Highlights from this week’s edition of The Lawrentian. Read the full paper on our website or in print.
News:
COVID-19 policies raise concerns, campus opinion split
Sophia Schultz
On a Sunday evening, Maggie, which is a pseudonym, tested positive for COVID-19. She had bought a rapid test when she started feeling sick, and when it came back positive…
Sports:
Lake Forest whittled in womens’ basketball
Luther Abel
When the dust had settled, and the bruises from many a thrown elbow had purpled, the Viking Women’s basketball team emerged fatigued but joyfully triumphant, with a 75-60 victory over the Lake Forest College Foresters, an adversary…
Variety:
Faërie
Therese McCoy
Again, I would like to credit the Greek legacy with this classic fable, the story being traditionally attributed to the talents of Aesop. The sun was streaming in long yellow shafts through the trees, catching the pollen floating in the air so that it sparkled. The Hare’s fluttering…
Features:
The Great Midwest Trivia Contest: Lawrence’s most chaotic tradition
Lucian Baxter
The 57th annual Great Midwest Trivia Contest just wrapped up last Sunday night (technically Monday morning) at 1 a.m., leaving many Lawrentians over-caffeinated, sleep-deprived or maybe just wondering — what is Trivia?
Arts & Entertainment:
Student Recital: Tyler Nanstad
Lauren Woodzicka
Tyler Nanstad performed his senior recital on Saturday, January 29, joined by fellow fourth-years Alison Gauvreau and Melanie Shefchik, as well as the percussion ensemble Kinkaviwo. The program consisted of four songs, all with varying styles.
Opinion & Editorials*:
A note from the new editor
Evan Ney
Dear reader,
As you may know, it’s hiring season here at The Lawrentian, so you will likely be seeing some new faces around the paper over the coming weeks. One of them is here, as I’m excited to introduce myself…
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