Lauren Mendoza

Later McCabe hours not a smart choice

Recently, certain students have asked the administration and McCabe Library to consider keeping the library open to students for additional hours on school nights. Some students who are often in McCab…

CAM raises additional class issues

This November is Swarthmore’s third annual Class Awareness Month. CAM is a month when Swarthmore students can reflect on how their social class influences their academic experience at Swarthmore. Al…

Silencing of chalkings problematic

It’s Coming Out Week at Swarthmore, a week for students who self-identify as queer to celebrate their sexual and gender identities. During the wee,k there are discussions, panels, exhibits and some ve…

Discovery Weekend: a limited definition of diversity

This past weekend, the college hosted 130 Swattie hopefuls from across the country at Discovery Weekend. The event lasted three days and gave prospective students a chance to explore the campus and di…

Kick Coke argument needs stronger proof

On Sept. 28, Swarthmore’s Board of Managers will review the College’s decision to discontinue their contract with Coca-Cola. The decision was based on allegations of misconduct on Coca-Cola’s behalf p…

Transcending race in the United States

Last week was MULTi-week, a week for individuals to question diversity and our multicultural society. I found myself contemplating what it is like to be multi and how I can be representative of my cul…

Don't believe the hype

On a recent Saturday Night Live segment, Tina Fey addressed several of the popular criticisms that have been made about presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton. Fey suggested that one reason Hi…

Voters should tune in to candidates' messages

With primary season upon us, it is our duty to choose a candidate we feel is best suited to lead our nation. However, many citizens decide not to vote due to their busy schedules, indecisivness or pur…

Ron Paul has cultivated political base from farcical

When I went home to Austin over winter break, I was amazed upon my arrival to see that the city was plastered with Ron Paul endorsements. While Austin is in Texas, where Ron Paul serves as a member of…