The first time I smelled the tonic aroma of cedar wood was in November of 2004: my family had just moved into a new house right outside of Seattle. It was a center hall colonial home with an army of ivy ascending the brick walls all the way up to the sloping mansard roof, and…
Letter to the Editor: I will not graduate from Lawrence, I will have overcome it
Lawrence University is an institution rooted in white supremacy. The message sent to students of color has repeatedly been an overwhelming “you do not belong here,” and while there were strides made to fix the racist orthodoxy of this campus, events this past week reminds us of the historical and structural oppression that is grafted…
Our Deep State is Revolting: It doesn’t have to be that way
I really have to give credit to the Republicans: they’re going so fast with this nonsense it’s exhausting. Anyway, here’s the ground assumption information you need to know right now: Michael Flynn, former National Security Advisor, resigned at the start of the week over discussing sanctions with the Russian foreign minister in December. Here’s why…
Staff Editorial: Does Lawrence have Spirit?
“We got spirit, yes we do! We got spirit, how ‘bout you?!” said no one at a Lawrence sporting event ever. The student presence at sporting events at Lawrence, if there is one, or even Conservatory events (though a different kind of presence), is not so exciting. Where are the signs? Where’s the unison clapping?…
We Like Big Butts (And We Always Have)
It is apparent to any observer of current American culture that the booty (bottom, badonkadonk, butt, derriere, be-hind, backside, buttocks, bum, tush, moneymaker, etc.) is an important aspect (ass-pect) of American sexuality and philosophy. If one has any doubts, they must simply type “butt” into Cosmopolitan’s search bar (obviously the most reputable source around) and…