Hobbies are fundamental aspects of ourselves. They help define who we are as individuals; they are the things we choose to immerse ourselves in with what little free time we have. This column aims to explore the vast range of unique and interesting hobbies and pastimes hidden within the Lawrence community, and to grant insight…
Real Womxn’s Voices: Linnet Ramos
The assumption that there is a universal and singular experience as a womxn erases the nuances and variety that exists. This column seeks to address the many intersections that may overlap in an individual’s life. All this is done in an effort to celebrate the reality of womxnhood in the various ways it may be…
The Hobby of Mine – Spencer Sweeney
Hobbies are fundamental aspects of ourselves. They help define who we are as individuals; they are the things we choose to immerse ourselves in with what little free time we have. This column aims to explore the vast range of unique and interesting hobbies and pastimes hidden within the Lawrence community, and to grant insight…
Guest soloist inspires with Kathak dance
Last Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Esch Hurvis Studio in the Warch Campus Center, Lawrence welcomed for the yearly dance series the first guest, Anindita Neogy Anaam. Anaam is a leader in the classical Indian dance form of “Kathak” and came to share her art along with her experiences with the Appleton…
This Hobby of Mine — Jacob Deck
Hobbies are fundamental aspects of ourselves. They help define who we are as individuals; they are the things we choose to immerse ourselves in with what little free time we have. This column aims to explore the vast range of unique and interesting hobbies and pastimes hidden within the Lawrence community, and to grant insight…
Big Momma’s House, Volume II: Heid Music
There is a tendency among Lawrentians to assume that the city of Appleton is an uninteresting place, leading many to rarely leave campus. This column seeks to profile spots in the city to burst your Lawrence bubble, while I use my experience as a townie to give them a side by side comparison with my…
An Evening of Poetry with Kiki Petrosino
A copy of Petrosino’s book of poetry, Witch Wife, signed by the poet. Photo by Larissa Davis. On Apr. 25, visiting poet Kiki Petrosino read from her books of poetry at 7 p.m. in the Wriston Art Galleries. Prior to the readings, Assistant Professor of English Melissa Range first introduced Petrosino and read the Lawrence…
Cultural Competency Lecture on Islamophobia
Associate Professor of Religious Studies Martyn Smith delivered this week’s Cultural Competency lecture on Islamophobia. Photo by Larissa Davis. In order to bring awareness to Islamophobia, Associate Professor of Religious Studies Martyn Smith gave a cultural competency lecture titled, “Islam in America: The Success Story of Dearborn, Michigan.” This lecture and the discussion that followed…
The Lawrence Passion Project: Naomi Oster
Mathematics major and Gender Studies minor and senior Naomi Oster talks about her experiences as LUCC Vice President and as a high achieving senior at Lawrence. Photo by Larissa Davis. What does it mean to be engaged, to be empathetic, and to strive for understanding at Lawrence University? What does fulfillment at Lawrence University look…
The Lawrence Passion Project: Kate Kilgus
Mathematics and clarinet performance double-major and fifth-year Kate Kilgus talks about her work. Photo by Larissa Davis. This column intends to find out what it means to be empathetic, to strive for understanding and to document fulfillment in action by having conversations with students working on Senior Experience Projects at Lawrence on how they are…