Laurie Carter, 17th President of Lawrence Photo provided by Shippensburg University Emily Zuniga, one of our news writers, had the opportunity to interview Lawrence University’s next president, Laurie Carter, on Friday, March 5. The two met virtually the day after Carter was announced to be the 17th president of Lawrence. Carter will be the first…
Burstein signs amicus curiae supporting “Dreamers”
In protest of the Trump administration’s recent action on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, Lawrence University has signed an amicus brief along with more than 50 other U.S. universities. DACA was a federal government program created under the Obama administration in 2012. It was intended for people who had been brought to…
Staff Editorial
Imagine a child—or a teenager—imagine a child coming home to find it stripped bare with trunks open on the floor stuffed with clothes. A bewildered question is asked to one of the parents walking in and out of bedrooms and the child is told curtly that they are leaving, “going back”. Where? To where they…
Lawrence names new vice president for student life
Christopher Card interacts with a Trinity student. Christopher Card had previously worked at Trinity College for nine years. Photo courtesy of Trinity College. On May 4, 2017, President Mark Burstein announced the hiring of a new vice president for student life, Christopher Card. Card is currently the Dean of Students at Trinity College in Hartford,…
Letter to the Editor
To The Editor, As you are no doubt aware, the election of the next president and vice president of LUCC will occur this coming Tuesday. Having seen student interest in LUCC grow with its importance on campus, I believe this election presents us with the opportunity to place LUCC firmly on the path of realizing…
Fun President Facts To Help You Forget
As I sit here, the morning of Nov. 9, I feel tired, sad, disappointed, angry and a host of other emotions. I am very afraid. I am afraid for myself as a woman, for every person of color, for immigrants, for LGBTQ+ individuals and I am afraid for those children who will grow up in…
President Trump, what about President Pence?
Donald Trump’s rhetoric is disgusting. His blatantly racist, sexist, transphobic and bigoted statements garnered international media attention. But at heart, he is no more than a shrewd businessman capitalizing on the fears of Americans. He will not last the full term in the office. So get ready for President Mike Pence. Hopefully, the American people…
Letter to the Editor: Wesley Varughese
To the Editor, Just like that, it is finished. It truly has been a pleasure to serve as your student government president this past year. I am grateful to Vice President Ali Heiring, my cabinet and to all of those who have served with me over the past year. My involvement with Lawrence University Community…
Presidential office hours present new opportunities
On the morning of Wednesday Oct. 2, President Burstein held his second session of open office hours for students at Sampson House. The open office hours provide students the opportunity to drop by and have a conversation with President Burstein. The hours operate on a first come, first serve basis and occur twice a term.…