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Debunking the Dining Hall Debate: Is Lawrenceville’s Dining Really That Bad?

Where is the go-to place for hungry Lawrentians? While there are a range of options such as the Bath House Café, online food ordering, and the array of restaurants on...

The Clock’s Ticking: A Rush to Sort Out Scheduling Conflicts

With the renovation of last year’s Scheduling Day into this year’s Scheduling Week, II-IV Formers are considering what classes they will take next year, gathering signatures for course approval. For...

Senior Profile: Sophie Cheng ’25

When it comes to leading the school, Sophie Cheng ’25 has it all. Whether she is offering advice to underformers as a prefect, looking over The Lawrence as a News...

A Sweet Return: Melba Reopens with New Flavors and Community Spirit

A new term means making new memories. What better way is there to do that than grabbing an ice cream cone with friends? Located on Main Street, Melba Ice Creamery...

Student Council Passes the Torch

With the Winter Term coming to a close, a new class of student leaders will soon rise to fill in the next Student Council. From managing Saturday night events and...

Exploring Faith: A Look at Weekly Exploration Offerings

Catholic Mass  Catholic Mass, held every Sunday at 3:00 PM, is a central part of Lawrenceville’s spiritual scene. The service offers the traditional aspects of Catholic Mass, such as readings...

Ndegeocello Concert

Last Saturday, the Office of Multicultural Affairs hosted a trip to Meshell Ndegeocello’s concert at McCarter Theatre in Princeton. Ndegeocello performed her 2025 GRAMMY Award-winning alternative jazz album “No More...

Summers on the Big Red Farm

During the summer, the Big Red Farm and the Office of Sustainability run two paid internships for Lawrenceville students. The Big Red Farm, our 30-acre educational farm, produces much of...

The Broadway Cabaret

The magic of musicals lies in the music, where every note, lyric, and melody has the power to move audiences and tell a story like no other form of performance....

Dear Pearl: The Reveal!

1. I’ve failed the dreams I had as a child. My life is nothing like I imagined. I cannot reconcile my mind and reality. Advice?  Welcome to the club! From...

Behind the Scenes: Woodrow Wilson Speaking Competition

After numerous grueling rounds of Lawrenceville’s annual public speaking contest, the five finalists took to the Kirby Arts Center stage this Thursday, February 13 during School Meeting to deliver their...

Faculty Profile: Gil Domb

Gil Domb P’17, Lawrenceville’s filmmaking teacher, is a core member of the Visual Arts Department. Before he became a teacher at Lawrenceville over 15 years ago, Domb worked as a...

Navigating High School Romance for Valentine’s Day

Love begins to spur in the air as the year’s day of red hearts and sweet chocolate approaches. A celebration of love, friendship, and admiration, Valentine’s Day blends feelings of...

After Winter Gathering: Students Weigh in On Lawrenceville’s Scheduling

Since the conclusion of Winter Gathering, the Lawrenceville class schedule has been all over the place—first a half day, then a delayed start, followed by a modified advisory schedule. Although...

What Your Bath House Order Says about You

The Bath House Cafe at Lawrenceville is certainly one of the hottest spots on campus. Whether you are there to do work, to socialize, or to eat, it is a...

Behind the Scenes: The Lawrence

For 144 years, The Lawrence has captured the voice of the Lawrenceville community, chronicling its stories, debates, and ideas with the works of many talented writers. But, what happens before...

From Lawrenceville to the Frontlines: the Life and Legacy of Courtenay Chirm Davis, Jr.

Since its founding in 1810, Lawrenceville has remained intertwined with world history, from the literal construction of campus—the Circle, designed by Frederick Olmsted, is a national landmark—to visits from historical...

Courtroom Chronicles: Big Red Mock Trial’s Success

Mock Trial, as its name suggests, allows participants to step into the shoes of attorneys, witnesses, and jurors, engaging in a simulated courtroom experience that mirrors legal proceedings. Over the...

Seeking Academic Motivation as a V Former

As the college-application season wraps up, a heavy weight has been lifted off the School’s upperformers. However, the end of the stressful journey marks the rapid nosedive of V Formers’...

A Deeper Look into the Trashion Show

From trash bags to fire trucks, Lawrenceville’s annual Trashion Show is an experience you will never forget. The Sustainability Council holds numerous activities throughout January, dubbed “Sustainuary,” in effort to...

The Joys and Woes of College Counseling

Recently, the college counseling process commenced for the Class of 2026. Mila Cooper ’26 and Niki Das ’26 and Lawrenceville’s College Counseling Office share their thoughts on this new journey....

Winter Dining Troubles

If you ask any senior what their favorite perks of seniority are, many would have V Form dining as their number one. The Abbott Dining Room is a beautiful space,...

