The Student Newspaper of Lawrence University Since 1884 THE VOL. CXXXIX NO.LAWRENTIAN 9 APPLETON, WISCONSIN JANUARY 15, 2021 (LEFT) Last year’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day concluded with an in-person celebration in the Lawrewnce Memorial Chapel. This year’s celebration will be virtual. Photo by Sarah Navy. SOUP aims to promote campus community this winter Emily Zuniga to come to their events, according Staff Writer to Meyer. _________________________________ SOUP is currently in the pro- The COVID-19 pandemic has cess of planning more events for created a new set of challenges for Winter Term. Meyer wants to as- events on campus. Despite these sure the Lawrence community new challenges, the Student Orga- that the Winter Carnival will still nization for University Program- be happening with changes to en- ming (SOUP) has managed to host sure COVID-safety. Also, a sort of a variety of both in-person and matchmaking event for students virtual events. to meet new friends is in the works Senior Stephanie Meyer, co- for February. president of SOUP, feels that the Junior Sabrina Salas and trea- pandemic has made it difficult surer of SOUP explained that CO- to form a sense of community at VID-19 guidelines have affected Lawrence. Because of this, she and every event this year. Although other members of SOUP have been they are able to hold some in- taking measures to combat the dif- person events, such as hosting co- Dr. MLK Jr. Day of Service to be ficulties caused by COVID-19. medians and singers in the Warch SOUP has been working with Campus Center, social-distancing the administration to ensure and face masks are required. A safety as a priority at each event. concern for Salas is ensuring the celebrated virtually on Monday Additionally, they have created a President’s Ball is held this year. participants will write scripts for emails Lawrence students and professors will Hannah Amell virtual aspect to every in-person “We’ll have to come up with a Staff Writer and calls that they can then send to elect- perform pre-recorded music written by event to ensure that students off- _____________________________________ plan to accommodate for [the] ed officials at a follow-up event in Feb. Black and Brown composers. campus aren’t excluded from par- Several virtual events are happening President’s Ball because this tradi- Senior Kye Harris is leading an event “Music For All is about trying to bring ticipating in these events. this Monday, Jan. 18, as a part of Law- tion is arguably a Lawrence favor- on anti-racist strategies that students Lawrence students to Appleton, to share SOUP members utilized tech- rence’s celebration of the 2021 Dr. Mar- ite, and I can’t imagine how low can use to find solutions to combat dis- our music and to have dialogue with [the nology and creativity to host a tin Luther King Jr. Day of Service (MLK spirits everyone would feel if some crimination. Harris is an economics and Appleton] audience,” said junior Jacob variety of events last term — from Day). Students and staff are encouraged version of it didn’t happen,” Salas ethnic studies double major and was Dikelsky, who is hosting the event on comedians to the Pumpkin Festi- to use their day without classes to engage said. asked on behalf of the Department of MLK Day. Any students interested in val. Meyer stated that she feels it in meaningful service and conversation Meyer reinforced the impor- Ethnic Studies to create a proposal for performing in later concerts with Music is important for people to still be that honors and advances Dr. King’s piv- tance of SOUP events by stating MLK Day this year. The event will com- For All can contact Dikelsky, Professor able to meet other members of the otal work as an activist for American civil that these events give her a reason prise of a discussion of anti-racist strate- of Music Michael Mizrahi or Associate Lawrence community — a key goal rights. to leave her dorm room amid the gies and collective brainstorming for ac- Professor of Music Erin Lesser for more for SOUP events. The day begins with a community dis- pandemic. “SOUP has given me a tions that students as individuals, as well information. Meyer believes that SOUP cussion on “Heavy: An American Mem- purpose during this time,” Meyer as institutions, can take to combat racial learned a lot last term about vir- For information about said. oir” by Kiese Laymon for those who have discrimination. how to register for Dr. tual events and is hoping to make Salas agreed with Meyer’s sen- read the book. Laymon is a part of Law- “I feel like a lot of people can feel pow- MLK Jr. Day events, their virtual activities more in- timent. Salas stated that one of the rence’s 2021 Convocation Series