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December 2012 - Page 5

Speak Loudly and Carry a Big Stick

Greg Lukianoff’s book “Unlearning Liberty” has generated a lot of recent press. Following a long line of publications wary of higher education’s drift away from classical ideals, Lukianoff is more effective than most. That’s because he calls college administrators on the carpet
December 6, 2012

Breathe, Stretch, Shake, and Let It Go

There have been multiple times at Swarthmore where I have literally felt like I’m under so much stress that I am legitimately going crazy. I wake up thinking, “Sleep was SUCH a bad idea!” or “SHOOT, I still have to finish these
December 6, 2012

Op-Ed: Cell Phones Generate E-Waste

The 21st century is known as the age of technology.  Every year there is a new electronic gadget designed to be sleeker, smarter, faster, and more able to do many different actions at once. With all this new technology ingratiating itself and
December 6, 2012

Finals Review for the Start of the NBA Season

With your externship meetings with possible VISFs fast approaching, The Phoenix has prepared an updated cliff-notes version of the trending NBA storylines, for the times you need a break from studying organic chemistry or the art of rolling natural tea. Enjoy! BIG
December 6, 2012

Swimming Maintains Strong Start to Season

The Swarthmore men’s and women’s swimming teams each continued their strong starts to their seasons last weekend at the Swarthmore Invitational. Both teams finished in second place at the invitational, which featured teams from five schools. For the women, leading the way
December 6, 2012

Men’s Basketball Struggle to Score Victories

The Swarthmore men’s basketball team came oh-so-close to winning their first game of the season against Ursinus on Saturday. Unfortunately, close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades, and the Garnet fell 82-79 in overtime. With the loss, Swarthmore fell to 0-6,
December 6, 2012

Kate Wiseman

Kate Wiseman Nashville, Tenn. WHAT SHE’S DONE: Won the 200 IM (2:14.55), 100 Freestyle (54.68), and anchored the first place 400 Medley Relay to lead the Garnet to a second place finish at the Swarthmore Invitational. FAVORITE CAREER MOMENT: Our record-breaking 400
December 6, 2012

Why Hasn’t Soccer Evolved Like Other Sports?

There was a very interesting moment in the MNF game between the Redskins and the Giants when Bennett, having just caught a touchdown, went to the fans and was cheered on by both Giants and Redskins fans, despite the mutual dislike between
December 6, 2012

Women’s Basketball Unstoppable, on Five-Game Winning Streak

With a 66-56 win against Muhlenberg last Thursday, and a 61-50 victory over Widener on Monday, the women’s basketball team has now extended their winning streak to five games, and continue their undefeated path. The ten-point victory over Muhlenberg ended a seven-year,
December 6, 2012

Gerrymandering Apparent in 2012 Election

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. When Swarthmore
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