A group viewing session for the event was held in Somerset, projected here is fifth-year Daniel Green’s performance. Photo by Sebastian Evans This year, the Black Student Union’s (BSU) annual production of Cultural Expressions for Black and Brown empowerment was themed “Black Love” and took place in a hybrid setting, streaming live on YouTube with…
Saying goodbye to outgoing staff
The publishing cycle for The Lawrentian is coming to a close. As this is our last publication this term, we wanted to take a moment to say goodbye to some outgoing staff and let them share a little about their time working with the paper. We will be back second week of Spring Term with…
THIS WEEK IN PHOTOS
Throughout this week, BSU, BYN, PAO, LUNA and COLORES have been leading a variety of events to celebrate “Honoring Black History Week.” Here are a few of the highlights.
Student Recital: Zofia Sabee
Junior Zofia Saba performs cell recital in Harper Hall. Photo by Sebastian Evans This past Sunday, Feb. 21, junior Zofia Sabee performed her student recital for cello. Though the in-person seating was limited, Sabee’s recital was broadcasted and recorded on the Lawrence Vimeo page and can be found there for anyone who missed it. Sabee…
Student Spotlight: Matthew DeChant
Pictured: sophomore Matthew DeChant Photo by Sebastian Evans Sophomore Matthew DeChant released his debut folk album, “Out the Hollow Tree” on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. Of it, he says, “When you live in a suburb, it can be easy to think that there’s nothing mythical, nothing folkloric about where you are — that it’s all…
Lawrence hosts annual Lunar New Year celebration
This year, International House will serve as a destination where on-campus students can pick up goody bags as part of the Lunar New Year celebration. Photo by Sebastian Evans. A virtual Lunar New Year celebration will be held Saturday, Feb. 13, hosted by the Diversity and Intercultural Center, the International Student Services as well as…
Fryxell’s junior recital success
Sarah Wheeler ’06 (left), junior Beth Frycell junior (center), and junior Alex Lewis (right) preform on stage. Photo by Sebastian Evans. Beth Fryxell’s junior year violin recital was held on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. As well as being open to a very limited audience in Harper Hall, the recital was livestreamed. For the…
Modified Winter Carnival celebrated on campus
As part of Winter Carnival, Lawrence students decorate gingerbread houses in the Somerset Room of the Warch Campus Center on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Photo by Sebastain Evans. Lawrence’s annual Winter Carnival began Monday, Feb. 1 and will conclude on Sunday, Feb. 7 with a celebration of the Superbowl. The Student Organization for University Planning (SOUP)…
D&IC re-opens, plans events for Winter Term
The Diversity and Intercultural Center, pictured above, has offically re-opened and is planning several events to take place in Winter Term. Photo by Sebastian Evans. The Diversity and Intercultural Center (D&IC) is planning several events for both on- and off-campus students this term, including a Lunar New Year celebration, opportunities for students to de-stress and…
Viking Chorale collaborates with Appleton schools
Associate Professor of Music Stephen Sieck conducts Viking Chorlae in a November 2019 concert. Photo by Sebastian Evans The COVID-19 pandemic has required many music ensembles to make new adjustments to their rehearsal and performance practices this term. The pandemic has presented new challenges for making music together and connecting with others. However, the choral…