What is the polar vortex? It sounds terrifying, but in fact, the polar vortex is a stable and important part of Earth’s climate. Polar vortexes are areas of low pressure and extremely cold air that always exist around the Earth’s poles—the one that is affecting Midwesterners this winter is usually found surrounding the north pole,…
Staff Editorial: Changes in Campus Involvement
Recently, many Lawrentians have been speculating about a general decrease in student involvement in campus activities. Some say there have been fewer students running for leadership positions, attending meetings, and supporting each other at events. They say concert and sports game attendance is waning, and that no one wants to invest time in campus organizations.…