The Student Newspaper of Lawrence University Since 1884 THE VOL. CXXXIX NO.LAWRENTIAN 2 APPLETON, WISCONSIN APRIL 16, 2021 The Lawrence University Athletics Department launches its official rebrand, SETTING SAIL featuring a new logo, new uniforms and new meaning for the Vikings. Emily Zuniga has used the current “interlocking LU” logo and firmly believe that it represents all of Staff Writer since 2013. us,” Aker said. _________________________________ An email from Communications sent The athletic department will integrate The Lawrence University Athletics on April 6 described the new logo as a ship the logo into each team over time as they Department celebrated the launch of their with “the fierce antelope of the Amos Law- acquire new uniforms, said Tatro. The brand-new logo at an event entitled “Ready rence Family Coat of Arms on the prow, the “interlocking LU” will still be included in the Ship” on April 6 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. shield of the Lawrence University Crest on branding. Junior and member of the soft- Athletic Director Kimberly Tatro said the port side and the trusted LU adorning ball team Chapin Grumhaus explained that this event allowed students to par- that the softball team has already ordered ticipate in sporting events such as base- To read more about the warm-up gear featuring the new logo. ball/softball toss, soccer goal shooting and history of the LU logo, Tatro also emphasized the Athletics staff’s hockey puck shooting “where everyone scan the QR code: gratitude to President Mark Burstein for was a winner!” financially supporting the Ready the Ship Tatro stated that the committee that event and rebrand. planned this event comprised members of Additionally, many people worked Communications staff, Athletics staff and together to both create the logo and send three students: junior Kelsi Bryant and se- out the announcement. According to Art niors Ceara Larson and D’Andre Weaver. Director Matt Schmeltzer, he and freelance According to Tatro, their goal was to illustrator Mike Tessmer led the logo’s The new Lawrence University Vikings’ logo has been on display in the Warch Campus Center’s front host an enjoyable event that adhered to design. Then, several people on Athletics window since April 6. Photo by Alana Melvin. COVID-19 guidelines and Honored the and Communications staff helped with the Pledge. announcement: Kim Tatro, Megan Scott, Football coach Tony Aker said that to the sail.” Mackenzie Huber, Kelly Landis, Ed Berthi- Do you have questions about any new developments on cam- him, the Ready the Ship event allowed the Tatro stated that the Athletic Depart- aume and Joe Sagar. Athletic Department to “invite people on ment decided to replace the Viking head Schmeltzer further stated that the new pus? Should the Lawrentian be covering any event? the ship.” By holding the event on campus, logo because they wanted something that logo stands out from the previous one in they were able to celebrate LU Athletics could distinguish Lawrence from other that it is the sole Viking Ship logo with an Let us know! and the entire Lawrence community. Aker universities and teams. antelope head on the prow. believed that it was especially important to “The goal was to create something “Unlike the previous logo, we re- Send any tips to [email protected]. hold a safe event that could bring joy to the more inclusive and gender-neutral in na- ally wanted to come out of this process community during the struggles caused by ture,” Tatro said. “The logo has a modern with something that is entirely unique to the COVID-19 pandemic. feel while also tapping into our history.” Lawrence, so moving away from a more According to the “History of the Viking” Aker explained that the new logo is traditional ‘Viking logo’ made sense,” page on the Lawrence University sports “ours” and emphasized the symbolism of Schmeltzer said. “It’s also gender-neutral web page, variations of the Viking head the ship. and more inclusive. It’s a fresh, new look logo have been featured by the Athletic “We all know that something that mas- that the entire Lawrence community can Department since the 1970s. Lawrence sive takes a team effort to build and sustain be proud of.” THIS WEEK IN PHOTOS Following the recent police- shooting of Daunte Wright in Minneapolis, Lawrence students gathered for the “Appleton Justice for Daunte Wright” protest at Houdini Plaza on Monday, (ABOVE) Protesters form a line as they march down College Avenue away from campus. April 12. The Photo by Sarah Navy. (RIGHT) Sophomores Asher Zukoski and Erin O’Brien hold handmade signs distrib- attendees were uted by fellow protestors. also asked to Photo by Sarah Navy. (TOP RIGHT) Across from Houdini Plaza, the protestors display their “Justice for wear masks. Daunte Wright” signs to passing vehicles, among others. Photo by Sarah Navy. Sports Variety Features A&E Op-Ed Analyzing Europe’s