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March 2022

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Muslim Students Association Prepares for Ramadan

The Muslim Students Association (MSA) is preparing for Ramadan, the Muslim Holy month that requires fasting from food and drink from dawn to sunset, carrying deep spiritual signifigance for Muslims. This year, Ramadan will last from the evening of April 1 to
March 31, 2022

In Praise of “Parasite”

Part 0: With the 94th Academy Awards in our rearview mirrors, it seems as good a time as any to harken back to prior cinematic masterpieces rightfully recognized by the Oscars. One film in particular stands out as not only igniting my
March 31, 2022

The Batman — An Evolution of the Superhero Blockbuster

Ever since 2008’s “The Dark Knight,” the (controversial, but generally dumb) question of whether superhero movies could be considered “Oscar worthy movies” has been posed. This question has only become more relevant, given that 2008 also birthed the omnipresent Marvel Cinematic Universe
March 31, 2022

Artist of the Week Elizabeth Labows ’22 on Balance

When Elizabeth Labows ’22 first showed me her senior studio on the third floor of Beardsley earlier this semester, I was delighted by the large ceramic vessels and sculptural pieces lining the room. It’s easy to picture her spending countless hours drafting
March 31, 2022
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College Announces Updates to COVID-19 Policies

On Thursday, March 24, President Valerie Smith sent out an email to students, faculty, and staff members informing the community that the COVID-19 Planning Committee had made updates to the current politics and procedures regarding COVID-19. The biggest change to the campus
March 31, 2022

Weekly Recap

Baseball Swarthmore baseball faced Ramapo in a doubleheader on Saturday, March 26. The Garnet played two close games against Ramapo, earning one win and one loss. Swarthmore: 8, Ramapo: 7 Notable players: Luke Mutz ’22 went three-for-four with three RBIs. Matthew Silvestre
March 31, 2022

Athlete of the Week: Elizabeth Labows ’22

Elizabeth Labows, a senior from Media, PA, plays defense for the Swarthmore women’s lacrosse team. Labows is a captain of the team this year and has recorded seven ground balls and eight caused turnovers so far this season. Jacinta Fernandes-Brough: What are
March 31, 2022
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Effective Altruism: Not Effective and Not Altruistic

If you, like me, have stepped into Sci, Kohlberg, Singer, your dorm, Sharples, Trotter, or virtually any place on Swarthmore’s campus this semester, then you have probably seen a number of posters advertising Swarthmore Effective Altruism’s 8-week fellowship. “AAAAAAAHHHHHH,” scream the posters;
March 31, 2022
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