Lawrence students Jonah Trudeau and Liam Phillips, members of the band VOODIS, work on a song in SOL Studios.
Jonah Trudeau and Liam Phillips work on a song in SOL Studios in March. (Photo by Danny Damiani)

Showcasing the Lawrence experience in video is one of our favorite things in the Office of Communications. Today we're sharing five of our favorites from 2022. Check out more videos at Lawrence's YouTube channel

This is Lawrence - SOL StudiosSOL Studios are student-created and operated recording studios on the Lawrence University campus. The organization is free and open to all Lawrence students (regardless of musical interest or major) and houses a range of available instruments and recording technology. Moreover, SOL Studios is a musical community and safe space, where students learn from and support each other.

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Beacon on the River-The Inauguration of President Laurie A. CarterPresident Laurie A. Carter was officially welcomed to Lawrence University with a light-filled inauguration ceremony in Memorial Chapel, marking a major moment in the 175-year history of the liberal arts college. 

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The Story Behind Antelopes, Vikings, and Blue & WhiteEver wonder why an antelope is part of Lawrence's logo? Or why our athletics teams' nickname is the Vikings? Or even why our colors are blue and white? Like many Lawrence traditions, there's a story behind our university heraldry that we think you should know. It's a prelude to meeting Lawrence's newest Viking.

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Lawrence's Newest Viking!We introduced a new logo for Vikings Athletics in 2021, one that combined the Amos Lawrence Family Coat of Arms with traditional Viking heraldry. The one unifying factor? The antelope! We are excited to take this new era one step further with a new mascot . . . the LU Antelope! Its name is Blu.

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Blue & White Weekend 2022 – REMIXFrom a tailgate party before the football game at Banta Bowl to the Kaleidoscope concert at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center to a homecoming dance in the Warch Campus Center, the Blue & White Homecoming Celebration was packed with fun. We caught the excitement as the homecoming tradition came roaring back.