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The Art of Gardening: Belonging and Community at Swarthmore

Swarthmore is a pretty place. With a renowned arboretum, a Cotswold-style bell tower, and a natural woodland of our own, I doubt anyone would take a strong stance against that statement. Nonetheless, how many of us actually take our surroundings to heart?
November 7, 2024

Theater Review: Without God as My Lover

Climbing a narrow staircase, the space opens into a black box theater. On stage, three statues stand solemnly beneath a glass-like church window suspended in the background, casting a soft glow over the figures. Two simple chairs await as the actors enter
November 7, 2024

Album Review: ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ by Billie Eilish

How Eilish is Coming to Terms With Herself Billie Eilish, once an overnight teen sensation, has become a household name across the world. The 22-year-old artist has hit some of the highest of highs in her almost-decade-long career, most notably receiving nine
October 31, 2024

Spotlighting Art Professor Mariel Capanna

In a 45-minute conversation with Visiting Art Professor Mariel Capanna, I got a glimpse into her artistic journey, fresco painting process, and personal inspirations. The multidisciplinary artist spoke of her early beginnings at McGill University, where she contributed weekly cartoons to the
October 24, 2024

Sonic Bodies: A Reflection on Taiko and Emotions

On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Swarthmore community welcomed taiko legend Eitetsu Hayashi and his ensemble Fu-Un no Kai in the Lang Performing Arts Center’s Pearson Hall Theatre, for their concert “Sonic Bodies.” The concert is the final event of Hayashi’s stay at
October 10, 2024

Artist of the Week Katie Schmalz ’25 Sketches Stillness

I’ve always thought the mark of a great artist is the longevity of their visual imprint. Since I entered Painting III: Material and Methods, Katie Schmalz ’25’s paintings have been unable to leave my mind. The course required us to make our
October 10, 2024
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