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February 5, 2021 Last term, I interviewed Lawrentians about what pieces of entertainment and media got them through the summer of lockdown and isolation. This term, I’m doing the same thing, except it’s my turn. Each week, I’m giving my comfort food, pop-culture and art suggestions for the dreary winter we’re facing. What’s something you can watch, read or listen to that takes your mind off of the real world? Well, let me tell you.  Okay, so, I promise that this is the last Great Midwest Trivia Contest related content you’ll see in the paper until next year. This...

February 5, 2021 The University Convocation, “The Radical Possibility and Democratic Necessity of Navel-Gazing,” was held virtually by the Public Events Committee on Monday, Jan. 28. Kiese Laymon, Hubert H. McAlexander Professor of English and Creative Writing at the University of Mississippi and the author of the book, “Heavy: An American Memoir,” spoke at the event about his writing experience with “Heavy” and the need for navel-gazing within the community.  Associate Professor of Chemistry and Chair of the Public Events Committee, Allison Fleshman, is part of the selection pro...

phelpsc@lawrence.edu I am writing this letter rather reluctantly. I donot wish to begin an incendiary debate aboutAllison Augustyn’s platitudes (I refer to herMay 25th article addressing certain issues withthe Delta Tau Delta fraternity). However,Allison has made a few statements that I finddisturbing to such a degree that I cannot remainsilent. The first thing I want…

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets defeated third baseman and outfielder J.D. Davis, the Baltimore Orioles beat outfielder Anthony Santander and first baseman Ji-Man Choi defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in the first three of 13 scheduled salary arbitration cases this month. Davis receives a raise from $592,463 to $2.1 million rather than his $2,475,000 request. The decision by Gil Vernon, Mark Burstein and Jeanne Vonhof was announced Friday, three days after they heard the case. Because of the pandemic, hearings are being conducted by Zoom for the first time rather than in person. Davis, 27, hit...

MLB notebook: Bauer says he’s signing with Dodgers The National League Cy Young Award winner will join the World Series champions. Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Trevor Bauer is coming home to pitch for the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner announced his decision on Friday in a two-minute video posted to his Twitter account. Bauer narrated the piece, which ended with him saying, “This season is about making sure history remembers us as we wish to be remembered. This season is about adding to our legacy. And I can’t wait, Dodger fans.”