and will erless, and a lot of these issues we’re try- scan the QR code: teractive this term. For example, most important things about be- be giving his speech “The Radical Possi- ing to combat are large — and not just today, Jan. 15, SOUP is hosting ing involved in SOUP is the oppor- bility and Democratic Necessity of Navel large but so systemic that they can feel a Virtual Murder Mystery event tunity to create a sense of commu- Gazing” on Jan. 28. impossible to eliminate,” Harris said. Finally, the day will end with Law- from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Students will nity in a pandemic. For Salas, the This year’s other events are unique in She went on to describe what she hopes rence’s MLK Day 2021 keynote speaker have the chance to work in groups possibility of bringing first-year that they were proposed and organized participants will take away from the Dr. Betinna Love, Ph.D. Love is an to solve a murder mystery. They students together through their by students and student organizations event, “However, I do think that there educator, activist, author and advocate are always looking for more people events is very rewarding. on campus. In previous years, service are things that all of us can do. There are for Abolitionist Teaching, which calls opportunities and events were chosen things that all of us have in our toolbox for improvement and accountability in solely by the Center for Community En- that can help mitigate all these problems the American education system. Love’s gagement and Social Change (CCE). This that we’re facing. I hope to really inspire speech “Abolitionist Life: Resistance, Do you have questions about any new develop- year, the CCE asked students to offer people to take action because that’s the Creativity, Hip Hop Civics Ed, Intersec- their own proposals for what events they whole purpose of the MLK Day of Ser- tionality and Black Joy” will be paired ments on campus? Do you think The Lawrentian wanted to see, resulting in the 2021 line- vice.” with a musical performance by Griot B up of service opportunities and events. The final student-proposed event on entitled “Agitate: A Story Through Song.” should be covering any specific event? The Disability Working Group is Monday is Music For All’s concert in Information on how to register for holding an event led by senior Alexandra partnership with Riverview Gardens. the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Let us know! Chand in which participants will learn Music For All has held free concerts at Day of Service events can be found at how to advocate for disability rights-re- Riverview Gardens in past years and www.lawrence.edu/students/volunteer/ Send any tips or suggestions to lated legislation via communication with will present this year’s MLK Day concert MLK2021. local and federal officials. On MLK Day, virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live. [email protected]. Sports Variety Features A&E Op-Ed Review: Netflix’s “The Unusual Sports In a Snowflake Subculture on Main Love in Action Queen’s Gambit” PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 8 PAGE 10 THIS WEEK 2 NEWS January 15, 2021 THE LAWRENTIAN Have a story to share or want to see something published in The Weekly updates on the COVID-19 Lawrentian? Scan the QR code below status of COVID-19 at and submit a story proposal. Lawrence ON CAMPUS TESTS ACTIVE CASES: TOTAL POSITIVE CONDUCTED: CASES: Total LU tests: Active LU cases: Total LU cases: 8,842 15 87 Total Appleton tests: Active Appleton cases: Total Appleton cases: 37,975 692 7,038 We look forward to hearing from you! We are in: Limited cases on campus; widespread transmisison off YELLOW campus Isolation and quarantine LIGHT spaces available In-person classes and activities will begin Jan. 18, non-essential employees on campus are reduced and testing increases. *data reported as of Jan.13 Winter Term brings changes to COVID-19 procedures Caleb Yuan COVID-19 test on or after the sixth partner company from Lab Corp to ing methods in the survey. Students Dickson said, “… [we are still] getting Staff Writer day of quarantine. If the results are GINKGO, leading to a change from a complimented the convenience, bet- the rhythm of this.” The Pandemic _____________________________________ negative and students have exhib- nasal swab test to a saliva test. There ter experience and additional student Planning Team examined the saliva Lawrence continues its academic ited no symptoms, they may leave were members of the community that employment opportunities provided testing system in December 2020, and year in Winter 2021 in the face of CO- quarantine after receiving the testing had an uncomfortable experience with by the saliva test.