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…
Why Does No One Listen to My Radio Show?
Those that are a part of the radio life at Lawrence, which broadcasts through the station WLFM, probably know that on the monitor that keeps track of the vocal reception of the microphones and the volume of the music being played there is a little section in the top right corner of the page that…
Death, Dying and Why I Went To Sierra Leone
I am never more thankful for my Jewish upbringing then when I need to start processing the death of someone close to me. All religions have their own way of helping people through grief and mourning, and for many people this is one of the biggest ways that religion and spirituality manifest and impact their…
Maditude Adjustment: Why Are We Afraid of Spiders?
For most of my life, I was not a fan of spiders. Yes, I am a fan of them now, but up until a few years ago, I avoided them at all costs. And I know they’re more afraid of me than I am of them but that doesn’t help the fact that I was…
Staff Editorial: Considering the tuition increase
On the final day of January, Lawrentians checking their inboxes were treated to an email from President Mark Burstein announcing that “The full-time tuition for the 2014–15 academic year has been set at $42,357 […] this brings the total comprehensive fee to $51,465,” meaning a “3.5 percent increase in tuition and a 3.51 percent increase…