Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG.
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This is beautiful–possibly my favorite picture all year.
Thanks, Lauren.
BTW—I use this for my background. If anyone wants the larger file for this purpose, send me an email (or comment here.)