At an elite East Coast university, an ambitious young black student and her esteemed white professor meet to discuss a paper the college junior is writing about the American Revolution. They’re both liberal. They’re both women. They’re both brilliant. But very quickly, discussions of grammar and Google turn to race and reputation, and before they […]
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Across the Fence: Ansatz
There is another Germanism in the English language that I didn’t know about. It is the term “Ansatz” (pronounce: ‘un-zuts), which means approach. It refers to very different processes, as a matter of fact, but always means that it is the beginning of a bigger picture. Basically, it’s the seed of an idea. The field […]
Letter: What Does Your Heart Say?
“Like many authors battered by the continual rejection of a manuscript,” L.M. Montgomery placed the worn novel in a hatbox where it “would languish in a freezing attic for nearly a year,” according to the “Literary Ladies Guide.” But then the day came when she held in her hand for the very first time the […]
Lakewold Gardens presents Music from Home: The Pan American Era
Submitted by Susan Newsom. Lakewold Gardens is pleased to present ‘Sounds of the Homeland’ for the 2024 Music from Home season, its monthly series of chamber music concerts in the intimate setting of Wagner House. In the second concert (June 2, 3 pm) of the American Focus series, internationally recognized baritone José Rubio and pianist […]
City of Lakewood Youth Council Vacancies
The City of Lakewood is accepting applications from youth interested in participating in the Youth Council for the 2024-2025 school year. To apply, visit: Youth Council – City of Lakewood. Applications will be accepted until Friday, June 14, 2024. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of a designated City Councilmember, convey to the City Council issues having city‑wide impact […]
Lakes High School Skills USA Club and Kiwanis of Clover Park Honor Oakbrook Elementary School Staff with “Four Heroes” Certificate
Submitted by Baron Coleman. The Lakes High School Skills USA Club and the Kiwanis of Clover Park recently hosted a special donut breakfast to honor the dedicated staff of Oakbrook Elementary School. During the event, the staff members were presented with the prestigious “Four Heroes” certificate in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the 15th […]
Letter: These Two
One of them used to eat all the raisins out of my Raisin Bran. She still eats all the carrots out of my salad. The other – I don’t know what she eats – but how did she get to be so tall? Seems like yesterday we were nose to nose but only because I […]
Subscriptions now open for Lakewood Playhouse 2024/2025 season tickets
The five plays in our 86th season all center the theme of building community in stories of belonging, understanding, acceptance and hope, and we cannot wait to share them with you. Subscription forms can be returned by post with payments by check. Alternatively you can subscribe and pay by debit or credit card by calling […]
Join Rep. Mari Leavitt for a Community Conversation
Submitted by Mari Leavitt. You are invited! Join Rep. Leavitt for a community conversation. It’s a great way to engage in dialogue about issues important to you, hear about work and important community projects from the 2024 legislative session, and an opportunity for her to listen to residents from across their district. Tuesday, June 4, […]