32 Cans of Soup? A Lawsuit?

Few paintings are as recognizable as Andy Warhol's iconic red and white soup print. Andy Warhol is a widely recognized artist specializing in pop and modern art. Born in Pittsburg,...

Senior Reflection

When it comes to Lawrenceville, I’ve always been a cynic. For years, I’ve run from the Hype Squad and joked about this school’s various pitfalls; the term “hellville” is ingrained...

Trike Riding in Style: Fashion at House Olympics

At last Saturday’s annual House Olympics, students showcased their impressive mini-trike riding, yoga-ball bouncing, and defrosting frozen shirts skills, with the Woodhull House placing first, followed by the Stephens House,...

Making Lawrenceville a Home Away From Home: A Guide on Battling Homesickness

One of the most common reasons teenagers choose to attend boarding school is to gain independence. Boarding school is often the first time students find themselves away from their families....

Faculty Tribute - Maddy Smith

   Ms. Maddy Smith came to Lawrenceville in the fall of 2021 as an English fellow from Grinnell College. Yet throughout her two years at Lawrenceville, we have known her...

Large vs. Small Markets: Fixing the Power Imbalance

It’s no secret that big-market teams in professional sports leagues tend to have an advantage over small-market teams, largely due to their ability to generate more revenue and attract top...

Meet the 2023-24 Prefects

“Prefects,” or V Formers selected to serve as Upperclassmen leaders in II, III, and IV Form housing, are the campus’ most compassionate and enthusiastic residents. Instead of living with their...

A Chance to Create

The last time the late-summer sun beat down on Lawrentians in formal attire, the Class of 2026 had only spent about a week on campus. At last year’s Convocation, fanning...

Exploring Nostalgia and Coming-of-Age in Mid90s

American Cinematographer Chirs Blauvelt once said that “One of the beauties of film is that it gives you a passport to a period.” The film Mid90s is an accurate representation...

Exploring New Territory: II Form Orientation

New school, new classes, new teachers, and so many new faces: novelty is a defining characteristic of a freshman’s experience stepping onto Lawrenceville’s lush green campus. As students make the...

Hi, Barbie! Hi. . .Oppenheimer?

Before last summer, the phrase "Barbenheimer" was merely nonsense, but now one cannot scroll on Twitter or TikTok without seeing the word everywhere. “Babenheimer" is the portmanteau of two movies,...

And the Winner of the 2023 House Olympics is...

This Saturday, students from the Circle and Crescent gathered in the Bowl for the 20th annual House Olympics—an opportunity for Houses to compete for house points through various activities and...

A Year in Review

As the school year comes to a close, we students tend to reflect on the experiences we’ve had both as individuals and as a community over the past nine months....

A Proud (and Smart) House of Hummingbirds

As the first official week of classes has nearly come and gone, Lawrentians, new and old, are acclimating to the swing of things inside the classroom and beyond. With House...

Going Over the Race for the League Title

As the Premier League season draws to a close on May 28, the drama and excitement have only continued to increase. Up-and-coming teams like Aston Villa F.C. and Newcastle United...

Analyzing This Year’s Loudest and Proudest Houses

          House Olympics only comes once a year, so for III through V Formers, it is of the utmost importance to represent your House. The best...

The Five Year Win Streak Continues: The Story of Girl’s Varsity Lacrosse

Over the past week, the Lawrenceville Girls Varsity Lacrosse team became Mercer County Champs for the fifth year in a row. This year Big Red were the number one-seeded team...

Club Night Galore

With the highly-anticipated Club Night having taken place on Thursday, September 14, clubs and organizations were busy recruiting new members. New and returning club leaders prepared for the event in...

Who Will Triumph In Istanbul? A Prediction Of The Champions League Final

The stage is set for the culmination of one of the biggest tournaments in the sports world as Manchester City (Man City) from England and Inter Milan (Inter) from Italy...

The Art of Pastries

The Gingered Peach, a bakery on Main Street popular for its unique and delectable baked goods, is gearing up for the spring season. As the weather warms up, customers eagerly...

Taking a Peak into the Future of Campus Wellness

Dr. Rae Chresfield, the newly appointed Dean of Campus Wellbeing, was officially welcomed into the Lawrenceville community in July of this year. Chresfield will be working closely with Student Council...

The Case For American Communism

It’s fair to say that communism is not popular in the United States. The official United States Communist Party has just 5000 members—a miniscule figure compared to the 80 million...

The Intervention Dilemma

In the past year, the United States gave $75 billion of financial, military, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine to support the country’s resistance to Russia’s invasion. While the vast majority...

The Obesity Epidemic in America: Investigating the Causes and Solutions

Americans often view obesity as a personal issue that people must resolve for themselves. While it’s all too common nowadays to blame overweight individuals for their weight gain, obesity rates...