With over 75 student organizations thriving on the Lawrence campus, it can be difficult for members of different groups to keep up with what others are doing. Many organizations struggle to get the word out about their events, and lots of good ideas fall through the cracks due to lack of funding.
This past weekend Lawrence University hosted the "EXPERIENCE American Choral Masterpieces" concert. More than 300 voices joined together in the final concert on Sunday, Feb. 24. Many of the singers involved were high school students, coming from 20 high schools in six states throughout the country, as far away as Washington and Vermont.
With the date of the Wisconsin primaries moved from April to February this year, Wisconsin suddenly found itself basking in a little more of the political limelight than it has been accustomed to in the past. As one of the most exciting and groundbreaking presidential races in history heated up, Wisconsinites showed that they were eager to let their voices be heard at the polls.
Walking past the campus center construction, one can only see snow drifts huddled around construction equipment through the surrounding high fence. Yet this otherwise quiet environment is punctuated by the noises of construction crews and equipment from deep within the foundation pit of the future four-level building.
New books are a privilege given to some, but not all, American children. Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and senior honor society Mortar Board advanced the cause of literacy this past weekend with their Book Drive to benefit the children's literacy organization, First Book.