Young: Tell me about how you came to Lawrence. Gilbert: I grew up in the Minneapolis area. When I was five we moved out to the suburbs. I grew up in Minnetonka. I went to Carleton College, and went there as a scientist. I took all these science courses, and got to the end of sophomore year and decided I wanted to be an English major, which astonished my parents, but it was a premonition about how I was interested in lots of different things, and didn't want to narrow my focus too early.
John Bettridge is a man of many talents. He is the president of fishing club and an esteemed member of the honor council. He plays on Lawrence's rugby club team and competes with the swim team. A Biology major, Bettridge has spent the last three summers at Lawrence fighting pollutants in the Fox River as well as cancer cells, developing techniques that use nanotechnology and viruses.
Audra Haas was eighteen-years old and exploring a new city, San Diego, when she stumbled upon her passion. Haas and her sister walked into an "interactive art studio," then one of the first of its kind. They spent the day there, making art and catching up over a cup of coffee.
I don't say that in a negative way. Lawrence certainly served as a stepping stone to shiny new adventures. Heck, getting out of "dodge" by way of Lawrence was once a big dream in and of itself. Just the other day I dusted off the yearbooks as I packed them away for my next adventure.
Today I stepped out of my London residence around noon to see a lunchtime play for my Theatre class, and couldn't help feeling like I would rather stay tucked up in my room, maybe watching an episode of Skins, than venturing off into the city. Before you scoff, shake your head, and write me off as lazy, hear me out.
Kale is not only a deliciously underappreciated vegetable, it is also a wonderful winter dish for those who like to cook things that are in season. This recipe has the perfect amount of crunch and flavor that will make you forget about the main dish. Makes 2-4 servings.