Sophie Liu

Meritocracy: A Myth, A Mess?

On September 4, Dr. Scott opened the 215th Lawrenceville School year with the following remark: “Students … please rise. Look to your left, right, behind, and in front of you....

Yes, There's A Place For The Classics In Modern Society

“ Γνῶθι σαυτόν” “Know thyself”—inscription on the oracle of Delphi I love the word “classics”—it's a tinkling chime that paints the ancient Achaeans anew. Whenever said, the noun stirs up...

Lawrenceville's Busiest Bees

Home to some of the world’s most studious students, fervent athletes, and dedicated club leaders, Lawrenceville has some busy bees. Even after class ends, if you take a stroll around...

SusCo's First Event: Harvest Festival

This past Saturday, the Sustainability Council and the Big Red Farm hosted their first Harvest Festival outside of the Tsai Field House. Aside from showcasing the Farm’s crops, the fall...

Friday Review: The Great Gatsby

Dear readers, it would be great if you could put on Taylor Swift’s “Happiness” from the album evermore as you read this review. The song took inspiration from The Great...

Journeying Into the Woods: October 24 and 25 - Pit Orchestra

Since the start of summer, the cast of this year’s fall musical,  Into the Woods, have been busy preparing for their Family Weekend debut. However, behind the chatty, bold Little...

Friday Book Reviews: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

Dear readers, it would be great if you could put on “Achilles Come Down” by Gang of Youths as you are reading this review. Like the book, this song describes...

Satellites for Climate Change? Seriously?

If you looked up at the sky with your naked eyes, it would be hard to accurately guess how many satellites there are. In fact, over 5,000 satellites currently hover...

Fantastic Fall Academic Showcase

On the evening of November 6, Lawrentians presented their research at the Fall Academic Showcase in Kirby Math and Science Center and Woods Memorial Hall. Their research covered a variety...

Letter to the Editor: "Fundatory" Events Changed My Brain Chemistry

Lounging in bed on a tranquil Friday night crunching bags of chips and watching Gossip Girls is all I wished for. I’d also take roaming on Fifth Avenue with the...