Chill Fashion: Tips from the Pros

With the weather beginning to drop in Lawrenceville, a fashionable sense of style has become more difficult to sustain as our outfits increasingly consist of puffer jackets and out-of- dress-code...

Making the Most of Consultation

Consultation allows students to fit in last-minute study sessions and ask questions about a post-lab report. Knowing how to manage the fleeting 35 minutes can be a difficult task to...

Sundays @ Lawrenceville

At Lawrenceville, where everyone has classes at least five days a week and many have athletic commitments on Saturdays, Sundays are the only day of rest. Whether they be sleeping...

Little Women Adaptations and American Feminism

Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women has been massively successful since its publication in the late 1860s. The book follows the four March sisters (Amy, Beth, Jo, and Meg) from childhood...

Behind the Scenes of School Meeting Performances

Lawrenceville's sprawling campus, with its many academic buildings and dormitories, often means that students are scattered throughout the day. It’s rare for the entire student body to come together outside...

Dia de Los Muertos: A Celebration of the Dead

On November 2, Latinos Unidos, a Latino student affinity group, hosted a sugar-skull-making exploration in celebration of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Similar to various other...

A Deli-cious Tale: The Lawrenceville Sandwich Co.

          The new face on Main Street, The Lawrenceville Sandwich Company, has caused much a stir among students and locals alike. Opened on October 9, the...

Saturday Socializing: Invite-A-Houses

With the transition away from Saturday school, the proliferation of Invite-a-Houses has resurfaced in every III and IV Form student’s agenda. From poker to speed-dating, Invite-a-House events offer students the...

Seasonal Lawrenceville: All Things Fall

As the leaves turn from shades of green to hues of red and orange, the chilly breeze of the fall season has slowly overcome the warm summer air at Lawrenceville. ...

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...

Breaking Out Of Routine

Before arriving at Lawrenceville, I craved ‘excitement.’ Every day was a new opportunity to explore passions and venture into social gatherings, and I would constantly rely on that instigation of...

Highlights from this Year’s Welles Award Projects

Created in memory of William Bouton Welles ’71, the William Welles Award is one of Lawrenceville’s many opportunities for students to pursue their passion and direct an independent study in...

College Visit Conundrum

          With Fall Term comes pumpkin-spiced everything, new students, as well as incredible stress for the V Form class. That’s right—it’s college application season. As students...

New Faces at the 'ville: Karen Hinkley

          As we kick off the new school year, we welcome some new faces to campus. Many are new students, but several new faculty members, such...

Spotlight On: 2024-2025 Prefects

Vivian Blessing '27           Maddie McIntyre ’25 is a day student prefect in the Dawes House. Since August, she has embraced this new role and told...

Orientation Reflections

         Last Saturday, the 2024 orientation concluded with a victory for the Boys’ Varsity Football team—and Lawrenceville as a whole. Every member of the Lawrenceville community had...

Lawrenceville’s Mighty Mascot: Larrie the Bulldog

Before this year, Lawrenceville’s school spirit revolved around the concept of “Big Red,” a slogan that had no mascot to embody our school. Just recently, Tripp Welbourne H’58 P’21 ’24...

Faculty Tribute: Champ Atlee

          Mr. Atlee is a living legend. For over six decades, Atlee’s presence has graced our school, leaving an indelible mark as the Head Baseball Coach,...

Faculty Tribute: Greg Buckles

          Having spent countless hours in the Mackenzie Administration Building, I have come to know Dean Buckles as a beacon of positivity and warm energy. Many...

Faculty Tribute: David Laws

         Where do I begin? The man, the myth, the legend: Dr. Laws. At first glance, Dr. Laws may appear to be an ordinary scientist; however, when...

Faculty Tribute: Isaiah Chery

          We vividly remember arriving on the first day of preseason, which started with a team meeting to introduce the new staff. Although Mr. Chery, later...

Faculty Tribute: Elizabeth Buckles

          I first met Mrs. Buckles through Zoom in the fall of 2020. Seven months into the pandemic, I had grown accustomed to the monotonous nature...

Faculty Tribute: Ben Wright

          To me and all of my teammates, Mr. Wright is much more than a coach. He’s a mentor, teacher, motivator, and someone we all look...

Faculty Tribute: Jason Leong

          During his time at Lawrenceville, Mr. Leong was one of the greatest teachers and advisors a student could come across. It was evident that he...

A Day for Community Bonding

          On Wednesday, May 8, Lawrenceville held its annual Community Day, an opportunity for current students and alumni to come together over the theme, “Life Stories:...

Faculty Tribute: Gabrielle Lescadre

          From the moment I met Ms. Lescadre, I knew I wanted to become best friends. From our silly conversations about Harry Potter and Periwig, to...

