Before I dive into my rant about cupcakes, I would like to acknowledge that cupcakes are an entirely frivolous subject for an op-ed. The world has far more pressing issues at hand than the merits of a frosted confection. Personally, however, I
For a day full of love and hearts and chocolate, Valentine’s Day provokes a surprising amount of bitterness. People tend to view Valentine’s Day as an exclusive holiday, one reserved for lovebirds who sit in a quaint café holding hands. In the
As a student at Swarthmore College, I cannot count how many times I have heard about the benefits of a well-rounded, liberal arts education. Our distribution requirements attempt to ensure that all students gain exposure to subjects outside their major. Students can
During my recent Thanksgiving break, a refreshing, cozy few days spent with my family, I came to a potentially inflammatory, certainly controversial conclusion: turkey is entirely unnecessary for Thanksgiving. There, I said it — may the turkey gods be merciful and not
I have always been a quiet, shy person. Anyone who knows me would agree that I am virtually incapable of speaking loudly; I cannot count the number of times people have told me I need to speak up and project my voice,
I am a first-year student, and I already love many aspects of Swarthmore College: the beautiful campus, the unique and compassionate students, the interesting classes, the dedicated professors, and numerous other miscellaneous quirks. I am decidedly not enamored, however, with one very