Above: Juniors Tashi Haig and Katie Mueller enjoying Greenfire’s homemade popsicles at the Earth Day Gala on Sunday. Below: One of the items for sale at the Gala was apple bird feeders. Photos by Sara Navy. Over the week of Apr. 15 to Apr. 23, Lawrentians celebrated Earth Week in a series of events, speakers…
Photo Feature: Artist-in-residence Mural
Photo by Hannah Burgess Matika Wilbur, the creator and director of Project 562 has been on campus since last Friday for a week-long artist-in-residency. Wilbur’s work has included the creation of a mural on the Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center celebrating local tribal communities. Wilbur delivered a Convocation on Thursday which will be highlighted in next…
Winter Carnival holds many events on campus
The annual Winter Carnival was held this past week and weekend, with events occurring across campus. On Tuesday, Jan. 29, the carnival was kicked off with a ping-pong tournament in the Warch Campus Center. Wednesday saw both the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams playing games. On Thursday students could participate in Grocery Bag Bingo for…
Biggest issues facing the world
The panelists at the lecture. Photo by Hannah Burgess. On October 2, a group of seven panelists gathered to present this year’s first Povolny Lecture in International Studies. This lecture was part of an ongoing series meant to honor Mojmir Povolny, Emeritus Professor of Government at Lawrence who passed in 2012. Moderated by Claudena Skran,…
Alumni Angle: Madeline Bunke ‘14
A playbill from Bunke’s performance in “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Photo by Hannah Burgess. Originally hesitant to follow in the footsteps of her parents and older brother by attending Lawrence University, Madeline Bunke ’14 found herself drawn, nonetheless, to the school. “When I visited, I realized it checked my two most important boxes. It was a…
Up-Clothes and Personal: Izzy Abbott-Dethrow
Izzy Abbott-Dethrow sporting her mod-inspired style. Photo by Hannah Burgess. I have wildly cared about clothing my whole life. From spending hours of my childhood afternoons putting together outfits, to ceaselessly chopping up skirts and dresses to make my own creations, I spent a lot of my childhood thinking about clothing. My identity has largely,…
Up-Clothes and Personal: Christina Sedall
Sophomore Christina Sedall in her Hiett dorm. Photo by Hannah Burgess. I have wildly cared about clothing my whole life. From spending hours of my childhood afternoons putting together outfits to ceaselessly chopping up skirts and dresses to make my own creations, I spent a lot of my childhood thinking about clothing. My identity has…
Hidden Figures of Lawrence: Ann Parmentier
Lead Custodian Ann Parmentier. Photo by Hannah Burgess. Although snow during spring sometimes makes me blue, it is nice to venture out to Warch and see friendly, familiar faces. This week’s hidden figure is hard working and full of life. I met her at the performing arts scene shop while she was taking class. Ann…
Words of advice from VCSC
The Volunteer and Community Service Center. Photo By Hannah Burgess. Have you thought of volunteering but instead chose to watch Netflix? If you are like me as a student, I answered yes to the previous question. While reflecting on my time at Lawrence University now as an alumni and employee of the Volunteer Center (VCSC),…
Alumni Angle: Dr. Matthew Arau ‘97
Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Matthew Arau ‘97. Photo by Hannah Burgess. After spending enough time on the Lawrence campus, it becomes increasingly evident that a surprising number of our faculty and staff are in fact former Lawrence students. Assistant Professor of Music, Chair of the Music Education Department and Associate Director of Bands at…