Highlights from this week’s edition of The Lawrentian. Read the full paper on our website or in print.
News:
A guide to Appleton’s 2023 budget
Nathan Wall
The Appleton Common Council voted 12-2 to adopt a $197.5 million Executive Budget for the year 2023 on Nov. 9. District 13 Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim and District 15 Alderperson Chad Doran were the two dissenting votes. District 11 Alderperson Kristin Alfheim, who represents the Lawrence campus…
Sports:
World Cup 2022 roundup
Sean McLaughlin
After four long years, the World Cup returned once again in 2022, with Qatar hosting the world’s largest sporting event for the first time. There were several storylines that headlined the tournament. In their last attempt, could either Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi win soccer’s greatest prize?
Variety:
Visions of Who Knows What
Renee Iris Bernal
Features:
Local Government Feature: Bill Siebers
Nathan Wall
If District 1 Alderperson Bill Siebers could sum up his life story in one word, it would be “sure.”
Siebers has served on the Appleton Common Council since he was first elected in the 1970s. He was born and raised in Appleton and has lived…
Arts & Entertainment:
Kate Bishop
Kat Girod
Happy Winter term everyone! I hope everyone had a chance to recharge properly over the break in preparation for the short days and long nights that typically accompany the stark cold of the Winter season. This week we’ll be venturing…
Opinions & Editorials*:
Police and politicians have queer people's blood on their hands
Nathan Wall
On the night of Saturday, Nov. 19, a gunman entered Club Q, a queer club in Colorado Springs, Colorado and started shooting, killing five queer people. Their names are Ashley Paugh, Daniel Aston, Derrick Rump, Raymond Green Vance and Kelly Loving. Although the gunman’s motives are complicated…
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