Faculty Tribute: Curtis Phillips

          Mr. Phillips has been my biggest inspiration this year. As my advisor, he always pushed me to  put my best foot forward every day by...

Mindful Shopping at Valentina

          Light pours in through the wide front windows, adding a glimmer to the shiny, gold-clasped vintage bags hanging from every other corner. Flowers lie in...

Field Trips: A Unique Way to Learn

         In most American elementary and middle schools, field trips are a staple of every year. They bring the excitement of leaving the classroom and exploring a...

To: Mrs. Buckles, From: The Lawrence CXLIII & CXLIV

          If one person could embody liveliness and spirit, it would be Mrs. Buckles. For the past four years, Mrs. Buckles has been both the heart...

The House Decision Experience

         As the school year winds down, rising III Formers anxiously wait to find out which House they will call home for the next two (or even...

Rhythms of Concentration

          Picture this: a silent library, scattered with laser-focused students and homework galore. But on further inspection, what do you see? That’s right, a passel of...

Senior Profile: Ava Jahn '24

          A leader, mentor, athlete, and scholar: V Former Ava Jahn embodies the Lawrenceville spirit as a pivotal member of the community who inspires others to...

A History of Lawrenceville’s Academic Schedules

          Lawrenceville has been growing and changing ever since its establishment in 1810. One of the most important aspects of the institution’s day-to-day functions is its...

Detention...Dread?

          To many, Saturday night detention sounds dreadful. For others, the night spent chipping away at assignments presents itself as an “inconvenient” study hall as opposed...

Bridging Education and Farming at the Big Red Farm

          Picture the juicy tomatoes and crispy lettuce on your paninis and the sweet maple syrup drizzling your french toast at the dining hall—these are only...

A Guide to Ace Your AP Exams

           Advanced Placement (AP) exams are college-level standardized exams designed to measure one’s mastery of the content and skills related to the tested subject. Although not...

Culture Shock: The International Student Experience

           The boarding school experience for international students at Lawrenceville felt like a dream straight out of an Enid Blyton book. With our friends and family,...

Senior Profile: Henry Metz '24

           When the percussion set is on the School Meeting stage, every Lawrentian knows to look forward to Henry Metz ’24 playing an electric beat. With...

Flavorful Zen: Ooika Matcha

          “Irasshaimase!” the barista exclaims to every customer as they step in the door. This greeting, which means “welcome to our store” is a trademark of...

Senior Profile: Garrett Heffern '24

          Garrett Heffern ’24 is a versatile individual: an Opinions Editor of the 143rd Lawrence Board, a Merrill Scholar, and a Woodhull House prefect. Describing campus...

Blossoming Joy: The Magic of Spring

          The English language has a plethora of idioms anticipating the arrival of spring, from “spring has sprung” to “March goes in like a lion and...

From Passion to Action: Behind the Scenes of LCAPs

          Before graduating, every Lawrentian must complete a set of community service requirements, which include  one Lawrenceville Community Action Project, otherwise known as an LCAP. Of...

Senior Profile: Jane Atkinson '24

           “Caring, friendly, and thoughtful.” These are the words II Formers Rory Laubach and Selena Yu used to describe Jane Atkinson ’24, a Dawes House prefect...

Leading the Boat with the Teeleys

          Crew is notoriously a difficult sport,  but how does one’s experience change when their coach is also their mom? The Teeleys,   an elite mother-daughter...

Navigating Scheduling Day

        Scheduling Day is a hectic time; picking classes that are rigorous enough and fitting while also managing a healthy work-play balance can be difficult for students....

Senior Profile: Sonia Singhal '24

          As Spring Term commences, Lawrenceville begins to bid farewell to its V Form class. Each V Former has contributed something special to Lawrenceville during their...

Hearing from Harkness Travel Trips

Italy: STEM and Design           During the days leading up to spring break, Annabelle Yao ’26 could not wait for her Harkness Trip to Italy. This...

Learning from the Legacy: Younger Siblings at Lawrenceville

          “Always go to consultation. Take advantage of the Bowl. Join clubs early. And please, don’t be annoying in Harkness.” These are just a fraction of...

Your Guide to Effective Time Management

           Under the intense pressure of extracurricular activities at Lawrenceville, it is undoubtedly every Lawrentian’s worst nightmare to return to their House at night with no...

Sick with Senioritis

           Every year, thousands of seniors across the United States contract “senioritis”—if feelings of decreased motivation and vanished discipline plague students during their final year at...

Lawrenceville’s Senior Day Send-Off Spectacle

          As their final year at Lawrenceville nears the end, V Formers slowly say goodbye to the communities they have helped build and maintain at school....

Finding Wellness in Winter Wonderland

          It is no surprise to anyone that Lawrenceville is a rigorous school. Students are held to high standards in all respects of life, but the...