Repeat After Me: You’re Silver or Gold? Autism Awareness Month A Long Look at Nature: Soccer Financials pretty PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 8 PAGE 10 THIS WEEK 2 NEWS April 16, 2021 THE LAWRENTIAN Weekly updates on the status of COVID-19 at COVID-19 Lawrence ON CAMPUS TESTS ACTIVE CASES: TOTAL POSITIVE CONDUCTED: CASES: Total LU tests: Active LU cases: Total LU cases: 17,867 6 137 Total Appleton tests: Active Appleton cases: Total Appleton cases: 48,565 191 8,536 Illustration by Clare Conteh-Morgan. We are in: Limited cases Student Organizations GREEN Isolation and Prepare for Earth Day, quarantine spaces Including “Earth Hour” LIGHT available Caleb Yuan nior Sierra Johnson, the Co-Chair Staff Writer of Greenfire. In-person classes and activities continue _________________________________ Johnson encourages students as planned, up to half of non-essential As the April 22 celebration of to turn off the lights in their dor- Earth Day approaches, student mitories, come together on Main employees can work on campus. organizations at Lawrence will be Hall Green to stargaze, share their hosting a series of events during environment stories and learn the Earth Weekend from April 22 about astronomy with Professor *data reported as of April 14 to April 24. The events aim to ad- Megan Pickett, Associate Profes- dress the rising issue of climate sor of Physics. To substitute for change and contribute towards a the traditional lighting sources, April 6 Election Recap: Everything You Missed healthy and sustainable lifestyle Greenfire will be providing glow- within the Lawrence community. members of the LGTBQ+ community. evaluation.” sticks to students and placing Olivia Zimberoff Among the series of Earth Staff Writer For the Appleton Area School District The winner of the Outagamie County electric candles by Main Hall in Weekend events is an in-person _________________________________ Board, the winners were Kay Eggert and City Court Judge Branch 6 is Vincent the shape of number 60, which screening of the documentary “I The 2021 Wisconsin Spring Elec- Edward Ruffolo. According to her cam- Biskupic. represents the 60 minutes within Am Greta” by Greenfire and Law- tion was held Tuesday, April 6. On the paign website, Eggert believes that all Biskupic claims that he is equipped to an hour, Gu said. rence University Disability Work- ballot for students with on-campus ad- children deserve a quality education. “fight for the rights of the citizens of Fox According to Gu, the Sustain- ing Group (LUDWiG) on April 23 dresses were candidates for State Super- With that, she argues there needs to be Valley.” His goal is to make the judicial ability Steering Committee will at 8 p.m. in the Warch Cinema. intendent, Appleton Area School Dis- a robust public education system to help system efficient and effective. He is ad- be assisting her with running this On April 24, the Lawrence Uni- trict School Board Member, Outagamie students succeed both in school and in vocating to have fairness, efficiency and event through financial support, versity Environmental Organiza- County City Court Judge Branch 6, Court the community. professionalism within the court system. situating the lights in different tion (LUEO) will host a “Campus of Appeals Judge District 3 and the City Eggert’s website states, “Meeting the The Court of Appeals Judge District 3 buildings and designing posters. Clean Up,” which will gather par- of Appleton Nonpartisan Redistricting educational needs of all students encom- election came out with Gregory B. Gill Jr. Gu is also planning to lead a ticipants in three separate groups Referendum. passes numerous factors including creat- on top. competition among residential to pick up the garbage at different Jill Underly won the election for ing safe and welcoming learning envi- Gill won 55% of the vote beating out halls to encourage student engage- places around campus from 9:30 State Superintendent of Public Instruc- ronments; implementing and assessing his opponent Rick Cveykus on Tuesday ment with this event. Students can to 11:30 a.m. tion, the highest education position for best teaching practices; addressing stu- night. Gill has served as the Circuit Court send pictures of themselves with Students, faculty and staff can Wisconsin. Underly received 58% of the dent social, emotional and mental health Judge in Outagamie County for the past the poster to her email, turn the view information on these events votes over her opponent Deborah Kerr. concerns; and recruiting and retaining nine years. lights off in their dorm and come and a variety of other Earth Weeks Underly’s campaign website provides high-quality staff.” A quote from Gill states on his web- to the Main Hall Green to partici- on the Lawrence website, accord- her goal as the state superintendent: Ruffolo’s website emphasizes his de- site, “I do not believe that the role of a pate, Gu said.