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November 2016 - Page 7

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Support networks activated after election

Following the news of Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election early Wednesday morning, support networks across the college were activated as students, faculty, and staff worked to absorb the results of the election. The Women’s Resource Center, the Intercultural Center, and
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Tasha Lewis '12 and Jes Downing '12 reveal their Dark Marks

On the election and moving forward

Everyone responds to stressful events like the recent election in different ways, but as we all go about our separate lives, the Phoenix wants to remind the community that we must stand together in times of strife. We urge all members of
November 10, 2016

B. Ruby Rich lectures on New Queer Cinema

New Queer Cinema, a term first coined by B. Ruby Rich in a “Sight & Sound Magazine” in 1992, defines a movement in queer-themed independent filmmaking mainly in the 90s. In a world where topics about “queer” love is mostly associated with
November 10, 2016

Sharon Gerstel Examines Light in Art and Architecture

“The church shines with its middle part brightened, for bright is that coupled with the bright, and bright is the noble edifice which is pervaded by the light” quoted UCLA Professor of Byzantine Art and Archaeology Sharon Gerstel from patron of architecture
November 10, 2016

Professional screenwriter leads masterclass

On Monday, Oct. 31, students gathered in Science Center to meet with Lee Sternthal, the former bouncer and the accomplished screenwriter from “The Words” and Disney’s “Tron: Legacy.” The seminar was sponsored by the film and media studies department, and was advertised
November 10, 2016

Proud to be an American?

Once upon a time I cringed at Hillary’s too-convenient, smugly clever response to Trump: “America is already great.” American exceptionalism, and the superiority and complacency that accompanies it, has always annoyed me. “Pride” in my country is not something I can justify;
November 10, 2016
SOCA presented a Caribbean Rhythms performance in Upper Tarble featuring a Trinidad North Steel Pan Bandby Elèna Ruyter '14

Freshmen with a Fresh Take

Getting food late at night is similar to getting a 4.0 at Swarthmore; it’s feasible but it’s almost as though the school doesn’t want you to and it would be much easier anywhere else. In general, Swatties have accepted this and adjusted
November 10, 2016

On the Hobbs-Dunkin divide, and on Jamocha

As a non-coffee drinker, I’ve found the culture surrounding coffee fascinating. It seems that Swatties love coffee more than any other substance available. I’ve met serious coffee drinkers, who drink it because they love coffee for coffee’s own sake and I’ve met
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