Inside Kennedy’s Rent-a-Friend

          Each House at Lawrenceville has many special traditions, yet one that stands out among all is the Kennedy House’s annual Rent-a-Friend in January. The program...

Cross-Culture Learning: Keio School Exchange

           Each year, Lawrenceville hosts a number of students from Japan through the Keio School Exchange Scholarship. These students spend a portion of their winter learning...

Lawrenceville’s Lunar New Year

          Originating from China’s Shang Dynasty, Lunar New Year (LNY) is widely celebrated throughout East and Southeast Asia and has been brought to America. Lunar New...

Behind the Tsai Field House

          The goal of building the Tsai Field House is not simply to renovate Lawrenceville’s dining and athletic facilities or updating old structures—the project is also...

Faculty Profile: Max Maxwell

           Less than 60 years ago,  Lawrenceville’s first Black teacher arrived on campus. Roland Hence, a teacher who previously worked at Trenton Junior High, worked in...

Electives Centered Around Black History

Reclaiming the Black Body Taught by Stuart Robertson ’11 H’18 & Cameron Brickhouse           A popular interdisciplinary course, “Reclaiming the Black Body: A Cultural History on...

The History Behind House Olympics

           When asked about their favorite Lawrenceville tradition, most Lawrentians immediately jump to House Olympics: Images of their first Saturday back on campus, filled with house...

The Lawrenceville School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

         The Lawrenceville School of Witchcraft and Wizardry—known as the most prestigious school for wizards and witches in North America—rivals Hogwarts, its British counterpart. Even as a...

Lawrenceville School’s Ancient Wonders

          On the hallowed grounds of the Lawrenceville School, where students have trod since the dawn of time in 1810, there are certain relics on campus...

Sustainability Internships

          With paid internships at the Big Red Farm or through Restoration Ecology, opportunities to support Lawrenceville sustainability are very accessible to students. The Big Red...

Inside BRSN

          The Big Red Sports Network (BRSN) is a Lawrenceville co-curricular that allows students to report on sports teams and highlight athletic events. BRSN allows athletes...

A Tourist’s Guide to Princeton

          Princeton University students bustle down the streets, shoppers lug their bags onto their shoulders to make it to their next destination, restaurants diverse in flavor...

To Snow or Not to Snow

          Winter Term at Lawrenceville tends to feel like a hectic and overloaded few months—often seeming to be a never-ending trickling stream of major assignments. When...

Starbucks: A Winter Wonderland

          Main Street has been covered by heavy coatings of snow for the past week—with possibly the highest local snowfall seen in the past two years....

The Top Five Tips for Mastering Wok-Making

          The wok station—an arena of Tsai where chefs of various abilities create sizzling symphonies of flavors and practice their culinary prowess dancing with the fiery...

The Luxury of Seniority

          Being a V Former comes with lots of freedom and new privileges. After being set free from stricter underformer rules, V Formers have less structure...

A Behind-the-Scenes Look into Smeeting

          Every Thursday, Lawrentians file into the Kirby Arts Center for School Meeting, or more informally, “Smeeting,” but very few understand all the time and effort...

From Dawn to Dusk: Day in the Life of Head of School Murray

          Everyone at Lawrenceville knows him—Steve Murray H ’54’  55’ 63’ 65’ 16’ P’16’22. No one else can imagine taking on the role of Head of...

Empowering Students: Eduardo Hernández’s Approach to Advising

          At Lawrenceville, the role of an advisor is not solely about academic guidance, but is rather about forming an close relationship with their advisees that...

The Transition into the College Counseling Journey

          As college application season comes close to an end for the V Formers, the process has just begun for the Class of 2025. The starting...

Pizza and Connection at TJ’s Pizza & Pasta

          TJ’s Pizza & Pasta, commonly abbreviated as TJ’s, is a casual Italian restaurant on Main Street right across from Lawrenceville. For as long as members...

Running Strong: Lawrenceville’s Girls’ Indoor Track and Field 4x400 Meter Relay Team

          After the December 2023 New Balance Nationals, the Girls’ Indoor Track and Field 4x400 Meter Relay Team ranked second in the nation and first in...

Learning Across the Globe: Lawrenceville’s 2024 Harkness Travel Programming

          During the spring and summer breaks, the Lawrenceville School coordinates trips all over the world for students with special focuses such as cultural appreciation, service...

Hallway Rules at The Lawrenceville School

Lawrenceville can be quite difficult to navigate. Not academically. Not socially. Literally. Walking from class to class presents a set of challenges that every Lawrentian must pass before graduating. Never...

The Dynamics of Stress Strains

          Returning students waste no time explaining to new students the horrors of the academically infamous Turkey Term: back-to-back major assignments and winter sports pick up...